DAOs need to learn from Burning Man for mainstream adoption
DAOs should learn from Burning Man’s example in simplifying their missions and governance structures and keeping community members engaged.
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As I kid I remember reading a Donald Duck story about him being frustrated that people were different to him. In the story, he then all of a sudden multiplied to be in the city with just various versions of himself, leading everything to be a total…
Bitcoin Tops $27K as Rates and Oil Retreat; Ether Outperforms on ETF Hopes
Cryptocurrency markets surged higher Thursday, with the price of bitcoin (BTC) breaking above the $27,000 level for the first time alongside easing macro pressures.
Ripple pulls back from Fortress acquisition 20 days after announcement
Ripple’s CEO Brad Garlinghouse shared the news on X, saying it will remain an investor in Fortress Trust.
Ripple Cancels Plan to Buy Fortress Trust
"While this outcome is different from what was originally planned, we’ll continue to support them and hope to work together in the future," said CEO Brad Garlinghouse.
Bitcoin’s Hidden Threat? Miner Revenue Sent To Exchanges Surges Over 300%
The world’s flagship crypto, Bitcoin (BTC), is showing some signs of tension. While external events frequently steer its course, the latest headwinds arise from within its mining community, as recent data suggests mounting selling pressure…
PayPal applies for NFT marketplace patent for on- or off-chain asset trading
PayPal’s proposed NFT purchase and transfer system would handle fractionalization, DAOs and royalties through a third-party provider.
Google and Microsoft-backed AI firm AlphaSense raises $150M at $2.5B valuation
AlphaSense’s client list now includes most of the S&P 500 and nearly every firm listed in the Dow 50.
Buenos Aires to issue blockchain-based digital ID
The first documents to be available on-chain in Buenos Aires include birth and marriage certificates, along with proof of income and academic verification.
Research Firm Reveals Its “Altcoin Trading Playbook”
A research firm has revealed an altcoin trading playbook that could serve as a guide for navigating the next cryptocurrency bull run. K33 Research Shares Its Altcoin Trading Playbook In a new post on X, K33 Research (formerly Arcane Research)…
Coinbase Launches Perpetual Futures Trading for Retail Crypto Traders Outside the US
Coinbase has received a regulatory stamp of approval to start offering perpetual futures trading to retail crypto traders outside the U.S., opening up access to the $5.5 trillion global derivatives market. Coinbase Extends Perpetual Futures Trading…
The Lightning Network Makes Bitcoin Unstoppable: Bitcoin Backstage with David Marcus
One of the biggest challenges Bitcoin faces is scalability. Transactions can be slow and costly, making mainchain settlement less efficient for everyday transactional use. Enter the Lightning Network, an innovative solution that has the potential…
Banking Giants Abuzz About Tokenization of Real-World Assets as DeFi Craves Collateral
JPMorgan, Citi and Franklin Templeton are digitizing traditional assets. Will they end up trading on crypto networks like Ethereum?
Report Reveals Crypto Whale Center With Majority Of Transactions Crossing $1 Million
A report from blockchain data analytics platform Chainalysis has revealed that the majority of crypto transactions in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from July 2022 to June 2023 have been whale transactions, crossing over $1 million each. Majority…
MetaExpand Launchpad on LBank Ends with 52,186,338 USDT in Investment, Attracts Substantial Interest; UMM to be Listed on LBank
PRESS RELEASE. LBank recently concluded its Launchpad for MetaExpand, securing a total investment of 52,186,338 USDT from 35,229 participants. $UMM will be listed on LBank and open for trading on September 29th at 6 AM(UTC). This event was highly…
Maker (MKR) Rockets To $1,500 With 15% Surge, Will This Run Continue?
The Maker token, MKR, has managed to break the $1,500 level with a sharp 15% rally as on-chain data shows MKR has seen high address activity recently. Maker Has Outperformed Top Coins With 15% Rally In Past Week While giants like Bitcoin have…
Strategic Competition and Digital Currencies: Insights from Daniel Flatley, Sarah Kreps, Chris Meserole, and Matthew Pines
In the world of finance, Bitcoin has emerged as a game-changer. This novel virtual form of money has the potential to revolutionize the global economy and transform the way the world conducts transactions. However, as with any disruptive…
Ethereum News Catalyst Could Trigger Triangle Breakout To $4,000
Could bullish Ethereum news related to the launch of an ETH futures ETF be the catalyst that triggers a massive breakout of a nearly 16-month long ascending triangle pattern? If the pattern is valid, the target is roughly $4,000 per ETH and a…
Median Web3 developer salary stands at $128K in 2023
In a recent Pantera survey, less than 2% of respondents said they worked full time in an office setting, with the rest working at least partially remotely.
Do Kwon’s Defense Declares SEC’s Deposition Request ‘Impossible’ Amid Ongoing Detention Saga
The legal team defending Do Kwon, the co-founder and former CEO of Terraform Labs, argues that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lacks the capacity to depose Kwon, deeming it an “impossible” feat. Kwon’s legal counsel additionally…
TradFi: 11 things to do when considering adding digital assets
Digital assets can present expansive and valuable opportunities for a TradFi institution that’s prepared to lay the necessary foundation.
Bitcoin, XRP Price Receive Boost Following This Coinbase Announcement
The Bitcoin and XRP price are showing some green on low-timeframes as certain narratives around the crypto space gain momentum. The cryptocurrencies stayed about two critical levels and could be poised to extend the trend in the coming days. As of…
Crypto for Advisors: AI - Friend or Foe to the Advisor?
Jordi Visser from Weiss Multi-Strategy Advisers discusses the impact AI could have on investing and what to watch out for.
Digital Asset Infrastructure as a Success Factor for Financial Institutions
Andy Flury is founder and CEO of Wyden, a company providing institutional trading technology for digital assets.Over the past nine months, Bitcoin has seen a surge of around 50 percent. Blackrock, the world's largest asset manager, has applied for…
Biggest Movers: SHIB, DOGE Snap Recent Losing Streaks
Shiba inu snapped a recent four-day losing streak on Thursday, as bulls rejected a breakout below a key level of support. The slight rebound in price came as the global crypto market cap was marginally higher, climbing 0.25% as of writing. Dogecoin…
Bitcoin to $27K next? One-week BTC price highs precede Fed's Powell
Bitcoin clinches a BTC price boost as the latest U.S. macro data flows in, with all eyes on Powell next.
Europe’s Crypto Industry Wants Staking Clarity as Regulations Loom
The EU and UK may both be contemplating new rules to cover crypto staking — as regulatory action in Switzerland and Singapore offers a cautionary tale.
Judge denies final pretrial request from Sam Bankman-Fried for temporary release
The federal judge overseeing Sam Bankman-Fried’s fraud case reportedly suggested the former FTX CEO might be a flight risk, given his young age and potential prison time.