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ForkLog 16 08.06.2021

Why does the project need an IDO? CoinsPaid explains.

CEO CoinsPaid Maxim Krupyshev discusses IDO and the prospects of this fundraising model.

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ForkLog 2 05.06.2021

Cryptocurrencies, equities and commodities: weekly analysis from Currency.com

Currency.com analyst Mikhail Karhalev explained who sold Bitcoin at the end of May, which stocks could rise in June, and what traders can expect from the upcoming OPEC+ meeting.

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ForkLog 81 05.06.2021

May 2021 in figures: Bitcoin crash, Dogecoin clone attack, and Polygon’s explosive growth

May 2021 was one of the worst months for Bitcoin investors, with the price down 35%. Against a market correction, Polygon and Internet Computer from Dfinity moved closer to the top.

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ForkLog 21 01.06.2021

How Kazakhstan’s proposed extra charge on mining could deter Chinese miners’ migration

After a sharp tightening of rhetoric toward the crypto industry in China, local miners began seeking other jurisdictions. Kazakhstan emerged as a destination. However, interest from Chinese miners may wane due to a proposed additional electricity charge for miners.

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ForkLog 27 27.05.2021

Much Ado About Nothing: Why Bitcoin’s Environmental Impact Is Exaggerated

How harmful is Bitcoin’s energy footprint to the environment? Are environmentalists and other critics overplaying Bitcoin? ForkLog investigates these questions.

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ForkLog 13 25.05.2021

CZ on NFTs, a failed startup and Binance’s investment appetites — interview

In an exclusive interview with ForkLog editor-in-chief Nikita Shteringard, Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao spoke about his failed startup from the early days, his views on vaccination against COVID-19, and a previously unknown co-founder of the company. The conversation also touched on the successes of Binance Smart Chain, Tesla investments, and a world without a state.

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ForkLog 22 22.05.2021

Trading without verification: a review of the CoinEx cryptocurrency exchange

We registered on CoinEx and made a deposit. We outline the exchange's features: a built-in market-sentiment indicator, withdrawals without verification, and a button panel for selecting leverage.

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ForkLog 53 17.05.2021

Elon Musk, the altcoin season, and the crowd’s power: what lies behind the Dogecoin phenomenon

What explains the Dogecoin phenomenon? Beyond memes, a bull market and the crowd's power, what moves the price to previously unattainable heights? ForkLog examines these questions.

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ForkLog 8 12.05.2021

How to Earn from Business Loans: A Look at the DeFi Protocol BondAppétit

BondAppétit is a DeFi protocol that issues the stablecoin USDap (BondAppétit USD) and the governance token BAG (BondAppétit Governance). The protocol has been operating since April 5, 2021.

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ForkLog 25 11.05.2021

The Final Days of Satoshi Nakamoto: What happened when the Bitcoin creator disappeared

The Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto disappeared ten years ago—on 26 April 2011. For Bitcoin Magazine, journalist Pete Rizzo recounted the story of his last actions before handing over development to Gavin Andresen and his community of developers. This is an adapted translation.

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ForkLog 25 06.05.2021

April 2021 in figures: Bitcoin dominance dips below 50%, Dogecoin in the top five, USDT on Tron among the leaders

Against the rally in Ethereum and other altcoins, Bitcoin dominance fell below 50%. PancakeSwap overtook Uniswap in daily turnover, USDT on Tron surpassed its Ethereum-based counterpart by market cap. Coinbase went public.

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ForkLog 14 03.05.2021

Concentrated Liquidity and Optimism: Can Uniswap Sustain Leadership Among DEXs?

ForkLog analyses the innovations of Uniswap's third version, the most popular Ethereum exchange.

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