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Uncertain BTC Outlooks. Definitely Scam Tokens. Maybe Dead Queens. 20 Crypto Jokes
We looked at what crypto investors think about the BTC price outlook. Also, we examined whether the bitcoin rally was losing steam and what the rising deflation means for ethereum’s price. Last week, $32 million was lost to digital asset funds due to a series of US regulatory actions. Reddit founder Alexis Ohanian stated that crypto and bitcoin will be around for the foreseeable future. Binance and Ingenico reached a significant deal to allow customers to pay in crypto for goods or services. While this was happening, NFTs were being used to tokenize physical artifacts recovered from the Titanic’s wreckage. Spotify was also testing a new playlist function for NFT holders.
Coinbase was to report a 75% drop of revenue in Q4 2022. Galois Capital shut down its flagship fund following the collapse of FTX. FTX Japan resumed withdrawals on Tuesday. FTX also warned the public about fraudulent tokens being issued by groups claiming to be working for it. US Democrats returned less than 3% from the $45.2M donation made by Sam Bankman-Fried. South Korean prosecutors praised “meaningful” allegations against Terra’s Do Kwon brought by the US SEC. However, the legal filing of Terraform Labs & Do Kwon from the regulator “could aid South Korean prosecutors against Kwon”.
Paxos was having talks with the US SEC about its decision to make BUSD a security. The US FTC also announced that it was investigating Voyager Digital. A French lawmaker denied that he was paid to promote crypto scams in the National Assembly. US Congressman Tom Emmer introduced legislation to stop the Fed issuing a CBDC. Meanwhile, authorities in Moscow detained a British national who was accused of helping North Korea to avoid crypto sanctions. The city also announced plans to allow retail investors access to digital currencies through licensed exchanges. While Zambia began testing technology to regulate cryptocurrency, it also aims to be a regional hub. However, a prominent Russian economist stated that crypto’s fate would ultimately rest with the central banks.
PeckShield discovered a few scam tokens trying to profit from ChatGPT AI chatbot. A report claimed that CryptoQueen’ RujaIgnatova was murdered by a drug lord in Greece. South Korean police also arrested 30 people in a crypto scam involving $8 million. Up to 40 crypto scammers were being investigated in China. Ransomware attacks, cybercrime and crypto scams were increasing in Portugal.
It’s time to laugh! Have a great weekend!
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Good morning CT.
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Let’s take a look at the markets as it is appropriate.
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Get out there and show them some moves
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This week, Bitcoin was on a roll.
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You must be open to change.
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Right?
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You’ll have to wait.
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You need to HODL now.
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It’s great fun for all ages.
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Timing is everything.
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Heart wants what it desires. Brain is on vacation.
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No cost notfinancial advice
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Here’s a friendly tip. It was written in the style of one of his French advices.
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It is a very pleasant sound.
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Everything.
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I have wisdom to share
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Which one are you able to guess?
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Mind?
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…There’s some beef and some sea salt there…
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The end is here: