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Should you ‘orange pill’ children? The case for Bitcoin kids books

Bitcoiners want to pass on their values to the next generation and BTC kids books aim to help. But is it education or indoctrination?

OPNX launches ‘oUSD’ credit currency for crypto margin trading

The new “credit currency” will allow users to rely on cryptocurrencies as collateral without needing to obtain loans from other institutions.

How blockchain technology and DeFi could help solve the housing crisis

Home Construction Collective’s co-founders spoke with The Agenda podcast to explain why homes are so expensive and how decentralized finance might provide an answer.

Crypto hacks and exploits snatch over $300M in Q2 2023: Report

While total year-over-year losses to hackers dropped 58%, BNB Chain saw 119 security incidents leading to losses of around $70 million, followed by Ethereum, with 55 incidents netting hackers over $65 million.

Binance ceases support for deposits and withdrawals of suspended Multichain-bridged tokens

This decision has implications for users who utilize bridged tokens on networks such as BNB Smart Chain, Fantom, Ethereum and Avalanche blockchains.

AI would pick Bitcoin over centralized crypto - Tether CTO

Tether’s CTO Paolo Ardoino believes that artificial intelligence would choose to use Bitcoin over more centralized cryptocurrencies like stablecoins.

South Africa to mandate crypto exchange licenses by year-end: Report

South Africa reportedly becomes the first country on the continent to require that digital asset exchanges secure licenses.

Darknet bad actors work together to steal your crypto, here’s how — Binance CSO

Crypto hackers have turned their attention towards the crypto user and “security hygiene” is more important than ever, according to Binance’s Jimmy Su.

Zero Barriers podcast series: Crypto adoption fueled by ZK-rollups

The podcast series is produced in collaboration with Starkware and explores the future of ZK-rollups as an Ethereum layer-2 solution.

Venture capital's ICO gambits left Bitcoin ecosystem underfunded - Adam Back

Venture capitalists have favoured ICOs in recent years, but Bitcoin-related startups are seeing renewed interest from investors.

U.S. crypto regulatory uncertainty could be Hong Kong’s gain - Yat Siu

Animoca Brands founder Yat Siu believes Hong Kong’s efforts to foster the Web3 ecosystem is in stark contrast to regulatory uncertainty hampering development in the United States.

HK crypto ETFs on fire, Binance warns on Maverick FOMO, Poly hack: Asia Express

Hong Kong crypto ETFs grow 80% since December, Binance co-founder warns against FOMOing into MAV with leverage, Poly Network hacked again.

TON blockchain launches on-chain encrypted messaging feature

The network previously allowed users to post on-chain messages but only in an unencrypted, completely public way.

5 blockchain-based social media platforms to know

Discover five blockchain-based social media platforms that are reshaping online interactions.

Hut8 relocates 6,400 rigs, sees growth in AI & high performance computing

Bitcoin mining firm Hut8 continues to relocate miners from idle North Bay site as demand for AI and high power computing drives new demand.

Binance conducts 11th LUNC burn, 2.65 billion tokens destroyed

The Luna Classic burn mechanism works by automatically burning tokens whenever a transaction occurs on the network.

Bittrex challenges SEC's authority in crypto lawsuit, seeks dismissal

Bittrex has adopted a similar approach to Coinbase, aligning its arguments closely with those made by the larger cryptocurrency exchange.

SEC calls ETF filings inadequate, Binance loses euro partner and other news: Hodler’s Digest, June 25 – July 1

SEC calls BTC ETF filings inadequate, Binance loses euro partner, and a record number of DeFi hacks and scams in 2023.

Kraken ordered by court to disclose user data to IRS for tax compliance

Kraken is required to provide details of users who engaged in transactions exceeding $20,000 within a calendar year.

Celsius Network approved to convert altcoins into BTC or ETH

The liquidations will pave the way for the distribution of the funds to creditors in the near future.

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