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Bitcoiners pitch draft bill to preserve blockchain, decentralization in Argentina

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The group, “Bitcoin Argentina,” previously rejected the idea that regulation was needed in the cryptocurrency industry. Non-government organization Bitcoin Argentina presented a draft bill proposing to regulate the cryptocurrency market in a way that preserve s de central ization and strengthens public trust. The proposed legal framework was pitched by Bitcoin Argentina's president Ricardo Mihura at LABITCONF 2023 in Argentina’s capital, Buenos Aires on Nov. 10. Bitcoin Argentina previously dismissed the idea that the industry needed to be regulated. However, the Bitcoin advocates now argue it is necessary to not only preserve blockchain but also hold bad actors accountable to the fullest extent of the law. “We have always rejected attempts to regulate the crypto economy, but this time we set ourselves the goal of giving a positive response, with only two purposes: preserving decentralization and protecting savings and public trust.” Mihura added: “We cannot close our eyes to the...

How NFTs help to empower Ukrainian artists and preserve fragile art — Q&A with CityX

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Russia’s war in Ukraine threatens to destroy its art. This startup uses NFT technology to protect and preserve priceless artifacts from conflict zones. The ongoing war in Ukraine has had devastating consequences, including the destruction of cultural and historical objects. As the conflict continues, it is critical to protect Ukrainian artworks and cultural heritage. By using innovative technologies such as blockchain and nonfungible tokens (NFTs), art enthusiasts can ensure the protection and longevity of Ukrainian art, allowing future generations to appreciate and learn from its profound significance. But how can NFTs preserve fragile art during military conflicts and bridge the gap between traditional and digital art, increasing the visibility and accessibility of art to a broader audience? Shedding light on this topic is film director Asya Nikolaeva, a Ukrainian now living in San Francisco, who launched the CityX project, which aims to preserve Ukrainian art through NFTs. CityX’s ...