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The 2019 Global Startup Ecosystem Report launches at TNW2019
Today, on the TNW Conference Main Stage, we are delighted to help launch the 2019 Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER) with Startup Genome. Produced in partnership with the Global Entrepreneurship Network; the #GSER2019 is the world’s most comprehensive and widely-read research on startups. дальше »
2019-5-9 13:06 | |
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SaaS startups are changing the founder/investor dynamic
The balance of power between startup founder and venture capital investor has changed – and the rules of the courtship reversed. Falling software costs and better management mean Software as a Service (SaaS) startups are accessing less funding, keeping their capital and more often finding success on their own. дальше »
2019-5-9 05:30 | |
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Too Good To Go is Europe’s ‘hottest startup,’ wins Tech5 competition 2019
Just in: Danish startup Too Good To Go is this year’s “most promising startup” of regions Europe and Israel. Today was Founders’ Day, a special part of startup competition Tech5, where investors, influencers and experts have chosen the hottest young technology companies from Europe and Israel to come together for a networking and sharing event which as Patrick de Laive, TNW Founder, says “sparks new ideas, new collaborations, and new innovations. дальше »
2019-5-8 21:46 | |
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The Internet is wrong about Liquid Death, the controversial ‘punk rock’ canned water
I have an opinion I wish to share that you almost certainly won’t agree with. (Not like that’s stopped me in the past) Mike Cessario, a former creative director at Netflix, recently raised $1. дальше »
2019-5-8 18:28 | |
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3 ways to select smart investors and avoid toxic partnerships
I recently came to the rescue of a startup in crisis. The idea was solid: The company wanted to develop heavy-duty drones that could assist firefighters in battling wildfires. What its founders lacked, as many first-time entrepreneurs do, was real-world business experience. дальше »
2019-5-7 08:30 | |
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The Hull City AFC ‘cryptocurrency’ buyout has quietly fallen through
Contrary to what reports from last year suggested, English Championship football club Hull City AFC won’t be getting acquired by cryptocurrency crowd funding platform SportyCo. According to sources familiar with the matter, SportyCo’s managing director, Marko Filej, met with the club’s owners and agreed on a price. дальше »
2019-5-1 17:41 | |
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Predicoin, a new platform to track crypto market sentiment
Each day, thousands of market-moving discussions take place on web platforms such as Twitter and Reddit, while many other equally impactful articles are generated by crypto news sites. This is why a new startup, Predicoin, is working on building a solution to help investors track cryptocurrency content and quickly extract insight. дальше »
2019-4-29 03:15 | |
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NY Attorney General goes after Tether and Bitfinex for $850M cover-up
The New York State Attorney General (NYSAG) is reportedly building a case to sue cryptocurrency exchange, Bitfinex, and stablecoin, Tether. As court documents dated April 24 state, neither Bitfinex nor Tether are licensed to operate in the state of New York, and yet the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) believes New York-based investors did use the exchange to trade Tether. дальше »
2019-4-26 12:29 | |
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An entrepreneur’s guide to Sacramento’s startup scene
Sacramento, California. For the longest time, those from the Bay Area identified it as a stop on the way to Lake Tahoe. And millions of fifth graders, meanwhile, failed to identify it as the capital of California. дальше »
2019-4-26 22:17 | |
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The feds still haven’t found the Nigerian scammers that stole $50K in Bitcoin
Two Nigerian nationals face charges of attempting to defraud US residents through numerous Bitcoin investment scams. But the pair are yet to be apprehended by US authorities. Onwuemerie Ogor Gift and Kelvin Usifo are facing a 13-count indictment, including conspiracy to commit wire fraud, money laundering, and 11 instances of wire fraud, OregonLive reports. дальше »
2019-4-25 15:18 | |
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Study: Women founders face challenges, but investor bias isn’t one
It’s recently been confirmed that female-led startup companies get just 10 percent of venture capital investment. And according to the report, it’s not just female leadership that puts investors off, it’s the mere presence of a woman — the report states that having a woman on the pitch team means you will get just a tenth of funding compared to those without. дальше »
2019-4-14 22:30 | |
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For better or worse, we’re still obsessed with Bitcoin’s price
