• Reddit crypto-based rewards
    Ethereum

    ‘This is adoption’—Reddit rolls out crypto-based rewards system

    The Community Points program pilot will reward frequent and popular posters in two subreddit forums with Ethereum-based tokens usable on the site. If successful, it could put a cryptocurrency wallet in 430 million Redditors’ hands

    Reddit has officially unveiled Community Points—a crypto-based rewards system that will allow users to build their reputations and accrue ERC-20 tokens on the Ethereum blockchain. The social network said contributors will be able to earn points whenever they submit quality posts or make meaningful comments that drive conversations forward.

  • Winklevoss twins launching Gemini Cryptobus campaign in New York CIty, January 2019. (Photo by Gemini Twitter)
    Bitcoin

    Winklevoss twins hit the streets to take on Coinbase and Robinhood for retail customers

    Gemini launches Bitcoin giveaway to battle two giants

    In a surprise announcement over the weekend, Tyler Winklevoss, co-founder & CEO of crypto exchange Gemini, tweeted, “Let’s play a game: Spot the @Gemini Crypto Bus. Reply to this tweet with your pics and #CryptoBus, best one wins 1 bitcoin (BTC). Right now they are in San Francisco, Chicago, and Washington D.C. Happy hunting!”