# 2021: The dawn of democratized launchpads

# 2021: The dawn of democratized launchpads

“# 2021: The dawn of democratized launchpads ” Those that were around in 2017 likely remember the initial coin offering (ICO) craze, which saw swathes of new projects emerge — many of which generated staggering returns for participants in a matter of weeks or months.  Although many ICO-funded projects turned out to be duds, a…

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# US Financial Stability Oversight Council identifies stablecoins and cryptos as threats to financial system

# US Financial Stability Oversight Council identifies stablecoins and cryptos as threats to financial system

“# US Financial Stability Oversight Council identifies stablecoins and cryptos as threats to financial system ” In an annual report published on Friday, the United States Financial Stability Oversight Council, or FSOC, voiced its concern over the adoption of stablecoins and other digital assets.  Regarding stablecoins, the FSOC said consumer confidence could be undermined by…

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# Altcoin Roundup: Three smart contract platforms that could see deeper adoption in 2022

# Altcoin Roundup: Three smart contract platforms that could see deeper adoption in 2022

“# Altcoin Roundup: Three smart contract platforms that could see deeper adoption in 2022 ” Decentralized finance (DeFi) dominated media headlines throughout 2021 and the sector, along with nonfungible tokens (NFTs), helped to initiate the mass adoption of cryptocurrencies. While high yields on staking and instant profits from flipping jpegs have proven to be very…

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# Genius Yield raises 8M via ISPO in first 48 hours

# Genius Yield raises $118M via ISPO in first 48 hours

“# Genius Yield raises $118M via ISPO in first 48 hours ” On Dec. 15, Genius Yield, a decentralized automated market maker and liquidity management protocol built on the Cardano (ADA) blockchain, announced the launch of its initial stake pool offering, or ISPO. The fundraising will continue for six months until June 15, 2022. At…

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