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From the US to Australia, Crypto Governance in Focus, Microsoft Awarded Crypto Token Creation Patent and More

Aug 26, 2021

“The Hash” tackles today’s hot topics: A16z details its new approach to crypto governance, ‘Extraordinary hacking powers’ pass Australian Parliament, Microsoft is awarded U.S. patent for crypto token-creation service, and 3Lau raises $16 million to tokenize music royalties for artists and fans.

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