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As blockchains push for more decentralization, the crucial component known as the "sequencer" is becoming a bigger focus.Espresso is one of the leading projects working on "shared sequencing." The project relies on permissionless network nodes.Andreessen Horowitz's a16z Crypto is viewed as one of the top venture capital firms. Polygon Labs was also an investor. Espresso

Apr 30, 2020 at 15:00 UTCUpdated Apr 30, 2020 at 15:29 UTCBTSE, a Dubai-based cryptocurrency exchange, has upped the limit for its over-the-counter request for quote (RFQ) due to April's increasing demand for bitcoin.The limit, which has been changed from $100,000 to $1 million, represents a ten-fold increase resulting from growing investor demand in digital…

Jan 10, 2020 at 11:00 UTC View Bitcoin continues to lose altitude and risks falling to crucial support near $7,555.A UTC close below that level would invalidate an inverse head-and-shoulders breakout confirmed on Jan. 6. However, the pullback was based on low volumes and could be reversed. A move above $8,000 would imply an end…

In the beauty and fashion worlds, creative collaborations are everything. Look no further than New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, which through the years has partnered with several iconic beauty brands — including the time it released a custom-designed Estée Lauder eyeshadow palette for the art institution’s 150th birthday.A good collaboration in any industry pushes…

Crypto and web3 communities in Israel said Monday they have established Crypto Aid Israel, to raise funds for Israeli citizens who have been displaced and in need of humanitarian aid due to the outbreak of war with Hamas.The organization will host a multi-signature wallet – controlled jointly by multiple parties – to collect donations denominated

Apr 28, 2020 at 20:14 UTCUpdated Apr 28, 2020 at 20:39 UTCYAY AREA: Most of the Dragonfly Capital team operates from San Francisco. (Credit: Shutterstock)Alexander Pack, managing partner of Dragonfly Capital Partners, has stepped down from the crypto investment firm, according to a letter obtained by CoinDesk. The move was confirmed by Dragonfly Managing Partner…

Riot Platforms (RIOT), one of the largest publicly-traded bitcoin miners, reported mixed earnings in its second-quarter earnings release on Wednesday. The miner reported an adjusted earnings per share loss of $0.17, beating FactSet consensus analyst estimates for a loss of $0.20 per share, but revenue came in $76.7 million, short of analyst estimates of $84.6…

news The largest crypto exchange by volume is making its U.S. debut next week. Binance.US said today that the platform will open registration and deposits on September 18. According to a company blog posting, the launch will initiate a rollout of multiple Binance products across the U.S. After registration, six cryptocurrencies will be available for…