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Top ZK Rollup Projects in July 2024
ZK (Zero Knowledge) rollups have become one of the main scaling narratives in blockchain. As of July 2024, there are multiple ZK Rollup projects implementing different techniques to scale Ethereum. Developments focused on Bitcoin started gaining traction, too. In this article, we'll take a look at 5 promising ZK projects using rollup technology. 3 Crypto Exchanges That Have Never Been Hacked (2024)
Picking a reliable crypto exchange from hundreds of options can be difficult. One way to figure out if an exchange is secure or not is to look at its history for hacks. If any incidents occurred, check how the platform improved its security measures afterward. 
Security company SlowMist has analyzed reports of stolen cryptocurrency assets for the second quarter of 2024, which were collected through the MistTrack platform. This analysis only considered hack reports submitted via the official form, identifying three primary attack methods: theft of private keys, the use of fake crypto wallets, and phishing. UEFA EURO 2024 and Football Fan Tokens
The UEFA EURO 2024 is close to its final, set for July 14. Taking place every 4 years, the event draws the attention of millions. Amid the waves of matches, football fan tokens are a topic of interest as a way of interaction between clubs and their fans. Before the tournament kicked off, most fan tokens increased in price but have fluctuated since. 
CleanSpark, a mining company, is acquiring the U.S.-based infrastructure firm GRIID for $155 million. The boards of both companies have approved the deal, which now requires the nod from other shareholders and regulatory bodies. The acquisition is expected to be finalized by the third quarter of 2024. 
In the first half of 2024, memecoins demonstrated the highest profitability (1834%) among all cryptocurrency sectors. Following far behind were Real World Assets (RWA) - tokenized real assets, including BlackRock products, with a growth of 213%. 
The "Hack3D: The Web3 Security Report," published by CertiK, a security company, reveals that blockchain projects experienced 184 security incidents in the second quarter of 2024, resulting in losses totaling $688 million. This marks a 37% increase from the previous quarter. 
In the second quarter of 2024, crypto projects lost $572 million to fraud and hacks, more than doubling the $265 million in the same period last year. The two biggest victims were centralized exchanges: Japan’s DMM Bitcoin ($305 million) and Turkey’s BtcTurk ($55 million). Autonomous Vehicles: The Progress and Challenges in 2024
Modern cars are packed with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) that automate functions like parking, steering, and braking. With time, more and more features are getting automated. While people currently remain in charge of controlling cars, technology is expected to reach a level of fully autonomous, self-driving vehicles. 
