Algorand (ALGOUSD)

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ALGO$ WOOHOOOOOO

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On Interoperability & Trustless Bridges - Rotem Hemo

https://twitter.com/rotem_hemo?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rotem-hemo-ba4b6944

https://blockworks.co/speakers/rotem-hemo/

Rotem Hemo - Algorand
Director of Product Management
'...Rotem is a member of Algorand’s founding team and a Director of Product Management, overseeing the product development of the Algorand platform, including the Algorand Consensus protocol, smart contracts platform, and developer tools...' https://www.algorand.com

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"Permissionless" Conference/Expo Palm Beach, FL 17-19 May 22
https://blockworks.co/events/permissionless/
"The Cultural Event Of The Year" ...In partnership with Bankless and Coinbase

The Permissionless Experience

Conference & Expo
"...Hear from the leading voices in crypto during three days of expert panels. Explore the Expo Hall, packed with a wide array of Web3 brands, innovative new tech and experiences..."

1:40 PM - 2:00 PM Wed May 18
Fireside Chat: Algorand
https://blockworks.co/events/permissionless/#speakers2

Rotem Hemo - Algorand
Director of Product Management
'...Rotem is a member of Algorand’s founding team and a Director of Product Management, overseeing the product development of the Algorand platform, including the Algorand Consensus protocol, smart contracts platform, and developer tools...' https://www.algorand.com

Michel Dahdah - C3 Protocol
Co-Founder
'...Michel Dahdah is the Co-Founder of C3 Protocol, a decentralized spot and derivatives markets protocol with cross-chain settlements, and Co-Founder of Rand Labs, a company building leading infrastructure on top of Algorand..." https://c3.io

MODERATOR Casey Wagner
Blockworks
Senior Reporter

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LA Times: Cryptography pioneer Silvio Micali on where crypto is headed
https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2022-05-04/milken-conference-silvio-micali-algorand-cryptocurrency-blockchain

excerpt from article...see link above for more details on this interesting project...

"...Some 40 years ago, Silvio Micali and his colleague Shafi Goldwasser wanted to figure out how to play poker together on their phones. They needed a way to ensure neither could know the other player’s hands.

The two computer science graduate students at UC Berkeley drew up what Micali calls “the first secure encryption scheme the world has ever seen.” For their invention, which proved vital to the modern internet, they were awarded the A.M. Turing Award, considered computing’s equivalent of the Nobel Prize.

Today, Micali, 67, is focused on another application of encryption: the blockchain, which is the foundation of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. At the Milken Institute Global Conference this week, the MIT professor promoted Algorand, a blockchain he developed that he says is greener, faster and more secure than other protocols..."

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The home of Australia’s crocodile hunter is stepping into the world of digital art
https://tickernews.co/australia-zoo-nft/amp/

'...“It’s fantastic to see Australia Zoo and Meadow Labs bring wildlife conservation fundraising to the Algorand blockchain, as it really fits in with our core value of sustainability,” says Adriana Belotti from Algorand...'

Meadow Labs
http://www.meadowlabs.io/about.html
"We're Meadow Labs: an Australian-based tech startup with global ambitions, backed by Meld Ventures

We're focused on creating the world's most meaningful digital collecting experiences by activating ubiquitous brands within the NFT arena and forging a space for fans of all kinds to revel in their shared obsessions.

What we do
We're technology specialists and experts in collectibles strategy. We use cutting edge blockchain technology to create the most meaningful NFT consumer experiences powered by Algorand - the world's first carbon-negative blockchain."

Crikey! The Irwin family are getting into crypto as they announce a lucrative deal to jump on the controversial NFT bandwagon
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-10780501/Crikey-potentially-lucrative-crypto-currency-deal-set-make-Irwin-family-RICHER.html

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Algorand Creator Predicts What Will Happen to Industry in 10 Years
https://u.today/algorand-creator-predicts-what-will-happen-to-industry-in-10-years

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Kitco News: Turing Award-winning Scientist on achieving the impossible: Solving the 'Blockchain Trilemma' - Algorand Founder Silvio Micali
https://www.kitco.com/news/2022-05-03/Turing-Award-winning-Scientist-on-achieving-the-impossible-Solving-the-Blockchain-Trilemma-Algorand-Founder-Silvio-Micali.html

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NiftyMediaArt announces it will leverage Algorand to Expand the Creator Economy on the world's Greenest Blockchain
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/niftymediaart-announces-leverage-algorand-expand-130000734.html

https://www.niftymedia.art

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That is big news for $ALGO

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FIFA blockchain deal is first new US WCup sponsor since 2011
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/soccer/fifa-blockchain-deal-is-first-new-us-wcup-sponsor-since-2011/2022/05/02/37f12e6a-ca62-11ec-b7ee-74f09d827ca6_story.html

https://ktvz.com/news/2022/05/02/fifa-blockchain-deal-is-first-new-us-wcup-sponsor-since-2011/

https://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/president/media-releases/fifa-announces-partnership-with-blockchain-innovator-algorand
https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/qatar2022

GENEVA — FIFA got a first new American sponsor of the men’s World Cup in 11 years on Monday, signing a deal for this year’s tournament in Qatar with blockchain technology provider Algorand.

