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WHY I NEVER TRANSFER MONEY TO THE 3RD PARTY’S ACCOUNT

In the past, I also thought that if the counterparty provided an account, then I’d just transfer to that account for speed. But after doing P2P transactions frequently, I realized this is one of the things I need to check most carefully.

When making a transaction, I always verify the recipient’s name, the account number, and the payment information before transferring.

🔹 If the counterparty asks me to transfer to an account under someone else’s name, I will stop the transaction to double-check.
🔹 If the payment information doesn’t match the information on the order, I don’t try to force the transfer just because the counterparty says “it’s okay.”
🔹 Especially, I won’t transfer to a different account that the counterparty sends via chat if that account isn’t included in the payment information of the order.

The reason is simple: if something goes wrong, transferring money to a third party can make verification more complicated. So I always prioritize transferring to the correct person, the correct account, and the correct information listed on the order.

After many transactions, I’ve learned a fairly simple rule:
If the incoming payment information doesn’t match, I won’t transfer.
P2P can be very fast, but I believe a few seconds of checking before sending money is always worth more than having to deal with a dispute afterward.

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PRIVACY ≠ COMPLIANCE — HOW DUSK COMBINES TWO FACTORS

In the past, I often thought privacy and compliance were two things that are quite difficult to go together. One side wants to limit the disclosure of data, while the other needs the ability to verify and validate.

But when I started learning about Dusk, I began to see that the issue doesn’t necessarily have to be choosing one over the other.

What I noticed is that Dusk doesn’t pursue privacy in the sense of “everything must be hidden.” Instead, the goal is to allow sensitive data to be protected while still being able to prove whatever needs to be proven.
This is especially important for financial applications.

For example, a transaction may need to prove that a user meets a certain condition, but it doesn’t necessarily need to publicly reveal all of the personal information behind that condition.

To me, this is an important difference between privacy and simply hiding data. Privacy protects information that doesn’t need to be disclosed, while compliance still requires verifiable evidence.

If Dusk wants to move toward regulated assets and financial markets, this approach has a lot of meaning. Organizations don’t only need a fast or cheap blockchain—they also need the ability to control data and meet legal requirements.

After researching it, I realized that privacy on Dusk isn’t a standalone goal. It needs to work together with compliance so that blockchain can be more suitable for real-world financial applications.

That’s also why I think Dusk’s direction is quite different from how many people usually think about blockchain privacy.

@Dusk $DUSK #dusk

📌 JUSTIN SUN SPEAKS OUT AFTER BINANCE RESTRICTS TRADING RELATED TO HTX
🚨 Justin Sun said he had a discussion with Binance and was confirmed that the restrictions on trading related to HTX and some other platforms currently apply only to users in the UK and EU.
👉 HTX said the exchange does not operate directly in the UK and EU, and is currently negotiating with regulators in both regions to resolve related issues.
📊 Users affected during this process can contact HTX support. The exchange said it will coordinate to handle each case.
⚠️ Previously, Binance announced it would stop processing transactions related to HTX, EXMO, and some other platforms in order to comply with legal requirements in the regions where Binance operates.
👉 Therefore, Justin Sun’s latest information suggests this is not a global restriction order for HTX, but rather the scope currently identified is mainly in the UK and EU.
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📌 📊 POKÉMON CARDS ARE “EATING” BITCOIN IN 3 MONTHS
🔥 According to Rand Group, over the past 3 months, Pokémon card prices rose 22.8%, while Bitcoin fell 20.7%.
👉 The performance gap is up to 43.5 percentage points, turning collectible cards that were thought to be only for gamers into an asset that outperformed BTC during this period.
📉 Bitcoin is under pressure as speculative flows weaken and risk appetite in the crypto market declines. Meanwhile, the Pokémon card market continues to be driven by collecting demand and the scarcity of rare editions.
😂 It’s true—markets can be hard to predict: three months ago, people were debating whether Bitcoin could reach $100K, and now Pokémon cards are outperforming BTC by more than 43 points.
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📌 🚨 CZ: BITCOIN IS A “DEFLATIONARY ASSET”
⚡️ CZ just emphasized that Bitcoin is a “deflationary asset,” in the context where the amount of BTC mined has exceeded 20.07 million BTC, equivalent to about 95.6% of the 21 million BTC cap.
👉 CZ also estimates that roughly 10–20% of the currently existing Bitcoin may have been lost, stuck, or otherwise unrecoverable, meaning the truly usable BTC supply could be significantly lower than the figure on the blockchain.
📊 According to the latest data, Bitcoin has only a bit under 930,000 BTC left before it reaches the theoretical supply cap of 21 million. However, a fixed supply doesn’t automatically mean BTC will rise in price, because actual liquidity still depends on holder behavior, ETF flows, and market demand.
🔥 The key point is this: the more BTC that has been mined, the fewer remain—while some old coins may have permanently left the circulating supply.
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DUSKDS — SETTLEMENT AND DATA AVAILABILITY

