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How Can Founders Navigate 'Dangerous' Media Relations?

How Founders Can Navigate "Dangerous" Media Relations Media relations, often viewed with skepticism in tech circles, remain a critical tool for startups to convey their message and expand influence. Effective communication strategy revolves around three core questions: defining business objectives, identifying target audiences, and selecting optimal outreach methods. Key communication channels include owned content, social platforms, community building, speaking opportunities, and media collaborations. Despite information overload and low journalist-to-PR ratios (1:6), media partnerships offer unique advantages: third-party validation and breakthrough audience reach. Founders must embrace four principles: serving as their own best spokesperson, building trust-based media relationships (by providing value first), treating journalists as professional partners (not friends or foes), and contextualizing their story within broader industry trends. Proactive media engagement—not avoidance—is essential. Pre-established relationships provide crucial leverage during crises. Ultimately, media serves as a bridge to amplify brand value when approached with preparation, professionalism, and strategic storytelling.

比推01/21 11:57

How Can Founders Navigate 'Dangerous' Media Relations?

比推01/21 11:57

Asia's First Ethereum Community Hub Set to Debut, Event Focuses on New Chapter of Hong Kong's Ethereum Ecosystem

The first Ethereum Community Hub in Asia, supported by the Ethereum Foundation's Ethereum Everywhere team and co-operated by SNZ and ETHTAO, will officially open in April during the Hong Kong Web3 Festival. As a prelude, the Hub will host its inaugural official offline gathering on January 24, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, providing a dedicated platform for local Ethereum builders and technology enthusiasts to engage in deep exchanges and resource sharing. The event will feature key speakers including Adrian Li, Ecosystem Development Lead for Asia at the Ethereum Foundation, and Mo Jalil, APAC Lead for Institutional Privacy. It will bring together leading projects and institutions such as Chainlink, HashKey Group, Yunfeng Financial Group, ChinaAMC, Brevis, Asseto, Spark, Taiko, and Morpho to discuss cutting-edge topics including privacy compliance, institutional asset onboarding, DeFi, and Layer2 solutions. This gathering aims to foster high-level idea exchange and networking opportunities, allowing participants to interact directly with core Ethereum Foundation members, project founders, and experienced builders. The establishment of the Hong Kong Ethereum Community Hub is expected to strengthen Hong Kong’s role as a key Web3 hub in the Asia-Pacific region and drive further innovation within the global Ethereum ecosystem. Event Details: Date: January 24, 2026 Time: 14:00 - 18:00 Location: Available upon registration Registration Link: https://luma.com/a9z5am9d Developers, researchers, investors, and ecosystem enthusiasts are all invited to join and help shape the future of the Ethereum community.

marsbit01/21 11:08

Asia's First Ethereum Community Hub Set to Debut, Event Focuses on New Chapter of Hong Kong's Ethereum Ecosystem

marsbit01/21 11:08

Bhutan to Launch Sei Validator in Q1, Explores Tokenization Ties

The Kingdom of Bhutan, through its sovereign wealth fund Druk Holding and Investments, will launch and operate a validator on the Sei Network in Q1. This initiative is part of the country's broader digital transformation strategy, positioning it as a leader in sovereign blockchain adoption. By running a validator, Bhutan will help secure the network, validate transactions, and participate in governance, while building institutional expertise. Beyond validator operations, the partnership with the Sei Development Foundation explores future projects in tokenization, payments, and digital identity solutions. These efforts align with Bhutan's vision of using technology for sustainable development rather than speculation. The country has already established a significant crypto presence, including Bitcoin mining powered by hydroelectric energy and a national digital identity system. This move reflects a growing trend of state-linked entities engaging with blockchain infrastructure at a strategic level.

TheNewsCrypto01/21 11:06

Bhutan to Launch Sei Validator in Q1, Explores Tokenization Ties

TheNewsCrypto01/21 11:06

Mask Founder Responds to Taking Over Lens: Adhering to a Product with Weak Finance and Strong Social Features is the Future Direction of Crypto

In a landscape where decentralized social networks are often considered disproven, with early projects stalling despite millions in funding and even leading platforms like Farcaster pivoting to wallets, the announcement that Mask Network will take over Lens Protocol stands out as a significant move. Lens Protocol, created by Aave founder Stani Kulechov, claims around 110,000 active users. Mask Network, known for its expansive presence in decentralized social ecosystems—including acquiring the second-largest Mastodon server and developing the popular Firefly client—aims to reinforce its vision of a crypto future centered on "low-finance, high-social" products rather than purely financial applications. This takeover highlights a continued belief in decentralized social infrastructure, even as major centralized platforms like X and Threads dominate user attention.

