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May Analyst Call | Full Video

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DeFi insurance platform Uno Re launches cover portal for crypto assets

The company said it is addressing a need in the DeFi space—accessible insurance amid the potential for hacking attacks. The post DeFi insurance platform Uno Re launches cover portal for crypto assets appeared first on The Block.

Evolution of the Layer 1 Landscape | Full Video

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April Analyst Call | Full Video

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April Research and Analysis Report

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Healthcare giant CVS files for NFTs and virtual goods trademark

CVS Health has filed a trademark application that mentions NFTs, and health services in virtual and augmented reality, according to a February 28th filing. The post Healthcare giant CVS files for NFTs and virtual goods trademark appeared first on The Block.

February crypto VC roundup: Infrastructure startups attracted record funding

Quick Takes February saw the second-highest monthly investment in the crypto sector to date. Several new VC funds were also launched, including from Alexis Ohanian’s Seven Seven Six and Nic Carter’s Castle Island Ventures.

Deciphering the Metaverse: The decentralized control fallacy

Quick Take This weekly series explores the most interesting insights in NFTs, blockchain gaming, and virtual worlds NFT aggregators have started to capitalize on the recent fragmentation of NFT liquidity Despite being able to own their in-game assets, players of blockchain games are still vulnerable to centrally imposed economic interventions

Valve’s Gabe Newell doesn’t like the ‘super sketchy’ use of blockchain tech in gaming

Newell’s comments dovetail with the negative perception that most traditional gamers have toward blockchain-based tech video games. The post Valve’s Gabe Newell doesn’t like the ‘super sketchy’ use of blockchain tech in gaming appeared first on The Block.

Here’s the next big thing in NFTs, according to Multicoin Capital’s Kyle Samani

The Block's Frank Chaparro spoke with Multicoin Capital co-founder Kyle Samani. The post Here’s the next big thing in NFTs, according to Multicoin Capital’s Kyle Samani appeared first on The Block.

Mapping out Tiger Global’s crypto portfolio

Quick Take Tiger Global Management is a New York-based major hedge fund and venture capital investment firm with $95 billion in assets under management Before 2020, aside from leading Coinbase’s $300 million Series E round in 2018, the firm had steered away from making investments in the blockchain/crypto sector Since March 2021, the firm has led or participated in no less than 39 funding rounds across the crypto-sphere This ecosystem map serves as an UPDATE to the previous Tiger Global portfol

Shake Shack trials giving out bitcoin to customers using Cash App: report

Want a side of bitcoin with your burger? The post Shake Shack trials giving out bitcoin to customers using Cash App: report appeared first on The Block.

Revolut bans transfers in Russia and Belarus

British fintech firm Revolut has suspended key services in Russia and Belarus. The post Revolut bans transfers in Russia and Belarus appeared first on The Block.

Ethereum miners generated $1.19 billion in revenues during February

Ethereum miners brought in $1.19 billion in revenue in February. The post Ethereum miners generated $1.19 billion in revenues during February appeared first on The Block.

Circle delays its DeFi API product, citing need for regulatory guidance

Crypto payments infrastructure provider and stablecoin issuer Circle has delayed its DeFi application programming interface (API) product. The post Circle delays its DeFi API product, citing need for regulatory guidance appeared first on The Block.

Brazil’s central bank selects nine CBDC projects to move forward in innovation challenge

Brazil’s central bank revealed nine projects that will advance as it develops a central bank digital currency (CBDC).  The post Brazil’s central bank selects nine CBDC projects to move forward in innovation challenge appeared first on The Block.

A look at MetaMask, Infura, OpenSea and the countries they do not serve

There have been reports suggesting various crypto services are blocking access in certain jurisdictions. We break down what's happening. The post A look at MetaMask, Infura, OpenSea and the countries they do not serve appeared first on The Block.

Governments are on high alert for crypto in Russian sanctions evasion that nobody has seen yet

Public officials across the West have been voicing concern about the use of crypto by Russia to evade the sting of sanctions. The post Governments are on high alert for crypto in Russian sanctions evasion that nobody has seen yet appeared first on The Block.

The SEC is considering crypto recommendations for its custody rule

The SEC is considering new recommendations on crypto for investment advisers and investment companies, according to recent remarks. The post The SEC is considering crypto recommendations for its custody rule appeared first on The Block.

Key crypto hires, exits and moves: February 2022

Quick Take The crypto industry went on another big hiring spree in February. Top candidates were poached from other crypto businesses, traditional finance companies and VC firms.