Representative Warren Davidson has suggested using a cryptocurrency to crowdfund a wall on the Mexican border.
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Binance Is Expanding Its Crypto Incubator to 5 New Cities
One goal of the incubator is to foster projects that could get their tokens listed on Binance’s exchange.
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Gaming PC Maker Razer Offers Store Credit in Return for Crypto Mining
Gaming hardware manufacturer Razer has launched an app that rewards users for mining, but not with crypto or cash.
Source: Coin Desk
Basis Stablecoin Confirms Shutdown, Blaming ‘Regulatory Constraints’
Basis, the most well-funded stablecoin startup, says it couldn’t overcome regulatory hurdles and is returning money to its investors.
Source: Coin Desk
STO Services Startup TokenSoft Acquires Stake in Regulated Broker-Dealer
STO facilitator TokenSoft has acquired interest in a regulated broker-dealer to provide services that were previously impossible for the firm.
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South Korea’s Kakao Leads $15 Million Raise for Public Blockchain Startup Orbs
South Korean messaging giant Kakao has led an over-$15 million crypto investment in Israeli-based public blockchain project Orbs.
Source: Coin Desk
Former Apple Exec Joins Decentralized Identity Startup Civic
Blockchain startup Civic has hired Apple veteran Phillip Shoemaker as executive director of Identity.com.
Source: Coin Desk
Blockstack Won’t Need to Sell Bitcoin or Ether to Survive Crypto Winter
Blockstack limited its access to funds raised last year, so it couldn’t spend faster than it gained traction. Now that’s paying off.
Source: Coin Desk
UAE Remittance Firm Launching Ripple-Based Payments in Q1 2019
Abu Dhabi-based money transmitter UAE Exchange is working with Ripple to launch blockchain remittances to Asia early next year.
Source: Coin Desk
Bitcoin Price Consolidates Sub-$3.5K With Bulls and Bears in Stalemate
Bitcoin is consolidating below $3,500 for the third day straight, but is a bull move building?
Source: Coin Desk