'...The deal is also a “technical partnership” to help FIFA develop a digital assets strategy, soccer’s world body said. It could help FIFA market soccer-related non-fungible tokens (NFTs).

The value of the World Cup sponsorship, at a third-tier regional level covering North American and European rights, was not disclosed. FIFA has set a target of earning $7 billion total revenue in its four-year commercial cycle that ends in Qatar.

The deal was announced in Los Angeles where FIFA president Gianni Infantino attended a business conference...'

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Anthony Scaramucci says SkyBridge has about $4 million of algorand on its balance sheet. Here's why the $3.5 billion hedge fund is betting big on the layer-one protocol and its token.

https://www.businessinsider.com/scaramucci-bet-on-layer-one-protocol-algorand-altcoin-algo-token-2022-5

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WATTZ is Fostering Sustainability on the Algorand Blockchain
https://medium.com/algorand/wattz-is-fostering-sustainability-on-the-algorand-blockchain-743c26a9e5b9

https://wattz.org/home

Built on Algorand

'...At Wattz, we are committed to a sustainable world and we believe that the Algorand Blockchain is the right blockchain for our mission and vision.

Wattz's scalable platform leverages the Algorand blockchain and other advanced technologies to accelerate the adoption of sustainable energy and mobility by making it affordable for every person in the world. To achieve that, the WATTZ token was created...'

ANDREAS PANAYI - Wattz Co-Founder & CEO
Experienced Business Program Manager and Technical Engineer at Microsoft. Business-minded and solutions-driven MBA recipient. Strong understanding of digital transformation and the power of blockchain. Created Wattz to accelarate the transition to renewable energy and mobility with the use of blockchain technology. Created Wattz to advance sustainable energy and mobility in the world through blockchain technology.

SOTIRIS KIPRIANOU - Energy Expert - Advisor to Wattz
Energy expert with experience in various energy fields such us renewable energy technologies, energy storage and interconnectors. Ex-Tesla employee with analytical thinking and problem solving capabilities.

New Branch Manager for EuroAfrica Interconnector Cairo office – Sotiris Kyprianou joins team after Tesla headquarters in U.S.
https://www.euroafrica-interconnector.com/cairobranchmanager/

"...Mr. Kyprianou (MSc in Energy, University of San Francisco) joins the landmark 498km electricity interconnection between Egypt and Cyprus that will be operational by December 2023, with a strong engineering background working also at Tesla headquarters in Palo Alto, California. He takes over as new Branch Manager for the Cairo office as of October 1, 2020.

The EuroAfrica Interconnector is the ‘electricity highway’ which interconnects Egypt with Europe, through Cyprus, and creates an energy hub for Africa and the Arab world..."

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Algoracle, The Next Phase Oracle Solution Ready To Power The Algorand Ecosystem
https://www.newsbtc.com/news/company/algoracle-the-next-phase-oracle-solution-ready-to-power-the-algorand-ecosystem/

Algoracle Supports Numerous Projects On Algorand
'...Over the past year, Algoracle has partnered with Brave New Coin, Kaiko, Nomics, AlgoGuard, Equito Finance, Glitter Finance, and many others. Their collaboration with Glitter Finance has enabled them to power their DeFi services comprised of a yield generation solution, a cross-chain bridge, and a cross-chain NFT marketplace...'

Kaiko Integrates With Algoracle, Algorand’s First Decentralized Oracle Network
https://blog.kaiko.com/kaiko-integrates-with-algoracle-algorands-first-decentralized-oracle-network-a1f150747cfc

'...Kaiko is pleased to announce a partnership with Algoracle, the first native oracle service on the Algorand blockchain. Kaiko’s cryptocurrency market data will be integrated with Algoracle’s decentralized oracle network, available for use in smart contracts...'

'...Kaiko has deep expertise in providing oracle solutions with cryptocurrency market data, having been a major provider to the Ethereum network since 2019...'

https://www.kaiko.com

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[Fireside Chat]The new design of proof of stake (PoS) #KBW2019 #vitalikbuterin #silviomicali

Korea Blockchain Week

Official web site: www.koreablockchainweek.com
Official telegram: https://t.me/koreablockchainweek2020

'...KBW is the premier global blockchain event held in Korea, where attendees have an opportunity to expand their knowledge about the future direction of blockchain and technology through a star-studded lineup of conferences, workshops, seminars, and more.

