News Block #152: Bitcoin's Red Team Fights Back, the BIP-110 Moment of Truth Arrives, CLARITY Punted to September
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In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered exclusively by Ledn, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance: Bitcoin's Red Team audits 390 projects in record time, and what they found will surprise you Rob Hamilton says OpenAI blocked the Red Team's defensive work, so where is he turning instead? BIP-110's activation deadline arrived. Here's how it played out. The CLARITY Act missed its August window. What happens now? Putin signs Russia's first crypto law, and it reveals who the law is really for Why Bessent's yen rescue was never really about Japan ---- Borrow against your Bitcoin without selling it. Ledn offers Bitcoin-backed loans built for serious holders, with rates that get lower as your loan size increases. With Ledn's custodied loan product, your Bitcoin is held in custody and not lent out. Ledn has operated through multiple market cycles without a loss of client assets and publishes Proof of Reserves so you can verify what they hold. Get 0.25% off your first loan at ledn.io/natalie. Terms apply — see the site for details. ---- Order my approachable introduction to Bitcoin book "Bitcoin is for Everyone: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1804091138?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzameri07b-20&creativeASIN=1804091138&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.3Q6CKLCXBKGSV&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d_asin Limited signed copies are available for purchase at shop.talkingbitcoin.com powered by Speed Wallet. ---- Read every story in the News Block with visuals and charts! Join our mailing list and subscribe to our free Bitcoin newsletter: https://thenewsblock.substack.com ---- Disclaimer: The News Block and Coin Stories are for educational and entertainment purposes only and do not constitute financial, investment, legal, or tax advice. Nothing discussed in this episode is a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold Bitcoin or any other asset. Natalie Brunell is not a financial advisor. Some content may include sponsorships or paid partnerships, which are disclosed. Always do your own research and consult a licensed professional before making financial decisions. Bitcoin and digital assets are volatile — never invest more than you can afford to lose.
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