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The Popeye Moment
25.11.2019
Frank Chimero is redesigning "in the open" and we should pay attention to it because (1) we should listen to anything Frank has to say because he's a great designer and writer and (2) working in public is awesome.
But the gut punch for me in this opening article is the way Frank pulls zero punches...
Grayscale Commences Diversified Large Cap Fund Trading
24.11.2019
In February 2018, Grayscale Investments, the sponsor of the Bitcoin Trust (OTCQX: GBTC) announced the Grayscale Digital Large Cap Fund, an investment vehicle that captures a basket of the top digital assets within the cryptoconomy. A year later on November 22, the firm revealed the diversified...
Grayscale to Launch Diversified Crypto Fund for Public Trading in Apparent 1st in US
22.11.2019
Grayscale says that its diversified crypto fund will launch for public trading soon — a supposed first in the U.S. — following regulatory approval
Emcee Tips for a Conference or Meetup
21.11.2019
There are some great resources out there to help conference speakers give better talks, but fewer for people who are preparing to take on the role of emcee at meetup or conference.
I've been fortunate enough to emcee conferences more than 20 times now, most recently JAMstack_conf which I help...
LG and Kakao Partner to Bridge Public and Private Blockchains
21.11.2019
LG’s IT affiliate and Kakao’s blockchain subsidiary, Ground X, are teaming up to bridge public and corporate blockchains
Andrew Yang Campaign Releases Technology Plan Focused on Rebuilding Public Relationship With Big Tech
18.11.2019
The crypto-friendly presidential candidate outlined his tech visions in a blog post to his campaign site
FEMA Advisory Board Proposes Blockchain to Speed ‘Disaster Dividend’ Payouts
18.11.2019
The NAC argued that blockchain could improve the speed of payouts communities rely on in the wake of natural disasters
Public Statement Aims to Define Legal Status of Crypto Assets in the UK
18.11.2019
A U.K. legal organization published a statement concerning cryptocurrencies, DLT and smart contracts
Opal Group’s Public Funds Summit 2020 will be held on January 6–8, 2020
15.11.2019
January 6, 2020 (Scottsdale, AZ)—Opal Group, a global conference organizer that caters to top executives and influencers, will host a three day exclusive event designed for delegates, money managers, and consultants, who will discuss how investment managers can aid public pension plans to ensure...
Indian Government Programs Add New Crypto Courses
14.11.2019
The Indian government has added new educational courses teaching cryptocurrency and blockchain technology to the public and law enforcement officers. Amid regulatory uncertainty and banking restrictions, cryptocurrency and blockchain technology remain important topics of study in India. Also read:...
Blockchain Startup Chaintope Unveils Public Blockchain Solution Tapyrus for Solving Governance Issues
14.11.2019
A promising Japan-based blockchain startup venture, Chaintope Inc. has announced the launch of a revolutionary public, open-source blockchain protocol named ‘Tapyrus.’ The project was helmed under the guidance of an in-house development team chaired by Shigeyuki Azuchi, the well-known Chief...
Web3 Plans to Integrate Kadena’s Smart Contract Language on Polkadot
12.11.2019
The Web3 Foundation plans to adopt blockchain startup Kadena’s smart contract programming language for the Polkadot ecosystem
Dubai Government Aims to Digitize 50% of Its Public Services via Blockchain by 2021
12.11.2019
In April last year, after an announcement made by the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, the Government of UAE started to work on the Emirates Blockchain Strategy 2021. This strategy was started to rake in the benefits of blockchain technology to enable 50% of government transactions...
Generation QE: How Central Banks Create Money From Thin Air
11.11.2019
This year the public has seen a lot of the expansive monetary policy taking place with 37 central banks participating in monetary easing. Unfortunately, most people don’t understand the methods central banks like the Federal Reserve use to increase the money supply and never take the time...
How to Turn a $17 Million ICO Into $104 Million: The Cosmos Story
11.11.2019
The startups building Cosmos don't own it or rely solely on it for income. And that's the point
Corrupt CBI Officer Booked for Extorting Vigilante Bitcoiner
10.11.2019
India’s Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has reportedly booked its own officer in an extortion case involving bitcoin. The target was a man who previously fell victim to the Bitconnect scam and allegedly resorted to extreme measures to recoup his money. Also read: China Now Censors...
Pro-Crypto Silvergate Bank Goes Public in Listing on NYSE
7.11.2019
Pro-crypto bank Silvergate Capital opens at $12.75 in first day on the NYSE in first day of public trading
Crypto-Friendly Silvergate Bank Goes Public on New York Stock Exchange
7.11.2019
Silvergate is seeking as much as $65 million with its IPO debut on the New York Stock Exchange Thursday
Zcash Trademark Talks Were About More Than a Logo
7.11.2019
Can an altcoin outgrow its founders? A new agreement between Electric Coin Company and the Zcash Foundation could be a good first step
China Now Censors Anti-Blockchain Sentiment, Educates Public on Bitcoin
5.11.2019
Officially Bullish on blockchain technology, China is now reportedly censoring anti-blockchain sentiment. Meanwhile, a popular Chinese app with over 100 million active users has recommended a course on bitcoin, blockchain, and smart contracts. The app is designed to teach “Xi Jinping...