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Blockchain abstraction is making blockchain tech more user-friendly. @NEARProtocol, Particle Network, and Arcana lead with tools for wallet management, cross-blockchain transactions, and gasless transactions. This trend boosts the accessibility of decentralized apps while posing new security challenges. #Blockchain #Update
Tether partners with Vietnam Blockchain Association to boost blockchain and AI education in Vietnam. Initiatives include five conferences in major cities and the UniTour program for students. Vietnam ranks third in global crypto markets, with 17% population involvement. #BlockchainEducation #Update
Centralized exchanges faced a 900% surge in hacker losses in Q2 2024, with $1.4B stolen. The biggest hit was on DMM Bitcoin, losing $303M. Despite a 42% recovery rate, 76% of funds remain unrecovered. Increased attacks on gaming platforms and NFTs expected. #CryptoSecurity
Rome Protocol secures $9M from Hack VC, @0xPolygon, HashKey, and Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko. The funds will enhance Ethereum Layer 2 using Solana, boosting speed, privacy, scalability, and reducing costs. Testnet by late 2024, mainnet by mid-2025. #CryptoNews
The U.S. Senate urges the @DeptofDefense to explore blockchain for national security via the NDAA 2025. By April 1, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin must report on its potential to enhance logistics and cybersecurity. #Blockchain #Update
FTX will repay creditors $14B-$16B by late 2024, boosting the crypto market. Smaller claims get 118% in 60 days; larger claims receive 127%-142%. With the U.S. elections, this $16B liquidity surge is expected to drive growth in $BTC and $ETH. #Update
Coinbase users report a surge in scams, with one user losing $1.7M after disclosing part of their seed phrase to fraudsters posing as Coinbase employees. This highlights the need for vigilance and stronger security in the crypto space. #CryptoSecurity #Update
Demand for blockchain developers on Ukraine’s @DOU_UA surged 67% in 6 months. Job posts rose from 55 to 92, driven by growth in blockchain tech and meme coins. Major firms like @cryptocom, @coinbase, and @binance are hiring, with Crypto.com adding 700 positions. #Blockchain #Update
Kraken, @Coinbase, and @Bitstamp returned 3000 BTC, worth $172M, to the German government, stabilizing the market. Bitcoin’s price rose above $57,000. However, Flow Traders and B2C2 still hold 9400 BTC, posing future market risks. #Crypto #Update
Notorious hacker group Pink Drainer lost 10 ETH in an Address Poisoning Attack after announcing their shutdown. They had stolen over $85M from 21,000+ victims, including @FTX_Official and @BlockFi. This underscores ongoing crypto threats. #CyberSecurity #Update
1inch Labs launches Web3 RPC API to streamline blockchain development. This tool supports 10 EVM-compatible networks, ensuring stable and reliable interactions without the need for developers to run their own nodes. Enhance your dApp projects with ease. #Update #Web3 #BlockchainDevelopment
Ethereum whale from 2016 ICO era transferred 36,000 $ETH to major exchanges in 37 days, raising market impact concerns. Despite this, the whale still holds 231,400 ETH (~$656M). Another large holder moved 10,000 ETH to Kraken on July 8, 2024. #CryptoNews
.@MessariCrypto founder Ryan Selkis declares “operational war” on the SEC, calling Chair Gary Gensler corrupt. Selkis’s “Declaration of Independence from the SEC” challenges its authority, aiming to reshape U.S. crypto regulations through courts, Congress, and media. #CryptoNews
Crypto funds saw a $441M influx from July 1-5. Bitcoin products led with $398M (90%) of the total, driven mainly by U.S. investors ($384M). Despite price dips and Mt. Gox issues, Ethereum ($10.2M) and Solana ($16.3M) also gained. #Update #CryptoNews
