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Five things in crypto this week: Binance, NFTs and the Walmart hoax

Dogecoin, Coinbase and litecoin also dominated the headlines

A fake news release tying litecoin to a partnership with retail giant Walmart caused its price to jump more than 30%
A fake news release tying litecoin to a partnership with retail giant Walmart caused its price to jump more than 30% Photo: Getty Images

In another busy week for cryptocurrencies, Binance, dogecoin and non-fungible tokens took the spotlight.

As regulators continue to clamp down on the sector, some of crypto’s largest businesses including Binance and Coinbase are making moves to get on the right track.

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