0/ A busy #crypto/#blockchain space to kick off the week! Below, I've covered 16 events that took place over the past 24 hours or so.
Now that should keep you in the know!
Now that should keep you in the know!
1/ 📢 @EthereumCF-, @Zilliqa-backed @SwingbyProtocol, a cross-chain lending protocol for issuing an ERC20 BTC token, shared its MVP and whitepaper!
Creates a 1:1 soft-peg b/w #bitcoin [ $BTC ] and the BTC token *while keeping the custodian decentralized*. medium.com/swingby-protoc…
Creates a 1:1 soft-peg b/w #bitcoin [ $BTC ] and the BTC token *while keeping the custodian decentralized*. medium.com/swingby-protoc…
2/ 🗾 @HelloICONworld [ $ICX ] entered into a strategic partnership with top Japanese #blockchain company, @LayerXcom.
Will co-host hackathons, demo days, and conferences to increase the adoption of SCORE, ICON’s smart contract implementation environment. medium.com/helloiconworld…
Will co-host hackathons, demo days, and conferences to increase the adoption of SCORE, ICON’s smart contract implementation environment. medium.com/helloiconworld…
3/ 💅 @0xProject [ $ZRX ] is evolving its brand! Per an announcement authored by director of design Chris Kalani, 0x Project will henceforth be known as 0x. Top job by @BakkenBaeck on their three-month-long redesign!
Read all about it here: blog.0xproject.com/evolving-the-0…
Read all about it here: blog.0xproject.com/evolving-the-0…
4/ 🙋🏻♂️ #Blockchain startup @Algorand hired Pablo Azar as their chief economist!
Joins after a 10-year stint at @MIT, where he worked on cryptography and macroeconomics. He'll now work to guide #Algorand's economic policies.
Joins after a 10-year stint at @MIT, where he worked on cryptography and macroeconomics. He'll now work to guide #Algorand's economic policies.
5/ 🛰️ Leading #blockchain development company @Blockstream revealed that its Blockstream Satellite service now supports the Asia-Pacific region!
Also announced the launch of its Satellite API (available in January). Click through to learn more! blockstream.com/2018/12/17/Blo…
Also announced the launch of its Satellite API (available in January). Click through to learn more! blockstream.com/2018/12/17/Blo…
6/ 🔛 Institutional-grade #crypto brokerage @TagomiSystems is now live and executing client trades!
The N.Y.-based, @FoundersFund- and @DCGco-backed #startup specializes in best-execution, so as to limit slippage and market impact. businesswire.com/news/home/2018…
The N.Y.-based, @FoundersFund- and @DCGco-backed #startup specializes in best-execution, so as to limit slippage and market impact. businesswire.com/news/home/2018…
7/ 🎂 @MakerDAO's Dai #stablecoin turned one year old today!
Has enabled the MakerDAO system to now be home to over 1,600,000 locked-up $ETH (~1.55% of ether's circulating supply). Can't wait to check in once more for the 2nd birthday!
Has enabled the MakerDAO system to now be home to over 1,600,000 locked-up $ETH (~1.55% of ether's circulating supply). Can't wait to check in once more for the 2nd birthday!
8/ 🎄 Major #crypto exchange @Coinbase unveiled a feature called Convert, allowing customers to convert one #cryptocurrency into another.
Available at launch: #bitcoin [ $BTC ], #ether [ $ETH ], ether classic [ $ETC ], #litecoin [ $LTC ], #0x [ $ZRX ] and #bitcoincash [ $BCH ].
Available at launch: #bitcoin [ $BTC ], #ether [ $ETH ], ether classic [ $ETC ], #litecoin [ $LTC ], #0x [ $ZRX ] and #bitcoincash [ $BCH ].
9/ 🗣️ @TwoBitIdiot (CEO & Co-Founder, @MessariCrypto) appeared on @Business to debate the bull vs. bear case for #bitcoin (and #cryptocurrency more broadly).
The panel explored what 2019 may hold for the #crypto space. Interesting viewing!
The panel explored what 2019 may hold for the #crypto space. Interesting viewing!
11/ 🎉 @AERGO_io [ $AERGO ] has been listed on its first global #crypto exchange thanks to @KuCoinCom!
AERGO is the permissionless inception of Blocko's permissioned #blockchain-based OS, Coinstack.
AERGO is the permissionless inception of Blocko's permissioned #blockchain-based OS, Coinstack.
12/ 🌊 Staying with major listing news, the @HuobiGlobal #crypto exchange announced the launch of a $WAVES/USDT trading pair!
The native token of @WavesPlatform was already trading on #Huobi in its #bitcoin [ $BTC ] and #ether [ $ETH ] markets. huobiglobal.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/artic…
The native token of @WavesPlatform was already trading on #Huobi in its #bitcoin [ $BTC ] and #ether [ $ETH ] markets. huobiglobal.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/artic…
13/ 🗞️ Top-tier #crypto newsletter @DiarNewsletter has published its final issue of 2018.
We've got data-driven insights on institutional #bitcoin trading volume, @Bitwala's partnership with @solarisBank, recent SEC #crypto-related actions, and more! diar.co/volume-2-issue…
We've got data-driven insights on institutional #bitcoin trading volume, @Bitwala's partnership with @solarisBank, recent SEC #crypto-related actions, and more! diar.co/volume-2-issue…
14/ 🤑 @ReganBozman (Business Ops, @CoinList) shared an interview with @Felix2Feng (Founder, @SetProtocol) where they explored the process behind Set's $2M seed round from early-2018.
Great insights from an aspect of the #crypto space rarely discussed! medium.com/@rbozman/how-s…
Great insights from an aspect of the #crypto space rarely discussed! medium.com/@rbozman/how-s…
15/ 📽️ Tom Heavey (Founder, @CryptoGurus1) uploaded a near-hour-long interview with @Ragtschaa (CEO & Co-Founder, @OwnMarket [ $CHX ]).
Given that Own represents Tom's first #investment in six months, I considered this interview essential viewing!
Given that Own represents Tom's first #investment in six months, I considered this interview essential viewing!
16/ ✍️ Closing with a similarly #STO-focused piece, @John1Wu (CEO, Digital Assets - @SharesPost) detailed the various perks of issuing a security token (vs. a traditional security), before summarizing commonly used fundraising exemptions in the U.S.
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