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Bitcoin governance debates are heating up again, and this time Michael Saylor has entered the conversation with a lengthy critique of BIP 110. Rather than focusing on price or market cycles, Saylor argues the proposal could fundamentally change how Bitcoin evolves by introducing consensus rules that restrict currently valid transactions.His argument isn’t that every inscription or non-financial application deserves protection. Instead, it’s that Bitcoin’s consensus layer shouldn’t be used to decide which legitimate, fee-paying transactions are acceptable.Saylor Questions Consensus Rule ChangesSourceBIP 110, known as the Reduced Data Temporary Softfork, proposes introducing several temporary consensus restrictions for roughly one year. According…

This is a straight look at what the Airbnb CEO X hack tells us about today’s tokenization scams. No fluff. Just how the trick works, why it works, and what to do the minute you see it.You’ll get a quick rundown of the playbook, a comparison table that separates real RWA updates from fakes, and a checklist you can actually use. The point is simple. Avoid being the exit liquidity for someone else’s storyline.The hack leaned on a polished, AI-written thread about real world asset tokenization that looked credible and avoided the usual scam tells like obvious wallet drops. Attackers…

All news is rigorously fact-checked and reviewed by leading blockchain experts and seasoned industry insiders. YouTube is one of the most influential platforms in modern media, but its origin story is surprisingly simple: a small team wanted an easier way to share video online. In the early 2000s, uploading and sending video files was slow, formats were inconsistent, and most websites weren’t built for smooth playback. YouTube’s founders focused on removing those barriers—making video sharing as easy as sending a link. Who Founded YouTube? YouTube was founded by three former PayPal employees: Chad Hurley, Steve Chen, and Jawed Karim. They combined…

The BONK price is struggling to find solid footing, and the latest on-chain activity isn’t doing holders any favors. According to Lookonchain, the trader who legally drained 4.426 trillion BONK tokens worth $21.2 million from the BONK treasury has now sold another 800 billion BONK, valued at roughly $2.48 million. Since the July 6 incident, the memecoin has already fallen 40%, adding fresh pressure to an already weakening trend.Another Massive BONK Sale Hits MarketThe latest sale comes from the same wallet that still holds 2.4 trillion BONK, currently worth around $6.94 million. That remaining balance has become another source of…

Last year, an old friend sent me a message that I’ve been thinking about ever since.The NVIDIA reminderHe’s a good sport about it. What he doesn’t know is the part of the story I’ve never told anyone: I didn’t just recommend NVIDIA. I bought it. Then I was forced to sell it.Not because the thesis broke. Not because I panicked. Because I moved countries.This blog tells that story — the receipts are real and slightly embarrassing — but it isn’t really about picking a winner. It’s about ownership, and why the NVIDIA tokenized stock you can buy today solves a…

Key TakeawaysPolymarket’s $4.28B World Cup market and Kalshi’s $1.29B market both favor Spain at 59%.Messi leads Golden Boot odds at 57% on Polymarket and 56% on Kalshi ahead of Sunday’s final.Spain and Argentina meet Sunday, July 19, at Metlife Stadium, with FIFA’s result settling both markets. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. EDT. On Polymarket, the World Cup winner contract has drawn $4.28 billion in total volume, with Spain priced at 59 cents per share and Argentina at 40 cents. On Kalshi, a separate Spain versus Argentina market has pulled in $1.29 billion, pricing Spain at 59% and Argentina at…

Rongchai Wang Jul 18, 2026 14:14 An expert commentary warns Trump’s rhetoric may undermine public trust more than voting-machine flaws, highlighting how perceived threats can warp election confidence. Polymarket prices Starmer at 99.45% to be next leader out before 2027 Polymarket Keeps Starmer “Next Leader Out Before 2027” Pinned Near 99% Despite Trump-Driven Narrative Catalyst Polymarket traders are pricing the “Next leader out of power before 2027? (No Orban)” market as a near-lock for one named outcome, with Starmer – UK PM leading at 99.45% on $66.78M matched. The move comes as a…

Uniswap founder Hayden Adams has proposed expanding protocol fees across Uniswap v4 and several network deployments, putting one of DeFi’s longest-running governance debates back at the centre of the market. Protocol fees are a sensitive topic for Uniswap because the exchange is one of DeFi’s most important pieces of infrastructure. It processes huge volumes, sits across multiple chains, and remains a core liquidity venue for tokens. But for years, the question has been whether that usage should translate into direct economic value for the protocol and UNI governance. The new proposal, published through Uniswap governance, targets protocol-level fee activation across…

The SEC has approved a NYSE Arca rule change that raises position and exercise limits for options on BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust, giving institutional traders more room to hedge and express larger views around the spot Bitcoin ETF market. The change increases limits for IBIT options from 250,000 contracts to 1,000,000 contracts, according to the SEC release. That is a fourfold increase, and it reflects how quickly Bitcoin ETF options have become part of the market’s trading infrastructure. This is not the kind of update that grabs attention like a new ETF launch. But for market structure, it matters. Options…

Kaspersky has exposed OkoBot, a year-old malware operation that uses roughly 20 modules to steal crypto wallet recovery phrases and has affected users across at least five countries. Summary Kaspersky uncovered OkoBot using roughly 20 modules to steal crypto wallet credentials. The malware has affected users in Brazil, Vietnam, Canada, Mexico, and Turkey. OkoBot uses fake recovery screens, keylogging, spyware, and ClickFix commands to target victims. Kaspersky researchers discovered that the malware has remained active for more than a year, according to a report published by Bits.media. Most identified victims were located in Brazil, Vietnam, Canada, Mexico, and Turkey, while…