How Coinbase, Square and Fidelity will support Bitcoin
To contribute to Bitcoin and crypto regulation, 4 prominent partners have formed the Crypto Council for Innovation (CCI). Created by investment firm Paradigm, crypto exchange Coinbase, payment processor Square, and investment firm Fidelity Digital Assets. The initiative aims to lobby on behalf of the cryptocurrency industry, conduct research, and promulgate the benefits of this asset […]
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