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#bitcoin
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4 days ago
Cryptocurrency

VC Chamath Palihapitiya Warns Non-State Actors Will Leverage Quantum Computing to Attack Bitcoin's 'Honeypot'

Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
2 days ago

The Wallet That Could End Lightning Onboarding Nightmares: SecondHQ's Bark Is Here

SecondHQ is developing a next-generation Bitcoin wallet called Bark, utilizing the Ark protocol for low-fee, self-custodial transactions.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 days ago

VC Chamath Palihapitiya Warns Non-State Actors Will Leverage Quantum Computing to Attack Bitcoin's 'Honeypot'

Quantum computing poses an imminent threat to Bitcoin, with a 5 to 7-year deadline for the network to adapt or face severe consequences.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
5 days ago

Jack Dorsey Teases Bitcoin Faucet Revival With "Bitcoin Day" Post

Jack Dorsey announced a new initiative called 'Bitcoin Day' offering free Bitcoin, reviving the concept of the Bitcoin faucet.
Artificial intelligence
fromTearsheet
2 hours ago

For U.S. Bank, embedded finance was step one. The self-reinforcing model is step two. - Tearsheet

U.S. Bank is enhancing partner API integrations with a generative AI assistant to streamline processes and expand its market reach.
#cryptocurrency
Independent films
fromFast Company
5 hours ago

'Misinformation, hype, and fraud': Inside Ben McKenzie's scathing new crypto doc-featuring Sam Bankman-Fried

Ben McKenzie warns that cryptocurrency is a major Ponzi scheme and primarily a form of gambling, not a legitimate currency.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
1 day ago

Demand For Crypto Pay Surges, But Payroll Systems Fall Behind: Research

A significant portion of workers are interested in receiving part of their pay in cryptocurrency, despite limited employer offerings.
Social media marketing
fromThedrum
2 weeks ago

How crypto creators are inspiring audiences to diversify investments.

The growth of cryptocurrency has led to a rise in crypto creators who provide accessible information and advice to new investors.
Independent films
fromFast Company
5 hours ago

'Misinformation, hype, and fraud': Inside Ben McKenzie's scathing new crypto doc-featuring Sam Bankman-Fried

Ben McKenzie warns that cryptocurrency is a major Ponzi scheme and primarily a form of gambling, not a legitimate currency.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
1 day ago

Demand For Crypto Pay Surges, But Payroll Systems Fall Behind: Research

A significant portion of workers are interested in receiving part of their pay in cryptocurrency, despite limited employer offerings.
Social media marketing
fromThedrum
2 weeks ago

How crypto creators are inspiring audiences to diversify investments.

The growth of cryptocurrency has led to a rise in crypto creators who provide accessible information and advice to new investors.
fromFast Company
17 hours ago

Why human capital is the ultimate moat in AI-first finance

In the high-stakes world of regulated AI, your model is only as good as the person who built it. We are betting on a human-first approach to technology.
Careers
#sustainability
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
20 hours ago

Rocktop Technologies forms Rocktop Digital, names Benson CEO

Rocktop Digital aims to transform validated assets into digital instruments, enhancing efficiency in capital markets through AI and blockchain integration.
European startups
fromFortune
1 day ago

Aspire built a financial stack used by 50,000 firms. Now it's coming to the U.S. to take on Ramp and Mercury | Fortune

Aspire aims to compete in the U.S. corporate credit card market by addressing the needs of international startups.
Venture
fromFortune
2 days ago

SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic could reopen the IPO market-or drain it | Fortune

SpaceX's IPO filing signals a potential revival for high-growth tech debuts, but the current IPO market differs significantly from the 2021 boom.
#philanthropy
fromFortune
2 days ago
Fundraising

MacKenzie Scott rewrote the rules of philanthropy. Who will follow her lead? | Fortune

fromsfist.com
6 days ago
Fundraising

Craiglist's Craig Newmark Is Inspiring Billionaires to Donate Their Fortunes Like He Is

Fundraising
fromFortune
2 days ago

MacKenzie Scott rewrote the rules of philanthropy. Who will follow her lead? | Fortune

