startups
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