Cryptocurrencies are renowned – and often criticized – for their volatility. It’s what makes them both risky and attractive for skeptics and investors. Over the past decade, the mainstream press has largely ignored Bitcoin, generally focusing its coverage on the digital currency‘s association with crime and its sudden price movements. дальше »
2019-4-5 16:22 | |
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Indian entrepreneur implicated in $300 million Bitcoin Ponzi scheme gets bail
Amit Bhardwaj, a man accused of running a $300-million Bitcoin Ponzi scheme, has reportedly been granted bail on medical grounds, citing a deteriorating kidney condition. The former entrepreneur, who was arrested in Bangkok last year, was reportedly admitted into Apollo Hospital in India, maintaning he needed regular dialysis treatment to treat his condition. дальше »
2019-4-4 13:46 | |
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Australian celebs targeted in long-running Bitcoin scam on Facebook
Bitcoin fraudsters are still using celebrities to promote their scams on Facebook and dupe investors out of money. According to reports, Australian TV presenters Karl Stefanovic and Waleed Aly are the latest names in a long list of celebrities to fall victim to the scam. дальше »
2019-3-28 14:11 | |
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Swiss watchdog says cryptocurrency mining firm’s $90M ICO was illegal
Financial regulators in Switzerland have disclosed the illegal acts committed by Envion AG, a cryptocurrency “mining operation” that illegitimately collected over $90 million with an initial coin offering (ICO) last year. дальше »
2019-3-27 18:38 | |
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Scale up your startup at TNW2019
Networking is a key component of any conference, and despite our “unconference” vibe at TNW2019, we’re definitely all about making new connections. That’s why we have dedicated matchmaking opportunities on May 9 and 10 – especially for startups. дальше »
2019-3-27 16:13 | |
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CabbageTech owner charged with running $200K cryptocurrency and cash swindle
The operator of New York-based company CabaggeTech has been accused of defrauding investors out of more than $200,000 in cash and cryptocurrency, according to a nine-count indictment unsealed in federal court in New York, on Tuesday. дальше »
2019-3-27 14:40 | |
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US regulator blacklists Colorado trader for orchestrating $1.5M Bitcoin scam
A man in the US has been barred from trading following his alleged involvement in a Bitcoin scam that resulted in losses of approximately $1. 5 million in investors’ funds. The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FIRA) – a non-governmental organization that regulates member brokerage firms and exchange markets – looked into claims that Daniel Todd Levine, of Englewood (Colorado), offered investors a chance to buy discounted Bitcoin in return for significant returns on their investment. дальше »
2019-3-25 18:55 | |
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Cryptocurrency scammer pleads guilty in $4M fraud case
AriseBank CEO Jared Rice, who faced 120 years in prison for defrauding investors of $4 million in a cryptocurrency scam, has pleaded guilty. The cryptopreneur plead guilty yesterday morning after standing in front of judges in Texas, local outlet Dallas News reports. дальше »
2019-3-21 17:54 | |
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Will The Bitcoin ETF Ever Come Out? One Public Comment to SEC: BTC Doesn’t Have “Intrinsic Value”
Many cryptoanalysts and investors are basically convinced that the Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) will come out “soon”. When is it, though? This is what not a lot of people know. The fact is that, if the public is to be taken into account, the ETF might not actually be a reality. The Next Web’s Hard […] дальше »
2019-3-20 14:28 | |
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Japan tightens grip on cryptocurrency margin trading
Japan, the home of the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange Mt. Gox, is establishing stricter rules for cryptocurrency margin trading to prevent investors from getting scammed. Margin traders typically use borrowed funds from a broker to trade a financial asset, which in turn, forms the collateral for the loan supplied by the broker. дальше »
2019-3-19 15:14 | |
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‘Drug-dealing’ football coach set to join suit against Bitcoin trader over $14M loss
In Australia, a suite of high-profile cryptocurrency investors (which could include accused drug trafficker and former football coach Mark “Bomber” Thompson) are preparing to take their Bitcoin fund manager to court over $14. дальше »
2019-3-19 13:52 | |
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‘Drug-dealing’ football coach sues Bitcoin fund manager over $14M loss
In Australia, a suite of high-profile cryptocurrency investors (including accused drug trafficker and former football coach Mark “Bomber” Thompson) are preparing to take their Bitcoin fund manager to court over $14. дальше »
2019-3-19 13:52 | |
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Fighting crypto fraud will soon become easier, here’s why
Anyone who’s spent any time in cryptocurrency communities knows fraud is a widespread issue. We’ve seen ‘pump and dump’ tactics, Ponzi schemes, Twitter cryptocurrency scambots impersonating tech moguls like Elon Musk, and multi-million dollar exit-scams. дальше »
