Proof of Industry—Issue #20

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News & Updates

Covering November 2nd, 2023 - November 15th, 2023

Company Updates 

Blink, the Bitcoin wallet and API platform formerly known as the Bitcoin Beach wallet, partnered with Distribuidora Morazán to promote B2B Bitcoin adoption in El Salvador. This partnership allows more than 40,000 businesses in the distributors network to accept Bitcoin as a payment option, increasing efficiency and reaching new customers.

21bitcoin, a leading European Bitcoin exchange, received €2.1 million in an investment from Germany's Volksbank Raiffeisenbank Bayern Mitte eG. The funds will be used to grow the team, expand its market presence, and launch new Bitcoin-related products.

Zaprite, a company making it easy for businesses to accept bitcoin as payment, integrated Alby’s wallet so users can receive payments directly to their Alby Lightning Address. This integration will make it easier for businesses to accept Bitcoin, Lightning, and card payments in one unified checkout experience.

Bakkt has joined Unchained's network of custody partners for secure storage of bitcoin. This partnership offers clients increased security and choice for storing their assets. Unchained has a long history and expertise in securing bitcoin, and the addition of Bakkt makes their collaborative custody network the largest for institutional investors, corporations, and other clients. 

Product Updates

CrowdHealth, an innovative healthcare company providing health coverage without insurance, recently integrated a Lightning wallet into their existing app. This integration will allow members to pay for their monthly fees, fund crowdfunding requests, and pay doctors with Bitcoin.

River, a leading US-based Bitcoin financial services company, released the River Android app. Users can now access their Bitcoin portfolio on Android, iOS, and desktop platforms.

Strike, a leading Bitcoin-focused platform, has announced new features to enhance their Bitcoin services, including support for wire transfers, direct deposit, and debit card connectivity. These upgrades make it easier for customers to buy and withdraw large sums of Bitcoin. 

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Interviews w/ Industry Leaders

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The Bitcoin Talent Co. Podcast 37: Smeet Bhatt from Theya: Host Eric Podwojski sits down with the Co-Founder and CEO of Theya, Smeet Bhatt, to discuss how his Y Combinator-backed Bitcoin start-up is making multi-sig custody easy for everyone. (🎙, 📺)

WBD733: Bitcoin’s Full Potential Value with Jesse Myers: Host Peter McCormack sits down with the Co-Founder and COO of Onramp Bitcoin, Jesse Myers, to discuss Bitcoin’s growth potential and introduce ‘Onramp’, a Bitcoin asset management platform built on multi-institution custody. (📖, 🎙, 📺)

Swan Signal 131: Adam Back | The Future of Bitcoin: Host Sam Callahan interviews the CEO of Blockstream, Dr. Adam Back, to discuss why he's bullish on Bitcoin before the halving, Blockstream and Swan's custody partnership, the launch of Blockstream's BASIC Note, and Blockstream's Greenlight Lightning solution. (🎙, 📺)

Coin Stories: Vivek Ramaswamy on His Origins, U.S. Economic Decline & Corporatism, the Promise of Bitcoin and Uniting the Country: Host Natalie Brunell interviews Republican presidential candidate and businessman, Vivek Ramaswamy, about the promise of Bitcoin and the American Dream. (🎙, 📺)

The Bitcoin Talent Co. Podcast 36: Tristan Scott from Decentralized Health: Host Eric Podwojski interviews the Founder of Decentralized Health and Author of Bitcoin and Beef, Tristan Scott, to discuss how he is educating the masses about the parallels between Health and Bitcoin. (🎙, 📺)

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Bitcoin Talent Co. is the first recruiting firm to focus exclusively on the Bitcoin landscape. We see through the noise of crypto, blockchain, Web3, and all other buzzwords to help Bitcoin-focused companies operate at scale. Below are some of the positions we are actively recruiting candidates for.

Open Roles (Non-Technical)

1. Customer Support Manager - A Bitcoin company creating a new way for communities and organizations to secure and use their money and data with a Federated OS is seeking an experienced Customer Support Manager to join their venture-backed team. Send us a message if you’re interested!

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Open Roles (Technical)

1. Front End Developer - A Bitcoin company creating a new way for communities and organizations to secure and use their money and data with a Federated OS is seeking a Front End Developer with React and Typescript experience to join their venture-backed team. Send us a message if you’re interested!

2. Sr. Front End Developer - A European-based Bitcoin-only exchange is seeking an experienced React Native engineer with previous experience working in a startup environment.

3. Back End GO Developer - A European-based Bitcoin-only exchange is seeking an experienced Golang developer with previous experience working in a startup environment.

Open Roles (Flexible)

1. Designer - A Y-Combinator-backed Bitcoin-only start up that is simplifying multi-sig self custody so it is available to everyone with a mobile phone.

2. SEO Specialist - A Y-Combinator-backed Bitcoin-only start up that is simplifying multi-sig self custody so it is available to everyone with a mobile phone.

3. Community Manager - An emerging Bitcoin company launching its suite of Bitcoin-focused products is seeking a part-time community manager.

4. Customer Support - An emerging Bitcoin company launching its suite of Bitcoin-focused products is seeking multiple part-time customer support associates.

5. Front End Developer - A leading Bitcoin-only media outlet is searching for a rockstar front-end developer who can create epic landing pages for a website redesign and new products/features.

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