One-Minute Blockchain News – April 13, 2022

·       Ethereum is inching closer and closer toward its much expected software update known as the Merge. “Bloomberg Crypto”

·       According to a government official, Iran will not recognize cryptocurrencies as a means of payment. “Bitcoin News”

·       Virgil Griffith, a former Ethereum developer has received a 63-month prison sentence. “U Today”

·       24 hours after Robinhood announced the listing for Shiba, this token has increased by 35 percent. “Coin Telegraph”

·       Polygon commits to going carbon neutral in 2022. “Coin Telegraph”

·       Belarus-born crypto platform halts operations for Russians in response to invasion of Ukraine. “Coin Telegraph”

·       Bitcoin price is running out of support levels after slumping to 39,200 dollars. “Coin Telegraph”

·       Cryptocurrency trading volumes in India have plunged further across exchanges. “Bitcoin News”

·       Major crypto and web 3 investments are trending these days. “Coin Telegraph”

·       Retail and professional traders are flocking toward lower-risk exchanges, as a report finds that the leading centralized exchanges are on the cusp of completely dominating the market. “Coin Telegraph”