After learning about DuskVM and DuskEVM, I started paying attention to a less-mentioned but very important part of the Dusk architecture: DuskDS.

If DuskEVM focuses on execution, then DuskDS handles components such as consensus, settlement, and data availability.

What I find interesting is that Dusk doesn’t try to put every function into a single execution environment. The components are separated to handle different tasks.

In the DuskEVM model, transactions are processed on L2. The sequencer includes transactions in a block, then the batcher sends the data down to DuskDS. From there, the data continues through state commitments, fault proofs, and settlement.

One point that’s easy to confuse is that putting a transaction into a block doesn’t mean settlement has been completed. Execution and settlement are two different steps.

For typical applications, this distinction may not be too noticeable. But if Dusk is aiming for DeFi, tokenized assets, and financial applications, settlement becomes an extremely important component.

Data availability is also worth noting because parties need to access data to check state and verify what has happened on the network.
After learning about DuskDS, I began to view Dusk in a different way.

DuskEVM is where execution takes place, while DuskDS provides the infrastructure layer for consensus, data availability, and settlement.

For me, this is the part worth exploring if you want to understand Dusk from the perspective of a blockchain built for financial applications.

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HOW TO READ A P2P MERCHANT PROFILE BEFORE MAKING A TRANSACTION

In the past, I often chose the listing with the best price. But after a while trading P2P, I realized that the new Merchant profile is the part I should review before deciding.

🔹 Completion rate
I usually look at this metric first. A high rate indicates that most previous orders were completed, but I don’t consider it the only factor to decide.

🔹 Number of transactions
A Merchant with many completed orders gives me more information about their activity level and trading experience.

🔹 Positive feedback
I read the feedback to see what previous traders had to say. I care more about specific comments than just looking at the number of ratings.

🔹 Trading time
If I need to trade quickly, this is also an important metric. A Merchant with a stable processing time helps me be more proactive.
But I never choose a partner just because one metric looks good.

I usually look at price + completion rate + number of orders + feedback + trading time, and only then carefully check the payment information before transferring money.

