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Community & educationBlockchain Summer BootcampAfrica Blockchain InstituteBootcamp introducing teenagers to blockchain through hands-on learning, workshops, and collaborative projects organized in Cotonou, Benin and taught in French.EmailCommunity & educationBlockHackKerala Blockchain AcademyHackathon hosted in Trivandrum, India with tracks focused on Ethereum onboarding and inclusion, blockchain for Sustainable Development Goals, and building dapps on Ethereum and layer 2s (L2).Community & educationBuilding BuildersWeb3Clubs3-month Solidity program and in-person Solidity bootcamps organized in Nairobi, Kenya.Community & educationCrecimiento ActivitiesSEED OrgSupporting SEED Org’s Ethereum-focused activities at the Crecimiento pop-up city in Buenos Aires, Argentina.Community & educationEEA Industry DayEnterprise Ethereum AllianceConference exploring how Ethereum is powering enterprises globally, hosted…

Blockchain technology has rapidly grown from a niche concept powering cryptocurrencies into a foundational technology transforming industries like finance, healthcare, supply chain, and more. But what exactly is it, and why does it matter? In this guide, we’ll cover blockchain basics and explore its significance in shaping the future of secure, transparent, and decentralized systems. What is Blockchain? At its core, a blockchain is an immutable, distributed digital ledger that records transactions across multiple nodes in a network. Unlike traditional databases controlled by a single entity, blockchains operate on a peer-to-peer (P2P) model, ensuring that no single point of failure…

How are you, hacker? 🪐 What’s happening in tech today, November 17, 2024? The HackerNoon Newsletter brings the HackerNoon homepage straight to your inbox. On this day, Lunokhod 1: 1st Successful Lunar Rover Landed in 1970, First COVID-19 case traced back to China in 2019, Film Director Martin Scorsese Was Born in 1942, and we present you with these top quality stories. From Introducing Rootstock Genesis Countdown: User Guide to Towards Glory: Lumoz OG NFT Event is Now Live!, let’s dive right in. By @ckb [ 2 Min read ] Explore how Bitcoins Lightning Network aims to tackle scaling issues,…

In brief Ethereum products’ inflows surged after the network’s Pectra upgrade. Year-to-date flows for crypto funds topped $7.4 billion, a new record for 2025. Ethereum’s Pectra upgrade has made it easier for institutions to integrate staking rewards into their current products, Sui Chung, CEO of CF Benchmarks, said. Ethereum investment products generated $205 million worth of inflows last week following the asset’s climb toward $2,700—far more than the $1.5 million a week prior—according to a report from crypto asset manager CoinShares on Monday.Overall, investors stuffed $785 million into digital asset investment products, including spot exchange-traded funds, lifting year-to-date inflows to…

Key points:Bitcoin’s rejection at $107,000 shows sellers are active at higher levels, but the recovery from the intraday low shows solid buying.Strategy and Metaplanet continue to accumulate Bitcoin, adding steady buy-side pressure to BTC price. Select altcoins have pulled back, but they have not yet turned negative.Bitcoin’s (BTC) attempt to challenge the all-time high faced a strong rejection near $107,100 on May 19, signaling that the bears are unlikely to give up without a fight. However, the long tail on the candlestick shows solid buying at lower levels.The short-term uncertainty has not deterred the long-term buyers from accumulating more Bitcoin. Strategy,…

Opinion by: Darius Moukhtarzadeh, Research Strategist at 21SharesA new wave of crypto fundraising is emerging, changing how Web3 projects launch and who can invest at an early stage: Community Sales. At first glance, community sales may seem reminiscent of the ICO (Initial Coin Offering) era from 2016–2017. Yet, they represent a significant evolution that better aligns with crypto’s core values of democratization, transparency, and inclusivity.Projects should include community sales as a core element of their fundraising strategy, besides raising from angel investors and VCs. Professional investors should embrace community sales as they highly increase the chances of sustainable success of…

US Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Paul Atkins announced a sweeping pivot in the agency’s approach to digital assets, signaling the end of what he called a “shoot-first-and-ask-questions-later” enforcement regime.In his remarks at the SEC Speaks conference, Atkins said the agency would begin drafting formal rule proposals tailored to the crypto industry and open the door for federally regulated custody and trading of both securities and non-securities under one roof.“The crypto markets have been languishing in SEC limbo for years. We must stop treating innovation like a threat.”‘New day at the SEC’Atkins condemned the SEC’s past treatment of crypto firms,…

The Rise of Blockchain Beyond Cryptocurrency Blockchain technology has long been associated with cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, but its potential extends far beyond digital money. At its core, blockchain is a distributed ledger that enables secure, transparent, and tamper-proof record-keeping—characteristics that make it a powerful tool for disrupting traditional industries. From supply chain management to healthcare, voting systems, and real estate, blockchain is revolutionizing how businesses operate, improving efficiency and trust. Blockchain in Supply Chain Management One of the most significant applications of blockchain is in supply chain management. Traditional supply chains often suffer from lack of transparency, inefficiency,…

The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office returned eight artifacts to Peru during a ceremony at the Peruvian consulate in New York on May 15. The items returned included funerary items that were taken illegally from tombs in northern Peru during the 1960s and ’70s. The return marks the second time New York officials have repatriated a group of works to Peru. Also among the returned objects is a copper mask believed to represent a fanged Moche deity Ai Apaec, which has historically been associated with protection. The mask, which dates to approximately 300 BCE, is believed to have been taken from…

Key takeaways:Bitcoin recovered from its sharp sell-off from $107,000, suggesting it functions as a hedge against uncertainty for investors reacting to Moody’s recent downgrade of US debt.Moody’s downgraded the US credit rating to Aa1, citing a $36 trillion debt and rising deficits, causing market turbulence and a spike in US Treasury yields.Despite short-term pressure from macroeconomic shifts, Bitcoin’s long-term outlook remains bullish due to cautious shorting and a weakening US dollar.Bitcoin (BTC) price faced a sharp 4% correction during the Asian trading session on May 19, tumbling from an “important level” as noted by Glassnode. The data analytics platform indicated…