It seems as though the Bitcoin Lightning network's security is not yet up to snuff, with an exploit discovered that could lead to loss of user's funds. LocalCryptos adds Dash, and offers a ringing endorsement of its technology. A prolific Discord scammer posing as a good guy gets doxxed by some meticulous investigators. All this and much more on this Independence Day episode of CATV.

CRYPTO NEWS RECAP

Bitcoin bull run in a month?
https://cointelegraph.com/news/new-bitcoin-price-model-suggests-exponential-bull-run-in-one-month
Zimbabwe bans mobile money
https://qz.com/africa/1874327/zimbabwe-bans-mobile-money-stock-exchange-as-currency-worsens/
What the collapse of Wirecard means for crypto
https://davidgerard.co.uk/blockchain/2020/06/27/what-the-collapse-of-wirecard-means-for-crypto/
Why your favourite cryptocurrency’s features won’t matter soon
https://lbry.tv/@DigitalCashNetwork:c/CryptoFeatures:2?r=Gd7GBo8adnW7dSEBDc2pPP8Ytw9Rw3L9
Bitcoin Lightning network attack
https://decrypt.co/33917/bitcoin-stolen-lightning-network-attack-warn-researchers
Discord scammer doxxed and caught
https://www.publish0x.com/energi/chasing-down-discord-s-biggest-crypto-scammer-xroxrjl
FIO (Foundation for inter-wallet operability request demo
https://youtu.be/6PQA_2Nb8q4
FIO website
https://fioprotocol.io/
Bitcoin, crypto of the poor. Myth or reality?
https://bitcoinexchangeguide.com/is-bitcoin-the-cryptocurrency-of-the-poor-myth-or-reality/

DASH NEWS RECAP

Decentralized payment systems vs Visa/MC
https://dailyhodl.com/2020/07/02/have-decentralized-payment-systems-finally-managed-to-compete-with-visa-and-mastercard/
How to pay with Dash in Pie de Monte shopping center
https://youtu.be/m5BGy5Ais7E
Dash will be added to LocalCryptos
https://blog.localcryptos.com/the-next-crypto-after-litecoin/
What goes into adding another crypto to LocalCryptos
https://blog.localcryptos.com/what-goes-into-new-crypto/
CryptoRefills offers 30% more rewards points paying in Dash
https://newsroom.dash.org/101305-cryptorefills-announce-30-reward-bonus-if-users-redeem-loyalty-points-in-dash
Dash available for use at 2,500 Austrian merchants
https://www.salamantex.com/en/newsroom/197-payment-with-bitcoin-co-available-nation-wide-throughout-austria-starting-this-summer
Living fiat free with Joel Valenzuela (5:00)
https://youtu.be/XQwkgBadbDw
How to Live on Crypto with Joel Valenzuela
https://lbry.tv/@DigitalCashNetwork:c/Living-on-Crypto-3:b?r=Gd7GBo8adnW7dSEBDc2pPP8Ytw9Rw3L9
DIF election on now
https://beta.dashwatch.org/elections?tab=candidates&election=DIF2020
Matt Meek three-part op-ed series
https://twitter.com/dashpay/status/1277913209547210754?s=21
What investors are missing (Chicken & egg problem)
https://medium.com/@mattmeek/dash-what-investors-are-missing-part-3-the-chicken-and-egg-problem-269ef99e001f
Earn up to 12.5% Dash back through purchases at eGifter
https://newsroom.dash.org/101075-earn-up-to-125-in-rewards-on-gift-card-marketplace-egifter-with-dash-back
Buying Dash on SimpleSwap
https://youtu.be/ZBB7KkKrmmo
Is Bitcoin still the most reliable cryptocurrency?
https://coincodex.com/article/8740/is-bitcoin-still-the-most-secure-cryptocurrency-finding-the-most-reliable-solution/
Dash Text Venezuela switches to USD
https://twitter.com/dash_text/status/1278475102712184832?s=21