In my opinion, reading a Merchant profile isn’t about finding someone “perfect”—it’s about reducing risk before you trade.
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📌 🇺🇸 NEXT WEEK, CRYPTO AND PREDICTION MARKETS WILL SEE A BUSY SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS IN THE U.S.
📊 On August 19, the White House is expected to meet with representatives from the crypto industry and prediction markets, along with several prominent figures from traditional finance. The list of attendees and whether President Trump will appear have not been confirmed yet.
👉 The very next day, August 20, the CFTC’s Innovation Committee will hold its first meeting, focusing on three major topics: crypto regulation, AI in financial markets, and prediction markets.
🔥 Notably, the CFTC also wants to discuss how regulatory actions can complement the rules that Congress is drafting, in the context of the CLARITY Act being delayed after the summer recess.
⚠️ Two consecutive meetings do not mean the U.S. will have a new set of laws immediately, but they show regulators are proactively working with the crypto and financial technology industry rather than simply waiting for Congress to finish the legislation. This will be a noteworthy week for anyone tracking the crypto regulatory framework in the U.S.
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📌 🇺🇸 SEC SUDDENLY CANCELS MEETING ON CRYPTO REGULATIONS
🚨 The SEC has canceled a meeting scheduled for August 14, in which commissioners were expected to review a proposal for new regulations covering certain types of crypto assets. The SEC said the meeting was postponed due to unforeseen scheduling issues, and it has not yet announced a new date.
👉 Notably, the content to be discussed this time could pave the way for a capital-raising mechanism that better fits crypto startups, allowing some projects to avoid immediately complying with all requirements of traditional securities registration.
📉 The postponement comes right after the CLARITY Act failed to pass in the Senate before the summer recess, further prolonging the process of building a legal framework for crypto in the U.S.
⚠️ However, this is not yet a sign that the SEC is abandoning its plans. The proposal is still under review, and the agency is expected to reschedule the meeting for another time. What the market needs to wait for now are the new meeting date and the official contents of the regulatory package.
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📌 LOSS OF NEARLY 12 MILLION USD DUE TO FAKE CRYPTO RECRUITMENT SCHEMES
🚨 According to statistics from Singapore police, recruitment-related scams impersonating jobs in the crypto industry have caused losses of about 11.8 million USD.
👉 The scam usually starts on LinkedIn, when hackers pose as recruiters and contact employees in the crypto field. After an interview via Google Meet, the victim is asked to complete a code test on the company-provided laptop.
💻 During the test, the fake website or tool can silently install malicious code onto the device. From there, the hacker looks for ways to bypass authentication layers, take over access to the code repository, and expand control into the internal systems.
💰 Once the attacker gains sufficient access, they can reach critical systems and ultimately steal the company’s crypto assets.
⚠️ What’s especially frightening is that the victim may initially have no idea they are being attacked. For crypto companies, even a single employee laptop can become a weakness that enables hackers to penetrate the entire system.
👉 Singapore police advise businesses to tightly protect login information, control access to the code repository and internal servers, and be particularly cautious with recruitment test assignments coming from unverified sources.
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📌 BINANCE STOPS TRADING WITH A NUMBER OF PLATFORMS RELATED TO RUSSIA AND IRAN
🚨 Binance announced it will stop processing transactions related to a series of exchanges and crypto service providers to comply with legal obligations in regions where the platform operates.
👉 Binance does not directly name Russia or Iran, but when compared with recent sanctions orders, this list is believed to be related to two groups.
🇷🇺 The Russia-related group includes HTX, EXMO, Rapira, A7 Nigeria, A7 Africa, and several other platforms that are included in the EU sanctions package.
🇮🇷 The Iran-related group includes Shelbit and Aban Tether Exchange—two platforms that were just added to the U.S. Treasury’s sanctions list on 7/8.
⚠️ Binance warns users not to transfer to or receive funds from these platforms via Binance after the official restrictions take effect.
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I LOST $100 ONCE DUE TO A MISTAKE BETWEEN MB AND MBV

I used to think that for P2P transactions, it was enough to check the correct amount of money and the account number. But one time, I was careless when choosing the bank and transferred to the wrong one between MB and MBV, and in the end I lost about $100.

What’s worth noting is that at the time, I didn’t think this was a serious issue. I just wanted to complete the transaction quickly, so I skimmed over the bank name and sent the money. Only when I checked again did I realize that the information I selected was not the same as shown on the order.

I set a few steps for myself to check before transferring money:
🔹 Check the bank name very carefully
I no longer look only at a few first letters—I check the entire bank name displayed on the order and in the banking app.
🔹 Check the account holder’s name
The recipient’s name must match the payment information on the order. If anything doesn’t match, I’ll stop and double-check.
🔹 Check the account number and the amount
I usually read everything again right before tapping “transfer.” Those few seconds can prevent a very large loss.
🔹 Don’t rush just because the other party is urging
If the other party keeps reminding me to transfer quickly, I still prioritize checking the information. A delay of a few minutes isn’t worth risking a sum of money that’s hard to get back.
🔹 Keep transaction proof
I always save the order code, the transfer history, and any necessary chat content. If something goes wrong, these details will make the dispute/complaint clearer.

