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Are Blockchains Truly Decentralized?

Software security research company Trail of Bits CEO Dan Guido discusses a recent study his firm conducted for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). The report investigates the unintended centralities in blockchains. Guido points out that countries have ability to compromise validators’ internet connectivity, which poses potential threats to blockchain ecosystems.

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Two Compass Mining Execs Resign Amid ‘Setbacks and Disappointments’

Compass Mining (CMP) CEO Whit Gibbs and Chief Financial Officer Jodie Fisher have resigned as the company’s board aims to restructure amid recent “setbacks” following the loss of a facility in Maine.

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Citi Flags Crypto-Backed Real Estate Mortgages Amid Market Crash

Banking giant Citigroup recently commented on cryptocurrency-backed mortgages and the rise of metaverse real estate amid a pullback in the crypto markets. “The Hash” group discusses the tax implications of crypto-adjacent mortgages and the future of metaverse land sales.

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How DAOs Could Be the Future of Work

“The Hash” group dives into a conversation about how decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) can change the way companies and their employees operate. The panel touches on the increased transparency and sense of community that DAOs can provide, while addressing the current legal and operational hurdles.

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THORChain Exec on Bridging the Gap Among Blockchains

THORChain Technical Lead Chad Barraford discusses the network's recent mainnet launch on seven different networks, explaining its interoperability functions. Barraford addresses securities concerns following attacks on their testnet and the difference between blockchain bridges and multichain systems.

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Bitcoin Jesus Denies Default; Celsius Fight Back Planned

Roger Ver denies defaulting on $47 million CoinFLEX loan. Crypto educator Bitboy Crypto plans Celsius investor fight back. Wall Street takes advantage of crypto fire sale. U.S. Treasury says prioritize sanctioning North Korea for crypto hacking. Axie Infinity’s Ronin Bridge up and running after months of repairs. HTC launches metaverse phone with Ethereum, Polygon support. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

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Three Arrows Capital Ordered to Liquidate After Defaulting on $670M Loan

BTIG Managing Director & Head of Digital Assets Research Mark Palmer discusses the current liquidity rout across the crypto sector as crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital defaults on a $670 million loan from Voyager Digital. Plus, Palmer discusses the need for increased transparency on centralized crypto lending platforms and pressures facing the overall digital asset space during the market downturn.

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BTC Slips Below $20K, Is it Still an Inflation Hedge?

Eaglebrook Advisors Director of Research Joe Orsini discusses the current state of the crypto markets as bitcoin slides back towards $20,000, trading in lockstep with the equities market. Does bitcoin’s use case as an inflation hedge remain true amid market volatility?

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Bitcoin Bottom Could Be Seen at $13,000

According to Fundstrat analysis, BTC could start giving back recent gains seen since mid-June lows below $18,000, in parallel with U.S. stocks, and continue to do so into the second to third week of July before a larger intermediate-term low develops.

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Crypto Venture Capital Firm Stillmark Founder Remains Optimistic During Bear Market

Stillmark founder and Managing Partner Alyse Killeen shares her bitcoin price outlook, explaining her venture capital firm’s strategy during a bear market, noting her optimism around bitcoin Lighting Network’s rapid growth. Plus, lessons learned from the Three Arrows Capital liquidity crisis.

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