Bitcoin crowdfunding is Lightning: El Salvador school program hits 1 BTC in donations
The My First Bitcoin education program reaches 1 BTC in donations, with Bitcoin Beach matching contributions, fueling expansion.
Thai SEC wants to lift restrictions on initial coin offerings
The latest proposal by the SEC of Thailand follows a series of regulatory changes targeting the digital asset market in the country.
Russia-Ukraine war: How both sides of the conflict have used crypto to win
While tens of millions worth of crypto were donated to Ukraine in the last year, pro-Kremlin groups have also leveraged digital currencies to buy military supplies and spread propaganda.
DeFi Trading Platform Aurox Seeking Funding at $75M Valuation
The DeFi-focused software developer firm is seeking to raise up to $1 million in a crowdfunding campaign on tZERO.
The Web3 community responds to Turkish-Syrian earthquake tragedy
In the aftermath of a deadly 7.8 magnitude earthquake in southeastern Turkey, the Web3 community has come together to raise awareness and aid for victims of the disaster.
The history and evolution of the fintech industry
The fintech industry has evolved from early adopters using technology to automate financial services to a comprehensive revolution of the financial sector.
Crowdfunding gets leg up from Lightning Addresses on Bitcoin
Lightning Addresses allow individuals to crowdfund on Bitcoin at the speed of the Lightning Network and without a node.
What the Russia-Ukraine conflict has revealed about crypto
Cryptocurrencies are being used to provide military and humanitarian aid in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
DAOs: A blockchain-based replacement for traditional crowdfunding
Decentralized autonomous organizations are providing relief from some of the problems that plague fundraising.
Crypto is going mainstream: Here’s how the future founders will build on it
Crypto is going mainstream, and crypto adoption will likely continue to increase in the years to come. But, in which specific areas?
How crypto became a major source of relief for embattled Ukraine
Illia Polosukhin, Ukraine-born crypto entrepreneur and Near protocol co-founder, explains how crypto has become an invaluable instrument for supporting Ukraine’s resistance.
Ukraine accepts DOT, founder Gavin Wood donates $5.8 million
The official Ukraine crypto wallets are now accepting donations from the Polkadot (DOT) ecosystem; cofounder Gavin Wood has donated $5.8 million or 298,367 DOT.
Ukraine accepts Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT donations to fund ongoing war
The Ukrainian government has reached out to the crypto community on Twitter to raise funds to support its civilians and troops.
China’s Supreme Court adds digital currency to list of illegal fundraising methods
The new policy change aims to mitigate risks arising from digital currency fundraising and the absorption of funds from the public.
ConstitutionDAO, a ‘crypto red alert’ and other cases of crypto-powered social action in 2021
Last year, the crypto community demonstrated its capacity to fight for a good cause, raise money and mobilize political support.
Kickstarter plans to migrate to platform built on Celo blockchain
“We are entering a significant moment for alternative governance models, and we think there’s an important opportunity to advance these efforts using the blockchain,” said Kickstarter CEO Aziz Hasan and co-founder Perry Chen.
Crypto Biz: Wall Street veteran launches $1.5B crypto fund, MELD ISPO shines spotlight on Cardano, Dec. 2
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Mirror opens access to its blockchain blogging platform to all
The Mirror Protocol now accepts any contributor as long as they have an Ethereum address and wallet.
Altcoin roundup: There’s more to DeFi than just providing liquidity
Bitcoin price is down but crypto investors still have a plethora of yield opportunities thanks to DeFi.