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The Birthplace of the Next Big Crypto Project: College Campuses
Long before Ethereum achieved a substantial market capitalization, it existed solely as an idea in the mind of a college dropout. The most prominent companies in the crypto space are not being conceptualized in corporate boardrooms, but rather in dormitories, group chats, and hackathons by founders who disregard the need for permission - many of whom have not completed their college education. Th…
May 1, 2025, 2:46 p.m.
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Shaw Walters Envisions a Future Where AI Automates All Jobs
A future where no one has to work is what Shaw Walters, founder of Eliza Labs and creator of ElizaOS, is looking forward to. According to him, with the help of AI, all jobs will be automated, and people will have the freedom to invest and do what they love. In a conversation with Jeff Wilser, Shaw shares his thoughts on how AI agents and humanoid robots will reshape society and why crypto is esse…
May 1, 2025, 1:34 p.m.
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Crypto Legislation Expected to be Completed Soon, According to Trump's Advisor
Efforts to create a regulatory framework for the crypto industry are underway, with strategists working on two bills to establish oversight and regulation. Bo Hines, executive director of the Presidential Council of Advisers for Digital Assets, stated that the procedures are being finalized to move legislation forward, with a focus on regulating stablecoin issuers and establishing a full regulato…
April 30, 2025, 1:28 p.m.
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Dean Skurka of WonderFi Discusses Onboarding Users to Blockchain and Canada's Cryptocurrency Advancements
Since joining Bitbuy in 2018, Dean Skurka has overseen significant growth, transforming into WonderFi, a company that now manages $2 billion in client assets across 1.7 million accounts. Skurka is now focusing on the company's next phase, including the launch of a Layer-2 blockchain in partnership with zkSync and expanding into the Australian market, which he believes offers both regulatory clari…
April 29, 2025, 4:26 p.m.
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Building a Secure and Transparent Internet with Filecoin's Clara Tsao
In today's digital landscape, it's becoming increasingly difficult to distinguish between human-generated and AI-created content. Clara Tsao, a founding officer at the Filecoin Foundation, has dedicated her career to addressing this issue. With a background in countering homegrown extremism and co-founding the Trust & Safety Professional Association, Tsao is now focused on leveraging blockchain t…
April 28, 2025, 2:21 p.m.
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Canada's Opportunity to Take the Lead in Digital Assets
With the Canadian federal election approaching, the country's stance on digital assets is under scrutiny. Millions of Canadians are invested in crypto, making it a key area for economic growth and innovation. Canadians are signaling their desire for responsible integration of crypto into the financial system, with clear protections and forward-looking policies. Canada has already made significant…
April 24, 2025, 2:17 p.m.
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NEAR CTO Eric Winer Envisions an AI-Driven Future for Blockchain
At a time when the crypto industry is shifting towards artificial intelligence, Eric Winer has spent over a decade bridging the gap between cutting-edge technology and everyday users. As CTO of NEAR AI, he is working towards a vision where AI agents communicate, negotiate, and transact on behalf of users, potentially revolutionizing the way people interact with the digital world. Winer's journey …
April 24, 2025, 1:45 p.m.
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Canada's Unique Advantage in the Blockchain Space: Agility and Innovation
The global blockchain landscape has been dominated by the United States, but its internal conflicts and regulatory challenges have created an opportunity for other countries to take the lead. While jurisdictions like Switzerland, Singapore, and Hong Kong have positioned themselves as crypto hubs, they lack the technological innovation and scale that Canada possesses. Canada's strategic location, …
April 23, 2025, 6:12 p.m.
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Dave Portnoy Compares Memecoins to 'Legalized Ponzi Schemes'
Dave Portnoy, also known as 'El Presidente,' has expressed his reservations about launching a memecoin, fearing his followers might incur financial losses. In a recent interview, he referred to memecoins as 'legalized Ponzi schemes,' emphasizing that they lack inherent value and are prone to crashing. Portnoy has personally experimented with memecoins, including the launch of GREED, which reached…
April 23, 2025, 3:04 p.m.
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Building Bridges Between DeFi and Traditional Finance: A Conversation with Maple Finance CEO Sidney Powell
Maple Finance has emerged as a crucial link between decentralized finance and traditional finance, having facilitated over $5 billion in loans since its inception in 2021. As the company continues to expand its footprint, CEO Sidney Powell highlights the importance of its custodian integrations, native BTC support, and low counterparty risk in attracting institutional investors. With a strong foc…
April 23, 2025, 2:11 p.m.