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Ethena’s Synthetic Dollar USDe Exceeds $1B Supply

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Just one month after Ethena Labs launched USDe, a crypto-native synthetic dollar, the total supply has exceeded 1 billion.

Key Points: 
  • Just one month after Ethena Labs launched USDe, a crypto-native synthetic dollar, the total supply has exceeded 1 billion.
  • This is the fastest time period in which a dollar based crypto asset has reached 1 billion dollars into mainnet.
  • Backed by Dragonfly, BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes and every major derivative exchange in crypto, Ethena’s synthetic dollar USDe was brought to market alongside the value accruing “Internet Bond” sUSDe.
  • While USDe is a comparable asset to traditional stablecoins in certain aspects, the launch of USDe marks the debut of a new unique digital asset class: the synthetic dollar.

WOO X appoints ex-Credit Suisse lead as Chief Product Officer

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Friday, March 1, 2024

MAHÉ, Seychelles, March 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WOO X , a global centralized crypto futures and spot trading platform offering the best-in-class liquidity and price execution, announces the appointment of Bryan Chu as Chief Product Officer (CPO).

Key Points: 
  • MAHÉ, Seychelles, March 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WOO X , a global centralized crypto futures and spot trading platform offering the best-in-class liquidity and price execution, announces the appointment of Bryan Chu as Chief Product Officer (CPO).
  • With a decade of experience spanning traditional finance and crypto trading, Chu brings a wealth of expertise to his new role, where he will spearhead the overall product strategy at WOO X.
  • “We are delighted to appoint Bryan Chu as our new chief product officer,” said Willy Chuang, chief operating officer (COO) of WOO X.
  • Chu's appointment underscores WOO X's commitment to transparency, innovation, and excellence in decentralized finance.”
    To learn more about WOO X, download our app or visit our WOO X

BTSE's Dynamic Role at Taipei Blockchain Week Sets New Benchmarks in Crypto Exchange Innovation

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Monday, December 18, 2023

TAIPEI, Taiwan, Dec. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At Taipei Blockchain Week 2023, BTSE, a leading digital asset exchange, solidified its position as a key innovator in the cryptocurrency sector.

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  • TAIPEI, Taiwan, Dec. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At Taipei Blockchain Week 2023, BTSE, a leading digital asset exchange, solidified its position as a key innovator in the cryptocurrency sector.
  • Liu highlighted BTSE's mission to empower individuals in the crypto space through a comprehensive suite of financial services and infrastructure.
  • Looking to the future, he underscored BTSE's commitment to regulatory compliance and innovation, including the adoption of non-identifying KYC methods.
  • These interactions are key to BTSE's vision of driving innovation and growth in the digital asset exchange domain.

BlockWoods Joins World Blockchain Summit as Media Partner

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates--(Newsfile Corp. - October 31, 2023) - BlockWoods has been invited to be a part of the World Blockchain Summit, Dubai, to share the stage with industry giants and influential figures.

Key Points: 
  • Dubai, United Arab Emirates--(Newsfile Corp. - October 31, 2023) - BlockWoods has been invited to be a part of the World Blockchain Summit, Dubai, to share the stage with industry giants and influential figures.
  • Honored as the official marketing partner of the World Blockchain Summit, BlockWoods will introduce its pioneering crypto marketing project at the event.
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    The World Blockchain Summit , scheduled on November 1 and 2, focuses on "Redefining the Decentralized Frontier" by "Empowering Visions" and "Uniting Realities".
  • One of the other major events that BlockWoods took part in was the phenomenal Future Blockchain Summit in Dubai on October 15-19.

Crypto for the Culture: Where Titans in Web3 and Blockchain Converge

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Since 2021, the innovative minds behind Crypto Tutors have identified a significant gap in Web3 conferences: a startling lack of diversity. Not only were such events prohibitively expensive, ranging from $500-$10K, but they also failed to capture the full spectrum of talent and expertise in the Web3 (blockchain technology, NFTs, digital currencies, crypto, metaverse) community. Addressing this, Crypto Tutors pioneered 'Crypto For The Culture', the premiere Web3 Diversity Conference offering unparalleled accessibility and inclusivity.

Key Points: 
  • Not only were such events prohibitively expensive, ranging from $500-$10K, but they also failed to capture the full spectrum of talent and expertise in the Web3 (blockchain technology, NFTs, digital currencies, crypto, metaverse) community.
  • Addressing this, Crypto Tutors pioneered 'Crypto For The Culture', the premiere Web3 Diversity Conference offering unparalleled accessibility and inclusivity.
  • Crypto Tutors' credibility is underscored by their award-winning company and Fortune 500 battle-tested B2B Web3 education, cementing their position as trusted industry leaders.
  • Let's reimagine the future of Web3, making it as diverse and inclusive as the world we live in.

