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A Twitter user (@hufhaus9) has created a visual timeline outlining the SEC’s response deadlines for the approval of BlackRock’s Bitcoin spot ETF.
Just 10 days ago, the renowned global investment firm with $10 trillion in assets applied for a groundbreaking Bitcoin spot exchange-traded fund in the United States.
First deadline: August 12, 2023
Second deadline: September 26, 2023
Third deadline: December 25, 2023
Final decision: February 23, 2024
If granted approval, BlackRock will be able to purchase BTC directly from the spot market, potentially utilizing platforms like Coinbase, on behalf of its clients.
With the BTC halving and these deadlines coinciding, the first quarter of 2024 promises to be an exciting period! 
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has teamed up with India-based crypto fund Crypto Relief and Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal to contribute a substantial sum of $100 million towards COVID-19 research and the development of medical infrastructure in India.
Recognizing the ongoing threat of COVID-19 and potential future pandemics, Buterin took to Twitter on June 8th to highlight the urgent need for a comprehensive global solution. He emphasized the importance of combining cutting-edge scientific innovation with effective on-the-ground implementation to address these challenges head-on.
The generous donation will be directed towards critical areas of research, with a particular focus on studying COVID-19 airborne transmission and advancing the development of improved medical equipment.
By prioritizing these aspects, the initiative aims to enhance understanding and mitigation strategies, ultimately curbing the spread of the virus and improving healthcare outcomes for affected individuals. 
Next-Level Scam: Impersonators Take on Uniswap Executives
In a shocking turn of events, Hayden Adams, the creator of Uniswap, took to Twitter to express his disbelief at an audacious scam that targeted the platform. The scammers behind this elaborate scheme not only devised a deceptive Uniswap website but also went the extra mile by organizing a meticulously planned hour-long Zoom call, complete with deepfake versions of their own employees. 
John Stark vs. Paolo Ardoino: A Verbal Duel for Trust
A fervent discourse has been ignited on Twitter between John Reed Stark, a financial reporting expert, and Paolo Ardoino, the Chief Technical Officer of Tether. This verbal joust was sparked by Stark's critique of the overall health of the company. 
Metaverse is Not Dead!
Tim Sweeney, CEO of Epic Games and creator of the Unreal Engine and Fortnite, has taken to Twitter to defend the metaverse after a Business Insider article declared the technology dead. Sweeney mocked the assertion, highlighting the significant number of users on various virtual world platforms. 
Twitter Account of XRP Advocate Hacked on Birthday
In a surprising turn of events, John Deaton, a prominent figure in the cryptocurrency space and advocate for 76,000 XRP token holders, experienced a distressing incident on his birthday. His Twitter account was maliciously hacked, leaving his followers bewildered and concerned. Starknet is Accelerating!
In a much-anticipated move, Starknet developers announced on Twitter today that the network is poised to showcase a significant increase in its transaction speed, expecting to reach a three-digit throughput. The improvements are scheduled to appear on the testnet within the next four weeks. 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. 
The most popular Metaverse expert accounts
Twitter is an excellent platform for staying up-to-date with events in the Metaverse world. It is where Meta project influencers have amassed a vast following, making it easy to access fresh news by subscribing to the accounts of the most prominent thought leaders. BRC-20 Tokens Driving Growth on the Bitcoin Network
The notable increase in Ordinals inscriptions on the Bitcoin network, from 2.5 million to 4.78 million within a week, can be primarily attributed to the emergence of BRC-20 tokens. This new token standard was developed by a Twitter user named domodata on March 8, 2023.