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Scroll Alpha Testnet: A Comprehensive Guide
Scroll is an L2 scaling solution for Ethereum based on zkRollup technology. The team is developing zkEVM in collaboration with the Privacy and Scaling Explorations (PSE) group at the Ethereum Foundation and plans to launch the mainnet by the fourth quarter of 2023. 
The NFTFi market is witnessing a significant revival, with the Blur Blend NFT collateralized lending platform playing a crucial role. Following its launch, the total value of loans on the network has surpassed $67 million, reaching a six-month record, according to data from Dune Analytics.
Currently, Blur Blend dominates the NFTFi market, accounting for a staggering 75% of the total volume of all loans in the sector. This resurgence has prompted renewed interest in the potential of NFT-backed lending and its applications within the broader blockchain and crypto ecosystem.
To learn more about the NFTFi space and how it could become a new trend in 2023, read the full article on the website. 
Riding the stream: A review of the Theta coin and Theta Network
Theta Network is not just a decentralized version of YouTube or Twitch, but a functional tool for video and media platforms. As of the first week of March 2023, THETA ranked 39th in the global cryptocurrency market capitalization ranking. Arkansas Breaks New Ground with Pioneering Bill for Miners
Arkansas is making strides with the innovative Arkansas Data Centers Act of 2023, now approved by both the House of Representatives and Senate, and pending Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders' signature. This cutting-edge legislation seeks to provide a robust framework for Bitcoin miners, shielding them from prejudiced regulations and taxes while guaranteeing parity with data centers. 
BRC-20 Tokens Driving Growth on the Bitcoin Network
The notable increase in Ordinals inscriptions on the Bitcoin network, from 2.5 million to 4.78 million within a week, can be primarily attributed to the emergence of BRC-20 tokens. This new token standard was developed by a Twitter user named domodata on March 8, 2023. 
Microstrategy Stands Firm with its Bitcoin Holdings
In their recent report, Microstrategy revealed that it has maintained a steadfast position on its Bitcoin holdings, retaining 140,000 BTC on its balance sheet throughout Q1 2023. This unwavering commitment showcases the company's confidence in the long-term potential of the cryptocurrency. 
Chinese Banks Ride the Cryptocurrency Wave in Hong Kong
China's banks show interest in collaborating with Hong Kong's crypto companies as the city aims to become a leading hub for digital assets. As we reported earlier, Hong Kong plans to legalize cryptocurrencies and related trading from June 1, 2023. Elon Musk-inspired LunarCrush Sends $1.7M Bitcoin Bounty to Moon
In an audacious move inspired by Elon Musk's space exploration ambitions, cryptocurrency firm LunarCrush has revealed its plan to send a private key to a crypto wallet containing 62 Bitcoins, worth a staggering $1.7 million, to the moon aboard a SpaceX rocket in fall 2023.