2019-3-19 12:17 | |
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TapJets ICO
TapJets® announced an STO (security tokens offering) of Company’s common stock with dividends. Available for US Accredited Investors and non-US investors worldwide. TapJets® is a platform that instantly connects our clients with a private jet that is ready to fly to your destination. дальше »
2019-3-15 18:19 | |
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BitMax.io (BTMX.com) Announces Primary Listing Partnership with Alluva
BitMax. io (BTMX. com), the industry-leading next-generation digital asset exchange, has announced a strategic partnership with Alluva, a blockchain-based product (web and DApp) that turns cryptocurrency investment market noise into actionable data. дальше »
2019-3-14 05:21 | |
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Here are the 3 ways OneCoin defrauded cryptocurrency investors for billions
The alleged ringleaders of OneCoin, the multi-billion dollar cryptocurrency-fuelled pyramid scheme, have finally been busted. On Friday, US authorities apprehended brother-and-sister duo Konstantin Ignatov and Ruja Ignatova at Los Angeles International Airport over their role in the international blockchain-based scam, reports Bloomberg. дальше »
2019-3-11 14:42 | |
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ABC’s The Dropout podcast offers a startling glimpse into the Theranos debacle
In 2004, 19-year-old Stanford University student Elizabeth Holmes dropped out of her chemical engineering program to incorporate a company she had founded the previous year; her plan was to revolutionize blood testing to make it faster, easier on patients, and far more accessible than existing methods allowed. дальше »
2019-3-8 10:42 | |
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Canada’s tax agency asks cryptocurrency investors for 10 year trading history
Canada’s tax agency is reportedly cracking down on cryptocurrency investors in the country. Multiple sources have confirmed that cryptocurrency holders have been targeted with audits by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), according to Forbes. дальше »
2019-3-7 20:14 | |
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Bulgarian cryptocurrency scam lures UK investors with fake FCA accreditation
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is warning consumers to be extra vigilant as cryptocurrency scammers are falsely claiming to have FCA accreditation. In a statement from yesterday, the FCA warned Bulgaria-based blockchain startup Next Coin Market is misleading UK-based investors by linking to a fake website that suggests the company has been fully authorized by the FCA, despite having received no such accreditation. дальше »
2019-3-7 13:17 | |
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Israel regulators support ‘heavily regulated’ cryptocurrency trading platform
An Israeli financial market regulator has given its recommendation for the creation of a heavily regulated cryptocurrency issuance platform, Reuters reports. According to the report, such a platform should allow companies to “raise money by issuing digital tokens to investors. дальше »
2019-3-6 17:59 | |
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Bitcoin pyramid scheme leaves Kenyans out of pocket after exit scam
A Bitcoin-fuelled pyramid scheme from Brazil has pulled its inevitable “exit scam,” stealing tens of thousands of dollars from a number of Kenyan cryptocurrency investors. The scam, known as “Velox 10,” suddenly disappeared early this week. дальше »
2019-3-5 17:39 | |
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What VC funds wish your startup knew about their selection process
Venture Capital is a competitive game, so understanding the VC process is integral to your success. There’s no doubt that some qualities are non-negotiable for VC funds. VCs want to see a large and growing market, a highly capable team, a deep understanding of the strategy around the startup’s product or solution, and a high level of capital efficiency and scalability. дальше »
2019-3-4 22:30 | |
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How Global Crypto Asset Trading Access Is Transforming New Traders’ Experience And Bitcoin Adoption
Back in mid-2017, cryptocurrencies exploded, and as their prices continued to surge — everyone heard about them. Terms like ‘Bitcoin,' ‘cryptocurrency,' ‘blockchain,' and alike emerged all over the web, and beyond. дальше »
2019-3-3 15:07 | |
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Moonday Mornings: The institutions are coming for your blockchain
It’s Monday, you know what that means. It’s time for Moonday Mornings, Hard Fork’s wrap-up of the weekend’s cryptocurrency and blockchain news. By no fault of our own, this week, things are a little different. дальше »
2019-2-25 12:48 | |
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Moonday Mornings: Japanese ecommerce giant Rakuten may be getting into cryptocurrencies
With Bitcoin up 2. 7 percent over the past week, the cryptocurrency market closed in the green this weekend. But is the trend here to stay or are the bears coming to leave investors bleeding yet again? Let’s take a look at the news and find out. дальше »
