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Apr 2022
12m 3s

Why Bitcoin Mining Is a Matter of Nation...

COINDESK
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On today’s show, Ben Caselin, head of research and strategy at AAX,  digs into a sophisticated perspective on bitcoin mining and global power dynamics. Read the full story here. This episode is sponsored by Kava, BCB Group and Koinly. - Kava lets you mint stablecoins, lend, borrow, earn and swap safely across the world’s biggest crypto assets. Connect to the ... Show More
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