Philanthropy must urgently support those addressing inequity rather than relying on outdated strategies and empty commitments.
Fundraising
fromFast Company
6 days ago

How giving starts progress and leadership scales it

Volatility and accountability are transforming philanthropy, requiring leadership to drive impactful change.
Fundraising
fromsfist.com
6 days ago

Craiglist's Craig Newmark Is Inspiring Billionaires to Donate Their Fortunes Like He Is

Craig Newmark signed the Giving Pledge to donate up to $1 billion to nonprofits, encouraging other wealthy individuals to do the same.
Growth hacking
fromForbes
4 days ago

How To Vibe Code A New Revenue Stream Using What You Already Know

Vibe coding enables founders to rapidly transform their expertise into marketable products, significantly reducing development time and costs.
UX design
fromIndie Hackers
4 days ago

I Found Blue Ocean in the Most Crowded Market on the Internet

Most form builders focus on creation, neglecting post-publish management, revealing a significant gap in the market.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Six great reads: the OnlyFans legacy, stolen cargo and Meta's creepy' glasses

Leonid Radvinsky's death leaves a void in the leadership of OnlyFans, a platform that has transformed the adult content landscape. His secretive management style and the controversies surrounding the site have raised questions about its future direction and stability.
Photography
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

SoFi Can't Shake the Doubts, but Its Stock at $15 Is Crazy

SoFi Technologies' stock plummeted 51.57% despite record revenue and profitability, driven by broader fintech sector concerns and market disconnect.
#creator-economy
fromForbes
1 week ago
Growth hacking

From #Ad To #Owner: The Creator Economy's Next Phase Is About Equity

Tech industry
fromnews.bitcoin.com
6 days ago

From Inbox to Income: W3.io is Building the Digital Rails That Lead Creators to Bitcoin

The creator economy is a $250 billion industry, but creators face significant operational challenges that hinder their earnings potential.
Growth hacking
fromForbes
1 week ago

From #Ad To #Owner: The Creator Economy's Next Phase Is About Equity

The creator economy is shifting towards ownership stakes rather than traditional sponsored content as brands face rising costs and declining trust.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
3 hours ago

The Age Of "Interest Media" Is Here-Here's How Your Business Can Tap In

The 'interest media' era allows small businesses to reach potential customers beyond follower numbers through personalized content.
#crypto
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
8 hours ago

Crypto RWA Perpetuals Challenge TradFi Market Share

Crypto-native perpetual markets linked to real-world assets are rapidly growing, challenging traditional futures markets with significant increases in trading volumes.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
8 hours ago

Crypto RWA Perpetuals Challenge TradFi Market Share

Crypto-native perpetual markets linked to real-world assets are rapidly growing, challenging traditional futures markets with significant increases in trading volumes.
#entrepreneurship
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

3 Lessons Young Entrepreneurs Can't Afford to Miss

Investing in the right marketing partner and experienced mentors is crucial for young entrepreneurs in a competitive digital marketplace.
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

3 Lessons Young Entrepreneurs Can't Afford to Miss

Investing in the right marketing partner and experienced mentors is crucial for young entrepreneurs in a competitive digital marketplace.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

The AI gold rush is pulling private wealth into riskier, earlier bets | TechCrunch

Family offices are increasingly investing directly in AI startups, bypassing traditional venture capital due to the urgency of the AI boom.
#fundraising
Fundraising
fromChronicle of Philanthropy
3 days ago

Gen Z Wants to Raise Money for You. Here's How to Stop Scaring Them Off.

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital successfully supported Ryan Trahan's fundraising campaign, raising $11.6 million by allowing him creative freedom in communication.
Venture
fromEntrepreneur
5 days ago

What I'm Seeing As a Startup Investor in 2026

Fundraising now requires execution proof and deep understanding of metrics, shifting from storytelling to disciplined preparation.
Fundraising
fromChronicle of Philanthropy
3 days ago

Gen Z Wants to Raise Money for You. Here's How to Stop Scaring Them Off.

