Blockchain
Bitpanda Appoints Irina Nicoleta Scarlat From Revolut as Its First Chief Growth Officer
Bitpanda, the European digital investment platform and Austria’s first unicorn, has named Irina Nicoleta Scarlat as its first Chief Growth Officer (CGO), effective immediately.
In this newly created C-level role, Irina will take over Bitpanda’s business development and marketing teams, overseeing and driving the company’s expansion plans. She will be leading the company’s complete growth strategy, uniting the expertise from across multiple teams and country locations to uncover new opportunities and continue to rapidly expand the company’s global footprint.
Irina brings more than a decade of tech industry experience to Bitpanda. Her latest role was as the Global Head of Growth at Revolut, having joined the company in 2018 where she drove the growth of the local market from 20,000 to approximately 1.5M users. She built Revolut’s growth machine, led the growth teams in CEE and, later on, their Global Growth department, shaping Revolut’s growth journey from 1M to 15M users globally.
Before Revolut, Irina built and led Uber’s marketing function in Romania, shaping their local strategy and launching key regional projects and initiatives that grew the market to 1M users and expanded local operations to three cities.
Eric Demuth, Bitpanda CEO, said: “Irina has a proven track record of breaking into and rapidly scaling new markets in the fintech industry. At Bitpanda, we have ambitious growth plans and as we continue in our hypergrowth journey, we are confident that with Irina leading our country management and expansion efforts, as well as our Business Development and Marketing teams, we will not only diversify into new markets but will also accelerate the growth of our current operations. Her unique experience in fast-paced environments combined with her ambition, drive and global mindset will help us bring the world of investing closer to everyone, everywhere.”
Irina Nicoleta Scarlat, Bitpanda CGO, commented: “Europe is lagging behind the US & Asia markets when it comes to investment literacy and many people are unaware of the possibilities they have at their fingertips. I strongly believe in Bitpanda’s mission to change this by offering people instant access to financial products as well as the resources they need to properly understand them. On top of all this, Bitpanda is a company with an amazing culture, balancing hypergrowth with care for their teams, and I immediately sensed this when speaking with both the founders and executive team. I am delighted to be joining this incredible company and am confident that we’ll grow Bitpanda into the number one investment platform in Europe and beyond, together.”
This year, Bitpanda surpassed several milestones, including growing our base to more than 2.5 million users and 500 employees, as well as receiving one of the largest Series B rounds in Europe with an additional extension in May. To ensure the continued scale of Bitpanda, Irina’s experience will be used to drive the company’s expansion efforts, ensuring the business is ready for the next stage of its ambitious growth journey.
Throughout 2020, Bitpanda opened offices in France, Spain, Turkey and Italy, opening an innovation hub in Krakow in December that saw the amount of Bitpanda’s team members double. The digital investment platform now intends to expand into new European markets, with plans to open a tech hub and office in Barcelona, alongside future talent hubs in London, Milan, Paris, Berlin and Istanbul.
Exverse, a free-to-play game bringing a fresh take on AAA first-person-shooters to Web3, announces the launch of its native $EXVG token on ByBit, a top-three crypto exchange by volume with over 20 million users. The ByBit launch will be followed by spot listings on the MEXC and Gate exchanges. Ahead of its full alpha launch in mid-May, Exverse hosted a soft-launch tournament for 5,000 early registrees on April 15 with cash rewards for top performers.
During the last bull run, Web3 games rose to prominence under the play-to-earn mechanism that made games like “Axie Infinity” so popular. As this model became widely replicated, many of these blockchain-based games prioritized the crypto elements at the expense of the actual game aspects. This trend could be seen in practice by many titles opting to undergo a token launch before even having a working demo, disincentivizing developers to build a quality game, and leaving users with no ecosystem or functioning game to play and spend or the native currency in.
With Exverse approaching its full launch, players can earn $EXVG by performing well while using the native token to enter matches, purchase premium items, and more. The $EXVG token builds on Exverse’s extensive beta and serves as the ecosystem’s currency while the game’s community witnessed a 20 percent growth in verified signups within a month. Supporting Exverse in their token launch are prominent launchpads and incubators that include Seedify, ChainGPT, and GameFi.
