Month: February 2023

I’m American, but My Crypto Startup Won’t Be

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As I look for a jurisdiction to incorporate our new token-generating venture, every lawyer we have consulted told us the U.S. should be off the table. The lack of clear U.S. policy and regulations on crypto is driving entrepreneurs away, writes Iomob CEO Boyd Cohen, for Buidl Week.

Building a social media app by yourself is tricky

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Image: Allie Sullberg / The Verge Last year, Elon Musk completed his acquisition of Twitter and promptly brought chaos to the company — laying off three-quarters of the staff and upending many long stable (if not always successful) parts of the business. So Twitter users began looking for a way out. Many migrated, even if … Read more

With Nothing to Eat Except Viruses, Some Microbes Thrive

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Viruses are notorious as scourges of cellular life, destroying as ruthlessly as any predator. Yet as microbiologists are now piecing together, these killers also sometimes perish as prey. New research suggests that for some aquatic microorganisms, viruses can be a nutritious food source — delicious little bags chock-full of proteins, phosphorus and other yummy nutrients. … Read more