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Circle’s USDC Stablecoin Fully Dollar Backed, Says Latest Auditor's Report
Crypto finance startup Circle’s USDC stablecoin was fully backed with fiat reserves at the close of 2018, according to auditing firm Grant Thornton.
Game of Coins: Inside the Paxos-Gemini Stablecoin Discount War
Here's why several stablecoins saw sudden bursts of activity over the past three months.
Central Bank Veteran's Blockchain 'E-Money' Startup Raises $2 Million
ConsenSys has joined a $2 million funding round for a blockchain startup led by a former chairman of the Central Bank of Iceland.
'0% Success': Why Blockchain Apps Just Aren’t Taking Off
In 2018, the promise of a decentralized future took a big knock. There are lessons to be learned, says Yin Wu, founder of Dirt Protocol.
Insiders Say ConsenSys Faces a Hurdle to 2019 Rebound: Joe Lubin's Grip
ConsenSys insiders say ethereum co-founder Joe Lubin will need to welcome more stakeholders into the fold for his startups to survive.
New Bitrefill Service Aims to Make Lightning Payments Easy
Now bitcoin users can send someone a lightning payment without the hassle of setting up channels.
The Biggest Problem for ICOs? In 2018, It Was Their Own Investors
Hashed CEO Simon Seojoon Kim looks at the inherent limitations of ICOs, in particular the belief that "anyone can invest in an initial project."
Bitcoin Exchange Paxful Sees 20% 2018 Growth, Driven by Africa
Despite bitcoin's price volatility in 2018, P2P exchanges Paxful and LocalBitcoins each saw significant user growth in Africa.
Crypto Firms Merge to Build Software for Institutional Investors
In a bid to provide services for institutional investors, investor tools provider Picks & Shovels is merging with crypto accounting startup CoinVantage.
More Staff Cuts Are Coming at Ethereum Studio ConsenSys
ConsenSys 'spokes' are being offered the option to seek outside funding or accept severance packages, sources tell CoinDesk.
