Block.one secures funding for $10B EOS-based crypto exchange platform
The EOS-based Bullish Global crypto exchange platform is expected to go live later in the year. Blockchain software firm Block.one has announced plans to launch a cryptocurrency exchange subsidiary.According to a release published on Tuesday, the platform — dubbed “Bullish Global” — will run on the EOS blockchain.As part of the announcement, the EOSIO developer revealed that it had raised capital to the tune of $10 billion for the crypto exchange. This sum includes $300 million in investor funding from the likes of Peter Thiel and Mike Novogratz, as well as hedge fund managers Alan Howard....
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