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Former Blackrock Executive Defends Ethereum as Solana’s Validator Count Shrinks to 800

Key Takeaways Sharplink’s Joseph Chalom says Ethereum’s 900,000-plus validators dwarf Solana’s roughly 800, defending its decentralization. Electric Capital data shows 1,012,824 developers have built on Ethereum, with about 232,000 active in 12 months. As per available data, Sharplink holds 886,725 ETH, betting big on Ethereum’s institutional edge. Chalom Rejects the ‘Culture Problem’ Narrative Joseph Chalom,…

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Stablecoins Surge 2% in Brazil as the Central Bank Triggers a New ‘Samba Premium’

Key Takeaways Brazil warned about unauthorized foreign crypto trades, driving stablecoin premium spikes as rules loom. The notices raised stablecoin prices by 2%, disrupting local crypto arb desk markets next. ABcripto noted no firm rules exist yet, but the bank will next tighten VASP fiscal oversight frameworks. Central Bank of Brazil’s Interpretation Gave Rise to…

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Prominent Filipino Crypto Influencers Warn of Social Engineering Cyberattacks

Prominent Filipino cryptocurrency influencers recently reported separate attempts by cybercriminals to compromise their devices using sophisticated social engineering tactics. The warnings, issued by web3 content creator Icesteam Jimenez and financial educator Coach Miranda Miner or Arlone Abello in real life, detailed the growing trend of attackers using legitimate platforms like LinkedIn, Calendly, and Google Meet…

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