An Invitation to CoinDesk's Super-Secret ICO Pre-Launch Party*
What good is having immutable record-keeping and shared digital trust if you can’t kick it off with a rip-roaring banger? Amirite?
Source: https://www.coindesk.com/coindesks-super-secret-guide-planning-hottest-ico-launch-party/
Australia's Securities Watchdog Moves to Halt 'Deceptive' ICOs
Yet another global regulator is speaking out about its attempts to fight fraud in the ICO market. This time, it's Australia taking the lead.
Source: https://www.coindesk.com/australias-securities-watchdog-moves-halt-deceptive-icos/
Another PayPal Co-Founder Is Embracing Blockchain's 'Seismic Shift'
Origin has hired Yu Pan, a co-founder of PayPal and the first employee at YouTube, to act as its Research and Development Engineer.
Source: https://www.coindesk.com/another-paypal-co-founder-is-embracing-blockchains-seismic-shift/
UNDP Partners With Crypto Startup on Solar Power Pilot
Individuals who purchase and lease out solar panels will earn bitcoin as payment under a new pilot program with a blockchain startup and the UN.
Source: https://www.coindesk.com/undp-partners-with-crypto-startup-on-solar-power-pilot/
Crypto Needs More Than Code to Beat the ASIC Mining Threat
Defending cryptocurrencies against the centralizing forces of ASIC mining chips requires more than coding fixes; human governance is also critical.
Source: https://www.coindesk.com/bitcoin-code-defend-against-asic-mining-threat/
Online Research Marketplace Adds Blockchain Verification Service
Online research marketplace Scientist.com has launched a blockchain-based data verification platform for the biopharma industry.
Source: https://www.coindesk.com/online-research-marketplace-adds-blockchain-verification-service/
Source: https://www.coindesk.com/