Trash collectors in Africa earn crypto to support families with ReFi
“We are cleaning the environment, because without us, the city will be too dirty,” explains Jane Mago, a waste picker from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Her words underscore the environmental challenges bedeviling much of Africa—from polluted oceans and the menace of plastic bottles to poorly managed waste. These issues are not just local but reflect […]
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India’s Minister of State for Finance Anurag Thakur has said that there is no law in India expressly prohibiting the use of cryptocurrencies. Local media outlet Inc42 reported Thakur’s statement on July 19, The statement came during a recent exchange between a Member of Parliament (MP) and Thakur inside of Rajya Sabha — the “Council of…
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Crypto Stories: How Bitcoin helped a couple start a family
These Bitcoiners from London have "no regrets" about their decision to sell Bitcoin to start a family. 417 Total views 3 Total shares Ho-ho-ho! Get Limited Holiday Trait!Collect this article as an NFTBitcoin (BTC) gains helped “Noodle,” a London-based Bitcoiner, to afford in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments for his family. Noodle’s story comes to life…
US lawmaker hints at calling for Republican votes in 2022 Midterms over crypto policies
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Two Thieves Caught on Tape Stealing Bitcoin ATM in the US
A Bitcoin (BTC) automatic teller machine (ATM) has allegedly been stolen in the United States with the theft caught on tape. Bitcoin ATM theft in the U.S.A Bitcoin ATM has reportedly been stolen by two alleged thieves in a mall situated in Washington DC on Aug. 3, according to a report published by Finnish news outlet…
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FBI Apprehends & Charges Russian Hacker, Closes Down Deer.io Platform
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has charged a Russian hacker for stealing private information, and has shut down his platform — Deer.io, which moved funds via crypto assets.The FBI shut down the Deer platform on March 24, as per a statement from the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ). The platform’s “suspected administrator – alleged…
Euler Finance hacker starts returning stolen Ether
Chances that the hacker will return the entire loot of $197 million remain slim, as no more outbound transactions — other than the 3,000 ETH — were recorded at the time of writing. 494 Total views 4 Total shares Own this piece of history Collect this article as an NFTThe recent attack that drained $197…