Hashed CEO Simon Seojoon Kim looks at the inherent limitations of ICOs, in particular the belief that “anyone can invest in an initial project.”
Bitcoin Exchange Paxful Sees 20% 2018 Growth, Driven by Africa
Despite bitcoin’s price volatility in 2018, P2P exchanges Paxful and LocalBitcoins each saw significant user growth in Africa.
Crypto Firms Merge to Build Software for Institutional Investors
In a bid to provide services for institutional investors, investor tools provider Picks & Shovels is merging with crypto accounting startup CoinVantage.
More Staff Cuts Are Coming at Ethereum Studio ConsenSys
ConsenSys ‘spokes’ are being offered the option to seek outside funding or accept severance packages, sources tell CoinDesk.
The Herd and the HODLers: Recovering from Crypto’s Two-Year False Start
Cryptocurrency industry observer David Nage thinks we’re in the Friendster/Myspace error of blockchain, but that Facebook isn’t too far away.
CoinList Launches Hackathon Series to Spur Crypto Product Launches
Under its new “CoinList Build” brand, CoinList will be co-organizing hackathons with protocols that are looking to court developers.
This Brazilian Bank Is Using Ethereum to Issue a Stablecoin
The Brazilian National Social Development Bank is to pilot a stablecoin based on ethereum to combat corruption.
Crypto is for Activists: Why We Need More Cypherpunks, Not Cypherposers
Bitcoin is activism, not a get rich quick scheme or a startup platform, says Lamassu’s Zach Harvey.
Sephora Shoppers Are Getting Their First Bitcoin Using Crypto Startup Lolli
Sephora has joined the list of retailers at which shoppers can earn bitcoin rewards via the Lolli app.
SeedCX Exchange Is Barring Employees from Crypto Trading
Seed CX has one of the crypto industry’s strictest policies on employee trading. In a word: Don’t.
Violent Delights Lead to Violent Ends: Rebuilding After the Crypto Crash
Dovey Wan is a founding partner of Primitive Ventures, a global venture investment firm with a focus on blockchain. You can follow her on Twitter at @doveywan. The following is an exclusive contribution to CoinDesk’s 2018 Year in Review. While emerging assets are always turbulent, 2018 has been an especially violent year for the crypto markets. Many […]
Binance Is Expanding Its Crypto Incubator to 5 New Cities
One goal of the incubator is to foster projects that could get their tokens listed on Binance’s exchange.
Basis Stablecoin Confirms Shutdown, Blaming ‘Regulatory Constraints’
Basis, the most well-funded stablecoin startup, says it couldn’t overcome regulatory hurdles and is returning money to its investors.
Blockstack Won’t Need to Sell Bitcoin or Ether to Survive Crypto Winter
Blockstack limited its access to funds raised last year, so it couldn’t spend faster than it gained traction. Now that’s paying off.
The Future of ICOs: In the Hands of Regulators or Innovators?
What is the future of initial coin offerings? One of the movements early leaders suggests the market might be at a tipping point.
ConsenSys ‘Town Hall’ Shows Staff Shaken at Ethereum’s Largest Startup
Chat logs obtained from a ConsenSys town hall last week reveal a mix of shock and support following the company’s announced layoffs.
Lubin Won’t Rule Out Layoffs Amid ‘Refocusing’ at ConsenSys
A strategic shift is in the works at ConsenSys, the sprawling venture studio dedicated to building ethereum-based businesses and products.
Aion Token Project Estimates 18-Month Runway After Bitcoin and Ether Sales
The Aion Foundation has sold off half of the bitcoin and ether raised in an October 2017 token sale, says its CEO.
Coinbase’s Former Fraud Lead Has Left to Join Tech Firm Twilio
One of Coinbase’s longest-servicing employees, risk operations manager Rees Atlas, has left the Silicon Valley cryptocurrency exchange for Twilio, a publicly traded tech firm.
Coinbase, DCG Lead $4.5 Million Seed Round for Crypto Evaluation Startup
Coinbase Ventures, DCG and others have provided $4.5 million in funding for an analytics startup that wants investors to think beyond market cap.