Only 150 transactions were made on day one of Coinbase"s NFT marketplace
The U.S.'s largest cryptocurrency exchange has just entered the NFT market...and it couldn't have come at a worse possible time.Coinbase launched its NFT marketplace to the public on Wednesday, allowing anyone to sign up on the new platform. Day one.....»»
Ethereum"s Cryptocurrency Will "Jettison" Mining for Speedier Proof-of-Stake
"Ethereum is making big changes," writes Bloomberg. "Perhaps the most important is the jettisoning of the 'miners' who track and validate transactions on the the world's most-used blockchain network. Miners are the heart of a system known as proof o.....»»
Sequoia leads $13M investment in Aalto, an online marketplace that lets homeowners sell directly to buyers
If you’ve ever sold a house, you know what a pain it is to go through the process of listing, showing and negotiating the sale of your home. It’s so much of a pain that many people put it off as long as possible because they don’t want to deal.....»»
Wonder Brands picks up $20M, aims to build marketplace of Latin American e-commerce brands
E-commerce roll-up companies are big in the United States, and Wonder Brands wants to be that for Latin America. E-commerce roll-up companies are big in the United States, and Wonder Brands wants to be that for Latin America. The Mexico-bas.....»»
Coinbase smashes Q2 revenue estimates but is expecting a slower third quarter
Coinbase for the three-month period ending June 30, 2021, generated total revenue of $2.23 billion compared to the $1.78 billion that Refinitiv was expecting. Net income checked in at $1.6 billion, which represents nearly a 4,900 percent increase com.....»»
Coinbase crushes Q2 expectations, notes Q3 trading volume is trending lower
After the bell today, Coinbase reported another period of impressive results in its second quarter earnings report. During the quarter, Coinbase’s total revenue reached $2.23 billion, which helped the company generate net income of $1.61 billio.....»»
Amazon says it will now compensate consumers for defective products sold on its marketplace
Amazon today is making a significant change to its returns policy, known as the A-to-Z guarantee, to address issues with defective products sold through Amazon’s marketplace of third-party sellers. In the past, Amazon directed consumers to the.....»»
European refurbished electronics marketplace Refurbed raises $54M Series B
Refurbed, a European marketplace for refurbished electronics which raised a $17 million Series A round of funding last year, has now raised a $54 million Series B funding led by Evli Growth Partners and Almaz Capital. They are joined by existing inve.....»»
Supercritical launches carbon removal offset marketplace for tech firms to reach net zero
It’s a little known fact that the carbon footprint of the technology sector is greater than the entire aviation industry (Aalto University and LUT University). At the same time, tech companies (like many others) are generally attracted to carbon of.....»»
Supercritical launches carbon removal offset marketplace for tech firms reach NetZero
It’s a little known fact that the carbon footprint of the technology sector is great than the entire aviation industry (Aalto University and LUT University). At the same time, tech companies (like many others) are generally attracted to carbon off.....»»
Brazilian digital auto marketplace InstaCarro revs up with $23M in funding
InstaCarro, a digital marketplace that connects used car sellers to dealers in Brazil, has raised $23 million in a Series B round of funding. Notably, U.S.-based firms co-led the investment, including J Ventures, FJ Labs and Rise Capital. Spain’s A.....»»
Major Ethereum Upgrade Set To Alter Supply, Fix Transaction Fees
Ethereum, the second-largest blockchain network, is about to undergo a technical adjustment that will significantly alter the way transactions are processed, as well as reduce the supply of the ether token and sharply boost its price. The scheduled c.....»»
Indian automobile marketplace Droom valued at $1.2 billion in pre-IPO funding
An online marketplace for automobiles has become the latest Indian startup to attain the coveted unicorn status. Gurgaon-headquartered Droom said on Wednesday it is raising up to $200 million in what it described as a pre-IPO growth funding round. Th.....»»
How to prepare for M&A, your most likely exit avenue
Despite the headlines about billion-dollar M&A transactions, record IPOs and the rapid growth of SPACs, small deals will continue to be the most likely exit for the vast majority of tech startups. Ben Boissevain Contribu.....»»
Queenly’s marketplace for formalwear gets millions in round led by A16z
Queenly, a resale marketplace for formalwear, announced on Friday that it has grown its seed round to $6.3 million in a financing round led by Andreessen Horowitz’s Connie Chan. The financing event brings Queenly’s total venture raised to date at.....»»
Spinn taps into $40M to create better coffee brewing, discovery experiences
When you are a coffee lover, taste matters, and Spinn is brewing up some fresh funding to bring connected coffee to new customers through its hardware-enabled coffee marketplace. When you are a coffee lover, taste matters, and Spinn is brew.....»»
Sproutl is an online marketplace for gardeners founded by former Farfetch executives
Meet Sproutl, a marketplace for gardeners living in the U.K. The startup founded by former Farfetch executives has raised a $9 million seed round. It wants to make gardening more accessible by providing a curated list of items, relevant advice as wel.....»»
What makes a market transaction morally repugnant?
Many people find it morally impermissible to put kidneys, children, or doctorates on the free market. But what makes a market transaction morally repugnant in the eyes of the public? And which transactions trigger the strongest collective disapproval.....»»
Indonesian B2B marketplace GudangAda raises more than $100M in new funding
GudangAda, a Jakarta-based marketplace that brings wholesalers closer to retail stores and other buyers, announced it has closed a Series B of more than $100 million. The company says the round was oversubscribed, passing its initial target of $75 mi.....»»
DraftKings shares plans for launch of NFT collectibles marketplace
DraftKings is charging into the NFT game, announcing a marketplace aimed at curating sports and entertainment-themed digital collectibles for its audience of enthusiasts. The platform is “debuting later this summer,” and showcases another.....»»
Sundae closes on $80M for residential real estate marketplace
Sundae, a residential real estate marketplace that pairs sellers of dated or damaged property with potential buyers, has raised $80 million in a Series C funding round co-led by Fifth Wall and General Global Capital. QED Investors, Wellington Managem.....»»