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Babylon co-founder David Tse. (Bradley Keoun/CoinDesk)
Technology
Bitcoin
Bitcoin Staking Platform Babylon to Start Phased Mainnet Launch This Week
Babylon's attempts to introduce BTC staking is one of many developments in recent months that are aiming to introduce greater utility to Bitcoin
Babylon co-founder David Tse. (Bradley Keoun/CoinDesk)
By Jamie Crawley
Aug 19, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. UTC
Aug 19, 2024
BitcoinStakingMainnetParadigm
Sporting a black hoodie, the pseudonymous coder known as Proph3t works in a Salt Lake City hacker house. (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)
Technology
Prediction markets
Crypto VC Paradigm Invests in MetaDAO as Prediction Markets Boom
MetaDAO, a Solana experiment in governance by "futarchy," raised a total of $2.2 million to fund operations.
Sporting a black hoodie, the pseudonymous coder known as Proph3t works in a Salt Lake City hacker house. (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)
By Danny Nelson
Aug 1, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
Aug 1, 2024
Prediction MarketsParadigmBettingDAO
(Gerd Altmann/Pixabay)
Technology
Exponential
Exponential.fi Wants to Make It Easier to Invest in DeFi
The platform aims to make it easy to identify opportunities, bridge fiat, assess risk, and invest in crypto all-in-one.
(Gerd Altmann/Pixabay)
By Sam Kessler
Jul 11, 2024 at 12:45 p.m. UTC
Jul 11, 2024
ExponentialParadigmDeFi
A new poll suggests former U.S. President Donald Trump's recent support for crypto may convince some Republicans to see him in a more positive light. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)
Policy
Regulations
Trump's New Crypto Enthusiasm Could Help Him Win More Votes: Poll
A Paradigm-sponsored poll of Republicans shows that some of them who weren't fans of former President Donald Trump like his newfound support for digital assets in the U.S.
A new poll suggests former U.S. President Donald Trump's recent support for crypto may convince some Republicans to see him in a more positive light. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)
By Jesse Hamilton
Jul 10, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. UTC
Jul 10, 2024
RegulationsDonald TrumpPollsPoliticsElection 2024Paradigm
Options traders see bitcoin blasting higher (United Launch Alliance / U.S. Air Force)
Markets
Markets
Bitcoin Options Traders Anticipate Imminent Breakout Above $74K to New Record Prices
One market observer noted "very concentrated call buying" looking to profit from a rally to between $74,000 and $80,000 by the end of this month.
Options traders see bitcoin blasting higher (United Launch Alliance / U.S. Air Force)
By Krisztian Sandor
Jun 5, 2024 at 8:45 p.m. UTC
Jun 5, 2024
MarketsBitcoinOptionsJoshua LimQCP CapitalParadigm
Internal documents obtained by CoinDesk describe the setup of the new project. (Symbiotic)
Technology
Restaking
Lido Co-Founders, Paradigm Secretly Back EigenLayer Competitor as DeFi Battle Lines Form
The popularity of new blockchain "restaking" protocols led by EigenLayer has drawn a response from the principals behind the liquid staking platform Lido, which itself burst o...
Internal documents obtained by CoinDesk describe the setup of the new project. (Symbiotic)
By Sam Kessler
May 14, 2024 at 10:32 p.m. UTC
May 14, 2024
RestakingEigenLayerLidoStakingEthereumParadigmExclusive
Paradigm co-founder Fred Ehrsam (Brady Dale/CoinDesk)
Finance
Exclusive
Paradigm Special Counsel Has Left the Crypto-Focused VC Firm
Rodrigo Seira has rejoined Cooley LLP, the law firm where he worked previously, according to his LinkedIn profile.
Paradigm co-founder Fred Ehrsam (Brady Dale/CoinDesk)
By Will CannyIan Allison
Apr 30, 2024 at 3:32 p.m. UTC
Apr 30, 2024
Exclusive Paradigm
Monad Labs is looking to provide faster EVM processing than Ethereum. (Julian Hochgesang/Unsplash)
Finance
Layer 1
Blockchain Developer Monad Labs Raises $225M Led by Paradigm
The company is looking to offer an Ethereum-compatible environment that's faster than the original.
Monad Labs is looking to provide faster EVM processing than Ethereum. (Julian Hochgesang/Unsplash)
By Sheldon Reback
Apr 9, 2024 at 3:32 p.m. UTC
Apr 9, 2024
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Paradigm co-founder Fred Ehrsam (Brady Dale/CoinDesk)
Finance
Funding
Crypto Venture Capital Firm Paradigm Looking to Raise Up to $850M for New Fund: Bloomberg
The VC is looking to raise between $750-$850 million, Bloomberg reported citing people familiar.
Paradigm co-founder Fred Ehrsam (Brady Dale/CoinDesk)
By Aoyon Ashraf
Apr 2, 2024 at 6:10 p.m. UTC
Apr 2, 2024
FundingParadigm
Several groups jumped in to support CEO Brian Armstrong's Coinbase against Chair Gary Gensler's Securities and Exchange Commission in the effort to force the regulator to write crypto rules. (CoinDesk)
Policy
Regulations
Coinbase's Allies Join Crypto Firm's Case Against SEC
Paradigm, the Crypto Council for Innovation and others weighed in to support Coinbase's effort to push the U.S. securities regulator for crypto rules.
Several groups jumped in to support CEO Brian Armstrong's Coinbase against Chair Gary Gensler's Securities and Exchange Commission in the effort to force the regulator to write crypto rules. (CoinDesk)
By Jesse Hamilton
Mar 19, 2024 at 1:41 p.m. UTC
Mar 19, 2024
RegulationsCoinbaseSecurities and Exchange CommissionParadigmCrypto Council for InnovationCourt Cases