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Cryptocurrency blockchain BitMart Lists the UTXO Based Blockchain – DigiByte (DGB)
BitMart Exchange, a premier global digital asset trading platform, recently announced the listing of DigiByte (DGB). DGB/BTC trading pair will be available starting at 8:00 AM (EDT) on October 15th and withdraw feature will be available on October 16th. DigiByte is a UTXO PoW based blockchain with a focus on cybersecurity, digital payments and decentralized…
Tick-tock: Hurry and apply to TC Top Picks @ Disrupt Berlin 2019 – TechCrunch
Early-stage startup founders know that M&Ms are essential ingredients for startup success. We’re not talking about the melt-in-your-mouth-not-in-your-hand confection; we’re talking money and media. Apply to be a TC Top Pick at Disrupt Berlin 2019 and — if you make the cut — you’ll receive a free Startup Alley Exhibitor Package, the VIP treatment and plenty of…
Cryptocurrency blockchain Why NEO Surged 35% While Rest of Crypto Market Took a Snooze
Lesser-known cryptocurrency NEO surged more than 35% on Sunday. The sudden move launched the NEO price to nearly $12, even as the wider crypto market cooled off from its recent rally. Let’s examine the factors behind NEO’s breakneck recovery. In the wake of a historic cryptocurrency market resurgence, NEO has suddenly sprung to life, securing…
Is there room for a U.S. equivalent to China’s #1 news app? – TechCrunch
News aggregator Toutiao has achieved a $75B valuation In China, Toutiao is literally big news. Not only has its parent company ByteDance achieved a $75 billion valuation, two of its apps — Toutiao, a news aggregator, and Douyin (Tik Tok in China) — are chipping into WeChat’s user engagement numbers, no small feat considering the…
Cryptocurrency blockchain ‘Excited’ Block.One Settles $24 Million SEC Penalty for Naughty EOS ICO
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has brought down the hammer on crypto once again, announcing a $24 million penalty on blockchain company Block.one. Yesterday brought equal measures of hope and despair for the cryptocurrency market. A new rating system for cryptocurrency classification sprung up, looking to bolster self-regulation efforts; at the same time, the…
Facetune maker Lightricks expands with a trio of apps for small businesses
Fresh off its recent raise of $135 million, Lightricks, the maker of popular selfie editor Facetune and several other top consumer-focused photo editing applications, is branching out. The company this morning announced the launch of a suite of new mobile apps aimed at small businesses that want professional content creation tools to help them with…
Miss out on Startup Battlefield? Apply to TC Top Picks at Disrupt Berlin 2019 – TechCrunch
Did you miss the deadline to apply for Startup Battlefield at Disrupt Berlin 2019? Well don’t despair, founders. There’s more than one way to place your early-stage startup in front of thousands of influential technologists, investors and global media. Apply to be considered for our TC Top Picks program and the opportunity to exhibit in Startup Alley for…
Cryptocurrency blockchain Computer Software Giant Makes Trademark Infringement Claims to Eliminate Competition in Blockchain News Space
Computer software heavyweight Oracle Corporation has begun using questionable trademark infringement claims and bully-boy tactics as it seeks to build a presence in the blockchain news market. The company has existed for 40+ years, but only added the word ‘blockchain’ to its trademark in April 2019, yet it has immediately started a campaign to eliminate…
Verve, an events platform based around influencers, raises $60M and rebrands as Pollen
Influencer marketing and the related area of sponcon have become a cornerstone of how the internet’s wheels spin: personalities attract traffic and buzz, and help shift not just sentiment but often products for brands, giving boosts both to online engagement and commerce. Now, a London startup called Verve, which plays on the influencer theme in…
Cryptocurrency blockchain Senior Ripple Exec Attacks Facebook’s Libra Over Centralization
Marcus Treacher, a senior executive at blockchain cross-border remittance giant Ripple is seemingly kicking-off a modern “cola war” with their emerging rival Libra, Facebook’s controversial cryptocurrency. Treacher, the head of Ripple’s strategic accounts globally, criticized the so-called Facebook cryptocurrency for being “a walled garden.” The executive stressed that only a handful of big players, including…