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Blockdaemon, VerifiedX Join Forces to Deliver Mass-Market, Self-Custodial DeFi

Crypto infrastructure provider Blockdaemon and Bitcoin sidechain VerifiedX are rolling out a major upgrade to make everyday crypto use far simpler for non-technical users.

Blockdaemon News

December 5, 2025

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Blockdaemon Integrates Midnight to Simplify Privacy-preserving Blockchain Development

Blockdaemon News

November 13, 2025

The Midnight Foundation announced today a strategic integration with Blockdaemon aimed at making privacy-preserving application development faster and easier for developers and enterprises. The move brings Midnight’s zero-knowledge architecture together with Blockdaemon’s institutional-grade infrastructure, a combination the two organizations say will expand institutional access to privacy-first blockchain capabilities.

Regional Crypto Power Balance Is Shifting as Japan 'Ready to Pop’

Blockdaemon News

October 7, 2025

Konstantin Richter is spotlighted in CoinDesk’s ‘Asia Morning Briefing’ covering Asia’s shifting crypto power balance and Tokyo’s rise as a regional hub.

Cold Wallets as the Next Frontier in Institutional Crypto Adoption: Blockdaemon Institutional Vault

Blockdaemon News

September 17, 2025

Blockdaemon’s institutional-grade custody systems are spotlighted as driving the next frontier of cold wallet adoption, combining air-gapped security with scalable infrastructure for institutional investors.

Crypto Trailblazers: Blockdaemon at NYSE on the Future of Institutional DeFi

Global Markets

September 11, 2025

Demetrios Skalkotos, Chief DeFi & Protocols Officer at Blockdaemon, joins theCUBE at the New York Stock Exchange to discuss staking, stablecoins, and how blockchain is bridging TradFi and DeFi.

Blockdaemon CEO in the Spotlight: Konstantin Richter, German Founder at The Center of The Crypto Boom

Global Markets

August 26, 2025

Handelsblatt profiles Blockdaemon CEO Konstantin Richter, highlighting his role as a German founder at the forefront of global crypto infrastructure and policy.

Democrats Try to Halt Silicon Valley’s Swing to the Right

Global Markets

August 13, 2025

Blockdaemon CEO & Founder, Konstantin Richter ,shared insights with The Wall Street Journal on the shifting political dynamics in Silicon Valley, and what they signal for the crypto industry’s evolving relationship with U.S. policymakers.

Blockdaemon Listed World's Top Fintech Companies 2025

Global Markets

August 7, 2025

We're honored to share that Blockdaemon has been recognized on the third edition of the World's Top Fintech Companies 2025 list published by CNBC in partnership with Statista!

A Potential Turning Point for Digital Assets Custody : US Banking Regulators Issue Joint Guidance

Global Markets

July 20, 2025

The U.S. is no longer on the sidelines. Blockdaemon shares insight as GENIUS signed into law. We're witnessing the start of a new chapter: real policy, real leadership, and a real chance to win the future of crypto.

Blockdaemon Bolsters Institutional Blockchain Solutions with Partnerships and Leadership Appointments

Blockdaemon News

July 9, 2025

Blockdaemon strengthens its role as a cornerstone of the Web3 ecosystem through a new partnership with Fireblocks, the appointment of Alex Zinder as Chief Product Officer (CPO), and the expansion of our EMEA revenue team.

Blockdaemon Appoints Alex Zinder as Our Very First Chief Product Officer

Blockdaemon News

July 2, 2025

At Blockdaemon, Alex will lead the charge on product vision and execution across our full platform stack — from staking and DeFi to MPC wallets, nodes, and APIs. His arrival comes at a pivotal moment: on the heels of our Earn Stack launch and the acquisition of expand.network, we’re strengthening our foundation to meet accelerating institutional demand.

Insight from Konstantin Richter at Permissionless IV

Blockdaemon News

June 26, 2025

Learn key takeaways from Permissionless IV, where Konstantin Richter takes the stage with Jason Yanowitz (Co-founder of Blockworks)!

Blockdaemon Launches Earn Stack: Non-custodial Staking and DeFi Stack for Institutions

Blockdaemon News

June 20, 2025

We’re excited to announce the launch of Blockdaemon Earn Stack — the all-in-one institutional toolkit for compliant staking and DeFi rewards. Designed around the latest SEC guidance, Blockdaemon Earn Stack is how institutions move faster — without compromising on trust or performance.