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital successfully supported Ryan Trahan's fundraising campaign, raising $11.6 million by allowing him creative freedom in communication.
Venture
fromEntrepreneur
5 days ago

What I'm Seeing As a Startup Investor in 2026

Fundraising now requires execution proof and deep understanding of metrics, shifting from storytelling to disciplined preparation.
European startups
fromTNW | Insider
4 days ago

Recap: Europe's top funding rounds this week (30 March - 5 April)

European ambition in technology focuses on building infrastructure layers across various sectors, including AI, quantum computing, and investment strategies.
fromInc
5 days ago

5 Passive Income Business Ideas That Require Less Than $1,500 to Start

Short-term rentals offer a variety of options beyond traditional home rentals. Platforms like Swimply allow individuals to rent out pools, while Neighbor and Spacer enable the monetization of unused parking spots.
Bootstrapping
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
6 days ago

This Business Model Is the Hidden Goldmine For Boosting Profits

Done-For-You business models are surging as entrepreneurs seek results without managing every task themselves.
Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

I felt frustrated by my job search, so I decided to build my own business

Unemployment can be mentally challenging, but sharing personal experiences through content creation can connect with others facing similar struggles.
fromHarvard Business Review
2 weeks ago

Treat Nonprofits as Strategic Partners, Not Just Philanthropic Recipients

Most for-profit companies still confine nonprofit relationships to corporate philanthropy. Donations flow through foundations, annual reports highlight community contributions, and nonprofit engagement is framed as evidence of corporate responsibility.
Non-profit organizations
Women in technology
fromTearsheet
2 weeks ago

How two Gen Z women founders are making wealth-building accessible - Tearsheet

Alinea Invest was founded to make wealth management more accessible, particularly for women and first-time investors.
Social media marketing
fromLindsey Gamble
2 days ago

Meta Launches New Shopping & Affiliate Tools for Creators, Signaling a Bigger Push Into Affiliate Marketing - Lindsey Gamble

Meta introduces new affiliate marketing features on Facebook and Instagram to streamline creator earnings and enhance shopping experiences.
Venture
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

Broadridge and Galaxy Pioneer Blockchain Proxy Voting for US Public Companies

Galaxy Digital is the first U.S. public company to utilize Broadridge's onchain proxy voting platform for its May 2026 annual shareholder vote.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
4 days ago

I'm a VC who bets on AI. What keeps me up at night isn't the idea of these companies failing-quite the opposite | Fortune

AI's rapid advancement threatens the relevance of current business models, prompting a shift in venture capital investment strategies.
Fundraising
fromWIRED
4 days ago

With One Million Displaced, Lebanon Turns to Digital Wallets for Aid

Israeli attacks have displaced over 1 million people in Lebanon, leading to increased humanitarian needs and a shift in how aid is delivered.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
5 days ago

How to Build Financial Resilience as a Solopreneur

Designing a delivery model and client journey is crucial for business stability and avoiding the feast or famine cycle.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

Rwanda Central Bank: Crypto P2P Trading With FRW Carries Serious Financial Risks

Rwanda's National Bank warned that peer-to-peer crypto trading with the Rwandan franc is unauthorized and carries no legal protection for users.
Artificial intelligence
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

Anthropic Restricts Claude Agent Access Amid AI Automation Boom in Crypto

Anthropic shifted Claude Pro and Max users to pay-as-you-go billing for third-party tools, impacting crypto developers with significant cost increases.
Real estate
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

Why Crypto-Backed Mortgages Matter for Expanding Access to Homeownership

Financial firms are redefining wealth evaluation with crypto-backed mortgages to address barriers to homeownership.
fromFortune
1 week ago

Macquarie bets impact investing can fill an Asian financial access gap left by microfinance and commercial banks | Fortune

"The specific barrier is capital," says Lisa George, global head of the Macquarie Group Foundation. "Without access to capital, it's very hard to get social mobility and educational mobility in life."
Fundraising
Venture
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Anthropic is having a moment in the private markets; SpaceX could spoil the party | TechCrunch

Demand for Anthropic shares is surging, while OpenAI shares struggle to find buyers, highlighting a complex narrative in the private securities market.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
6 days ago

