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Arthur Hayes: Armageddon Approaches
Arthur Hayes, renowned cryptocurrency figure and CEO of crypto investment fund Maelstrom, recently shared his insights on the future of Bitcoin. Speaking on the What Bitcoin Did podcast, Hayes predicted significant volatility ahead, triggered by the looming explosion resulting from the US banking crisis and skyrocketing national debt. 
Deciphering Crypto Slang: Depth of Market, Whale, Shitcoin
Bitcoin and blockchain technology have garnered attention from a significant number of people across the globe. Nevertheless, engaging with traders or passionate crypto enthusiasts may give the impression that the crypto universe is laden with intricate terms, which can be quite daunting for the layperson to comprehend. 
Former Twitter Co-Founder Jack Dorsey Unveils New Web Platform
At the Bitcoin 2023 event in Miami, a new announcement came from TBD, a subsidiary of the fintech firm Block led by CEO Jack Dorsey. The unveiling pertained to a novel decentralized web platform named Web5, designed to revolutionize how identity and data storage function in the digital world. 
Frogs Rule the Day: Bitcoin NFTs Surpass Bored Apes
In a significant moment for the burgeoning Ordinals market, Bitcoin Frogs has outpaced Bored Apes to become the highest traded non-fungible token (NFT) collection in the past 24 hours. With nearly 700 transactions, the collection has amassed over $2 million in trade volume. 
Stably Unveils BRC-20 Stablecoin
Crypto startup Stably has unveiled Stably USD, a dollar-backed stablecoin aimed at transforming trading within Bitcoin’s thriving on-chain economy. The company asserts that its stablecoin offers a more cost-effective and efficient trading experience compared to fiat or Bitcoin itself. 
Space Pepes Seizes the Bitcoin NFT Crown
The popularity of Bitcoin-based NFTs is gaining momentum, with collections like Space Pepes and Bitcoin Frogs challenging Ethereum's long-standing dominance in the NFT space. The Space Pepes collection, a range of unique Bitcoin-based digital collectibles, ranked as the top-selling NFT collection in the past 24 hours, registering about $7.3 million in trading. Taproot Assets to Resolve the Bitcoin Network Challenges
Lightning Labs, the developer of the Lightning Network, has introduced Taproot Assets v0.2, an updated version of its Taproot Assets protocol. Currently in the testnet phase, this upgrade aims to provide an innovative and potentially more efficient approach for adding new assets to Bitcoin's blockchain. 