Konstantin Richter, Blockdaemon CEO & Founder, on TBPN Technology's Daily Show

Blockdaemon News

May 28, 2025

Hear from Konstantin Richter as he shares insights on the TBPN show with leaders in blockchain space.

Demetrios Skalkotos, Blockdaemon Chief DeFi and Protocols Officer, interviewed by AllinCrypto at Consensus Toronto

Blockdaemon News

May 27, 2025

Hear from Demetrios Skalkotos as he shares how Blockdaemon is shaping the institutional future of digital assets — serving as the 'Shopify of Web3' for blockchain infrastructure.

How Konstantin Richter, Blockdaemon CEO & Founder, Built Blockdaemon, a $3.3B Blockchain Business Against All Odds

Blockdaemon News

May 3, 2025

Hear from Konstantin Richter as he shares his conviction in blockchain and the journey of founding Blockdaemon in an interview with EO STUDIO.

Semafor World Economy Summit: Views from Blockdaemon CEO on geopolitical uncertainty impacting small businesses

Blockdaemon News

April 25, 2025

Learn insights from Blockdaemon CEO & Founder, Konstantin Richter, at Semafor World Economy Summit

Blockdaemon CEO on Why Governance Matters

Blockdaemon News

April 17, 2025

In an interview with TheStreet Roundtable, Konstantin Richter, CEO and Founder of Blockdaemon, gave some advice to crypto founders: embrace governance. The value of professional oversight is often overlooked in an industry that, at its core, is anti-establishment.

Blockdaemon Named “Best DeFi Infrastructure Platform” in 2025 FinTech Breakthrough Awards Program

Award

March 24, 2025

FinTech Breakthrough, an independent market intelligence organization that recognizes the top companies, technologies and products in the global FinTech market, today announced that Blockdaemon, the leading U.S. headquartered institutional-grade crypto infrastructure company, has been selected as winner of the “Best DeFi Infrastructure Platform” award in the 9th annual FinTech Breakthrough Awards program.

Blockdaemon Acquires DeFi Connectivity Firm expand.network to Bring Institutions to Web3

Blockdaemon News

March 19, 2025

Blockdaemon is acquiring expand.network, a single API connection into the multifarious world of decentralized finance (DeFi), with a view to enabling big financial institutions to seamlessly access on-chain trading.

Konstantin Richter: "Demand from US banks has tripled in just a few months"

Blockdaemon News

March 12, 2025

Konstantin Richter, CEO & Founder of Blockdaemon - the gateway to web3 for hundreds of institutional customers, explained how the US is positioned to take the lead in global market.

Consensus Hong Kong: regulators seek ‘global liquidity’ in crypto, roll out road map

Blockdaemon News

February 20, 2025

Hong Kong is gearing up to compete for “global liquidity” in the virtual asset industry, the city’s regulators said on Wednesday at Consensus, one of the world’s biggest cryptocurrency conferences, as the Asian financial centre sees some success attracting international business.

Glenn Woo, Head of APAC at Blockdaemon's interview with News1 Korea

Blockdaemon News

February 19, 2025

Glenn Woo, sat down with News1 Korea during Consensus Hong Kong. He shared Blockdaemon's growth plans in Asia, specifically Japan and Korea. Article is in Korean.

3 Ways SAB 121’s Rescission Will Alter The Institutional Crypto Market

Global Markets

February 14, 2025

Dive into Amor Sexton, COO of Blockdaemon's expert take on the rescission of SAB 121 and its institutional market impact on Forbes.

Zima Red Podcast - Konstantin Richter - Billion-Dollar Crypto Infrastructure Race

Education

February 13, 2025

From launching his first startup to building a billion-dollar crypto infrastructure company, Konstantin Richter, Blockdaemon’s CEO and Founder, takes you inside his incredible journey in this must-watch Zima Red interview with Andrew Steinwold.

Banks explore crypto custody opportunities after SAB 121 repeal with Konstantin Richter

Global Markets

February 6, 2025

With SAB 121 rescinded, banks are reevaluating their role in crypto custody services. Konstantin Richter, Founder & CEO of Blockdaemon, discusses what this regulatory shift means for financial institutions and digital asset adoption. He provides insights into how banks are positioning themselves in the evolving crypto landscape.

