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Lightning Wallet Zap Launches in-App OTC Desk for Bitcoin Buyers

With new features from Zap, people can now buy bitcoin using the Lightning Network and reduce their reliance on centralized crypto exchanges.

Zap founder Jack Mallers speaks at Bitcoin 2019 in San Francisco.

Tech

Coinbase-Backed ConsenSys Alum Aims to Build GitHub for Web3

Harrison Hines, a former ConsenSys token guru, is building a developer hub for the decentralized web via his startup Terminal.

Harrison Hines, Terminal via Consensys_edited

Markets

Legacy Trust to Launch Independent Crypto Custody Business

Hong Kong-based Legacy Trust is spinning out a new business focused entirely on institutional-grade cryptocurrency custody solutions.

Vincent Chok, Legacy Trust

Tech

MakerDAO Is Helping 60 Kids in Brazil Learn the Basics of Blockchain

The World Bank is teaming up with MakerDAO to bring blockchain education to Brazilian favelas.

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Markets

How Celsius Turned Its Crypto ICO Into a Billion-Dollar Lending Business

Lending startup Celsius went from a $50 million token sale to $1 billion in crypto deposits.

Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky

Markets

Leadership Shakeup at Wasabi Wallet as Bitcoin Business Surges

Adam Ficsor, co-founder of the firm behind the privacy-centric Wasabi Wallet, is stepping down from his role as CTO.

ZkSNACKS team from left to right: Lucas Ontivero, Balint Harmat, Gergely Hajdu, Adam Ficsor

Markets

Wallet Giant Blockchain Raising $50 Million Crypto Fund: Report

Crypto wallet and data provider Blockchain is raising a VC fund to invest in industry startups and cryptocurrencies, according to a report.

Blockchain.com CEO Peter Smith

Markets

Ethereum Co-Founder Anthony Di Iorio Steps Down as Decentral CEO

The Canadian startup behind Jaxx crypto wallet is struggling to find a reliable revenue model.

Anthony Di Iorio

Finance

Facebook Isn't Behind the First Incubator for Libra Crypto Developers

With $125,000 committed to a virtual bootcamp in November, Libracamp is incubating development on Facebook's Libra testnet.

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Markets

This ICO Startup Didn't Die During Crypto Winter. It Has DAI to Thank

The London-based Monolith just added DAI to its crypto debit card product. But the startup itself has long used DAI to manage its treasury.

Monolith