Crypto IPOs and Why ‘Private Deals are Coming to the Masses’
CoinTelegraph caught up with Mike Gropp from UK-based bitcoin trading platform BitBays to discuss its new cryptocurrency-powered “IPO” option for users, the benefits of crypto crowdfunding and where he sees the industry headed. The internet and digital money have enabled the rise of a completely new industry – online crowdfunding. But while this space has still plenty of room to grow, competition is becoming fierce as newcomers are vying for market share against current leaders (Kickstarter, Indiegogo). By offering their own unique approach to crowdfunding, these new startups are blurring....
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Like every other major industry, some of the largest cryptocurrency and blockchain-based companies have big plans to go public and raise additional capital from institutional and retail investors alike. Probably the most notable upcoming IPO is Coinbase, which is expected to open the doors for other companies to follow assuming all goes as expected. One could argue the timing for crypto IPOs has never been better as institutional investors flood the market and bring an […]
Another number one draft pick is crypto-bound. Sports teams and leagues continue to find crypto partners. Name, image, and likeness deals in college sports and coming to life with crypto deals. It’s all these stories, and more, in this week’s Sports Slice on Bitcoinist. Let’s take a look at all the past week’s action. The […]
What is your background Bob? I’m an executive entrepreneur with more than 29 years of experience creating, marketing, and selling products to consumer and business customers. Before Ziftr, I spent 11 years as President and EVP with PC Connection, a Fortune 1000 reseller of high tech equipment. I’ve done 6 startups to date, 2 IPOs and I hold multiple patents. I created Ziftr in 2008 and have assembled a team of about 35 talented software engineers, marketers and product managers. Ziftr’s first set of tools, a browser add-on and mobile app that connect shoppers with the best deals at their....
In a recent development, a prominent figure in the XRP community has explained why members of the community should be careful about being so excited about a Ripple IPO. Using historical data, she elaborated on why an IPO isn’t as straightforward and profitable as some might think. Why Investors Should Be Cautious In a post shared on her X (formerly Twitter) platform, Crypto Eri revealed how investors aren’t excited about IPOs in what sounded like a note of warning to those who are ready to go all in if Ripple were to go public. Related Reading: Countdown to Chaos: Ethereum Insider To....
Coinbase is partnering with popular daily deals site DailySteals to offer Bitcoin-only deals as part of DailySteals' ongoing Experiment Series. DailySteals is one of many websites that specialize in delivering discounted products directly to buyers. Sites like DailySteals leverage the technology of the internet to lower costs typically associated with running a business. Accepting Bitcoin is a natural next-step; however, the offering of Bitcoin-only deals at this volume is a never-before-seen phenomenon. Interesting note: There used to be Bitcoin-only deals website called bitwoot that has,....