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Vitalik Buterin Reflects On Strengths, Weaknesses of Ethereum, 'Hardening' the Blockchain
The co-founder and intellectual leader of the largest smart-contracts blockchain ecosystem addressed a packed room at the EthCC conference in Brussels.

Israel Decision on Digital Shekel Won't Occur Before the EU's Call on Digital Euro: Reuters
The Bank of Israel won’t decide whether to launch a central bank digital currency before the European Union does, Deputy Governor Andrew Abir told Reuters.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Climbs Back Above K, but Rally Could Be Short-Lived
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for July 10, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Cambodia's Huione Guarantee Enables Global Scams Worth Billion: Report
Huione Guarantee, a Cambodian online financial platform linked to the nation’s ruling family, is a marketplace enabling the global scam economy, particularly pig-butchering scams, to the tune of $11 billion, a report by Wired alleges.

Bitcoin Steady at .5K as German State Saxony Moves 0M in BTC
BTC held largely steady amid the continued divestment of coins, having failed to keep gains above $59,000 during the Asian hours.

Tulip Siddiq Appointed as UK City Minister With Responsibity for Financial Services, Crypto
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer appointed Tulip Siddiq as the City Minister, a role that oversees financial services including crypto.

Trump's New Crypto Enthusiasm Could Help Him Win More Votes: Poll
Former President Donald Trump’s recent embrace of cryptocurrency after his long-standing skepticism may win him some votes among reluctant Republicans as he seeks a return to the White House in November, according to an industry-sponsored poll released on Wednesday.

Bitcoin Miners Are Attractive Partners to Build Artificial Intelligence Data Centers: Bernstein
The broker initiated coverage on miners Iren Energy and Corz Scientific with outperform ratings.

Celestia's TIA Token Surges 25%, Leaves Crypto Traders in Disbelief
Funding rates in perpetual futures tied to TIA are most negative since January, indicating a bias for shorts or bearish bets.

Bitcoin Rebounds Toward K, but Choppiness Likely to Persist: Analysts
The market will have to absorb between $4-$6 billion worth of bitcoin selling pressure throughout the summer months, weighing on prices, K33 Research said.