This episode is sponsored by NYDIG.Download this episodeOn this edition of “The Breakdown’s” “End of Year Extravaganza,” Galaxy Digital’s head of firmwide research discusses the key trends that shaped 2021.Find our guest on Twitter: @intangiblecoins See also: Galaxy, Bloomberg Debut Solana Fund for Institutional Investors“The Breakdown” is written, produced by and features … [Read more...] about The Year of Institutional Bitcoin, Feat. Galaxy’s Alex Thorn
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We are seeing ‘10x growth in terms of the number of nonprofits accepting crypto,’ says Alex Wilson of The Giving Block
With the market capitalization of digital currencies surpassing $2 trillion, there is now record interest in crypto philanthropy. From helping to build a school in Uganda to fundraising for frontline healthcare workers and raising awareness for artists with intellectual disabilities, many nonprofit projects are gaining traction with generous assistance from crypto … [Read more...] about We are seeing ‘10x growth in terms of the number of nonprofits accepting crypto,’ says Alex Wilson of The Giving Block
Alex Raises $5.8M to Bring DeFi to the Bitcoin Ecosystem
Alex, a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol built on the Bitcoin-linked Stacks blockchain, has raised $5.8 million in financing led by White Star Capital. The funds will help drive the protocol launch in December and expand the developer and user experience teams.Alex aims to be a one-stop DeFi platform that allows for fixed-rate and fixed-term bitcoin lending and borrowing. … [Read more...] about Alex Raises $5.8M to Bring DeFi to the Bitcoin Ecosystem
Radio Host Alex Jones loses laptop containing 10,000 Bitcoin
Controversial figure Alex Jones, who was once dubbed America’s leading conspiracy theorist, claims to have lost a laptop containing 10,000 Bitcoin. Following Bitcoin’s renaissance this week, that would equate to a value of $560mn at today’s price.Jones makes fantastical Bitcoin claimsSpeaking on the Flagrant 2 podcast, when the host broached the topic of crypto, Jones initially … [Read more...] about Radio Host Alex Jones loses laptop containing 10,000 Bitcoin