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Dfinity Foundation Launches Chain-Key Bitcoin, a Native Internet Computer BTC Derivative Token – Altcoins Bitcoin News

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On April 3, 2023, the Dfinity Foundation, a development team behind the Internet Computer (ICP) network, announced the launch of a native ICP token called “chain-key bitcoin” or “ckBTC.” The bitcoin derivative is backed 1:1 with the leading cryptocurrency asset. On Monday, Dfinity detailed that the technology “builds on the protocol-level integration with the Bitcoin network.” Breaking Away from Custodians and Bridges: The Benefits of Chain-Key Bitcoin’s Smart Contract-Based System On Twitter, the Dfinity Foundation announced the full release of chain-key bitcoin, also known as ckBTC. “Proposals 115468, 115470 &…

Bitquery’s New Streaming API is Changing Web3 Infrastructure Space – Sponsored Bitcoin News

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sponsored Bitquery launched its Streaming API in early March, giving users to access blockchain data in real time. With Bitquery’s APIs, Web3 builders have had access to extensive data from over 40+ blockchain networks. As the demand for blockchain data continues to grow, Bitquery has been at the forefront of providing reliable and comprehensive data to its users. The Streaming API is the latest addition to Bitquery’s suite of APIs, offering a fast and efficient way to access real-time blockchain data. With a free developer account, you can easily create…

Pancakeswap Launches Version 3 of Protocol on BNB and Ethereum Blockchains – Defi Bitcoin News

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On Monday, April 3, the decentralized exchange (dex) platform Pancakeswap launched version 3 of its protocol (v3) on the Binance Coin (bnb) and Ethereum blockchains. The new application aims to improve the performance of the dex protocol and reduce fees by implementing four levels of trading fees. New Features and Improved Capital Efficiency Offered in Pancakeswap Version 3 On Monday, Pancakeswap launched version three of its protocol on the Ethereum and Binance Coin (BNB) blockchains, following an announcement in the first week of March. “It’s Pancakeswap v3 Day. Tell us…

ADA Snaps Losing Streak as BCH Moves to 10-Day High – Market Updates Bitcoin News

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Cardano ended a two-day losing streak on Monday, as the token moved closer to a two-month high to start the week. Cryptocurrency markets were mostly lower in today’s session, with the global market cap down 0.36% as of writing. Bitcoin cash also climbed, hitting a ten-day high. Cardano (ADA) Cardano (ADA) snapped a two-day losing streak to start the week, despite the global market cap mostly consolidating on Monday. Following a low of $0.3729 on Sunday, ADA/USD surged to an intraday high of $0.4035 earlier in today’s session. Today’s move…

Elizabeth Warren Explains Her ‘Anti-Crypto Army’ Stance; Waves of Democrats Oppose Her Bitcoin Criticism – Bitcoin News

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Elizabeth Warren, the Democratic senator from Massachusetts, has recently launched a political campaign against cryptocurrencies as she seeks a third term in office in 2024. In a recent interview on “Meet the Press Reports” with NBC’s Chuck Todd, Warren likened buying bitcoin to “buying air.” Despite her stated distrust of banks, Warren told the show host that as far as central bank digital currency (CBDC) is concerned, she thinks “it’s time for us to move in that direction.” Warren Compares Buying Bitcoin to ‘Buying Air,’ Says It’s Time to Move…

BTC Consolidates Above $28,000 on Monday – Market Updates Bitcoin News

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Bitcoin started the week consolidating above the $28,000 level, as markets prepare for a big week of U.S. economic data. The headline will be this Friday’s nonfarm payrolls, which are expected to fall to 238,000 jobs. Ethereum remains above $1,800 as of writing. Bitcoin Bitcoin (BTC) started the week consolidating around the $28,000 level, as volatility in crypto markets remained high. Following a low of $27,607.67 earlier in today’s session, BTC/USD rose to a peak at $28,475.62 as the day progressed. The move saw bitcoin move closer to a recent…

Worldcoin Launches World ID, an AI Resistant, Iris Dependant ID Protocol – Blockchain Bitcoin News

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Worldcoin, a project co-founded by Sam Altman, who is also a co-founder of artificial intelligence (AI) startup Openai, announced the launch of World ID, a digital proof of personhood ID protocol. The protocol allows for an AI-resistant verification of humanness online, using a device called the orb to scan the iris of each person for verification. Worldcoin Launches Iris-Based World ID Humannness Verification System To Counter AI Worldcoin, a cryptocurrency token project that was co-founded by Sam Altman, co-founder of Openai, has launched World ID, an AI-resistant protocol that will…

India to Facilitate International Settlements in Rupees to Reduce Dependence on the US Dollar – Economics Bitcoin News

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The government of India has announced that it will facilitate the settlement of international transactions using its national currency, the rupee. As part of its foreign trading policy framework implemented on April 1, the country introduced this measure to facilitate payments for countries experiencing a U.S. dollar crush. India to Offer Rupee-Based Settlement Options for International Commerce India’s government is introducing new settlement methods apart from the U.S. dollar for international commerce. The new foreign trade policy guidance, which was implemented on April 1, includes a new option of settling…

ChatGPT and AI must pay for the news it consumes: News Corp Australia CEO

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The creators of artificial intelligence (AI) fuelled applications should pay for the news and content being used to improve their products according to the CEO of News Corp Australia. In an April 2 editorial in The Australian, Michael Miller called for “creators of original journalism and content” to avoid the past mistakes that “decimated their industries” which he claimed allowed tech companies to profit from using their stories and information without compensation. Chatbots are software that ingests news, data and other information to produce responses to queries that mimic written…

Household Crypto Holdings Included in Bank of Russia’s Consumer Finance Survey – Finance Bitcoin News

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The Central Bank of Russia has added crypto asset holdings of households to its survey of consumer finances. The statistics reveal that Russian families keep more money in cryptocurrency wallets than in gold investment accounts or mutual funds. Russia’s Central Bank Evaluates Cryptocurrency Holdings of Russian Households The Central Bank of the Russian Federation (CBR) has published estimates about the digital assets held by the population in the newest edition of its report on household finances. The survey is conducted once every two years since 2013 and the latest results…