Since I do P2P transactions frequently, I think everyone should build a habit: check the bank → recipient name → account number → amount of money → then transfer.
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DUSKVM VS DUSKEVM — HAI EXECUTION ENVIRONMENT
After learning about DuskEVM on the first day, I started paying attention to another question: if Dusk already has an EVM, then why do we still need DuskVM?
DuskVM is Dusk’s native execution environment, using Rust and WebAssembly (WASM). Meanwhile, DuskEVM brings an Ethereum-compatible environment into Dusk, allowing developers to use Solidity, Vyper, and tools like Foundry, Hardhat, viem, and ethers.
At first glance, it might seem like Dusk is building two versions to do the same thing. But I don’t think that understanding is quite right.
DuskEVM is well-suited for expanding accessibility. Developers who are already familiar with Ethereum can leverage existing knowledge and tooling to build applications on Dusk.
DuskVM, on the other hand, takes a more native approach, allowing developers to build directly within the Dusk environment using Rust/WASM and enabling deeper integration with the network.
What I find interesting is that Dusk doesn’t force developers to choose only one direction.
One side helps expand the ecosystem and reduce the barrier to entry.
The other side enables deeper use of Dusk’s native capabilities.
After looking at the two execution environments side by side, I think DuskEVM isn’t a replacement for DuskVM. These two environments can serve different developer groups and different needs.
For me, this is a pretty reasonable approach: Dusk both opens the door to the EVM ecosystem and keeps a native environment for applications that need deeper integration.
If Dusk wants to develop into infrastructure for DeFi, tokenized assets, and financial applications, having multiple paths to build on the same network is a real advantage worth watching.
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DUSKEVM — NOT JUST EVM COMPATIBILITY

A post on X on August 11 mentioned DuskEVM as a gateway into the next phase of the Dusk ecosystem: bringing privacy-preserving EVM applications to the testnet, while expanding the ability to build DeFi, encrypted assets, and on-chain finance. This made me want to learn more.

At first, I thought DuskEVM was simply Dusk’s way of bringing EVM into the ecosystem so that developers familiar with Ethereum could build more easily. But the more I read the docs, the more I realized the story isn’t only about EVM compatibility.

DuskEVM supports Solidity, Vyper, and EVM wallets, along with tools like Foundry, Hardhat, viem, and ethers. Developers can therefore leverage familiar tools instead of starting from scratch.

What caught my attention more is how Dusk separates execution from consensus, settlement, and data availability. DuskEVM handles smart contract execution, while DuskDS takes care of consensus, settlement, and data availability.

In the transaction lifecycle, the transaction goes through the sequencer, is included in an L2 block, and then the batcher sends data down to DuskDS before it reaches state commitments, fault proofs, and settlement.

One detail I particularly care about is that fast transaction inclusion does not necessarily mean settlement has completed.

This matters if Dusk is aiming at DeFi and financial assets. For applications like these, whether a transaction is already in a block may not be the final question. Settlement state and finality are what truly matter.

I no longer see DuskEVM purely as an EVM chain. I see it as Dusk’s way of expanding what can be built, while connecting execution to a separate settlement layer.
That’s the point that makes me want to keep exploring DuskEVM.

@Dusk $DUSK #dusk

IMPORTANT NOTES WHEN ADDING AND USING P2P PAYMENT METHODS

In the past two months, I’ve traded P2P fairly often and learned a few notes that many people easily miss. Sometimes, these mistakes can cause problems with your bank account or even lead to a temporary lock.

🔹 Use your own bank account
The account holder’s name for the payment should match the name you verified on Binance. I don’t use anyone else’s account to transfer money, including family members, because this is one of the most common sources of disputes.

🔹 Double-check information before transferring
Before clicking to make a payment, I always re-check the recipient’s name, account number, bank, and amount. Even a small mistake in any detail can make the following process more complicated.

🔹 Read the ad requirements carefully
If the seller clearly states the payment method or requirements for the transfer content, I read them carefully before proceeding. In particular, don’t transfer to a different account on your own if that information doesn’t match the payment details shown on the order.

🔹 Don’t trade outside of Binance
If the counterparty asks you to transfer to another account, send an external link, or continue trading through a separate channel, I stop and check first. The safest way to do P2P is when all information and communication are kept within the platform.

🔹 Always save evidence
After each transaction, I keep the transfer history, order ID, and the chat content that’s necessary. If the bank or Binance requires verification, I can provide clear information instead of having to look everything up from the beginning.