2019-2-18 13:09 | |
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CoinFund, Placeholder Touch on Crypto Funds Getting Into “Generalized Mining” as New Investment Method
As the bear market continues to desolate the crypto world, crypto investors are more and more concerned about how to make big profits in the industry. Because of this, now there are a lot of funds that are into what is being called “generalized mining”. дальше »
2019-2-13 20:55 | |
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Just got some Bitcoin: how to choose your first cryptocurrency wallet
So you’ve entered the world of crypto, have bought your first Bitcoin and want to know how you should choose your first cryptocurrency wallet. For seasoned cryptocurrency investors this may seem obvious, but for a newbie who’s keen to get involved, it can seem like a daunting task. дальше »
2019-2-13 20:18 | |
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Here are the 5 hottest startups in Ireland
With one of the lowest corporate taxes in Europe (only 12. 5 percent compared to Britain’s 23 percent and France’s 33. 3 percent) and laxer regulations, almost every major tech company has chosen Ireland as the site for their European headquarters. дальше »
2019-2-12 14:15 | |
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Abra lets you magically buy stock with Bitcoin… but it’s crazy complex
Cryptocurrency exchange and wallet service provider Abra has just announced the launch of a new way to invest in traditional stocks, commodities, indexes, and ETFs using Bitcoin. Only it’s not as simple as it sounds. дальше »
2019-2-6 15:37 | |
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TRON’s BitTorrent Investment Pays Off as BTT Pumps 870% Since ICO
And they say cryptocurrency is in a bear market. Not for investors in the BitTorrent (BTT) ICO that occurred on Jan 28. The company that led the charge in peer-to-peer file sharing on the web just made history with a sell-out ICO–and gains of 870% in just one week. дальше »
2019-2-5 17:00 | |
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7 simple tips to better understand cryptocurrency market data
2018 was a wild ride for cryptocurrencies. Despite the many ups and downs experienced by Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrency vendors, the market has proven that it is going to stick around for the long haul. дальше »
2019-2-5 12:19 | |
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What big-time blockchain investors look for when funding a startup
Fervent blockchain supporters claim the technology has the potential to transform the world we live in – and venture capital investors (VCs) are paying attention. With hefty funds to deploy, and returns to make for their limited partners, it’s common knowledge that VCs are always looking for the next big thing. дальше »
2019-2-1 17:43 | |
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South Korean cryptocurrency exchanges pool data to counter money launderers
Laundering funds with cryptocurrencies in South Korea could soon become a thing of the past if four of the country’s exchanges have their way. According to a local media report, Bithumb, Upbit, Corbit and Coinone have cobbled together to share ‘real-time’ wallet information on any suspicious activity linked to phishing attempts and pyramid schemes. дальше »
2019-1-28 20:10 | |
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Don’t call it an ‘exit’ — An entrepreneur’s guide to selling your startup
Every startup is a seed about to grow into something bigger, whether as an independent company or as a perfect fit for an even larger organization. You may not have started your company with this notion in mind, but eventually your employees, investors, and partners will want to know where you’re taking the company. дальше »
2019-1-27 16:30 | |
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Chicago’s Seed CX Crypto Exchange Opens Bitcoin Spot Trading Market for Institutional Investors
In a major move, Seed CX has announced on January 23, 2019, that it now offers bitcoin spot trading market. This spot trading option is open to their major investors and they will be able to trade through web API, a graphical user interface or the financial information exchange (FIX) protocol. Seed CX was founded […] дальше »
2019-1-23 20:59 | |
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Nasdaq goes $20M deep in support of enterprise blockchain startup
Blockchain startup Symbiont has raised a $20m Series B as traditional exchanges from across the world look to capitalize on enterprise solutions leveraging decentralized ledger technology. The startup’s round was led by Nasdaq Ventures and drew support from new investors including Citi, Raptor Group and Galaxy Digital. дальше »
2019-1-23 20:26 | |
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Taiwanese Crypto Con Artists Arrested for $51 Million Bitcoin Investment Scam, Violated Country’s MLM Policies
A Group of Bitcoin con artists in Taipei, Taiwan, have recently been charged by the police for creating a crypto scam that took millions of dollars from investors. Both foreign and local investors were fooled according to The Next’s Web’s Hard Fork, which has also reported on this story. The scam began on October 2016 […] дальше »
2019-1-18 23:03 | |
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