Konstantin at Crypto Ball as blockchain investors celebrate a warmer welcome in the U.S. capital

Blockdaemon News

February 2, 2025

Our CEO and Founder, Konstantin Richter spoke with Angel Au Yeung from The Wall Street Journal about his experience attending the Crypto Ball in Washington DC and the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Exciting times for the industry!

Crypto Startups Are Getting A Warm Welcome In Davos

Blockdaemon News

January 21, 2025

Our CEO and Founder, Konstantin Richter, attended the World Economic Forum held in Davos. As one of the select unicorn members of WEF, Blockdaemon is honored to represent the blockchain industry on this prestigious global stage. Hear from Konstantin as he chatted with The San Francisco Standard about the positive impact of policy shift on crypto companies.

Crypto Sector Donates Cash and Digital Currency for LA Fire Relief, Blockdaemon and Ripple Help Lead Effort

Education

January 14, 2025

As a company founded in Los Angeles in 2017 and proudly headquartered here, Blockdaemon has always felt a deep connection to this community. In light of the recent wildfires and their devastating impact, we are committed to supporting relief efforts to help those in need.

Staking Unlocked: Insights with Stefan Schmitt

Education

December 25, 2024

Stefan Schmitt, Sales Executive at Blockdaemon, joins Sven Wagenknecht, Editor-in-Chief and Co-founder of BTC Echo, to explore staking insights, realistic returns, and innovative mechanisms beyond Proof-of-Stake. Watch this insightful podcast in German!

MPC Technology: Blockdaemon, HashiCorp to Integrate Blockdaemon Builder Vault for Use with HashiCorp Vault

Blockdaemon News

December 20, 2024

Blockdaemon’s Builder Vault now integrates with HashiCorp Vault, leveraging MPC-enhanced Root of Trust security. This integration enables secure generation, storage, and use of master keys, as well as sealing and unsealing HashiCorp Vault with distributed MPC key shares.

Blockdaemon: Blockchain’s Path to Adoption and Utility

Education

December 19, 2024

Explore blockchain's transformative journey with Amor Sexton, COO of Blockdaemon, on Blockchain Leaders Insights Podcast by Blockchain Ireland. From Bitcoin's early days to tokenization and DeFi, Amor unpacks the evolution, challenges, and future of blockchain tech.

Helping Institutions Connect to Cryptocurrency Networks with Konstantin Richter, CEO and Founder of Blockdaemon

Global Markets

December 18, 2024

Institutions are the bridge to crypto’s next billion users. Watch the full interview of Konstantin Richter on Fintech TV and learn about the challenges and catalogs of institutional blockchain adoption.

Crypto Trends Shaping the Middle East’s Blockchain Future

Global Markets

December 17, 2024

Blockdaemon Chief of Revenue Officer (CRO), Andrew Vranjes, spoke to Cointelegraph during Abu Dhabi Finance Week, highlighting the UAE's position as a springboard for crypto adoption.

How Crypto Insiders Turned ‘Debanking’ Into a Political Storm

Global Markets

December 10, 2024

Konstantin Richter, CEO of Blockdaemon, shared with The New York Times that the point of crypto “is to bank the unbanked, and suddenly you’re the unbanked". Learn more in the article!

Blockdaemon CEO & Founder on The Bipartisan Appeal of Crypto

Global Markets

November 29, 2024

Our Founder and CEO spoke with Cointelegraph about the bipartisan appeal of crypto. Like the internet, crypto is a form of technology and should not belong to any political party.

Crypto’s shot heard ‘round US Congress

Global Markets

November 26, 2024

Industry leaders, including Konstantin Richter, CEO of Blockdaemon, spoke with Playbook regarding how imperative it is to draw bipartisan support for crypto in US Congress as they fight to advance its standing in the financial sector, build trust among consumers and crack down on the potential for fraud.

Hear from Blockdaemon CEO & Founder, Konstantin Richter, at BBC News

Global Markets

November 25, 2024

Watch Blockdaemon’s Founder and CEO Konstantin Richter's insightful interview with Lily Jamali on BBC News, where he delves into the future of Bitcoin and crypto regulation. Exciting times ahead!

