New Solana smartphone, Bitcoin to fix global debt crisis, BlackRock’s BTC white paper

In today’s episode, we explore Solana’s new “Seeker” device, which is designed to enhance DApp discovery and interaction, and we dive into a groundbreaking initiative from Harvard students — the “New Bretton Woods Project” — which aims to tackle the global debt crisis with Bitcoin and blockchain technology. In other news, Louisiana has made its first crypto payment via the Bitcoin Lightning Network, the SEC has taken its first action against pig butchering scams, Decentraland’s hacked X account pushes a phishing scam, and BlackRock has released a Bitcoin-focused white paper. Tune in for these stories and more from the world of crypto!Further reading:Solana unveils new Seeker device, says it’s not just a ‘memecoin phone’Louisiana takes first crypto payment over Bitcoin LightningSEC sues ‘fake’ crypto exchanges in first action on pig butchering scamsDecentraland X account hacked, phishing scam targets MANA airdropBTC rallies past $62.6K after BlackRock issues Bitcoin white paperHarvard students launch ‘New Bretton Woods Project’ to fix debt crisisThis episode of Rise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and was hosted by Savannah Fortis. You can follow Savannah on X.Rise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs. You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn. Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @CointelegraphCointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.