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Animoca eyes New York listing, cites Trump’s crypto-friendly stance

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Hong Kong-based Animoca Brands is preparing for a listing in New York, citing US President Donald Trump’s relaxed regulatory stance on digital assets as a window of opportunity to enter the world’s biggest capital market. Animoca executive chair Yat Siu told the Financial Times that an announcement may be made soon, with the company currently evaluating various shareholding structures. Siu said the decision to pursue a US listing would not hinge on market conditions but rather on timing and strategic positioning. Animoca, which was delisted from the Australian Securities Exchange…

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New York bill proposes legalizing Bitcoin, crypto for state payments

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A New York lawmaker has introduced legislation that would allow state agencies to accept cryptocurrency payments, signaling growing political momentum for digital asset integration in public services. Assembly Bill A7788, introduced by Assemblyman Clyde Vanel, seeks to amend state financial law to allow New York state agencies to accept cryptocurrencies as a form of payment. It would permit state agencies to accept payments in Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH), Litecoin (LTC) and Bitcoin Cash (BCH), according to the bill’s text. Source: Nysenate.gov According to the bill, state offices could authorize crypto…

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Did The New York Times Publish Manipulated Footage Of A Bitcoin Mine?

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This is an opinion editorial by Level39, a researcher focused on Bitcoin, technology, history, ethics and energy. Did The New York Times manipulate aerial drone photography for its recent article attacking Bitcoin mining, in order to make the air in Rockdale, Texas appear smoggy? On April 9, 2023, the paper published its article, “The Real-World Costs Of The Digital Race For Bitcoin,” which included attacks on Bitcoin miners who purchase energy through sanctioned demand-response programs within the state’s energy grid. Sources: Twitter, nytimes.com The article featured a sweeping hero video…

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