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Roblox Does Not Accept Crypto Payment, Denies Adopting XRP after Viral BitPay Tweet Spreads Misinformation

The situation first arose when BitPay posted a tweet stating that Ripple (XRP) could now be used to buy items in games that use BitPay, including Roblox and Smite. Popular gaming platform Roblox found itself at the center of some confusion on Tuesday after a now-deleted tweet from cryptocurrency payment processor

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Mashinsky files motion to dismiss NY AG suits, says it ‘parrots misinformation’

Alex Mashinsky, co-founder and former CEO of bankrupt crypto lending platform Celsius Network, has filed a response to New York Attorney General Letitia James’ suit against him. According to the document, the suit has shortcomings in presenting the facts in the case and its legal argument and should be dismissed.James

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Spreading misinformation about Changpeng Zhao ‘was the norm’ for SBF, says Binance CSO

Former FTX chief executive officer Sam Bankman-Fried used Twitter and other means to spread "fake rumors" about Binance chief executive officer Changpeng Zhao, according to Patrick Hillmann.In an April 21 Twitter thread, Hillmann — the chief strategy officer at Binance — said Bankman-Fried used his influence to label CZ as

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Silvergate CEO calls out ‘short sellers’ spreading misinformation

Silvergate Capital CEO Alan Lane has slammed “short sellers” and “other opportunists” for spreading misinformation over the last few weeks — just to score themselves a quick buck. In a Dec. 5 public letter, Lane said there was “plenty of speculation – and misinformation” being spread by these parties to “capitalize

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New Paypal Policy Lets Firm Fine Users $2,500 for Spreading ‘Misinformation,’ ToS Condemned and Called an ‘Abomination’ – Bitcoin News

A new Paypal user policy that permits the company to fine users $2,500 for spreading “misinformation” has caused quite a stir on social media platforms. After November 3, anyone who posts or publishes information or content to “promote misinformation” will be subject to the penalty. Paypal’s New User Agreement Clause Says

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Michael Saylor slams “misinformation” about Bitcoin’s energy use

Ahead of Ethereum's (ETH) transition to proof-of-stake, Bitcoin (BTC) maxi Michael Saylor has come out swinging against what he says is "misinformation and propaganda" about the environmental impacts around proof of work (PoW) BTC Mining. The MicroStrategy executive chairman, who recently stepped down as CEO, shared a lengthy post on his

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South African Professor Accuses Central Bank Official of Spreading Misinformation That Damages Crypto Industry – Bitcoin News

A South African professor, Steven Boykey Sidley, has branded as “balderdash” claims by the South African central bank deputy governor that “90% of cryptocurrency transactions” are illicit. The professor also accused the senior central bank official of spreading inaccurate information that “does immeasurable damage to an important new industry.” Only 0.15%

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