During KBW2019’s main event “D.FINE,” global professionals from financial services, logistics, technology, policy groups had given keen insights through in-depth lectures and formal discussions of the present and the future of blockchain technology...'

[Moderator]
#Moderator : Ran Neuner CNBC Cryptotrader

[Panel]
- #Vitalik Buterin Co-founder, Ethereum
- #Silvio Micali Founder, Algorand

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Vitalik Buterin on IOTA and Algorand - Ethereum Shenzhen Keynote Q&A

Ethereum Shenzhen Meetup Launch Event 2017.07.29

fwiw...interesting comments by Ethereum founder...imo...

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Panama Follows El Salvador as it Plans to Adopt Bitcoin and other crypto like XDC Network as Legal Tender
https://bitcoinist.com/panama-follows-el-salvador-as-it-plans-to-adopt-bitcoin-and-other-crypto-like-xdc-network-as-legal-tender/

Cryptocurrency adoption throughout the world is growing quickly. Panama follows in the footsteps of other Central American countries like El Salvador, Lugano, and Honduras Prospera.

"...Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies including XDC Network will soon be accepted in Panama after the National Assembly passes the initial steps. Legislation that attempts to control the usage of crypto assets in the area was approved in the first debate. It is crucial for Panama because it aims to provide legal stability to crypto-assets, says Gabriel Silva, a congressman and one of the law’s advocates.

The second goal of the law, according to him, is to grow the crypto business and bring in investment that creates jobs. Thus, the plan calls for the acceptance of bitcoin and other digital currencies as payment methods over the whole of Panama’s geography. ETH, XRP, Litecoin (LTC), XDC Network (XDC), Elrond (EGLD), Stellar (XLM), IOTA, and Algorand are among the cryptocurrencies specifically named..."

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Crypto boom opens door to a new class of landlords
https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/crypto/crypto-real-estate-investment-landlords-rcna20029

'...Startups are offering people a way to buy stakes in rental homes for as little as $50 through blockchain-based tokens...'

Y Combinator-backed Lofty AI partners with Algorand Foundation to develop Tokenized Real Estate Marketplace
https://algorand.foundation/news/lofty-ai-grant-award

https://www.lofty.ai/team
"Our mission is to make it as easy as possible for anyone in the world to diversify into real estate investing."

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Blockchain for forest landscape restoration (FLR): FLRchain marries two brilliant concepts
https://www.iucn.org/news/forests/202103/blockchain-forest-landscape-restoration-flrchain-marries-two-brilliant-concepts

"...Were those trees actually planted? IUCN has teamed up with Gaiachain to develop FLRchain – a blockchain-based application to follow forest landscape restoration implementation through a verifiable ledger system that traces transactions from funding source to farmer..."

Introducing the FLRchain
Gaiachain Lab’s first white label solution built for IUCN on Algorand
https://medium.com/gaiachain/introducing-the-flrchain-6a80aef97f9c

Gaiachain Lab https://www.gaiachainlab.org.uk

Why payments for forest restoration?

"...Halting, preventing or reversing ecosystem degradation is no easy task. Even understanding the proximate and underlying drivers of degradation is a huge challenge. Once they are finally understood, the solution requires an approach tailored to context specific challenges. However, there is one common denominator in nearly every context: economic incentives.

Put simply, if local communities, governments, private companies, etc. see there are clear economic advantages to ecosystem stewardship they are more likely to conserve or restore rather than degrade ecosystems.

This is where payments come in. There are a range of payment mechanisms to incentivize ecosystem stewardship, such as payment for ecosystem services, carbon offsets, sustainability premiums to smallholder farmers, and donor funded programs. All of these, particularly those that operate in developing countries, face challenges of payment distribution..."

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"Trust"...the story... - Algorand a co-sponsor
INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION OF AFRICAN YOUTH THROUGH THE POWER OF STORYTELLING
https://www.trustgraphicnovel.com

"Trust is a story about a woman's quest to use blockchain to protect her community from cultural and ecological destruction."

'...By using storytelling to educate readers about blockchain technology we hope to inspire millions of African youth to imagine alternative futures and create them by providing them with the training and tools to create it. The book will link to educational partners across the continent to help readers take the next step to becoming crypto users, entrepreneurs, and developers.

To achieve our goal of reaching 1 million African youth, the book will be free to read and available in a mobile-first digital format. We will share the book widely through the networks of our tech and education partners. It launches in early 2022...'

Trust, the motion comic will be released in 2022
https://www.trustgraphicnovel.com/motioncomic

Freehand Studios
"Set in an alternative African future, Trust is the story of Moraa, a young activist who travels back to her ancestral homeland to save it from the disruptive Max Industries corporation."