Wishing you all good luck

@Binance Vietnam #BinanceP2PAnToan

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📌 🇺🇸 JULY CPI EXACTLY AS FORECAST
📊 Headline CPI for July rose 3.4% YoY, matching the forecast of 3.4%, but down from 3.5% in the previous month.
👉 Core CPI also increased 2.5% YoY, in line with the 2.5% forecast and lower than the prior 2.6%.
📉 Overall, inflation continues to cool down and is not creating any negative surprises for the market. This data may help ease pressure on the Fed in keeping monetary policy too tight.
🔥 For Bitcoin, this is a relatively positive signal because CPI is not higher than expectations. However, the market still needs to watch the reaction of bond yields, the USD, and rate expectations before deciding the next direction.
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📌 BITCOIN ACCUMULATES HIGH RISK OF LIQUIDATION AROUND 61,000 USD AHEAD OF CPI
📊 According to Glassnode, over the past few weeks Bitcoin has accumulated a large amount of Long positions around the 61,000 USD area.
👉 If BTC suddenly dips into this zone, a wave of Long positions could be forced to close, adding selling pressure and making the downward move more intense.
📉 Notably, the 61,000–62,000 USD range is also an area that analysts expect BTC to test before any new developments occur.
🔥 The focus right now is the U.S. CPI for July, expected to be released at 19:30 tonight. The market currently expects headline CPI to fall from 3.5% to 3.4%, while Core CPI is expected to decline from 2.6% to 2.5%.
👉 A weaker-than-expected jobs report last week has somewhat eased concerns that the Fed will continue tightening. However, oil prices rebounding and hawkish statements from some Fed officials suggest the risks have not disappeared.
⚠️ If CPI comes in below or in line with expectations, the market may continue to view it as a sign that inflation is cooling. Conversely, a CPI reading higher than forecast could push rate-hike expectations back up and add more pressure on Bitcoin.
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📌 🇯🇵 JAPANESE YEN WEAKNESS RETURNS, INTERVENTION EFFECTIVENESS QUICKLY WORSENS
💴 The Japanese yen remains under pressure as the exchange rate returns to around 159 yen/USD, after having surged to roughly 155 yen/USD.
👉 Notably, the US and Japan jointly intervened to support the yen, but the effectiveness of this move is rapidly fading as the market again pushes the exchange rate higher.
📉 This suggests that direct intervention in the FX market may only have a short-term effect if underlying factors have not changed. Interest-rate differentials, expectations for monetary policy, and international capital flows remain key determinants of the yen’s strength.
⚠️ If the yen continues to weaken, pressure on inflation in Japan could increase, while also raising the likelihood that Japanese officials will have to consider additional measures to support the domestic currency.
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📌 VITALIK UPDATES A NEW ROADMAP FOR ETHEREUM
⚡️ Vitalik Buterin has just put forward a new “strawmap,” meaning a draft roadmap for Ethereum, with a simpler approach instead of continuing to break it down into a host of names like Scourge, Verge, or Purge.
👉 The first major goal is to bring Ethereum L1 up to about 10,000 transactions per second, while the Layer 2 ecosystem targets up to 10 million transactions per second.
👉 Ethereum also wants to shorten the time for a transaction to reach a completed state to just a few seconds, instead of having to wait a long time as it does now.
🔐 Another priority is resistance to quantum computers. Ethereum wants to prepare early for the risk that quantum technology could disrupt some cryptographic mechanisms used in the future.
🛡️ Finally, there is privacy. As more businesses and organizations use blockchain, the need to conduct transactions without publicly revealing all information in the ledger will become increasingly important.
📊 Overall, the new roadmap shows Ethereum focusing on five major issues: speed, scalability, finality, quantum security, and privacy. This is only a draft roadmap, but if successfully implemented, Ethereum could move closer to becoming the infrastructure layer for large-scale applications.
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📌 ⚠️ HARMONY ENCOUNTERS ANOTHER INCIDENT—ONE IS OVER 50% LOWER
🚨 Harmony is facing a serious incident, with reports that a hacker has minted an additional ~4 billion ONE, equivalent to nearly 26% of the total supply.
👉 Most of the newly created tokens were quickly transferred to exchanges, increasing selling pressure and causing the market to react strongly.
👉 The Harmony team said it is coordinating with exchanges to freeze the related funds, while also preparing a patch and considering a network rollback plan to address the incident.
📉 After that, ONE dropped by more than 50%, at times rebounding back to the initial price levels, but then continued its sharp decline.
⚠️ If the amount of tokens minted is confirmed, this is not only a price issue but could also seriously impact supply, community trust, and network safety. Investors should be especially cautious with ONE during this period.
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