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Dive into cryptocurrency with the top news last week, centering on Reddit and FTX. Last week has seen various developments in the cryptocurrency world, with CryptoWatch now bringing a round-up of the top stories, with Reddit's Community Points now exiting, taking down this rewarding program.

Reddit has reportedly decided to block AI startups from scraping data from its website. This move prevents third-party companies from using Reddit's data

Reddit's Community Points, best known as its blockchain-based rewards, is saying goodbye. One of the most famous features of Reddit is its Community Points, but soon, this blockchain-based rewards program will be saying its goodbye to the world as the company deems it so.

While the main attention of the crypto market is currently on the ongoing spot Bitcoin ETF approval saga, most missed out on what is going on with Red

Tokens based on subreddit reputation saw dips over 85% after the announcement.

Citing scaling issues, Reddit is shutting down its blockchain-based Community Points in favor of prioritizing other rewards programs.

"Though we saw some future opportunities for Community Points, the resourcing needed was unfortunately too high to justify," Tim Rathschmidt, Reddit's…