To build momentum for its upcoming alpha launch in mid-May, Exverse showcased its game by holding an exclusive deathmatch-style tournament for 5,000 early wait listers on April 15. The five-day tournament, which took place on the game’s ‘Battle Planet,’ gives players a chance to demonstrate their skills and win rewards via stablecoins and tokens. With $50,000 in total up for grabs, the top 100 performers earned at least $200. Top five finishers earnings were dispersed accordingly:
1st place: $4,000
2nd place: $2,000
3rd place: $1,500
4th and 5th place: $1,000
Built using Epic’s Unreal Engine 5, Exverse utilizes blockchain technology to strike a balance between enjoyable, realistic, and immersive real-time gameplay. The game prioritizes skill over pay-2-win mechanics, enabling players to earn rewards by staking tokens before a season’s kickoff. Top performers receive a share of profits from in-game NFTs such as cosmetics and skins.
To support the ecosystem’s development, expansion, and growth while rewarding the team and its early supporters, 400 million $EXVG will be minted.
“We are extremely excited about our token launch and proud to work with a great partner like ByBit to make it happen,” says Fei Ooi Hoong, CEO of Exverse. “We worked tirelessly to develop a diverse, engaging, and intuitive first-person shooter capable of revolutionizing how the public views blockchain-based gaming. Our talented team tapped into its background in traditional gaming to develop a rich and immersive gaming experience and then strategically implemented the NFT elements and in-game economics to enhance the user experience.”
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According to a report from CoinTelegraph, nearly forty percent of institutional investors in Canada have exposure to cryptocurrency, as revealed by KPMG. This finding underscores the growing acceptance and adoption of digital assets among institutional investors in the country.
The report indicates that a significant portion of institutional investors in Canada are actively investing in or exploring opportunities in the cryptocurrency market. This trend reflects a shift in sentiment towards digital assets, with more investors recognizing the potential for long-term growth and diversification offered by cryptocurrencies.
KPMG’s findings highlight the increasing mainstream acceptance of cryptocurrencies among traditional investors, as well as the growing interest in blockchain technology and its potential applications across various industries. As institutional investors continue to enter the cryptocurrency market, they are expected to bring additional capital and liquidity, further fueling the growth and maturation of the digital asset ecosystem.
Overall, KPMG’s report signals a significant milestone in the adoption of cryptocurrencies in Canada, indicating that institutional investors are increasingly recognizing the value proposition of digital assets and integrating them into their investment portfolios. This trend is likely to accelerate the broader adoption and mainstream acceptance of cryptocurrencies in the country and beyond.
Source: cointelegraph.com
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BounceBit (BB) Megadrop Now Open: Participate by Subscribing to BNB Locked Products or Completing Web3 Quests
The BounceBit (BB) Megadrop is now open for participation, as announced by Blockchain.News. This event presents an exciting opportunity for users to earn BB tokens by engaging in various activities, including subscribing to BNB locked products and completing Web3 quests.
Participants can join the BB Megadrop by subscribing to BNB locked products or completing Web3 quests, both of which offer different avenues for earning BB tokens. By participating in these activities, users have the chance to accumulate BB tokens and potentially benefit from the rewards associated with the Megadrop.
Subscribing to BNB locked products allows users to earn BB tokens by locking their BNB assets for a specified period. This not only provides users with an opportunity to earn rewards but also contributes to the liquidity and stability of the BounceBit ecosystem.
Additionally, completing Web3 quests offers users an alternative way to earn BB tokens by engaging in various tasks and challenges related to Web3 technology. These quests provide users with a fun and interactive way to learn about blockchain and cryptocurrency while earning rewards in the form of BB tokens.
Overall, the BB Megadrop presents an exciting opportunity for users to participate in the BounceBit ecosystem and earn rewards by engaging in activities that contribute to the growth and development of the platform. As the Megadrop progresses, participants can look forward to additional opportunities to earn BB tokens and potentially benefit from the rewards associated with this event.
Source: blockchain.news
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