BitMEX launches Guilds, social trading the BitMEX way

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

BitMEX, the world’s leading crypto derivatives exchange, introduces a brand new concept in social trading for professional traders, Guilds .

Key Points: 
  • BitMEX, the world’s leading crypto derivatives exchange, introduces a brand new concept in social trading for professional traders, Guilds .
  • Currently, in βeta (testing), Guilds is accessible to all BitMEX users – new, existing and returning, offering them the opportunity to explore and actively engage with fellow traders.
  • Stephan Lutz, CEO & Group CFO of BitMEX said, “Guilds is not just designed to drive collaboration amongst the BitMEX trading community, it stands as a testament to our commitment to helping our traders thrive and recognises the power of social trading.
  • More developments will evolve as the community tests Guilds, providing an advanced social trading experience for BitMEX users.

KuCoin Dorian Vincileoni, collaboration between CEX and DEX will boost Web3 at Proof Of Talk Conference

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Monday, June 19, 2023

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230619200987/en/
    KuCoin Dorian Vincileoni, collaboration between CEX and DEX will boost Web3 at Proof Of Talk Conference.
  • Web3 Leaders Tackle Centralization vs. Decentralization Debate at Proof Of Talk.
  • Emphasizing that CEX and DEX are joining forces to revolutionize the future of crypto trading, catering to the needs of all investors.
  • Centralized exchanges (CEX) will drive mass adoption, while decentralized exchanges (DEX) may remain the preferred choice for mature investors.

Secret Network Appoints ShapeShift's ex-COO as New Executive Director of its Foundation

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Friday, June 9, 2023

CHICAGO, June 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The privacy-focused L1 appoints Lisa Loud, former COO of Shapeshift, as its new Executive Director of the Secret Foundation to drive enhanced growth and innovation.

Key Points: 
  • Lisa Loud joins the Secret Network team as the new Executive Director of the Secret Foundation.
  • CHICAGO, June 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The privacy-focused L1 appoints Lisa Loud, former COO of Shapeshift, as its new Executive Director of the Secret Foundation to drive enhanced growth and innovation.
  • Secret Network, the first blockchain with data privacy by default for smart contracts, is announcing the appointment of Lisa Loud as the new Executive Director of the Secret Foundation to lead the growth of the Secret ecosystem alongside SCRT Labs, the core dev team, and the larger ecosystem.
  • This makes her the ideal candidate to enhance and expand Secret Surge's capabilities and lead the growth of Secret Network's ecosystem going forward.

Stabolut Launches New Bitcoin-backed, Decentralized Stablecoin, USB

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Thursday, April 13, 2023

Stabolut, a startup building a completely new worldwide payments ecosystem, today announced the launch of a decentralized, dollar-pegged, Bitcoin-backed stablecoin that is not reliant on banks, called USB.

Key Points: 
  • Stabolut, a startup building a completely new worldwide payments ecosystem, today announced the launch of a decentralized, dollar-pegged, Bitcoin-backed stablecoin that is not reliant on banks, called USB.
  • “Stabolut is setting the new industry leading standards for moving financial value across the internet and crypto markets with USB,” said Eneko Knorr, co-founder and CEO of Stabolut.
  • With USB, Stabolut aims to unlock a new era of transparent, privacy-preserving, fast, inexpensive, and interoperable exchange across the globe,” adds Julian Beltran, co-founder and CTO of Stabolut.
  • USB is what we all were looking for.“
    To learn more about the USB stablecoin, visit the Stabolut website.

Shima Capital Founder Yida Gao Teaching Crypto Finance Course at MIT

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shima Capital Founder Yida Gao is going back to his MIT roots, this time to begin his second year as adjunct professor at the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he teaches 15.492 Crypto Finance. Mr. Gao took over the assignment in 2022 when he replaced the previous lecturer, Gary Gensler, who moved into his new role as Chairperson of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

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  • CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shima Capital Founder Yida Gao is going back to his MIT roots, this time to begin his second year as adjunct professor at the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he teaches 15.492 Crypto Finance.
  • In his first year as a lecturer at MIT, Yida Gao was known for inviting special guests to join and speak to his class.
  • Yida Gao, who is also Managing General Partner at Shima Capital, has a long history of success in crypto finance, most recently with regards to running his $200 million web3 venture capital fund.
  • The course description for 15.492 Crypto Finance reads: "Explores the markets for cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin.