Tech Brew Ride Home State of Crypto With Coindesk's Brady Dale
Mar 10, 2019
Brady Dale, a reporter at Coindesk with deep insights into the cryptocurrency industry, shares compelling thoughts on the evolving landscape of crypto. He discusses Facebook's recent moves in the space and highlights institutional adoption, particularly from public pension funds. The conversation touches on the cautious sentiment within the crypto community regarding tech giants, and the intriguing potential of Mimblewimble technology for enhancing privacy. The dynamic competition between platforms like Facebook and WeChat also sparks interesting considerations for the future of collaboration in crypto.
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Crypto Market Stabilization
- The crypto market has stabilized somewhat, with prices no longer in freefall.
- Startups that survived the last downturn see this period as less severe.
Lack of Public Excitement
- The crypto market lacks a captivating project to reignite public excitement.
- The current focus is on building internally, making the space feel smaller.
Shift in Fundraising
- ICOs haven't completely disappeared, but they are less common.
- Crypto companies are increasingly raising funds through traditional equity sales.