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Bitcoin block 800,000 mined — What’s next?

Tick tock, next block. The Bitcoin network passed block 800,000 with less than a year to go to the next block reward halving.

Worldcoin launches token to distinguish humans from bots

The project provides a decentralized and private way to verify human identity online amid the rise of artificial intelligence technologies.

Crypto lender Delio warns normal operations in jeopardy after asset seizures

The South Korean crypto lender has had to halt certain interest payments amid a recent investigation resulting in the company and its customers' assets being seized.

Alphapo hot wallets hacked for over $31 million

The funds have been reportedly taken on the Ethereum blockchain. The number of Bitcoins stolen remains uncertain.

Nigeria's CBN enhances eNaira with NFC upgrade for contactless payments

The CBN reportedly emphasizes that the latest addition of NFC technology will play a crucial role in boosting the adoption rates for the CBDC.

Evidence of crypto usage by ISIS is 'mounting': TRM Labs

Blockchain intelligence platform TRM Labs revealed that Tether (USDT) on the Tron network was being used for most of the transactions.

SEC reviews Ripple ruling, US bill seeks control over DeFi, and more: Hodler’s Digest, July 16-22

The SEC examines the ruling in the Ripple case, a U.S. Senate bill seeks to regulate DeFi, and the poor performance of altcoins in the second quarter of 2023.

What is the difference between DApps and protocols?

Discover the contrasting functions of DApps and protocols in the blockchain world, and gain insights into how they contribute to the growth of decentralized technologies.

Nigerian social payments app shuts down crypto exchange services

The company cited that it will cease operations of its exchange services as part of the shareholders' decision to restructure the business to focus on Cashlink.

Crypto VC funding tumbles as economic uncertainty scares off investors

June rejected the three-month trend of rising venture capital investment into crypto, though that’s not necessarily a bearish signal.

Bitcoin miners still bullish despite toughest bear market yet - Hut8, Foundry, Braiins

Bitcoin mining firms have been forced to sell newly minted Bitcoin to cover operational costs during one of the toughest bear markets for miners on record.

Web3 Gamer: Earn Bitcoin in Minecraft, BGA’s 50/50 gender split, Oath of Peak hot take

How to earn Bitcoin in Minecraft, Sega is half in/half out of blockchain games, BGA board’s 50/50 gender split, and more Web3 gaming news.

Binance CEO warns of phishing scams as Uniswap founder gets hacked

The amount of social engineering attacks in the cryptocurrency industry has been rising, with major execs getting hacked recently.

5 emerging digital finance trends to watch

Explore five emerging digital finance trends shaping the financial landscape in the digital age.

Dota 2, Rocket League pros ‘want to explore’ Web3 and blockchain gaming

Professional Dota 2 player Erik “Tofu” Engel believes that Web3 has features that are very beneficial to gamers.

Digital yuan integration introduced to Chinese business air travel

The Civil Aviation Administration and China Merchants Bank said passengers will be able to utilize the digital currency to access new services via this platform.

Solana records 1 outage in first half of 2023, 100% uptime in Q2

The Solana network is seeing steady improvements in performance and reliability as outages become more infrequent.

Coin Center and Blockchain Association slam ‘unworkable’ US Senate DeFi bill

Coin Center said the bill was unconstitutional, while the Blockchain Association called it incompatible with blockchain technology.

Aptos' new user growth hits 900% after integration with social media app Chingari

Chingari started the migration to Aptos in July, seeking an enhanced experience for users following Solana's network outages in 2022.

7 most in-demand programming languages to learn

Stay ahead of the curve and develop in-demand programming skills with seven sought-after programming languages, including Python, Solidity, Rust and more.

US law protects institutions and exposes retail investors — Rep. Torres

New York Representative Ritchie Torres had an exclusive interview with Cointelegraph to discuss why retail investors are still at risk following the XRP court ruling.

Liquid staking claims top spot in DeFi: Binance report

A Binance spokesperson highlighted that there are things to be wary of when liquid staking, including smart contract vulnerabilities, slashing risks and price fluctuations.

Wolf Of All Streets worries about a world where Bitcoin hits $1M: Hall of Flame

Former globe-trotting DJ Scott Melker — The Wolf Of All Streets — worries about the circumstances leading to Bitcoin topping $1 million.

Zero Barriers ahead! Zero knowledge and AI combine to redefine the future

The fourth episode sees StarkWare president Eli Ben-Sasson and Giza co-founder Cem Dagdelen explore the role of AI in smart contracts.

DeFi liquidity protocol adds Consensys-developed zkEVM rollup Linea

The co-founder of the liquidity protocol said the zk roll-up-based scalable solution has the potential to solve the scalability dilemma put forward by Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin.

UK government rejects lawmakers call to treat crypto like gambling

The government added that they are already working on regulating the crypto market and a proposed regulatory legislation was laid before parliament and debated last month.

Shared Web3 user base could power new social app integrations — Aave CEO

Web3 social layer Lens Protocol aims to power seamless connectivity of applications across blockchain and non-blockchain platforms.

Polygon 2.0 begins groundwork for decentralized governance

This expansion is set to encompass all blockchains and applications running on the Polygon network, thereby democratizing the upgrade process and fostering community participation.

Myanmar’s shadow government backs launch of crypto-based bank

The Spring Development Bank is Myanmar’s first financial institution to run entirely on crypto and blockchain.

ZK proofs could change the internet, not just Web3 — Aleo exec

ZK proofs could help online privacy by only revealing relevant user information, solving the internet's “biggest problem,” says Brennen Schlueter.

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