5 Social Media-Based Side Hustles To Make Extra Income Online

Social media offers lucrative side hustle opportunities, including management services, live shopping, UGC creation, and paid ads services.
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Meta launches new initiative to support entrepreneurship, drive AI adoption | TechCrunch

In the AI era, it should be easier than ever for people to build new businesses. We want to build the services that enable this. This is important for ensuring that people broadly share in the prosperity created by superintelligence.
European startups
#digital-assets
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago
Cryptocurrency

HTX Releases "2026 Digital Asset Trends White Paper": Regime Shift of Global Liquidity Defines a New Era of On-Chain Finance

Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

HTX Releases "2026 Digital Asset Trends White Paper": Regime Shift of Global Liquidity Defines a New Era of On-Chain Finance

HTX's 2026 White Paper outlines ten trends reshaping digital assets, emphasizing their transition into a recognized asset class amid market consolidation.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

Ripple Highlights $205B in Africa On-Chain Value With 52% Growth

Africa's digital asset adoption is rapidly expanding, driven by regulatory clarity and institutional demand, with $205B+ in on-chain value.
Artificial intelligence
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

ARKK Let's You Bet Big on Crypto Infrastructure With Top Disruptors In 2026

Cathie Wood continues to invest in Ark Innovation ETF despite market downturns, focusing on future tech and crypto infrastructure.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Startup funding shatters all records in Q1 | TechCrunch

Global startup investment reached $297 billion in Q1 2026, driven by four record-breaking deals, significantly surpassing previous funding levels.
fromEntrepreneur
4 weeks ago

She Invited Homeless Men to Run. That Instinct Fueled Her $100M Business.

Why do I get to be the runner, and these guys get to be the homeless guys on the corner? Why can't we all be runners? She didn't have an answer. It would've been easy to let that question dissolve with her footsteps. Most people would have. But Mahlum saw something in those men that others had missed.
Running
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

SEC Chair Atkins Says 'Reg Crypto' Proposal Covering Fundraising and Startup Exemptions Is One Step From Publication

Reg Crypto is awaiting White House approval, creating safe-harbor exemptions for startups and issuers to raise significant capital annually.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

Local Banks Pilot JPMorgan's JPM Coin in Argentina

A group of banks is testing JPM Coin to enhance interbank settlement efficiency and reduce costs, pending regulatory approval for crypto services.
#blockchain
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

Closing the Gap: XDC Network's Sean White on Why SMEs Deserve Better Payment Infrastructure

XDC Network aims to modernize payment systems for Australia's 2.5 million medium-sized businesses through the AUDDapt grant program.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

Bitgo CEO Proposes Using a Public Blockchain as the Ultimate Solution for Government Fraud

Mike Belshe proposes using a public blockchain to combat state and federal fraud, potentially addressing losses of up to $521 billion annually.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
6 days ago

French Aerospace Manufacturer ST Group to List on Blockchain-Powered Lise Exchange for SME Financing

ST Group will list on the blockchain-based Lise exchange to enhance production capacity and meet high order volumes.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

Closing the Gap: XDC Network's Sean White on Why SMEs Deserve Better Payment Infrastructure

XDC Network aims to modernize payment systems for Australia's 2.5 million medium-sized businesses through the AUDDapt grant program.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

Bitgo CEO Proposes Using a Public Blockchain as the Ultimate Solution for Government Fraud

Mike Belshe proposes using a public blockchain to combat state and federal fraud, potentially addressing losses of up to $521 billion annually.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
6 days ago

French Aerospace Manufacturer ST Group to List on Blockchain-Powered Lise Exchange for SME Financing

ST Group will list on the blockchain-based Lise exchange to enhance production capacity and meet high order volumes.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

Before You Click "Get Paid Now," Read the Fine Print

In-app factoring disguises high-cost financing as operational convenience, charging escalating daily fees that can exceed 40% annualized rates when customers pay late, significantly eroding business revenue.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Are AI tokens the new signing bonus or just a cost of doing business? | TechCrunch

AI tokens are being proposed as a new form of compensation for engineers, enhancing productivity and recruitment in Silicon Valley.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

