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MIT writers break down tech's complex world. They explain what's coming next. This series started from a late-night idea. An editor scribbled a question on a notepad. You can find more of these stories here.

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Satellites spotted a huge heat leak. It's coming from the biggest US Bitcoin mining center. The facility uses massive amounts of energy. All that computing power creates intense waste heat. This shows the significant environmental impact. It raises questions about energy use for crypto.

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The Marshall Islands just started a world-first program. They're giving all citizens a universal basic income. The unique part? It's paid in a national cryptocurrency. This aims to boost financial inclusion on the remote islands. It's a bold experiment in digital economics for a small nation.

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A UK minister suggests a potential ban on cryptocurrency for political donations. He's worried about foreign influence and the risk of money laundering. The idea is to increase transparency and keep elections secure. This is just a proposal for now, starting a conversation on the issue.

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This article maps Andreessen Horowitz's controversial crypto investments. It links to a visual investment map and a Hacker News discussion page. The post only got 5 points and zero comments.

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Binance's founder, Changpeng Zhao, is seeking a pardon. He wants protection from potential US charges. This follows a Trump pardon for a different exec. People are discussing the fairness. And the influence of big crypto companies. It's a controversial situation.

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Researchers found malicious browser extensions that pretend to be for cryptocurrency. They steal users' private keys and funds. This is a widespread problem online. Be careful what you install.

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