Dash Launches Retail-Focused DashDirect App to Boost Adoption Posted on 2021-07-28 by Patrick The app allows users to pay for everyday purchases at national chain retailers with their DASH holdings. + News
Binance’s CZ Is Looking for His Replacement as Exchange Gets Regulatory House in Order Posted on 2021-07-28 by Patrick “We are looking for someone with a strong regulatory background to step in and be CEO,” Changpeng Zhao said at a press conference Tuesday. + News
Russia’s Telecom Giant MTS Invests $11.7M in Blockchain Trade-Finance Service: Report Posted on 2021-07-28 by Patrick MTS bought 51% of Factorin, a Russia-based trade-finance service, for $11.7 million. + News
Mastercard Adds a Crypto Track to Its Incubator Program Posted on 2021-07-28 by Patrick The program may rival Visa’s Fast Track initiative for crypto startups. + News
Hedgehog Markets Raises $3.5M in Funding Round Posted on 2021-07-28 by Patrick The company is testing what will be the first predictions platform on Solana’s blockchain. + News
StormX Raises $9M in Funding Round for Rewards Debit Card, US Growth Posted on 2021-07-28 by Patrick The funding will also be used to make the app interface more user-friendly and make it easy for customers to sign up for the debit card. + News
Crypto Fintech Eco Raises $60M for High-Yield USDC Savings App Posted on 2021-07-28 by Patrick The a16z-backed Eco, where users’ deposits are loaned out in USDC, says it’s keeping an eye on the BlockFi case. + News
DeFi Insurance Platform Tidal Finance Goes Live on Polygon Posted on 2021-07-28 by Patrick Launch partners include StaFi, Xend Finance, Marlin, EasyFi and bZx. + News
Amazon: No, We Have No Plans to Accept Bitcoin Payments Posted on 2021-07-27 by Patrick “The speculation that has ensued around our specific plans for cryptocurrencies is not true,” a spokesperson said. + News
Elon Musk’s Tesla Holds Its $1.3B Bitcoin Position in Q2 Posted on 2021-07-27 by Patrick Tesla isn’t selling. + News