How can the UAE secure its institutional blockchain future?

Global Markets

October 7, 2024

The UAE's digital transformation has boosted its financial sector, with growing blockchain and crypto adoption. Infrastructure providers and favorable regulations, like those from Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and Dubai’s Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA), support this growth. The launch of the Digital Dirham further strengthens the UAE's leadership in digital finance.

The Bipartisan Case for Crypto

Global Markets

September 30, 2024

Konstantin Richter, CEO of Blockdaemon, joins Jill Malandrino from Mainnet on Nasdaq TradeTalks to discuss the bipartisan case for crypto.

Hong Kong may approve Ethereum staking for local spot ETFs this year, says Blockdaemon executive

Staking

September 25, 2024

Hong Kong may approve Ethereum staking for local spot ETFs by the end of 2024, according to a Blockdaemon executive. This would make Hong Kong one of the first places to offer Ethereum staking within ETFs, signaling its growing role as a crypto hub. If approved, it could significantly boost institutional participation in Ethereum staking, fostering more innovation and capital flow into the staking ecosystem.

Blockchain adoption in Asia Pacific will expand into SMEs — Blockdaemon

APAC

September 20, 2024

Andrew Vranjes, head of international and vice president shares that blockchain adoption will soon expand to small and medium-sized enterprises in the APAC region as the technology matures and scales beyond large corporations.

New node certification could coax more institutions into Ether staking

Staking

August 30, 2024

A consortium of cryptocurrency firms, including Coinbase and Blockdaemon, has launched the Node Operator Registry Standard (NORS) to certify Ethereum node operators.

Blockdaemon introduce NORS certification for Ethereum node operators

Staking

August 29, 2024

NORS certification introduces enterprise-grade standards to Ethereum staking and covers key security aspects like slashing prevention and private key management.

Blockdaemon Unveils Daemon Day

Blockdaemon News

August 19, 2024

Blockdaemon, the leading institutional-grade blockchain infrastructure company, announced it is launching Daemon Day, an exclusive side event that is scheduled to take place during one of the busiest crypto conferences in the Asia-Pacific region.

Blockchain Down Under: Aussie Crypto Experts Mix Insights and Whisky in Industry Talk

Blockdaemon News

July 12, 2024

Blockdaemon Head of International and VP, Andrew Vranjes, spoke in Blockchain Week 2024 hosted by Blockchain Australia about the outlook of blockchain in Asia, highlighting the potential of DeFi and restaking.

Simplifying Crypto Wallet Set-Ups Could Spur Mass Adoption, Blockdaemon CEO Says

Blockdaemon News

June 18, 2024

Blockdaemon CEO & Founder, Konstantin Richter, discusses with TheStreet about why having user-friendly interfaces for wallets will drive more people to crypto.

Hong Kong May Allow Staking for Spot Ethereum ETFs As Soon As This Year

APAC

June 7, 2024

Learn about the development of ETH ETFs in Hong Kong with Glenn Woo, Head of Sales, APAC. Blockdaemon powers the global blockchain economy and is in talks with Hong Kong ETF issuers and custodians to explore the possibility of offering staking services for the ETFs

Blockdaemon Expands into UAE: Insights from COO Amor Sexton

Global Markets

May 27, 2024

Blockdaemon announced its entity in Abu Dhabi. Hear from our COO, Amor Sexton, as she chat with Walid Abou Zaki, founder of Unlock Blockchain, about the outlook of web3 in MENA region and how Blockdaemon supports local ecosystem.

Institutional Adoption in Blockchain and Crypto at Its Highest Point, Says Blockdaemon Strategist

Global Markets

April 19, 2024

Barnaby Hodgkins, Blockdaemon’s Senior Manager of Growth Strategy, sat down with Cointelegraph’s Ezra Reguerra to discuss the current state of the industry as well as what to expect going forward.

Blockdaemon Named One of America's Best Startup Employers

Award

March 5, 2024

Honored to share that Blockdaemon has been recognized by Forbes as America’s Best Startup Employers 2024. This prestigious ranking showcases the top-performing startups in the U.S. based on various key performance indicators.‍ "Our commitment to employee satisfaction, workplace culture, and growth has been acknowledged on a national level, reaffirming our dedication to being an exceptional employer." - Amor Sexton, COO of Blockdaemon

Bitcoin ETF Approvals May Have Bigger Impact on Asia

APAC

January 10, 2024

Hear from Glenn Woo, Head of Sales, APAC at Blockdaemon, on how Asia is impacted by the US ETF approval.

