Welcome to The Protocol, CoinDesk’s weekly wrap-up of the most important stories in cryptocurrency technology development. I’m Margaux Nijkerk, a reporter at CoinDesk. In this issue: The ZKsync proposal aims to tie the ZK token to network revenue Olas unveils Pearl v1, the first ‘AI Agent App Store’ Ethereum developers lock Fusaka upgrade to December […]
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The development comes 11 months after the country’s devastating civil war ended with the toppling of the Assad regime by opposition forces loyal to new president Ahmad Al-Sharaa. Today, as Syrians return home in increasing numbers, the shattered country faces chronic shortages of internal investment, medicine, power and equipment. According to the WHO, only 58
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Katy Perry drops teaser for ‘Bandaids’ Recently, Katy Perry announced her return to the music scene with her new single, “Bandaids.” Now she took a first look at the music video for the song. Despite being short, the teaser left fans excited for the full release. Meanwhile, the track is said to launch her upcoming
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NEWYou can now listen to Pakinomist articles! The Los Angeles Dodgers are ready to visit the White House again after winning their second straight World Series title. The Dodgers became the first team to win back-to-back Fall Classics since the New York Yankees won three straight from 1998 to 2000 after completing a Game 7
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Journalists used data brokers to track EU commissioners in their daily lives This used free samples from brokers with 5,800 location pings This information would be invaluable in espionage campaigns targeting the EU If you’re worried that your phone is collecting outrageous amounts of data that could be used for nefarious purposes, you’re not alone—and
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Welcome to the institutional newsletter, Crypto Long & Short. This week: Sygnum Bank’s Pascal Eberle writes that investors are recognizing that custody is less about holding assets and more about proving you’re holding them properly. CoinDesk Indices’ Andy Baehr provides a “Vibe Check” and writes about how, on the heels of Election Day in NYC,
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Finance Ministry, opposition members trade barbs over proposed change, sharply disagree on its implications Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, addressing the National Assembly during Wednesday’s session. Photo: X Heated exchanges erupted in the National Assembly on Wednesday as lawmakers debated the proposed 27th constitutional amendment. The Treasury dismissed claims that the government
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Estimates show that one in five children under the age of three are either zero-dose or have forgotten vaccinations due to the war, putting them at risk of vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks. The catch-up campaign aims to inoculate these children against measles, mumps and rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, hepatitis B, tuberculosis, polio, rotavirus and pneumonia.
Catch-up vaccination campaign ‘a lifeline’ for Gaza’s children Read More »
NEWYou can now listen to Pakinomist articles! Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney is still reeling from officiating in college football and voiced it again Tuesday days after a devastating loss to Duke. Swinney wondered aloud about his availability in the media why officials are not held more accountable and pointed to controversies surrounding gambling.
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Former interior minister was stopped by immigration officials at Islamabad International Airport Former Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid was addressing the media at Islamabad International Airport on Wednesday. Photo: Screengrab Former interior minister and senior politician Sheikh Rashid Ahmed was stopped from leaving the country despite Lahore High Court orders allowing him to perform Umrah. Rashid,
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