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Andreas Antonopoulos: Bitcoin Educator from Early Days
Andreas Antonopoulos is a British-Greek Bitcoin educator, speaker, and entrepreneur. He’s the author of several books on crypto, including “Mastering Bitcoin” and “The Internet of Money” series. In his talks and reports, Andreas explains the different aspects of the crypto space and how blockchain works. 
The Central African Republic (CAR) is expanding its Sango blockchain initiative to include the tokenization of land and natural resources. Recently, the CAR National Assembly passed a law, receiving unanimous approval, that facilitates online business visa applications and simplifies the process for both locals and foreigners to establish businesses in sectors like real estate, agriculture, and forestry. This move follows CAR's earlier efforts in the crypto space, including the launch of Project Sango in May 2022 and its brief adoption of Bitcoin as a national currency. 
Tether CTO:
"The launch of PayPal stablecoin doesn’t impact Tether as the firm does not serve U.S. users. If PYUSD launches in international markets, it could have a positive impact on the crypto industry and potentially erode revenues for payment giants like MasterCard and Visa."
Co-founder of zkLend:
"PayPal will indeed bolster the perception and acceptance of cryptocurrencies, but it can lead to a diminished market share for decentralized stablecoins, threatening the very principles of decentralization that underpin the crypto space."
Analysts at JPMorgan:
"This could boost Ethereum activity and enhance Ethereum’s network utility as a stablecoin/DeFi platform. PYUSD could fill the void left by the $20 billion shrinkage of Binance's BUSD stablecoin, which was forced to shut down by U.S. regulators earlier this year."
Co-founder of Sei Network:
"The gas fees of using PYUSD will be ridiculous, which will disincentivize its usage. To help make the user experience better, PayPal will either need to subsidize transaction costs or will need to help support PYUSD on other networks with cheaper gas fees."
It's worth noting that PayPal currently serves 435 million customers globally. 
Optimism announced Law of Chains v0: a foundation for the future of Superchain.
Law of Chains v0 will change Optimism Governance to govern standards for multiple chains, defining the necessary conditions for integration into Superchain and prioritizing user security. According to the developers, this will:
1. Preserve a unified, neutral, and open blockchain space.
2. Conduct blockchain modernization.
3. Ensure infrastructure availability.
Optimism aims to officially unveil this project and the first version of the new chain governance process after discussions with the community in the next governance season. NASA Building ChatGPT-like System for Space Station
NASA is undeterred by the portrayal of AI systems in science fiction movies and is developing its own ChatGPT-like system for an upcoming space station. The space agency is working on a generative AI system that will enable astronauts and mission control to communicate with vessels and conduct experiments. Crypto in Space: Blockchain Technologies Touching the Stars
Blockchain technologies and digital assets are steadily infiltrating the cosmic realm. Cryptocurrencies are being deployed in the construction and launch of satellites, the creation of blockchain nodes, and even in the hunt for space-bound crypto treasures. 
Zac Prince, the mind behind the crypto lending platform BlockFi, has decided to leave the crypto world behind to focus on the real estate sector, applying his vast expertise to more traditional business ventures. He, however, plans to return to the crypto space eventually with a new company designed to withstand market fluctuations better. 
Galxe 2.0 – A Significant Update of the Platform for Web3 Quests
Galxe, a platform specializing in Web3 quests, has unveiled a major update called Galxe 2.0. This enhancement is designed to reimagine user experience within the decentralized space by introducing a number of features for both community members and developers. 
A year has passed since WhiteBIT's exchange token was unveiled on August 14th.
In this brief time, the team behind it didn't just rest on their laurels; they launched a blockchain, making WBT's first anniversary a celebration of a genuine coin!
Facing the challenges of a prolonged bear market head-on, WBT swiftly carved out its own space, gaining a legion of ardent supporters.
Its market standing? A noteworthy triple of its inaugural IEO pricing and a 5th rank amidst centralized exchange tokens, as chronicled by CoinGecko.
We salute this shining star and hope for further ascent, delighting all crypto enthusiasts who set the level! 
Partnering with Paxos Trust, financial giant PayPal has unveiled PayPal USD (PYUSD), focusing on swift and budget-friendly payments.
With backing from dollar deposits, short-term government securities, and similar cash equivalents, PayPal's CEO, Dan Schulman, envisions the stablecoin bolstering the company's foothold in the digital currency space:
"The vision over time is that this becomes a part of the overall payments infrastructure." 
The United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) has published a report suggesting that a more robust regulatory framework is required for the use of blockchain in finance.
The report highlighted the lack of regulation around crypto asset trading platforms and stablecoins and identified non-security crypto asset spot markets as the main regulatory gap. According to the GAO, Congress could address these issues by designating a federal regulator to oversee these markets.
Moreover, the report suggests a need for more regulatory coordination and proposes the establishment of a formal mechanism to identify risks and respond to them within an agreed timeframe. WhiteBIT and Cryptology Unveil Ukraine's First Crypto Hub
On June 20, an innovative venue emerged in the heart of Kyiv. WhiteBIT, one of Europe's largest crypto exchanges with Ukrainian roots, and Cryptology, a prominent Ukrainian crypto education company, joined forces to introduce an unprecedented concept: a pioneering crypto co-working space dubbed Digital Traders Hub. 