Michael Terpin

How Focus Drives Early Startup Success Listen to Alon Cinamon, VC at Ibex Investors:

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Innovators embrace clear regulations to launch products that solve problems, not create new ones. At the same time, staying abreast of the patchwork of regulations can be daunting: the global crypto regulatory landscape is evolving rapidly, with regulatory authorities emphasizing consumer protection, financial stability, and combating illicit activities. The best authorities balance regulation to enhance innovation. At the end of the day, do the right thing. The entry of mature institutional players is fostering a more structured and transparent market environment. This transparency will help underwrite strong high integrity assets and perish shadowy projects. #CryptoRegulation #web3 #innovationpolicy

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💡The Stanford Blockchain Accelerator (SBA) Cohort 7 is open for application! 💡The SBA has helped launch some of #Stanford's top Blockchain ventures including Nexus.xyz, Modulus, 0G Labs, PIN AI, Caldera and many more. 💡90% of the teams raise an average of $2M+ from the leading VC funds (a16z, Sequoia Capital, Bain Capital, Dragonfly, Paradigm etc) 💡70% of the teams launch and are post-revenue within 6 months of joining the accelerator. As part of the Stanford Blockchain Club the program does not invest or take any equity Apply here: https://lnkd.in/eb_hcCFS #blockchain #crypto #cryptocurrency #btc #startup

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How do macro factors drive crypto markets? From Gemini, a report covers the framework and metrics to consider this relationship

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WAGMI Miami–responsible for launching Ethereum, Litecoin, Dash, Factom, and Blockchain Capital from its stages–happens again during Miami Blockchain Week. AND I’M SPEAKING (10,000 people!) BIG ANNOUCEMENT! Here’s what to expect: A World-Class Experience – 3 days of highly-curated innovation, inspiration, and mind-blowing education, entertainment, and after-parties. Unrivaled Industry Knowledge – Gain direct access to the world’s most influential experts and KOLs driving the planet’s technological future. Elite Networking Opportunities – A hyper-connector event designed to grow your business, professional circle, and new life-long friends. WAGMI Miami isn’t just another conference—it’s a transformative experience. It’s the first and longest-running crypto conference on the planet–11 years and counting. It’s the stage that launched giants like Ethereum and Litecoin. It’s the proving ground for disruptive tech and the ultimate arena where pioneers unveil the next big thing–to the tune of nearly $600B in market cap of launched projects It’s where Private investors, VCs, Family Offices, and Industry Funds uncover the latest disruptive start-ups to support–$500M investments made from conference connections. It’s where traders, HODLers, and the crypto-curious come to stay ahead of the curve with the most cutting-edge industry insights–40,000+ global attendees to date. It’s where new lifelong friendships are made and unforgettable nights happen. Learn from the best, network with leaders, and walk away as the most well-informed person in your circle who knows about the most groundbreaking possibilities in the industry before anyone else. When: January 22-24, 2025 Where: James L Knight Center, Miami Use this exclusive discount code to save 30% off your ticket: YOLOMIAMI Get your tickets at wagmi.miami

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I am thrilled to announce that Antalpha Prime has partnered with Mantle Network to develop FBTC, a new Bitcoin-pegged asset that aims to enhance Bitcoin’s utility and growth potential. Key features of FBTC include: - Decentralized and secure minting and redemption using Cobo's MPC custody solution. - Seamless cross-chain interoperability to enable a wide range of use cases. - Partnerships with major wallets and DeFi protocols for mass adoption. - Novel yield enhancement strategies like BabylonChain Inc. staking, basis trading, and leveraged Bitcoin mining. FBTC is set to revolutionize Bitcoin’s role in the blockchain ecosystem. By transforming Bitcoin into a versatile asset that can power growth and innovation across blockchains, FBTC aims to unlock Bitcoin’s true potential and usher in a new era of its utility and velocity. For more information about FBTC, including insights from Jordi Alexander, Chief Alchemist at Mantle Network, please refer to the article below.

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Thread: Hey Twitterverse, have you heard about FundOS? 🤔 Its a game-changing platform for Investment Funds of all types, including Alternative and Crypto Funds. 🚀 Let me tell you all about it in this #thread. #FundOS 👀 Are you struggling to find the right investors for your fund? Look no further! FundOS offers booked appointments and leads globally, connecting you with high net worth individuals who are interested in investing. #FundOS #InvestmentFunds 📈 With FundOS, you can easily reach a wider audience and expand your investor base. No more chasing after potential investors, let FundOS do the work for you. 🙌 #FundOS #InvestmentOpportunities 🌎 Our platform is global, so no matter where you are located, FundOS can connect you with potential investors from all over the world. 🌍 Its time to take your fund to the next level. #GlobalReach #FundOS 💰 The best part? FundOS delivers leads that are specifically targeted towards your funds asset class. This means youll be connecting with investors who are genuinely interested in what you have to offer. 💸 #TargetedLeads #FundOS 🙌 Say goodbye to cold calling and hello to booked appointments with qualified investors. 🤝 FundOS makes it easy for you to showcase your fund and close deals. #QualifiedInvestors #FundOS 🚀 Ready to take your fund to new heights? Sign up for FundOS today and see the difference it can make for your business. 💼 #InvestmentSuccess #FundOS Spread the word and tag your friends who are in the investment world! 🗣️ Lets revolutionize the way Investment Funds connect with investors. #FundOS #InvestmentRevolution In conclusion, FundOS offers a hassle-free, targeted, and global solution for Investment Funds to connect with high net worth individuals and grow their business. Dont miss out on this opportunity! 🌟 #FundOS #InvestmentSolutions (Include a visually appealing graphic of the FundOS logo and tagline: Connecting Funds with Investors Worldwide)