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The Algorand-UCT Financial Innovation Hub, Cape Town, Africa
https://www.finhub.org.za/#Home-About
https://www.finhub.org.za/team

'...The Financial Innovation Hub, brings together the greatest minds on the African continent to lead in the research and innovation of financial technologies. The Financial Innovation Hub nestles itself right in the middle at the number one research university in Africa, the University of Cape Town...'

'...Leveraging off the largest technology hub in Africa - the Cape Town to Stellenbosch corridor dubbed as the “Silicon Valley” of Africa home to more than 450 tech startups...'

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AFRICA BLOCKCHAIN REPORT (First Edition)
https://africablockchain.institute/algorand

'...accelerating Blockchain Innovation across the Continent...'

Africa Blockchain Institute is Africa’s foremost Blockchain Think-Tank that is reimagining the possibilities of Blockchain Education, extensive Evidence-Based Researches, and High-End Deployment solutions, for Digital Transformation in Africa. https://africablockchain.institute

Blockchain Consulting & Solutions Development
https://africablockchain.institute/enterprise

Blockchain technology on the rise in Rwanda
https://www.newtimes.co.rw/news/blockchain-technology-rise-rwanda

Africa Blockchain Institute Announces Strategic Partnership with Government Blockchain Association
https://decentralize.africa/africa-blockchain-institute-announces-strategic-partnership-with-government-blockchain-association/

How the Africa Blockchain Institute is shaping the region’s blockchain future
https://coingeek.com/how-the-africa-blockchain-institute-is-shaping-the-regions-blockchain-future/

Kigali - the capital and largest city of Rwanda.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kigali

Kigali City, Kigali, Rwanda - Google
https://www.google.com/search?q=Kigali,+Rwanda&client=opera&sxsrf=ALiCzsbs4yS5UKRga5dxUNh_pPRs6FQqpw:1651182637239&tbm=isch&source=iu&ictx=1&vet=1&fir=qIbWzHty6wDvOM%252CjGpL5LvuXqcjxM%252C%252Fm%252F09qpjf&usg=AI4_-kRa6cR-7gQO4IJes1NSV8yUqsA89g&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjN5LTU3rf3AhWpV98KHU6TCW8Q_B16BAhpEAE#imgrc=qIbWzHty6wDvOM

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Africa- How FlexFinTx is using Algorand
https://www.algorand.com/ecosystem/use-cases/flexfintx

Blockchain Africa Conference 2020 - Victor Mapunga

'...Victor is the Co-Founder and CEO at FlexFinTx. His topic was Rebuilding Identity for Africa Through Algorand...'

How FlexID is using Algorand to tackle a $50B problem across Africa
https://medium.com/flexfintx/how-flexid-is-using-algorand-to-tackle-a-50b-problem-across-africa-daa5916b07b3

FlexID - Self Sovereign Identity Solutions
https://www.flexfintx.com

World Economic Forum (WEF) - FlexFinTx
https://widgets.weforum.org/techpioneers-2021/flexfintx/

Using Decentralized Digital IDs and Blockchain to Help Millions in Africa Get Identified
https://news.bitcoin.com/using-decentralized-digital-ids-and-blockchain-to-help-millions-in-africa-get-identified/

WorldBank - FlexFinTx
https://worldbank.scene7.com/s7viewers/html5/VideoViewer.html?asset=worldbankprod/FlexID--final---3--AVS

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Africa >>> WadzPay >>> Algorand

WadzPay has expanded into Africa! The journey begins by growing an impressive team in the continent. This week, we have Olivier Dipenda joining the team as Senior Vice President - Market Development Africa.

WadzPay has expanded into Africa! The journey begins by growing an impressive team in the continent. This week, we have Olivier Dipenda joining the team as Senior Vice President - Market Development Africa. pic.twitter.com/GtXd7xk1SN

— WadzPay (@WadzPay) April 9, 2022

WadzPay Selects Algorand to Power a Digital Asset and Payments Revolution for its Partner Network of Governments, Financial Institutions, Issuers, and Beyond
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/wadzpay-selects-algorand-to-power-a-digital-asset-and-payments-revolution-for-its-partner-network-of-governments-financial-institutions-issuers-and-beyond-301521289.html

WadzPay Worldwide Taps Former SWIFT, Khaled Moharem, and Former Vodafone, Parag Khanna, to Strengthen MENA Leadership Team ...
https://www.bloomberg.com/press-releases/2022-03-15/wadzpay-worldwide-taps-former-swift-khaled-moharem-and-former-vodafone-parag-khanna-to-strengthen-mena-leadership-team-and

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Ready Layer 1: A Dialogue with Blockchain Protocol Pioneers
https://www.cryptobahamas.com/agenda

Wednesday
Apr 27 9:50 am-10:25 am
FTX Stage

Ready Layer 1: A Dialogue with Blockchain Protocol Pioneers
SPEAKER(S):

-- Anatoly Yakovenko | Co-Founder, Solana
-- Illia Polosukhin | Co-Founder, NEAR Protocol
-- Silvio Micali | Founder, Algorand

MODERATOR:
Brett Harrison | President,FTX US https://ftx.us

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cryptobahamas live...Solano and Algorand speakers 4-27-2022

Starting in 1 hour at @CryptoBahamas! @silviomicali will be joined by @aeyakovenko of @solana and @ilblackdragon of @NEARProtocol and moderator @Brett_FTXUS for the panel, Ready Layer 1: A Dialogue with Blockchain Protocol Pioneers.

