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Jack Kubinec
Verified
Reporter, Blockworks
New York
Beats
personal finance, sustainable finance real estate, philanthropy business, taxes retirement
Sports, politics, technology, finance
Content
By Jack Kubinec Verified| Blockworks Verified This is a segment from the Lightspeed newsletter. To read full editions, . There's a refrain in crypto these days that while many in the industry expected crypto to become more like traditional finance over time, TradFi has actually just become more like crypto. Zeitgeisty stocks can trade more like memecoins than based on any sort of price-to-earnings ratio. Robinhood offers sports betting.
By Jack Kubinec Verified| Blockworks Verified Colosseum is something like a hackathon organizer mixed with Y Combinator for Solana startups. I tend to view its hackathon entries as a proxy for what Solana builders are interested in, and I see its hackathon winners as a potential proxy for what Solana venture investors find valuable. So this week on the Lightspeed podcast, I asked Colosseum co-founder Matty Taylor what he's excited about from the organization's newest hackathon, and his answer surprised me.
By Jack Kubinec Verified| Blockworks Verified Movement Labs and Movement Network are conducting an investigation following last month's market maker issues, when Binance removed an unnamed market maker after "misconduct" around MOVE's token, Blockworks has learned. A Movement Labs spokesperson confirmed a third-party review when reached by Blockworks.
Company Info
Blockworks
Blockworks is a financial media brand based in Brooklyn, New York, founded in 2018. The company specializes in news and insights about digital assets, primarily targeting the financial services sector and investors interested in cryptocurrency markets. Blockworks aims to enhance transparency and engagement within the crypto space through its diverse content offerings. The company provides a range of services, including editorial content, newsletters, and podcasts that feature discussions and interviews with industry experts. Blockworks also organizes events to help traditional financial institutions enter the blockchain space. Its research platform offers data and analytics focused on protocol governance, catering to institutional clients with a premium product priced at $2,500 per seat. Blockworks has raised $12 million in Series A funding, with a valuation of $135 million. The company is dedicated to fostering responsible conversations about blockchain and crypto, promoting a collaborative culture that values clear communication and employee engagement.
New York, New York, United States
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Founded: 2017