7 ICO alternatives for blockchain fundraising: Crypto airdrops, IDOs & more

Donations made in cryptocurrencies are proving to be a fast and far-reaching means of providing financial aid during times of crisis, according to multiple industry players.This has proven to be the case after devastating earthquakes hit parts of Turkey and Syria in February. Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis estimates that around $5.9 million of donations have been made…

In the crypto space, the term “airdrop” refers to the unsolicited distribution of tokens, usually for marketing purposes or as a reward for network participation or contributions.The first recorded crypto airdrop took place back in 2014 when Auroracoin handed out its native cryptocurrency, AUR.Another well-known airdrop was that of decentralized exchange Uniswap, which gave its…

Despite his NBA team owning $130 in BTC, billionaire Mark Cuban believes bananas are a better means of exchange than Bitcoin. 1250 Total views 41 Total shares In a recent appearance on Anthony Pompliano’s The Pomp Podcast, billionaire investor and owner of the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks, Mark Cuban, discussed his qualms with Bitcoin (BTC).Despite arguing…

As the global investor community starts to become increasingly aware of what crypto has to offer, it appears as though this burgeoning asset class is becoming more and more accepted. This is probably best highlighted by the fact that after experiencing bearish conditions all through 2018 (with Bitcoin even stooping at one point to around…

Bitcoin funding rates on Binance turn negative, reflecting a surge in short positions as institutional interest wanes.

Daniel Shin claimed he and Do Kwon parted ways before the collapse of the Terra/Luna ecosystem was imminent and that he had nothing to do with it. 467 Total views 14 Total shares The trial of payment platform developer Terraform Labs co-founder Shin Hyun-Seong, also known as Daniel Shin, and seven others got underway in

On Sept 26, internet hacktivist group Anonymous released a video addressing blockchain technology company Yuga Labs and its NFT-driven social club, Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC).The group's statement included a laundry list of allegations regarding Yuga Lab's alleged use of esoteric symbolism in BAYC's art — which Anonymous believes shows the company's support for numerous…