# Boson Protocol raises .8M via public token sale

# Boson Protocol raises $25.8M via public token sale

“# Boson Protocol raises $25.8M via public token sale ” Boson Protocol, a project that aims to connect physical commerce and smart contracts, has concluded a $25.8 million public token sale ahead of several exchange listings on Bitfinex, Kucoin and Gate.io. With the token sale, Boson has successfully raised $36 million in support of its…

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# ConsenSys-backed poker platform secures M investment

# ConsenSys-backed poker platform secures $5M investment

“# ConsenSys-backed poker platform secures $5M investment ” Ethereum infrastructure firm ConsenSys and venture capital fund Pantera Capital have led a group of investors in a $5-million funding round for Virtue Poker, according to an announcement on Monday. Other participants in the strategic investment round included blockchain investment outfit DFG and FunFair founder Jez San….

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# MicroStrategy announces Bitcoin bonuses for board of directors instead of cash

# MicroStrategy announces Bitcoin bonuses for board of directors instead of cash

“# MicroStrategy announces Bitcoin bonuses for board of directors instead of cash ” Business intelligence firm MicroStrategy announced on Sunday that its board of directors will now receive bonuses in Bitcoin (BTC) instead of cash. A modified 8-K form filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission revealed MicroStrategy’s decision to dispense with cash…

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# Major Thai bank experimenting with decentralized finance

# Major Thai bank experimenting with decentralized finance

“# Major Thai bank experimenting with decentralized finance ” Kasikornbank, or KBank, one of Thailand’s largest banks has begun experimenting with DeFi services as part of its business expansion plan. According to a report by Bangkok Post, the bank’s DeFi exploration is being spearheaded by Kbank’s tech subsidiary Kasikorn Business Technology Group, or KBTG. Commenting…

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# Binance launches tradable stock tokens in Tesla

# Binance launches tradable stock tokens in Tesla

“# Binance launches tradable stock tokens in Tesla ” Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is launching tradable stock tokens that aim to enable a wider section of the public to pocket capital returns on equities, including potential dividends, without having to purchase full, traditional shares. The first publicly tradable equity in the form of a Binance stock…

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# Blockchain provides major boost to speed of China-Europe rail trade

# Blockchain provides major boost to speed of China-Europe rail trade

“# Blockchain provides major boost to speed of China-Europe rail trade ” The China-Europe rail trade route has been subject to a major speed upgrade thanks to the application of blockchain technology, reports China’s People’s Daily Online. The Chengdu International Railway Port in Sichuan province was installed with the blockchain-powered Sino-Europe Trade Link 2.0 platform…

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# Messari researchers slam Binance Smart Chain over centralized validators

# Messari researchers slam Binance Smart Chain over centralized validators

“# Messari researchers slam Binance Smart Chain over centralized validators ” Despite Binance supporters celebrating Binance Coin’s (BNB) chart-topping performance for Q1 2021, concerns are growing regarding the centralization of the Binance ecosystem. On April 12, Messari researcher Ryan Watkins took aim at the centralization of Binance Smart Chain’s validators, stating: “Every cycle people get…

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