Industry Leaders See Hong Kong as Next Bitcoin ETF Hub Amid US Approval Anticipation

APAC

December 25, 2023

Hear from Glenn Woo, Head of Sales, APAC at Blockdaemon, as he shared insights during an interview with The Block on how Hong Kong may become the next focal point for spot bitcoin ETFs.

Blockdaemon Partners with LayerZero Labs for Blockchain Interoperability

APAC

December 21, 2023

Today, Blockdaemon announces a collaboration with LayerZero Labs, the team that launched the leading omnichain interoperability messaging protocol, LayerZero. Blockdaemon will be integrating LayerZero into its self-custodial wallet to further our mission of providing institutions with improved access to Decentralized Finance (DeFi).

Interview with Blockdaemon on the Future of Web3 Gaming Industry

APAC

December 20, 2023

Hear from Andrew Vranjes, VP of Sales and General Manager, APAC, Blockdaemon, as he shared details of the company’s operations, collaborations, and future plans during one of the special BitPinas Webcast interviews at the Yield Guild Games Web3 Games Summit (YGG W3GS).

ODaily Interview with Blockdaemon: How Far is Web3 infrastructure from the "Next Billion"?

APAC

December 5, 2023

Blockdaemon unveils the future of web3 infrastructure: A dive into the exclusive interview with ODaily. Andrew Vranjes, VP of Sales and GM of APAC at Blockdaemon, reveals key Insights from enhanced MPC wallets to institutional staking services. In the face of a bullish market, Blockdaemon stands at the forefront of the growing demand for advanced blockchain infrastructure, supporting the next wave of blockchain adoption.

3 Trends Driving Growth In Crypto ETPs And ETFs

Global Markets

December 1, 2023

Investment in crypto ETPs is still relatively small in comparison to the broader global market ($38 billion vs. $1.4 trillion), but the crypto ETP market is growing at an accelerated rate. Between the end of 2022 and mid-2023, the global crypto ETP market grew by an extraordinary 91%, outpacing the already fast-growing crypto market rally by 30% during the same period. Bloomberg predicts that the spot-bitcoin ETF market alone could reach as high as $100 billion in the near future.

Blockdaemon among Founders of BSN Spartan Network Governing Body

APAC

November 16, 2023

Blockdaemon is now one of the founding members of BSN (Blockchain-based Service Network) Foundation! Aligning with industry leaders - GFT Technologies, TOKO, Zeeve, and Red Date Technology, we are committed to empower enterprises globally to access decentralized IT, develop decentralized apps (dApps), and implement blockchain solutions.

Blockchain Staking Firms Update Best Practices Amid 'Increased Scrutiny'

Global Markets

November 9, 2023

The new “staking principles,” published by the Proof of Stake Alliance, aim to ensure consumer protections and promote innovation. Signers include Lido, Coinbase, Rocketpool, Blockdaemon.

Blockdaemon and Ledger Partner for Secure Staking Solutions - BitPinas

APAC

November 6, 2023

Blockdaemon, the leading institutional-grade blockchain infrastructure company, and Ledger, the world leader in critical digital asset security, are thrilled to announce their new strategic partnership using Ledger Enterprise. This collaboration is set to offer enterprise-grade staking solutions tailored specifically for institutional clients and Ledger Enterprise customers.

Glenn Woo Speaks to Genzio During TOKEN2049

APAC

September 29, 2023

During Token2049, Glenn Woo, Head of Sales, APAC at @BlockdaemonHQ sat down for a conversation with Genzio. Glenn gave an overview of Blockdaemon and some insights into how they are working with Web2 & Web3 companies in APAC.

Digital Assets: Solana (SOL) Staking Made Accessible via WalletConnect Support from Blockdaemon

Staking

September 25, 2023

Blockdaemon has added WalletConnect support for Solana, a blockchain known for its speed and cost-effectiveness. Users are now able to “stake Solana assets through Blockdaemon, reinforcing its position as a leading blockchain infrastructure platform.”