Circle Announces Quantum-Resistant Roadmap to Secure Future Digital Asset Infrastructure

Circle's Arc platform will launch with post-quantum signature support to secure institutional assets against quantum threats.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days ago

Ripple Highlights RLUSD Impact as Real-World Value Flows Into Small Businesses

Ripple's RLUSD initiative invests $15 million to support underserved U.S. small businesses, enhancing access to capital and job creation.
Non-profit organizations
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

A VC and some big-name programmers are trying to solve open source's funding problem, permanently | TechCrunch

A new nonprofit called the Open Source Endowment, backed by prominent tech leaders and investors, aims to provide sustainable funding for open-source software maintainers through an endowment model targeting $100 million in assets within seven years.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
6 days ago

ViaBTC Showcases Collateral-Pledged Loan Solutions to Navigate Diverse Market Conditions

ViaBTC offers a collateral-pledged loan service to help miners maintain operations during bear markets without selling their cryptocurrencies.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
5 days ago

Charles Schwab Signals Direct Bitcoin Trading Push

Charles Schwab is launching a product for direct cryptocurrency trading, expanding its services into digital assets for retail investors.
#tokenization
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
6 days ago

Openeden Partners With BNY Investments to Launch Tokenized Credit Product

Openeden launched HYBOND, a tokenized product providing onchain access to a BNY-managed high-yield bond strategy, expanding institutional-grade fixed income options.
Cryptocurrency
fromSouth China Morning Post
1 week ago

Unlocking the $10 Trillion Opportunity Hidden Behind the New Rules of Tokenization

Tokenization is transforming asset management and trading, with projections of up to $10 trillion in digital representation of real-world assets by the decade's end.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
6 days ago

Openeden Partners With BNY Investments to Launch Tokenized Credit Product

Openeden launched HYBOND, a tokenized product providing onchain access to a BNY-managed high-yield bond strategy, expanding institutional-grade fixed income options.
Cryptocurrency
fromSouth China Morning Post
1 week ago

Unlocking the $10 Trillion Opportunity Hidden Behind the New Rules of Tokenization

Tokenization is transforming asset management and trading, with projections of up to $10 trillion in digital representation of real-world assets by the decade's end.
Education
fromeLearning Industry
2 months ago

When EdTech And FinTech Come Together

Integrating FinTech into EdTech removes payment friction, enables instant cross-border compensation, and converts learning into measurable economic value and ROI.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
6 days ago

Wall Street Firms And Crypto Companies To Review Market Structure Proposals

Crypto and banking representatives are reviewing a revised stablecoin yield proposal to resolve regulatory issues surrounding yield-bearing products.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

Bitgo Debuts Unified Digital Asset Financing Platform for Institutional Borrowing

Bitgo Prime launched an integrated financing platform for institutions, consolidating borrowing, lending, and collateral management into a single workflow.
Retirement
from1500 Days to Freedom
2 months ago

Random 2025 Thoughts: Money, Technology, Me - 1500 Days to Freedom

Broad-market index investing produced exceptional long-term returns; AI adoption and Google's resurgence support a broadly optimistic investment outlook despite geopolitical risks.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

Bitcoin Lending Layer Mezo Selects Aerodrome as Primary Liquidity Hub

Mezo partners with Aerodrome Finance to enhance liquidity for its token and bitcoin-backed stablecoin MSUD.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

A mixed blessing': crowdfunding has changed the way we give, but is it fair and effective?

Within hours of the Bondi beach terror attack, the money had already begun to pour in. As images of the tragedy flooded social media, people from around the world donated tens of thousands of dollars to the victims, their families and first responders. Passing the hat around the neighbourhood or the local pub has always been a staple response in times of crisis. But today, that instinct to open your wallet has been exponentially supercharged via a digital simulacrum: online crowdfunding platforms.
Fundraising
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
1 month ago

Why Bitcoin (Not Aid) Is Giving Peruvian Kids Shoes, Education, And Real Hope

Bitcoin grassroots adoption in Peru empowers unbanked communities through Motiv Peru's nonprofit programs and circular local economies.
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