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Universities: Key Players in Shaping the Web3 Future
Czhang Lin, an IC board member at Web3 venture fund LBank Labs, has highlighted the crucial role that universities can play in nurturing the next generation of talent for the Web3 ecosystem.Sherry CantwellBuffett vs. Ackman: Dueling Views on Treasury Yields and Bitcoin
Renowned investors Warren Buffett and Bill Ackman have recently taken contrasting positions on the bond market, leading to speculation on who might be correct.Barry StidhamEmpowering Bitcoin: Ordinals Team Launches Nonprofit to Supercharge Protocol Development
The team behind the Bitcoin Ordinals protocol has introduced a non-profit organization named the Open Ordinals Institute.Sherry CantwellCurve Hacker Returns 5,495 ETH: JPEG'd Confirms Recovery
JPEG'd, a Decentralized Finance (DeFi) protocol that integrates Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), has confirmed the return of 5,495 ETH, equivalent to about $10 million at current prices.James DeanWeb3 Data Service Utilizes ZK Proofs for Tamper-Proof SQL Queries
Space and Time, a decentralized Web3 data service, is leveraging zero-knowledge proof technology to validate information queries within its ecosystem in a cryptographically secure manner.Barry StidhamProtocol Identifies Key Blockchain Banks to Prevent Market Crashes
Kanis Saengchote, a researcher from Thailand's Chulalongkorn University, has developed a framework aimed at identifying and quantifying systemic risk within decentralized finance (DeFi) institutions.Craig GreenAeternity Compiler Unveils User-Friendly Computing Language
The Lexon (LEX) smart contract computer language recently launched a compiler on August 3rd, offering developers the capability to write contracts in Lexon and convert them into SolidityMartha GrizzardBinance Adds Shiba Inu as Collateral Asset
Binance, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, has announced its intention to integrate 22 new assets into its flexible lending and VIP lending services on August 4.Hallie GillMatter Labs CEO Refutes Copy-Pasting Allegations by Polygon Zero
Amidst allegations of code copying, Alex Gluchowski, the CEO and co-founder of Matter Labs, the creator of zkSync, has refused accusations that they copied code from Polygon Zero.Jerry McNeillActor Adam DeVine Stars in Bitget Exchange Ad
Renowned American actor and comedian Adam DeVine has entered into a year-long advertising collaboration with the cryptocurrency exchange BitgetSherry CantwellShiba Inu Lead Developer Questions Coinbase's Campaign
Shytoshi Kusama, the lead developer of Shiba Inu, has responded to Coinbase's Onchain Summer event by pointing out similarities between the exchange'sJames DeanCurve Hackers Return $61 Million Stolen Funds
On July 30, a cyberattack hit Curve Finance, resulting in a loss of $61 million. The attacker, however, has taken a surprising turn by returning 4,820.55 Alchemix ETH (alETH)Barry StidhamAI Boom: $200B Invested by 2025, Surpassing Electricity and PCs
Economists at investment banking powerhouse Goldman Sachs are projecting that artificial intelligence (AI) could eventually wield a more substantial financial influenceChristopher SmithAustralian Regulator Sues eToro Over 'Volatility' Trading Products
Australia's financial regulator, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), has taken legal action against eToro over its contracts for difference (CFD) products.Cornell RachelRobinhood Turns Profitable in Q2, Cryptocurrency Revenue Dips
Robinhood, the trading platform, has announced its second-quarter financial results, reporting a net profit for the first time since its initial public offering (IPO).Martha GrizzardKuCoin Takes Bold Step: Suspends Bitcoin and Litecoin Mining Pools
Starting from August 15 at 4:00 PM UTC, KuCoin will suspend its Bitcoin and Litecoin mining pools until further notice.Hallie GillWorldcoin Enables Government and Business ID System Integration
Worldcoin intends to expand its services to enable governments and businesses to utilize its iris scanning and identity verification technology, aiming to attract a broader user base.Jerry McNeillUS Lawmakers Urge Action on North Korea's Digital Asset Use
Three US Senators, namely Elizabeth Warren, Tim Kaine, and Chris Van Hollen, have reportedly dispatched letters to both the White House and the TreasurySherry CantwellCoinbase CLO Challenges SEC Lawsuit, Alleges Due Process Violation
Coinbase, the US-based cryptocurrency exchange, has submitted a motion to dismiss the lawsuit filed against it by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in June.James DeanRevolut Halts US Cryptocurrency Services
Neobank Revolut, known for its crypto-friendly services, is discontinuing its cryptocurrency offerings in the United States due to ongoing regulatory uncertainties.Craig Green