Interview with Blockdaemon's Andrew Vranjes: Insights into Institutional Blockchain Solutions

APAC

September 21, 2023

NFTStudio24 Hinza Asif exclusive interview with Andrew Vranjes from Blockdaemon at token2049 to discuss his journey in the blockchain space and how Blockdaemon is offering innovative solutions to institutional players in the crypto world.

Konstantin Richter, CEO & Founder of Blockdeamon, Talks about the Outlook for the Japanese Market.

APAC

August 29, 2023

Hear from the CEO & Founder of Blockdaemon as he talks about the blockchain development in Japan during an interview with ThinkIT during IVS 2023 Kyoto, the largest startup conferences in Japan.

Titan of Tech - Andrew Vranjes of Blockdaemon

General

August 17, 2023

Andrew has recently taken the helm as General Manager and VP of Sales for the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region at Blockdaemon. Having had a career spanning various leadership roles at Amazon Web Services (AWS), Cisco Systems, and Singtel/Optus, he brings a wealth of experience and a unique perspective to his new role.

The Institution’s Crypto Self-Custody Planning Guide

MPC

August 15, 2023

The need for crypto participants to implement digital asset self-custody was thrust into the spotlight during the 2022 crypto market collapse. This generated a boom in hardware wallet sales and a flurry of conversations discussing custody best practices.

Crypto Isn’t Dead, It’s Evolving Rapidly to Create a New World

APAC

June 30, 2023

There are few technologies as confusing to most people as crypto and blockchain. The tech and regulations underpinning it are evolving so rapidly, it is difficult foreven technologists to often make sense of it.

Asia Could Gain Lion’s Share of US-Based Crypto-Related Business as Firms Diversify amid Crackdown

APAC

June 23, 2023

Hear from Andrew Vranjes, our VP of Sales and General Manager of APAC on his view on how regulatory frameworks in Singapore, Japan, South Korea, and other countries in Asia have fostered innovation in the blockchain space.

Blockdaemon: The Power Behind Blockchains

APAC

June 13, 2023

iTWire sat down with Blockdaemon APAC VP of Sales & General Manager, Andrew Vranjes.

ZDNet: Blockdaemon Expands and Strengthens Blockchain Initiatives in Japan

APAC

May 26, 2023

ブロックチェーンネットワークにアクセスするための統合インフラ基盤を提供する米Blockdaemonは5月18日、日本での取り組みを拡大・強化すると発表した。日本市場でのブロックチェーンの採用を加速させていく狙いだ。

Blockdaemon Sets Sights on Japan: Unveils Plans to Accelerate Web3 Adoption

APAC

May 18, 2023

Blockdaemon, the global leader in institutional Web3 services, is launching a concentrated effort to further blockchain adoption in Japan.

Launch of Blockdaemon Wallet Gives Institutions Full, Uncompromised Control of Their Digital Assets

General

April 18, 2023

Blockdaemon Wallet is the best of both worlds for institutions that want the control of self-custody but refuse to compromise on security, access to liquidity, and regulatory compliance.

Market Maker B2C2 Teams With Blockdaemon, Stakewise to Provide Ethereum Staking Liquidity

Liquid Staking

February 1, 2023

Blockdaemon, Stakewise, and B2C2 joined forces to offer robust liquidity for the sETH-h token on Portara, a permissioned liquid staking platform.

Market Maker B2C2 Teams With Blockdaemon, Stakewise to Provide Ethereum Staking Liquidity

Liquid Staking

February 1, 2023

Blockdaemon, Stakewise, and B2C2 joined forces to offer robust liquidity for the sETH-h token on Portara, a permissioned liquid staking platform.

Bit Digital, Inc. Announces Commencement of Ethereum Staking Operations, Partnership with Blockdaemon

Partnership

December 23, 2022

NEW YORK, Dec. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bit Digital, Inc. (Nasdaq: BTBT) ("Bit Digital" or the "Company"), a digital asset mining company headquartered in New York, is pleased to announce that it has formally commenced Ethereum staking operations. Bit Digital intends to delegate, or stake, its ETH holdings to an Ethereum validator node to help secure and strengthen the blockcha

Blockdaemon is Bringing Essential Blockchain Infrastructure To Evmos

Partnership

December 21, 2022

We are excited to announce that Tharsis and Blockdaemon are collaborating, to bring essential blockchain infrastructure services to the Evmos community.

