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THORChain concludes 2 security audits following summer exploits
28.10.2021
DeFi has become a popular attack vector for cybercriminals. After a highly ambitious launch, THORChain suffered two major exploits in July
ShapeShift issues second token airdrop following decentralization pledge
23.9.2021
In a July interview with Cointelegraph, CEO Erik Voorhees described full decentralization as an “iterative process” that can take many years
ShapeShift open-sources its upcoming version 2 platform code
2.9.2021
The Erik Voorhees-led company is making strides to fully decentralize its corporate structure. In July, ShapeShift announced the largest airdrop in history as part of its decentralization pledge
Erik Voorhees lashes ‘disgusting’ behavior of Bitcoin Maxis: ‘Not the community I come from’
29.7.2021
Erik Voorhees is embarrassed by toxic Bitcoin maxis and told a podcast: “I don't know when they got into Bitcoin, but absolutely that is not the community that I come from in Bitcoin.”
Shapeshift to Dissolve Corporate Model, Platform Airdrops FOX Tokens to Community of Users
16.7.2021
Founded on July 1, 2014, Shapeshift has been offering global trading of a variety of digital assets for seven years. Following the company’s recent anniversary, it announced Shapeshift is evolving into a community-owned decentralized platform. Shapeshift founder Erik Voorhees explained in...
ShapeShift to decentralize entire company, plans for largest airdrop in history
14.7.2021
“It has become clear that open, immutable finance requires open, immutable organizations,” said Erik Voorhees, founder and CEO of ShapeShift
There Are Now Twice as Many 2021 ‘Bitcoin Deaths’ Compared to 2020’s BTC Obituaries List
30.6.2021
Bitcoin is down in value 45% since the crypto asset’s all-time high (ATH) three months ago and the downward movement has ignited significant speculation about another bear market. Other skeptics believe that bitcoin has died, as the web page that hosts bitcoin obituaries indicates 2021...
Shapeshift Reveals Platform Supports Unwrapped Swaps via Thorchain With No KYC
20.4.2021
Just recently, Shapeshift founder and CEO Erik Voorhees published a blog post about a new project called Thorchain, a protocol that allows for decentralized exchanges without wrapping or bridging technology commonly used today. Thorchain launched on April 13, 2021, and the Shapeshift founder...
ShapeShift launches native Bitcoin trading via THORChain
13.4.2021
The non-custodial cryptocurrency exchange first announced plans to integrate decentralized exchanges in January. Now, mobile users can trade BTC with ETH and LTC without an intermediary
The biggest event in crypto this week ISN'T Coinbase’s IPO: Erik Voorhees
13.4.2021
The first truly native cross-chain DEX is about to go live
The reformed Bitcoin Maxi who saw the light: Erik Voorhees
3.3.2021
Bitcoin Price Touches $28,600, Crypto Asset’s Value Gains Over 288% in 2020
30.12.2020
The price of bitcoin touched an all-time high at 3:12 a.m. (EST) during the early morning trading sessions reaching $28,600. The crypto asset’s market valuation is over $519 billion on Wednesday, as bitcoin markets command over 14 billion dollars in global trade volume. Bitcoin (BTC) markets...
Institutions will protect Bitcoin from government overreach: Erik Voorhees
7.12.2020
Bitcoiners should embrace institutional adoption as it keeps everyone honest, says Erik Voorhees
New Draft U.S. Law Will Make It Illegal To Issue Stablecoins Without Federal Reserve Approval
4.12.2020
Three U.S. lawmakers have introduced a bill that will force private stablecoin issuers to obtain a banking charter (or license) and approval from the Federal Reserve before they can issue a stablecoin. Instigated by Rep. Rashida Tlaib, with support from Reps. Jesús García and Stephen...
Every asset manager must understand Bitcoin — Erik Voorhees
4.12.2020
Shapeshift CEO Erik Voorhees believes any asset manager who is ignorant of Bitcoin “needs to seriously check their premises.”
‘Slippery slope’ as new Bitcoin mining pool censors transactions
12.11.2020
The launch of a new 'censored' mining pool has some Bitcoiners worried its a harbinger of things to come
Defi Project Yam Finance Sees Over $500M Locked in 24 Hours, Devs Reveal Contract Bug
13.8.2020
A new yield farming project is all the rage this week, as the Yam Finance project saw over $460 million dollars locked into the platform in 17 hours on Tuesday. On social media and crypto-focused forums, people have been very skeptical of the Yam Finance project as the code has not been audited....
Diamonds Are (Finally) Forever on the Ethereum Blockchain
15.7.2020
A company founded by Jacques Voorhees, father of ShapeShift CEO Erik Voorhees, is offering NFTs representing diamonds on the OpenSea marketplace
Bolstering Separation of Money and State Following the 244th Independence Day
28.6.2020
With the fourth of July approaching, many Americans will have to contemplate whether or not the holiday is an empty affair. After the last thirteen weeks of Covid-19 lockdowns, business shutdowns, and police brutality, the lack of liberty and freedoms in the U.S. has never been more apparent. With...
ShapeShift’s Erik Voorhees on How the Best Regulation for Bitcoin Is Just Math
15.5.2020
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