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Blockchain loans, ESG probe, FTX future

Blockchain based private loans double from last year. BlackRock and State Street Corp. are part of the U.S. House ESG probe and FTX files a plan to end  bankruptcy and pay creditors. Jane King has the latest from Nasdaq.

Microsoft AI, Ethereum vs Bitcoin, Nasdaq Blockchain

Microsoft plans to use nuclear power to power AI operations, JPMorgan: Ethereum will outperform bitcoin in 2024 and NASDAQ launches blockchain based carbon marketplace. Jane King has the latest from Nasdaq.

Google AI, Coinbase expansion, Blockchain.com expands, Renewables top coal

Google offers enhanced AI features for Cloud customers. Coinbase Global to offer crypto spot trading outside the U.S. Blockchain.com adds staff on an expansion drive in Africa & Europe and solar & wind will top coal as a source of U.S. energy in 2024. Jane King with the latest from the Nasdaq.

KuCoin exit, China Blockchain, Unilever Investigated

KuCoin settles with New York, will leave the state, China will verify Citizens' ID with blockchain and UK investigates Unilever over 'green' claims. Jane King has the latest from Nasdaq.

ESG Subpoenas, ESG Support Wanes, World Cup NFTs

House panel subpoenas Vanguard and Arujuna in ESG probe. Young investors support for ESG declines and FIFA drops NFTs that offer World Cup tickets. Jane King has the latest from the Nasdaq.

Coinbase stock, Tether freeze, Carbon offset

Coinbase stock is at 20 month high, Tether freezes 41 crypto wallets and global bankers prepare to cash in on the business of carbon credits. Jane King has the latest from Nasdaq.

Bitcoin ETF, Solar Output, Gods Unchained NFT

Talks for Bitcoin ETF advance. Researchers say they can double solar energy output and Gods Unchained game has new NFT for fans to unlock. Monica Malpass has the latest from the Nasdaq.

Dimon slams crypto, Water usage, Crypto rally

J.P. Morgan Chase CEO says he'd shut down crypto if he had the power. Bitcoin mining reportedly used more water than NYC last year and Crypto bears getting slammed as Coinbase rallies. Monica Malpass has the latest from the Nasdaq.

Bitcoin Rally, Smith & Wesson ESG, Societe Generale Blockchain

Bitcoin tops $44,000 for first time since April 2022. Liberal activists are set to file a lawsuit against Smith & Wesson as part of a broader ESG movement and Societe Generale issues green bond on public blockchain. Jane King has the latest from the Nasdaq.

Nigerian Fintechs, Crypto Miner Rallies, Nuclear Power

Nigerian Fintech stocks rallied in 2023. Crypto firm Phoenix jumps 50% after Abu Dhabi IPO and U.S. leads coalition to triple global nuclear power. Jane King has the latest from the Nasdaq.

Bitcoin $41k, AI Futures, Banks ESG

Bitcoin breaks $41,000 for first time in 19 months. Meta's AI chief says AI super intelligence isn't coming soon and bank industry insiders raise questions about ESG targets. Jane King has the latest from the Nasdaq.

MicroStrategy BTC, Coinbase Rally, 2023 Hottest Ever, Ronaldo lawsuit

MicroStrategy bought nearly $600 million bitcoin in November. Coinbase rallies more than 60% in November. The UN declares 2023 the hottest year ever, and soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo faces $ 1 billion Binance lawsuit. Jane King has the latest from Nasdaq.