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A major IT outage on July 18-19, 2024, disrupted operations for @Microsoft 365 and Azure, impacting companies like @McDonalds, @UnitedAirlines, and @washingtonpost. The failure in CrowdStrike software led to flight cancellations and service interruptions. $MSFT fell 3%, $CRWD nearly 14%. #Update
Anatoly Legkodymov, co-founder of Bitzlato, sentenced to 18 months by NY District Court for processing $700M in illegal funds. His prison term at MDC Brooklyn influenced the sentence. Bitzlato’s closure disrupted the crypto market. #CryptoCrime #Update
Bitcoin mining difficulty surged by 3.21% to 82.05 T on July 18, 2024, despite a declining hash rate. This suggests increased miner activity, although the 90-day hash rate trend is down. Next adjustment expected July 31, 2024. #Bitcoin #Update
BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF has attracted 18,600 BTC ($1.2B) since July 2024, marking nine consecutive days of positive flow. Despite skepticism, Bitcoin stabilized above $64,400. Co-founder Thomas Farrer highlights the rarity of such consistent inflows, signaling potential institutional adoption. #Update #Bitcoin #ETF
Ethereum co-founder @VitalikButerin warns against voting for politicians based solely on their crypto stance, highlighting risks of superficial support that could overshadow key principles like privacy. Leaders must prioritize ethics over endorsements to ensure blockchain integrity. #Crypto
Ukraine explores blockchain in government sector for land registry, customs, and real estate. Key projects include State Land Cadastre, Customs Service, and the e-hryvnia by @NBUkraine. Blockchain aims to prevent data manipulation and boost cybersecurity. #Blockchain #Update
XION launches EarnOS beta, featuring @Uber and Baskin Robbins. The platform simplifies Web3 adoption with email access and USDC transactions. Over 200K users engaged, driving 1.3M brand interactions. $25M funding secured in April 2024. #Web3 #Update
OKX to exit Nigeria by Aug 16, 2024, due to new regulations. Users must withdraw assets by Aug 30, 2024. This follows the suspension of Naira support in May and a similar exit in India, reflecting global regulatory pressures. #Crypto #Nigeria
Polygon Labs will migrate $MATIC tokens to $POL on Sept 4, 2024, as part of #Polygon 2.0. The new token retains MATIC’s tokenomics and aims to boost liquidity and functionality. Users on the Polygon network will experience automatic conversion. #Update
TON Foundation launches TON Teleport BTC, enabling secure and seamless Bitcoin transfers on the TON network. This bridge enhances Bitcoin utility, supporting exchanges, lending, and dApps. Earlier success with $USDT integration suggests strong potential. #Crypto #Update
Bitcoin whales have accumulated 1.45M BTC in 2024, pushing their total to 1.8M BTC, valued at over $94B. Weekly accumulation of 100K BTC signals rising institutional interest. Governments in 9 countries collectively hold 517,414 BTC, valued at nearly $34B. #Crypto
.@AnthropicAI and @MenloVentures launch $100M Anthology Fund for AI startups in healthcare, legal, education, consumer products, and AI security. Startups get $25K in credits, research access, and infrastructure support. Aiming to push AI boundaries and change industries. #AI #Update
New study by Marina Chugunova & Wolfgang J. Luhan reveals over 60% of 200 participants from Germany & UK trust AI for financial decisions. Despite bias concerns, AI’s role in finance, employment, and crime investigations is growing. #AI #Update
Billionaire @mcuban predicts Bitcoin could become a global reserve currency if the U.S. dollar depreciates due to inflation and geopolitical instability. He notes that a Trump victory might ease crypto operations, boosting $BTC as a safe haven. #Crypto #Update
