Latest from Paddy Baker
Coinbase’s Existing $8B Valuation Means It Doesn’t Need an IPO, Lawyer Says
An IPO would do little to boost Coinbase's following or $8 billion valuation, said a lawyer that specializes in getting startups to a public offering.
Blockchain to Play 'Essential Role' in Farming Supply Chains, Says US Government
An agency attached to the U.S. Department of Agriculture said it expects blockchain will play an important role in the sector's supply chains.
Researchers Find Flaws in Security Protocols Developed by Major Crypto Exchanges
Private key protocols for some crypto exchanges have been implemented with bugs that could have been exploited by a well-placed malicious party, researchers say.
Blockchain-Based Trademark App Can Boost Australian Economy, Says Minister
On the news Australia’s rugby league is using a blockchain-based app to stop counterfeit goods, a government minister said the app could help grow the national economy.
Privacy Group Slams California Bill That Would Put Health Records on the Blockchain
EFF said the bill is a serious threat to citizens' privacy; the immutability of a blockchain means false diagnoses can't be erased.
ParaFi Invests and Begins Staking in Bitfinex Spin-Out Exchange
ParaFi and D1 have invested a total of $450,000 into Bitfinex spin-out DeversiFi and will now play a governance role in the project's DAO.
Binance Says Licensed Entities Can Now Use Its Stablecoin After Watchdog Approval
NYDFS has added Binance USD to its approved list, cutting away most of the red tape around custody and listing of the stablecoin.
Goldman Sachs Eyes Own Token as Bank Appoints New Head of Digital Assets
The new digital asset head at Goldman Sachs said the bank is considering launching its own possibly fiat-backed cryptocurrency.
IDEX Raises $2.5M to Rebuild Hybrid Exchange for Algorithmic Traders
The seed investment will be used to re-launch the Ethereum-based exchange so algorithmic traders can better use the platform.
Judge Worries Plaintiffs' Lawyers Trying to Line Their Pockets in Block.one ICO Lawsuit
The U.S. district judge criticized some plaintiffs in a class-action lawsuit against Block.one for appearing to be an attempt to earn high legal fees.
