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Jack Mallers' Strike Service, Send Globally, Tackles Bitcoin-Fiat Remittances
17.4.2023
The new Lightning-based service lets users in the U.S. send even small cash payments to parts of Southeast Asia and Africa quickly and cheaply. Eventually, the service will be available throughout the world, giving foreign workers everywhere a new way to send their pay back home. That’s why Send...
Thank Elon for Making the Use Case for Twitter Competitor Nostr
17.4.2023
The global phenomenon of crypto depends on communication platforms where crypto bros or bitcoin maxis can find each other, debate and share news. In the aftermath of the privatization of Twitter, censorship-resistant social media became essential. That’s why Nostr is one of CoinDesk’s 2023 Projects...
Lamina1 Is Building for the Open Metaverse
17.4.2023
Co-founders – including the man who coined the word "metaverse" – envision the next iteration of Web3 to be interoperable, fair to artists and creators, and accessible to all. This expansive vision is why Lamina1 is one of CoinDesk’s Projects to Watch 2023
Gridless Is Extending Power to Rural Africa
17.4.2023
Bitcoin mining has a dirty reputation for using more energy than some small countries. But African cryptominers have found a way to use their consumption to keep the lights on in rural communities. That’s why Gridless is one of CoinDesk’s Projects to Watch 2023
Nansen Makes Sense of On-Chain Activity
17.4.2023
Being able to spot trends in on-chain transactions gives users insight and information to navigate the cryptocurrency financial system. Making transparency practical is why Nansen is one of CoinDesk’s Projects to Watch 2023
Machankura Lets Africans Use Bitcoin With Basic Mobile Phones
17.4.2023
Bitcoin maximalist Kgothatso Ngako has brought global digital financial services to Kenya, South Africa and other countries where at least half of the population doesn’t have smartphones and reliable internet service. That’s why Machankura is a 2023 Project to Watch
StarkNet Aims to Enhance Scalability, Privacy and Security on Ethereum
17.4.2023
One of the first projects to integrate the intriguing new mechanism of Account Abstraction has already gotten Visa on board to secure payments processing for crypto transactions. That’s why StarkNet is a 2023 Project to Watch
Shamba Network Sows the Future of Sustainable Agriculture in Africa
17.4.2023
An ambitious startup tackles two of the world’s most intractable problems – climate change and financial inclusion – by using blockchain technology to share sophisticated data and insights with farmers in Kenya. That’s why Shamba Network is one of CoinDesk’s Projects to Watch 2023
Regen Network Calculates the Real Price of Our Actions
17.4.2023
A trio of sustainability consultants designed a layer 1 blockchain that mints ecological assets and measures the true environmental costs of manufacturing and other commercial enterprises. That’s why Regen Network is one of CoinDesk’s Projects to Watch 2023
Arkham Intelligence Traces Transactions on the Blockchain
17.4.2023
The blockchain analytics firm has no issue doxxing wallets, because the information is already out there, their tools just make it possible to see. That’s what makes Arkham Intelligence one of CoinDesk’s Projects to Watch 2023
Immutable Passport Opens Borders for Web3 Games
17.4.2023
A trio of Australian co-founders is betting a single sign-on to give gamers access to multiple metaverses may attract the next billion users to Web3. That’s why Immutable Passport is one of CoinDesk’s 2023 Projects to Watch
Bitcoin Beach’s Pioneering Circular Economy Is Making a Global Impact
17.4.2023
This surfing mecca has garnered over 3,000 bitcoin users including more than 500 families and 120 businesses. Its adoption model is now being replicated around the world. That’s why Bitcoin Beach is one of CoinDesk’s Projects to Watch 2023
Space ID Tokens Wow Investors Weeks After Binance Launchpad Sale
17.4.2023
The price of ID tokens has almost doubled in the past week
Ether’s Strong Price Action May Continue Until the End of the Month: Coinbase
17.4.2023
The price of ether (ETH) has been resilient following the Shanghai Fork (aka Shappela) last week, Coinbase (COIN) said in a research report Friday
Attractive Yields Drive Millions Into DeFi Liquidity Manager Gamma; TVL More Than Doubles
17.4.2023
The total value locked (TVL) across DeFi protocol Gamma has jumped by 102% in the past month as investors attempt to secure annual returns in excess of 10% from staking
Bitcoin Could Peak at $45K in May, Analyst Says
17.4.2023
The cryptocurrency seems to be mirroring its performance in first-half 2019, when it chalked up a triple-digit rally, marking a solid recovery from a yearlong bear market
Do Kwon Retained Law Firm in South Korea Before Terra's Collapse: Report
17.4.2023
South Korean prosecutors confirmed a report that Kwon sent $7 million to a local law firm in the months leading up to his venture's dramatic fall
Crypto Lender Amber Group Weighs Selling Japan Unit: Bloomberg
17.4.2023
Managing partner Annabelle Huang said that despite Japan being a "high quality market ... regulations are strict."
Over 1M Ether Withdrawn After Shapella Fails to Dent Risk Appetite
17.4.2023
Some traders are restaking the ether withdrawn since the Shapella upgrade, quashing bearish price forecasts
CoinDesk Indices Joins With Luno to Help South African Users Track Crypto Investment Bundles
17.4.2023
The partnership will see launch of Luno Large Cap Bundle, helping customers to easily manage and maintain different investment strategies