📺 https://t.co/LP5aHnOvWp pic.twitter.com/kW0BImDYLh

— Algorand Technologies (@Algorand) April 27, 2022

Algorand
@Algorand

Starting in 1 hour at @CryptoBahamas! @silviomicali will be joined by @aeyakovenko of @solana and @ilblackdragon of @NEARProtocol and moderator @Brett_FTXUS for the panel, Ready Layer 1: A Dialogue with Blockchain Protocol Pioneers.

https://cryptobahamas.com/live
https://www.cryptobahamas.com/speakers/silvio-micali

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Tribe, Algorand Foundation team up for Web3 push in Asia
https://www.techinasia.com/tribe-algorand-foundation-team-web3-push

'...Singapore-based Tribe, a government-backed blockchain accelerator, has entered into a strategic partnership with Algorand Foundation for a series of Web3 programs in Asia...'

https://tribex.co/accelerator/

'...Tribe Accelerator is a globally focused blockchain accelerator that selects the most promising growth-stage startups utilizing blockchain technology to tackle real-world problems and supercharge their go-to-market strategies through its global network.

The accelerator team works with the portfolio companies to co-design go-to-market strategies through partnerships with Fortune 500 companies, governments, and tech companies to drive the mass adoption of their solutions. Through ongoing co-innovation and ecosystem building efforts, Tribe can continually develop strong corporate and government networks to provide unparalleled access into industry opportunities, as well as a steady pipeline of potential capital to the portfolio companies.

Tribe’s current portfolio companies range from Series A to companies that have IPO-ed; across multiple industries, including media, supply chain, healthcare, fintech, and retail...'

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Flare to develop Bitcoin bridge for Algorand
https://cryptoslate.com/flare-announces-development-of-bitcoin-bridge-for-algorand/

The Algorand Foundation has partnered with Flare Network, a Layer 1 protocol to develop a Bitcoin bridge.

'...Flare announced details of the partnership in a tweet disclosing the four main tenants of the partnership: to safely deliver #Bitcoin to Algorand, to engineer a $BTC FAsset, to integrate consensus to enhance bridge security, and receipt of a 7 figure Supagrant from Algorand...'

'...The bridge being built by Flare for Algorand is one such example. It will enable secure, trustless interoperability between ALGO and BTC, plus other non-smart contract tokens such as DOGE, LTC, XRP, and XLM...'

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$3,500,000,000 Hedge Fund Doubles Down on Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and Algorand (ALGO): Report
https://dailyhodl.com/2022/04/26/3500000000-hedge-fund-doubles-down-on-bitcoin-btc-ethereum-eth-and-algorand-algo-report/

"...The SkyBridge founder has previously spoken at length about his long-term bullishness on Algorand, a proof-of-stake blockchain that enables developers to build decentralized applications for financial services. The smart contract platform is an Ethereum (ETH) challenger that aims to accelerate transaction speed at a lower cost.

“I’ve got a quarter-billion dollars in Algorand right now. I think Algorand will be the Google… Algorand to me is the future. It’s just going to require more and more people doing deep dive due diligence and making the decision to choose it.”

Scaramucci predicts Algorand will eventually challenge leading competitors in the crypto industry just as Google did in the early days of the internet.

Earlier this year, Scaramucci said that he’s optimistic Bitcoin will eventually reach the $500,000 price level..."

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APAS Receives Algorand Foundation Grant Award to Support Them in Digitizing Water on the Algorand Blockchain
https://algorand.foundation/news/apas-grant

"...APAS is developing cutting-edge technology applications related to monitoring the water quality of our watersheds by integrating blockchain technology, AI/ML, edge computing with embedded analytics, and data visualization tools. This will enable proactive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics to inform water governance, develop a risk-based approach to infrastructure planning, and address water equity and security..."

https://www.apas.ai

https://twitter.com/apas_ai

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Flare Receives Foundation SupaGrant to develop Bitcoin bridge
https://algorand.foundation/news/flare-bridges-supagrant

"...Flare enables secure interoperability between chains, scaling the use of blockchain by enabling all digital assets and onchain information to flow freely. This is cross-chain interoperability with the security of multi-chain..."

https://flare.xyz

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Ferrum Staking as a Service Solutions Live on Algorand
https://medium.com/ferrumnetwork/ferrum-staking-as-a-service-solutions-live-on-algorand-7b72dea2173f

"Ferrum has completed a major milestone in their grant from the Algorand Foundation. Ferrum’s Staking as a Service solutions are now available to projects building on Algorand..."