marsbit01/21 10:45

Mask Founder Responds to Taking Over Lens: Adhering to a Product with Weak Finance and Strong Social Features is the Future Direction of Crypto

marsbit01/21 10:45

Crypto and AI Need Female Executives

Recent growing prominence in the AI industry is the rise of female executives in key operational and commercial roles. Recent examples include CZ Chen, COO of Manus (acquired by Meta for $2 billion), and MiniMax’s 31-year-old COO Yun Yeyi, now worth HK$4.8 billion. Similar trends were observed during crypto’s heyday with leaders like He Yi (Binance), Lisa Loud (BitMEX), and Cynthia Wu (Matrixport). Both AI and crypto share a dual nature: technically cutting-edge yet often led by technical founders who lack strong commercial, narrative, or public-facing skills. Female COOs and CMOs excel as bridges—translating complex technology into market-ready products and building trust through communication and empathy. Figures like Daniela Amodei (Anthropic) and Yun Yeyi have been instrumental in driving commercialization and mass adoption. The migration of such talent signals a sector’s maturation and commercial viability. As AI enters its productization phase, crypto’s failure to attract or retain similar talent may hinder its transition beyond niche technical circles toward mainstream relevance. Where skilled female leaders go, value follows; where they leave, stagnation often remains.

marsbit01/21 10:29

Crypto and AI Need Female Executives

marsbit01/21 10:29

Trumps Crypto Empire: One-Fifth Of Family’s $6.8B Fortune Tied To Digital Assets

President Trump's family fortune remains at $6.8 billion, with a significant shift toward crypto assets now making up one-fifth of their wealth. Despite a 66% decline in Trump Media's stock, crypto ventures generated approximately $1.4 billion. Key projects include World Liberty Financial, which contributed around $390 million, the TRUMP and MELANIA memecoins yielding $280 million, and Eric Trump's stake in American Bitcoin Corp. valued at $114 million. The family's move into digital assets was partly driven by being "canceled by banks," leading them to redefine their financial future through cryptocurrency investments.

bitcoinist01/21 10:05

Trumps Crypto Empire: One-Fifth Of Family’s $6.8B Fortune Tied To Digital Assets

bitcoinist01/21 10:05

White House Ignites, BSC Spreads Like Wildfire: A Meme Carnival Bidding Farewell to the 'Imperial Decree Model'

A meme coin frenzy erupted on January 21 after the White House posted on X mentioning "victory, eviction, and memes." Within minutes, meme tokens named "memes" were launched on both Solana and BSC chains. Contrary to expectations, the Solana version—typically favored due to its active ecosystem and "first is first" advantage—was outperformed by the BSC version. At its peak, the BSC meme reached a market cap of $28 million with 7,300 holders, while Solana’s version peaked at $3.6 million with 3,900 holders. Real-time user engagement also favored BSC, with nearly 3,000 simultaneous online participants compared to Solana’s sub-1,000. This outcome challenges the long-standing perception that BSC meme coins rely heavily on endorsements from Binance founders CZ and He Yi—a model often mockingly referred to as "Shandong style." Both CZ and He Yi have recently publicly discouraged the practice of creating meme coins based on parsing words from their social posts. CZ explicitly warned followers against buying tokens inspired by his tweets, while He Yi criticized “word-parsing” and “bootlicking” behaviors, urging the community to focus on real project development instead. The surprising success of the BSC memes token—launched 20 minutes after Solana’s version—suggests a possible shift in BSC’s meme culture, moving away from top-down influence toward more organic, community-driven momentum. Whether this marks a lasting change in BSC’s meme ecosystem remains an open question.

marsbit01/21 09:47

White House Ignites, BSC Spreads Like Wildfire: A Meme Carnival Bidding Farewell to the 'Imperial Decree Model'

marsbit01/21 09:47

Chainlink Enables 24/5 On-Chain Trading for Stocks, Gold, and Silver as Crypto Volatility Fades

Chainlink has expanded its Data Streams product to provide 24/5 U.S. equities pricing, enabling near-continuous on-chain trading for stocks, ETFs. The feeds deliver real-time prices for assets like Nvidia, gold, and silver with sub-second updates, bridging traditional finance with DeFi. This move unlocks new opportunities for real-world assets (RWAs) amid low crypto volatility, allowing DeFi protocols to operate beyond standard market hours. The upgrade supports perpetual futures, synthetic equities, and prediction markets, attracting capital from traditional markets. Early adopters include Lighter, BitMEX, Apex, and Orderly Network, signaling a shift toward broader, more accessible on-chain financial infrastructure.

ccn.com01/21 09:34

Chainlink Enables 24/5 On-Chain Trading for Stocks, Gold, and Silver as Crypto Volatility Fades

ccn.com01/21 09:34

US Wall Street Indexes Plunge, Triggers Crypto Market Decline as BTC Leads

US stock markets experienced their largest single-day decline in three months, with the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq falling 1.76%, 2.06%, and 2.39% respectively. This triggered a significant drop in the cryptocurrency market, led by Bitcoin falling below $90,000 to $89,816.09. Ethereum also declined, dropping below $3,000. The market downturn is attributed to two main factors: the unlikely prospect of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut and newly imposed US tariffs on several European nations, including Greenland. These developments have increased market volatility and raised concerns about further economic tension between the US and Europe. The overall crypto market cap declined by 3.23%, with meme coins also affected. Market analysts expect continued volatility if these conditions persist.

TheNewsCrypto01/21 06:47

US Wall Street Indexes Plunge, Triggers Crypto Market Decline as BTC Leads

TheNewsCrypto01/21 06:47

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