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2021-08-03 20:44:01 SkyBridge Capital, an institutional asset manager, has entered into a partnership with MOSS Earth, a carbon credit provider. Through the parternship, SkyBridge has purchased tokens that signify 38,436 tons of carbon offsetting.
The founder of SkyBridge, Anthony Scaramucci, highlighted his belief that the BTC mining industry would be completely renewable by 2030, but suggested that carbon offsets could be an effective solution until it reaches that point.
Other crypto companies that have engaged with carbon offsetting include FTX and Gemini.

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2021-08-03 16:29:30 Crypto.com, a digital asset exchange platform, is now allowing users internationally to withdraw USDC.
Users will be able to receive USD at a one-to-one ratio for any USDC that they withdraw. The dollars can then go straight to their bank account.
The new functionality is likely a part of the partnership that Crypto.com has with Circle, the company that issues the USDC stablecoin.

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2021-08-03 15:40:08 CoinJar, a crypto exchange, has teamed up with Mastercard to introduce a crypto card in Australia.
With the new CoinJar Card, Australian users will be able to pay using crypto in any institutions where Mastercard is accepted. The card will be able to support thirty different cryptocurrencies, including BTC and ETH.
Both digital and physical cards will be on offer, as well as options involving Apple Pay and Google Pay.

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2021-08-03 06:52:20 Scott Paul, a brand executive who is selling his Utah home, is reportedly offering a 10% discount for anyone willing to pay for the house in the form of Dogecoin.
The house, which is located in Saratoga Springs, has been listed at a price of $399,000, but those paying in DOGE could get it at closer to $360,000.
Describing his motivations, Paul cited a long-term interest in crypto, as well as a willingness to take risks.

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2021-08-02 22:59:54 Square, a digital payments firm with crypto capabilities, is set to acquire Afterpay, an Australian fintech lending company.
The firm, which was co-founded by Jack Dorsey, has made an announcement detailing the $29 billion stock deal that will allow the acquirement to take place. It involves a scheme implementation deed which will enable Square to secure Afterpay's shares in Q1 of 2022.
Square hopes to integrate Afterpay into its Seller and Cash App business units, with a view to providing a BNPL service. Small businesses will have the option of adding a BNPL feature to their checkout, whilst users will be able to make their BNPL payments through the Cash App.

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2021-08-02 15:39:00 PayPal is reportedly in the process of hiring crypto-focused employees for its Ireland offices. The positions, which are based in Dublin and Dundalk, involve the prevention of money laundering, the promotion of compliance and business development.
The recruitment comes as PayPal have seen increasing success in the crypto services that they offer in the US, particularly where BTC and ETH are involved.
It is also in line with a recent statement given by the company's CEO, which highlighted his intentions to expand PayPal's crypto services into the UK.

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2021-08-01 22:11:10 Binance has been accused by Malaysian regulatory authorities of continuing to service its citizens illegally. The country's Securities Commission has given the exchange a public reprimand, instructing it to cease any Malaysian operations.
Binance has just a fortnight to comply. The exchange has been told to disable its website and app, and to bring any media campaigning to an end.

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2021-08-01 17:28:37 From the 2nd of August, institutional funds in Germany will have the option of up to 20% of their assets being held in the form of crypto.
The country's new legislation will change the rules surrounding special funds, which include pension funds and insurance.
These funds are currently worth about 1.8 trillion euros, meaning that billions of euros could be poured into crypto.

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2021-08-01 13:32:22 Okcoin, a crypto exchange, has successfully gained regulatory approval in two new European nations.
The Malta Financial Services Authority has granted the exchange approval in principle for a virtual financial assets license. Meanwhile, the exchange has formally registered with the central bank of the Netherlands.
With these kinds of licenses, Okcoin hopes to forge partnerships with local banks and payment providers, facilitating crypto transactions using the euro. The exchange's CEO has highlighted the importance of European growth in their attempts to expand internationally.

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2021-07-31 23:28:00 Avalanche has replaced its Avalanche-Ethereum Bridge with a new and improved bridge named Avalanche Bridge. They claim that it is five times cheaper, as well as being quicker and more secure, meaning that it will facilitate the project's growth.
The bridge upgrade is taking place whilst the network is also upgrading its wallet and explorer. All in all, these kinds of changes are likely to pave the way for general adoptions of DApps.

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