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Scaramucci’s crypto pivot comes with an eye on tripling assets
https://fortune.com/2022/04/24/scaramuccis-crypto-pivot-comes-with-an-eye-on-tripling-assets/

SkyBridge goes all in on crypto, betting on ‘tremendous growth’ ahead
https://cointelegraph.com/news/skybridge-goes-all-in-on-crypto-betting-on-tremendous-growth-ahead

Algorand can ‘flip’ Ethereum, says hedge fund manager
https://www.yahoo.com/video/algorand-flip-ethereum-says-hedge-133113089.html

$ALGO: SkyBridge Capital Founder Calls Algorand ‘The Google’ of Crypto
https://www.cryptoglobe.com/latest/2022/01/algo-skybridge-capital-founder-calls-algorand-the-google-of-crypto/

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Congressional candidate @shrinakurani speaks on #Algorand's leadership in the blockchain space as an eco-friendly technology #EarthDay2022

Congressional candidate @shrinakurani speaks on #Algorand's leadership in the blockchain space as an eco-friendly technology 🍃🌱 #EarthDay2022 pic.twitter.com/69auz17fxa

— Algorand Technologies (@Algorand) April 23, 2022

https://twitter.com/shrinakurani

https://www.shrinakurani.com

CA-41 Riverside, CA

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Algorand Foundation CEO on Carbon Neutral Blockchains
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2022-04-22/algorand-foundation-ceo-on-carbon-neutral-blockchains-video

Algorand Foundation CEO on Carbon Neutral Blockchains
Bloomberg Technology - TV Shows
April 22nd, 2022, 3:38 PM PDT

"...Algorand Foundation CEO Staci Warden speaks with Bloomberg's Emily Chang and Sonali Basak about the environmental impact of cryptocurrency and using blockchain technology to offset carbon emissions. (Source: Bloomberg)..."

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FIRST-EVER FLIGHT 'NFTICKET' SELLS FOR $1 MILLION USDC IN LIVE AUCTION
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/first-ever-flight-nfticket-sells-for-1-million-usdc-in-live-auction-301529098.html

"...TravelX was born to reimagine the travel industry and accelerate its adaptation to Web3, by tokenizing travel inventory into NFTs that can be exchanged through the blockchain ecosystem along with digital stablecoins. A simple integration will enable a whole new world of use cases, allowing travel suppliers to enhance and make their inventory distribution more efficient and profitable.

"We found that blockchain technology had reached a maturity point where it could help travelers to have a more frictionless experience and increase profitability for travel suppliers," said Juan Pablo Lafosse, co-founder at TravelX. "The excitement and value generated with this first ever NFTicket is recognition and validation of a real-world application for NFTs. We believe this could become the new standard for the travel industry."

TravelX leveraged Algorand, the world's most decentralized, scalable and secure blockchain infrastructure, to mint the NFTicket. Algorand is a fully carbon-negative blockchain, designed from the beginning for minimal environmental impact.

"Sustainability has been a core component of Algorand since its inception," said Algorand founder Silvio Micali. "We are excited to provide the blockchain infrastructure to enable TravelX to change the world of travel in an environmentally friendly way."

To celebrate, TravelX hosted an invite-only event at the Eiffel Tower, where the final bid for the first-ever NFTicket was revealed. For more information, visit www.travelx.io..."

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Valkyrie Algorand Trust
https://valkyrieinvest.com/trusts/algorand-trust/

Valkyrie Launches its First Multi-coin Trust
https://blockworks.co/valkyrie-launches-its-first-multi-coin-trust/

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Algorand, the World's First Carbon-Negative Blockchain, Announces Network Self-Sustainability Funded by Transaction Fees
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/algorand-worlds-first-carbon-negative-130000339.html

ClimateTrade
https://www.algorand.com/ecosystem/use-cases/climatetrade

"...ClimateTrade is a Spanish company whose main objective is to help companies achieve their sustainability goals by offsetting CO2 emissions and financing climate change projects..."