Blockdaemon on Institutionalizing the Blockchain Space Towards Mass Adoption

General

November 28, 2022

Blockdaemon is a blockchain infrastructure company established to empower crypto businesses to help them quickly deploy and iterate innovative solutions on blockchain. Glenn Woo, Head of Sales for the Asia Pacific region, joined CryptoSlate to talk about how the blockchain structure is evolving toward mass adoption.

Blockdaemon on Institutionalizing the Blockchain Space Towards Mass Adoption

General

November 28, 2022

Institutional Adoption of Blockchain and Expanding in Singapore and Asia

APAC

November 28, 2022

Bockdaemon founder/CEO Konstantin Richter joins Jill Malandrino on Nasdaq TradeTalks from the Singapore Fintech Festival to discuss institutional adoption of Blockchain.

イーサリアムが大変身　いよいよ（写真=ロイター）

APAC

September 14, 2022

暗号資産（仮想通貨）市場で仮想通貨イーサリアムの動向に注目が集まっている。仕様の大幅な変更が目前に迫っているからだ。採掘にかかるエネルギーの消費量を減らすことで、仮想通貨の次世代の地位を確保しようともくろむ。相場が崩れ、関連企業の破綻が相次ぐ「仮想通貨の冬」を迎える中でのビッグイベントは、仮想通貨市場に変革をもたらすのか。消える「採掘」　消費電力、従来の仮想通貨の2000分の1仕様変更は「T

Blockdaemon Snaps Up Wallet Security Startup Sepior

MPC

July 21, 2022

According to a release today, Blockdaemon is looking to add the ability to offer its institutional customers custodial and non-custodial wallets along with its existing services. These include funding crypto accounts via fiat, managing transactions, staking and liquid staking services via one integration for institutional clients.

Crypto startup Blockdaemon continues acquisition spree, buying Sepior

MPC

July 20, 2022

Crypto infrastructure provider Blockdaemon has acquired Danish startup Sepior, a digital asset security company providing key management services for institutional clients, for an undisclosed price. The deal marks the startup’s fourth acquisition in two years, the latest of which was Blockdaemon’s purchase of fiat-to-crypto onramp Gem.com in March of this year.

Blockdaemon Launches Harbour Liquid Staking Platform for Institutional Investors on Ethereum

Liquid Staking

June 7, 2022

Blockdaemon and StakeWise have launched Harbour as a permissioned liquid staking platform targeted at institutional clients.

How an NFT Creator Lost $34 Million Due to a Smart Contract Error

NFTs

April 27, 2022

“A smart contract transforms the legal language we use to do business into code, then bakes this onto a blockchain, becoming immutable.”- Konstantin Richter

The Rise and Fall of Crypto Culture with Konstantin Richter

Global Markets

April 21, 2022

On this episode of “On the Margin,” Blockworks Co-founder Mike Ippolito is joined by Blockdaemon CEO and founder, Konstantin Richter, to discuss the rise and fall of crypto culture. When sentiment shifts in crypto markets, founders build conviction. Konstantin reminds us of previous cycles and shares why he has never been more optimistic on the future of crypto than right now.

Citi, Salesforce Ventures + Others Invest in Blockdaemon

Blockdaemon News

April 14, 2022

Blockdaemon which provides infrastructure including blockchain nodes and cryptocurrency staking services, announced the addition of Citi Ventures, Salesforce Ventures, Telstra Ventures, and Invicta Growth as new investors. It did not disclose the amount raised.

Blockdaemon Adds Support for Ethereum (ETH) Open-Source Client Software

Blockdaemon News

March 28, 2022

As part of their ongoing commitment, they’re offering $900,000 worth of IBM Cloud credits to fund Ethereum client stability testing. This will directly “aid the Ethereum Foundation’s efforts, as they continue to strengthen robust client software in the run-up to Ethereum’s full transition to proof-of-stake.”

Blockdaemon Rolls Out Industry-First Staking Slashing Insurance Coverage

Blockdaemon News

March 9, 2022

Blockdaemon, the world’s largest blockchain infrastructure company for node management and staking, announced an innovative, industry-first insurance policy to protect its customers—including Fortune 500 enterprises, banks, custodians and trusts—from the downside of blockchain staking slashing events.

