Michael del Castillo

Michael is the founder of Media Luna Creations, an AI and Web3 consulting firm. He was the first hire at CoinDesk after it was purchased by Digital Currency Group in 2016 and has covered crypto for the New Yorker, Forbes, Fortune, and the American City Business Journals. Connect with him via email at [email protected] and on X at @DelRayMan

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Deloitte Exec Departs to Launch Tokenized Blockchain Research Lab

The driving force behind one of Deloitte's most prominent blockchain initiatives is leaving the firm to pursue other projects.

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Russia's Largest Exchange is Using Blockchain to Lure Global Investors

Moscow Exchange Group is working on a blockchain solution using Hyperledger Fabric that it hopes will increase trust from the international community.

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Decentralized Ethereum Token Trading Goes Live With 0x Launch

0x OTC, an early stage platform for exchanging ethereum-based tokens, is expected to start settling trades today.

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US National Security Advisor: Bitcoin Needs to Be Understood, Not Feared

A US think tank that advises the US government is exploring the threats bitcoin poses to national security, but also its benefits.

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Ripple Pledges to Lock Up $14 Billion in XRP Cryptocurrency

Reacting to concerns that Ripple might flood the market with billions in XRP, the company will voluntarily put the funds behind clock and key.

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Boost VC Will Now Invest Directly in Crypto ICOs

Institutional investor Boost VC is formally opening its doors to so-called ICOs, becoming the latest big venture firm to back the concept.

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Meet the German Baron Who Thinks Blockchain Will Beat the Middlemen

In a new interview, Germany's former Minister of Defense sounds off on why he believes blockchain tech is a safe long-term bet.

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ICOs Are Changing the Way VCs Deal With Startups

Five venture capitalists react to the rising popularity of initial coin offerings and how it is impacting their investment strategies.

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Webjet Ethereum Pilot Targets Hotel Industry's 'Dirty Secret'

Online travel company Webjet has been testing an etherum blockchain pilot to make sure middlemen get paid for their services.

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