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SILVIO MICALI - Democratising Finance for the Masses: How Algorand Solves the Blockchain Trilemma -- clip from interview vid:

LondonReal.tv - full interview with Silvio Micali - Algorand
https://londonreal.tv/silvio-micali-democratising-finance-for-the-masses-how-algorand-solves-the-blockchain-trilemma/

Silvio Micali
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silvio_Micali

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SEC Filing Reveals New Bitcoin ETF Tokenized on Algorand
https://cryptosrus.com/sec-filing-reveals-new-bitcoin-etf-tokenized-on-algorand/

DIGITAL FUNDS TRUST SEC filing mentioned in article...filed 12 April 2022...scroll through doc to review details regarding Algorand with this filing...
https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001894485/000114036122014131/brhc10036259_n1a.htm

Digital Funds Seeks to Launch Tokenized S&P 500 Fund
The fund’s share ownership would be recorded on the Algorand blockchain
https://blockworks.co/digital-funds-seeks-to-launch-tokenized-sp-500-fund/#:~:text=The%20latest%20Digital%20Funds%20filing,assets%20in%20bitcoin%20futures%20contracts.

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SEC Filing Reveals New Bitcoin ETF Tokenized on Algorand
https://cryptosrus.com/sec-filing-reveals-new-bitcoin-etf-tokenized-on-algorand/

DIGITAL FUNDS TRUST SEC filing mentioned in article...filed 12 April 2022...scroll through doc to review details regarding Algorand with this filing...
https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001894485/000114036122014131/brhc10036259_n1a.htm

Digital Funds Seeks to Launch Tokenized S&P 500 Fund
The fund’s share ownership would be recorded on the Algorand blockchain
https://blockworks.co/digital-funds-seeks-to-launch-tokenized-sp-500-fund/#:~:text=The%20latest%20Digital%20Funds%20filing,assets%20in%20bitcoin%20futures%20contracts.

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Former Chair of the Cardano Foundation to Launch DAO on Algorand
https://cryptosrus.com/former-chair-of-the-cardano-foundation-to-launch-dao-on-algorand/

very interesting...

https://cardanofeed.com/veteran-chair-of-the-cardano-foundation-to-open-dao-on-algorand-42691.html

Growing Non-EVM Alliance
"...Cardano and Algorand appear to be part of a growing alliance of non EVM chains looking to rival EVM dominance. Something could be in the cards considering the involvement of Kaiser in both. Arrington Capital is investing in a protocol called Milkomeda which seeks to unite Cardano, Algorand, and Solana with scaling solutions..."

Kaiser, Cardano and Algorand
"...Nathan Kaiser has his hand in many pots, and Algorand seems to be the newest one. Kaiser has a long history in crypto, serving as Chair of the Cardano Foundation, Chief Legal Counsel for IOHK, and Chair of the Board of Tokengate.

His current, major role is with Occam.fi as Head of the Advisory Board. Occam.fi is the leading launchpad on Cardano, providing staking and liquidity mining for IDO’s launching on Cardano. His role there is meant to “provide legal opinion and help to navigate collaborations with key strategic partners.”

Kaiser is now setting his sights on Algorand, tweeting today that there will be “news to come soon.” It appears Kaiser is working with a team on AlgoDAO (decentralized autonomous organization) which will be the backbone of a forthcoming launchpad on Algorand..."

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Canada SailGP Team Announces Partnership with Algorand
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/canada-sailgp-team-announces-partnership-110000828.html

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How Bleumi is Building on Algorand with Wyre
https://blog.sendwyre.com/how-bleumi-is-building-on-algorand-with-wyre-9b321a3e2107

https://bleumi.com
"Bleumi is a first of its kind Payments Orchestration Platform built for fast-growing business owners to stay ahead on the forefront of customer payment preferences."

https://www.sendwyre.com
https://www.algorand.com/ecosystem/use-cases/bleumi-a-boston-based-blockchain-technology-company

Algorand
@Algorand
ICYMI: @BleumiInc is building on #Algorand with @sendwyre! Read Wyre’s latest blog to find out how Bleumi makes it easy for businesses to accept #crypto payments and complete payouts into bank accounts

ICYMI: @BleumiInc is building on #Algorand with @sendwyre! Read Wyre’s latest blog to find out how Bleumi makes it easy for businesses to accept #crypto payments and complete payouts into bank accounts 👇 https://t.co/TDUV6mXEe5

— Algorand Technologies (@Algorand) April 17, 2022

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Air Europa Releases the First NFT Flight Ticket Series on Algorand
https://cryptopotato.com/air-europa-releases-the-first-nft-flight-ticket-series-on-algorand/

"...The first NFT flight tickets got available for purchase after a collaboration between Spain’s Air Europa and the blockchain firm TravelX.

One of the leading Spanish airline companies – Air Europa – partnered with the blockchain entity TravelX to introduce the world’s first series of non-fungible token (NFT) airline tickets. Users who buy such collectibles will board a special flight between Madrid and Miami on November 29, 2022..."

