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Would you return a windfall paid in error? An ethical dilemma facing users of a popular DeFi staking protocol, though the founder may have found the perfect way to influence their decision…

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🧸 Why Instagram Kids was shelved: Details of Facebook’s research, ‘Social Comparison on Instagram’, have been revealed, which confirm that Instagram can negatively impact self-image and has even damaged the mental health of some young users. Reuters →

🌎 Your location data for sale: Location data from your phone may be shared more widely than you think. A complex, shadowy, multi-billion dollar industry has sprung up, with, up to now, very little monitoring. One company boasts data representing 1.6B people across 44 countries. The Markup →

🚜 Hunting tractors: Criminal gangs are using silent and maneuverable e-scooters to steal valuable GPS equipment from farm tractors. The kit, which can be worth up to ₤10K a piece, is in demand across the globe. BBC →

💸 Easy ‘money’ — or not: Users of Compound, a popular DeFi staking protocol, recently received a $90M windfall, an error caused by an upgrade bug. The founder is now begging them to return the tokens — with an incentive if they do, and a threat if they don’t… CNBC →

😡 Inspiration: 21st century pressures have led to an ‘anger epidemic’. This guide busts the myths and misunderstandings related to anger, and suggests healthy ways to handle your own and other peoples’ anger issues. Dive Deeper →