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OKX Announces Direct Crypto Aid for Venezuelans Hit by Devastating Twin Earthquakes – Bitcoin News

Key Takeaways OKX launched a 20 USDT airdrop for earthquake victims, easing the financial burden on affected residents. Eligible La Guaira residents receive automatic credits, providing immediate crisis relief without hurdles. Following Binance’s $3M pledge, OKX’s move amplifies the role of crypto in global disaster relief efforts. OKX Opens Airdrop for Venezuelan Earthquake Victims OKX,…

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Open USD Membership Claims Challenged After Samsung, Others Dispute Participation

Open USD’s unveiling hit early controversy after multiple Korean companies said they only learned about their inclusion through media reports. Several major South Korean companies have said they have not formally joined the newly announced Open USD (OUSD) consortium, despite being listed among its participating organizations. Open Standard, the independent entity behind the stablecoin,…

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3 Nuclear Startups Hit a Big Milestone. Why It Matters—and Why It Doesn’t

Three startups are providing the fireworks for the Department of Energy’s Fourth of July celebrations by meeting a major nuclear milestone. They’ve turned on new reactors as part of a pilot program aimed at kick-starting what Energy Secretary Chris Wright calls “America’s nuclear renaissance” to develop and deploy the next generation of atomic energy. Other…

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US Bitcoin ETFs Break 10-Day Losing Streak With $222 Million in Inflows as Bitcoin Reclaims $61K

U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) ended a 10-day streak of net outflows on Thursday, attracting $221.7 million in fresh capital as weaker-than-expected U.S. economic data boosted expectations that the Federal Reserve could ease its monetary stance. The renewed institutional demand helped Bitcoin rebound above $61,000 after falling below $58,000 earlier in the week, offering…

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The browser wars aren’t about search anymore — here are the best alternatives to Chrome and Safari

The browser wars have entered a new phase this year: the fight isn’t just over search results anymore, it’s over which company’s AI gets to act on your behalf inside the browser itself. Google Chrome and Apple’s Safari still dominate the market overall, with Chrome’s edge coming largely from how aggressively it has woven generative…

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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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