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🙌 Huge congrats to portfolio company Emidat for closing their $4M seed round, led by General Catalyst, with participation of BOOOM💥 , Auxxo Female Catalyst Fund, Übermorgen Ventures, and incredible angels. With NP-Hard Ventures we're proud to double down! 🌍 Construction and real estate amount for around 40% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Emidat has built a software platform for automating the generation of validated Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) certificates for this sector. Basically, they help the construction industry understand their environmental impact and support them in reducing it. 👩‍🚒 The speed of execution of this team is incredible. Lisa Oberaigner & Florian Fesch started Emidat a bit over a year ago, and already have 25 customers who have used or are using its platform for some 350 construction plans. Their database of materials contains information on over 150,000 construction products, spanning 13 product categories so far. But it’s just getting started. Thanks for having us on your journey! NP-Hard Ventures // Paul Veugen, Micha Hernandez van Leuffen // Melissa van den Brink - Romero More on TechCrunch: https://lnkd.in/ezctG2GU

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I really enjoyed recording this episode of The Digital Industrial Podcast with Ty Findley. We talked about common misconceptions for deep tech, the "Why Now" for the category, and differences between investor diligence for deep tech and traditional tech. https://lnkd.in/eKtwjauu

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✨ Breaking: Cadenza Announces New Fund.- Cadenza Cadenza AI Venture Fund, an early-stage venture capital firm, closed a $50 million fund on December 3, 2024. The fund targets pre-seed and seed investments in the artificial intelligence sector, focusing on infrastructure and enterprise applications. Cadenza aims to invest in companies that enhance workforce efficiencies and disrupt incumbent enterprise software providers. https://cadenza.vc Please share to let other #Founders know For the ❤️ of Startups #Fusion42 #Startups #Venturecapital

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🇦🇪🇸🇦🇶🇦 In the final piece of our token use cases series, we highlight how the Middle East's proactive regulatory approach demonstrates that localized efforts and strong public - private partnerships can drive global progress. The Middle East, particularly Dubai, continues to set the pace in global blockchain innovation. It serves as a prime example of how optimism and collaboration between public and private sectors can drive transformative progress. This approach is laying the groundwork for significant advancements in blockchain and Web3, with clear regulatory frameworks that attract institutional interest and accelerate mainstream adoption. We explore how countries like the UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia are leading the way with comprehensive regulatory frameworks and practical use cases in stablecoins, DeFi, and payments. These frameworks are giving institutions the clarity they need to innovate, scale, and lead in areas like e-commerce, gaming, and AI. At Decasonic, we see the Middle East as a pivotal player in the next wave of blockchain adoption, setting standards that other regions can learn from and adapt. My Jordian American colleague, Abdul Al Ali, leads this effort for us. Kudos to the many industry leaders driving this important innovation: Marwan Alzarouni, Mohamed Hamdy, Omar Rahim, Saqr Ereiqat, Amro Awaidah, Sep Alavi, among the many people I have the privilege to call friends. #Blockchain #CryptoRegulation #Web3 #TokenEconomy

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I am quoted in PYMNTS.com: What's Next in Payments about how #GCC states are using #SovereignFunds to invest in promising #AI ventures and to keep up with the US #bigtech giants. I am quoted on the likely positive impact of attracting AI to the #MiddleEast, as a potential to harness creativity and advance assorted industries, but the article also hints at the peaking rivalry between #UAE and #KSA such as that the Emirati #Mubadala is rejecting Saudi funding for "#nationalsecurity" reasons. #arabworld #thegulf #UnitedArabEmirates #SaudiArabia #technology #hitech #Innovation #investments #economy #societyandculture #Kuwait #cybersecurity #artificialintelligence #security #venturecapitalism #infosec #informationsecurity #foreignpolicy #foreignaffaris #diplomacy #geopolitics

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***PART 4️⃣ / 7️⃣*** #DeFi #crypto: FlipFlop #ETHt and another new-to-the-market unfamiliar "wraps". #Mantle. This is a #liquidstaking and #restakingprotocol coming from the Mantle #blockchain. It provides users with the ability to stake their assets and earn rewards while maintaining #liquidity. The project was launched at the end of 2023, but up-to-date raised $US1.2 billion and gained user support. #mETH. #LST token from #Mantle with rewards accrued based on the reward principle, when the token increases in value relative to the underlying asset. Security: 7️⃣/🔟 points. #cmETH. #LRT token pegged 1️⃣:1️⃣ to mETH with additional rewards from restaking, including #EigenLayer, #Symbiotic and #Karak points. Rewards in the form of points are accrued separately on the websites of partner protocols. Low liquidity on DEX. Security: 6️⃣/🔟 points ***To be continued...

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👉 Oops OpenAI is projected to lose $5 billion this year, with significant expenses on cloud computing and model training, per the Information. https://lnkd.in/dEfbzQpD ~~~ #finance #web3 #FED #investors #interestrates #crypto #inflation #startups #stocks #wallstreet #IPOs #QT #VCs #bitcoin #Ethereum #ETFs #AI

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