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Algorand to Take Over Times Square in New York City this Earth Day to Advocate for a Greener Future
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/algorand-over-times-square-york-130000946.html

Algorand Rents Times Square Billboard to Tout Green Cred Ahead of Earth Day
The ad buy comes with a “dark” twist.
By Cameron Thompson Apr 18, 2022 at 6:00 a.m. PDT
https://www.coindesk.com/business/2022/04/18/algorand-rents-times-square-billboard-to-tout-green-cred-ahead-of-earth-day/

"...Algorand Foundation CEO Staci Warden told CoinDesk via email that the event aims to both debunk myths about the carbon impact of blockchain technology and bring awareness to the environmental costs of Times Square billboards themselves.

“We wanted to make a bold statement on a large platform to educate the general public that advances in blockchain technology like those employed at Algorand have made it more green and sustainable than the first generation proof-of-work blockchains, and definitely more green than traditional banking and finance rails,” said Warden, a former executive director at J.P. Morgan.

Times Square going dark for one hour saves 6,500 kilowatt hours of electricity, according to Algorand. Warden said that figure is equivalent to 350 million transactions on the Algorand blockchain.

“We want to set the bar for other projects to follow,” said Warden. “We want them to see that a blockchain can be energy-efficient and powerful enough to handle complex transactions at scale with finality and security.”

Plans to make Algorand a carbon-negative protocol are in the works, she added..."

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PYMNTS Blockchain Series: What's Algorand? The Blockchain Securing Transactions by Spreading the Wealth
https://www.pymnts.com/blockchain/2022/pymnts-blockchain-series-whats-algorand-the-blockchain-securing-transactions-by-spreading-the-wealth/

"...Over the course of this series of articles, we are going to look at the top blockchains in cryptocurrency, with a goal of helping you understand what they are, how they work, what they do, and what their pros and cons are.

You’ll come out of this series not only with a better sense of what cryptocurrency is all about; you’ll understand why the way a token works — the way its blockchain processes transactions — is key to its success or failure as a digital asset..."

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eMerge Americas, Miami, April 18-19 Algorand speakers
https://emergeamericas.com
https://emergeamericas.com/discover/about

"...At eMerge Americas, we’re transforming Miami into the tech hub of the Americas by partnering with the entire tech and entrepreneurial ecosystem, from government to higher-ed, startups to investors, corporate enterprises to media. We’re connecting the dots – between talent, capital and entrepreneurs. And we’re telling – and amplifying – the stories of how Miami is transforming..."

Featured 2022 Speakers - Algorand
https://emergeamericas.com/agenda/speakers/staci-warden (Algorand CEO)

Cryptocurrency Speakers - Algorand
https://emergeamericas.com/agenda/speakers/sean-ford (Algorand COO)

07:30pm - 09:00pm / Mon Apr 18
Startup Showcase Happy Hour Sponsored by Algorand @ The Nautilus Hotel Rooftop (Invite Only) NAUTILUS HOTEL

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Circle Raises $400M as BlackRock Explores USDC
BlackRock and Fidelity headlined the stablecoin issuer's latest funding round, which follows a $440 million raise last May.
https://www.coindesk.com/business/2022/04/12/usdc-issuer-circle-raises-400m/

"...Notably, a press release said BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, "has entered into a broader strategic partnership with Circle, which includes exploring capital market applications for USDC"..."

How Circle is Using Algorand
https://www.algorand.com/ecosystem/use-cases/circle

"...Algorand will be the first blockchain with a stablecoin implementation based on that framework that is Powered by USDC. This will allow people to easily move funds between traditional banks and card networks to digital dollars on the Algorand blockchain. Algorand is helping Circle and USDC create a foundation for developing a wide range of scalable, secure and compliant financial applications. Algorand also brings unparalleled speed with low transaction fees needed to power Stablecoins..."

Algorand & Circle: The Power of Stablecoins on a Next-Generation Blockchain
https://www.algorand.com/resources/blog/algorand-circle-the-power-of-stablecoins-on-next-generation

Experience the power of Algorand USDC
https://www.circle.com/en/usdc-multichain/algorand

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Algorand founder Silvio Micali wants to usher in the democratization of finance
https://cointelegraph.com/news/algorand-founder-silvio-micali-wants-to-usher-in-the-democratization-of-finance

"Cointelegraph's Joseph Hall sat down with Silvio Micali, the founder of Algorand, as part of its on-the-ground coverage of the Paris Blockchain Week Summit..."

How to solve the blockchain trilemma? | Interview with Silvio Micali

"Silvio Micali, the founder of Algorand, talks about the blockchain trilemma, Ethereum's move to proof-of-stake, competition, regulations and what excites him about the future..."

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Algorand Looks to Prove Why Algoracle Is Needed in the Contemporary Blockchain and Crypto Sector
https://news.bitcoin.com/algorand-looks-to-prove-why-algoracle-is-needed-in-the-contemporary-blockchain-and-crypto-sector/

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/algorand-looks-prove-why-algoracle-110000462.html