Blockdaemon Acquires Crypto Onramp Company Gem

Blockdaemon News

March 9, 2022

Leading blockchain infrastructure platform Blockdaemon has acquired crypto on-ramp company Gem for undisclosed terms.

Watch Out for the ‘Rug Pull’ Crypto Scam that’s Tricking Investors Out of Millions

NFTs

March 2, 2022

Rug pulls are a lucrative scam in which a crypto developer promotes a new project—usually a new token—to investors, and then disappears with tens of millions or even hundreds of millions of dollars.

Blockdaemon Announces Investment into StakeWise to Build Liquid Staking Solution on the Ethereum Network for Financial Institutions and Tech Companies

Liquid Staking

March 2, 2022

Blockdaemon, the leading institutional-grade blockchain infrastructure company for node management and staking, today announced a strategic investment in StakeWise, a liquid staking protocol on Ethereum, as they together build the world’s first Eth2 liquid staking solution for financial institutions and large tech companies.

Blockdaemon Joins Elrond as a Staking Partner

Partnership

March 1, 2022

Blockdaemon is a leading provider of blockchain services, with more than $10 billion USD in assets staked via their institutional grade infrastructure. The platform is joining the Elrond Network as a staking provider.

The Blockchain 50: The Top Blockchain Companies of 2022

Award

March 1, 2022

CB Insights has unveiled the second annual Blockchain 50 — a list of the top private companies applying or analyzing blockchain technology to solve business or consumer problems across various industries.

Konstantin Richter: Top 25 Crypto Executive for 2022

Award

January 28, 2022

Konstantin Richter-Top 25 Crypto Executive for 2022. “These leaders set themselves apart by their ability to execute on their convictions, moving with great speed to innovate and advance the overall field with their particular contributions to the ecosystem."

Blockdaemon Raises $207M to Further Acquisitions, DeFi Fun

Blockdaemon News

January 27, 2022

Blockdaemon Raises $207M to Further Acquisitions, DeFi Fun. The fresh injection of capital will allow the firm to accelerate strategic acquisitions, continue to develop its product suite and to launch a DeFi fund, Blockdaemon said

Blockdaemon Raises $207 Million Series C at $3.25B Valuation

Blockdaemon News

January 26, 2022

Blockdaemon Raises $207 Million Series C at $3.25B Valuation: The round was led by Sapphire and Tiger Global, with participation from existing investors SoftBank Vision Fund 2, Boldstart Ventures, StepStone Group, Matrix Capital Management, and Lerer Hippeau.

10 Predictions For Blockchain, Crypto Assets, DeFi, And NFTs For 2022

Blockdaemon News

January 21, 2022

Last year, the market capitalization of cryptocurrencies reached $3 trillion USD. DeFi now has a total value locked (TVL) of $100 billion USD on Ethereum alone. But NFTs have been the most surprising, flanked by complementary areas l like metaverse and GameFi. Foreseeing such developments is notoriously difficult. Nevertheless, we dare to make predictions for the year 2022.

Keeping Cryptocurrency Secure — Let's Educate for Mass Adoption

Education

November 17, 2021

It's time for mass education on crypto security. It's a responsibility that we all have to help spread the word on the opportunity and security needs to participate.

Blockdaemon Adds JPMorgan Chase and Tiger Global; Acquires Blockchain Analytics Platform Anyblock Analytics

Blockdaemon News

November 17, 2021

Blockdaemon adds JPMorgan Chase Strategic Investments and Tiger Global as Strategic Investors and acquires blockchain analytics platform Anyblock Analytics to extend its NFT offering

RIDDLE&CODE and Blockdaemon Join Forces to Unlock Next-Gen Industrial Tokenization Services

Blockdaemon News

October 21, 2021

Leading European blockchain interface company RIDDLE&CODE and the largest crypto infrastructure platform for node management and staking Blockdaemon, announced today a strategic, long-term partnership that will focus on delivering next-gen industrial tokenization services.

Blockdaemon CEO: Staking and Lending Will Make DeFi Mainstream

Staking

October 18, 2021

Konstantin Richter predicts that the market size of crypto will expand three to four times due to the evolution around liquid staking, lending and DeFi.

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