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Sorare is a global fantasy football game that enables users to trade official digital collectibles. Founded in Paris in 2018, the platform allows players to manage their teams using digital NFT cards, fostering competition and community interaction.

Coinme operates the largest licensed cryptocurrency cash exchange in the United States, providing a nationwide network of bitcoin ATMs, a digital wallet, and exchange services. Through partnerships with Coinstar and MoneyGram, customers can buy and sell bitcoin with cash at thousands of locations in 48 states. The company also offers an enterprise-grade API and tools that enable legacy financial systems and merchants to crypto-enable their operations, along with consumer products to buy, store, and manage digital currencies. Founded in 2014 and based in Seattle, Coinme aims to broaden access to digital currencies and facilitate easy, secure transactions.

TangoTrade is a B2B fintech company specializing in facilitating international trade for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It offers an innovative trade finance platform that combines financing solutions, payment assurance, and cross-border payments, all powered by smart contracts and blockchain technology. This enables SMEs to participate confidently and cost-effectively in global trade opportunities.

Uphold operates a cloud-based platform for moving, converting, transacting, and holding various currencies, commodities, equities, and other assets. Its platform enables users to add funds via bank transfers or cards, send/receive payments, convert currencies, and hold funds securely. Serving individuals, businesses, developers, and charities worldwide, Uphold facilitates transactions in over 150 countries with low fees.

SportBLX is an investment platform founded in 2018 and headquartered in New York, designed to allow fans and investors globally to acquire shares in unique sports assets. The platform facilitates the process of identifying athletes, teams, or racehorses willing to sell a percentage of their on-field earnings or equity. It provides users with the tools to review and research these offerings before making investments. By enabling ownership in sports-related assets, SportBLX bridges the gap between fans and the financial aspects of the sports industry.

SMBX, Inc. is an online funding portal and public marketplace based in San Francisco, California, that facilitates the issuance and buying of small business bonds. Founded in 2016, the company enables small businesses to raise capital by offering bonds directly to the public, bypassing traditional banking channels and associated regulatory fees. SMBX focuses primarily on small business debt, particularly within the SBA loan market, providing an innovative alternative for businesses seeking financing. The company also operates a mobile application to enhance user accessibility and engagement. By connecting high-quality businesses with potential investors, SMBX aims to streamline the capital-raising process for small enterprises.

ShapeShift is a digital currency exchange platform established in July 2014, designed to facilitate the instant conversion of Bitcoin and various altcoins. The platform distinguishes itself by allowing users to trade cryptocurrencies without the need for user accounts or registration, thereby enhancing privacy and reducing risks associated with personal information and funds. In the summer of 2019, ShapeShift introduced a new platform that empowers users to self-custody their crypto assets while providing functionalities to buy, sell, trade, track, send, and receive cryptocurrencies independently of third-party involvement. Additionally, the company operates CoinCap.io, a real-time crypto market data service, and acquired the hardware wallet company KeepKey in 2017. ShapeShift is led by industry veteran Erik Voorhees.

Founded in 2014, Bitso is a cryptocurrency exchange platform headquartered in Mexico City. It enables users to buy, sell, and trade various cryptocurrencies securely using their mobile devices or other devices.

Founded in 2014, Bitso is a cryptocurrency exchange platform headquartered in Mexico City. It enables users to buy, sell, and trade various cryptocurrencies securely using their mobile devices or other devices.

TradeBlock Inc., established in 2013 and headquartered in New York, specializes in developing institutional trading tools for digital currencies. The company provides financial institutions with execution and analysis tools tailored to cryptocurrency markets, offering global market data insights on trading, regulations, mining, blockchain analysis, protocol updates, and economic developments. As of December 2020, TradeBlock operates as a subsidiary of CoinDesk LLC.

LedgerX LLC is a developer of an institutional derivatives exchange platform specifically for digital currencies. Founded in 2014 and based in Vail, Colorado, the company operates as a subsidiary of NYBX LLC. LedgerX has applied for registration with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission to function as a swap execution facility and derivatives clearing organization. The platform is designed to facilitate smooth trading in cryptocurrency futures and options, offering features such as physical settlement of contracts, block trading, and algorithmic trading. This enables both individual traders and institutions to transact in cryptocurrencies with increased efficiency and regulatory oversight.

Founded in 2012, Coinbase operates a platform enabling merchants and consumers to buy, sell, and store cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin. It offers products such as Coinbase Wallet, USD Coin, Coinbase Pro, and custody services. The company is headquartered in San Francisco.

Startup Stock Exchange (SSX) is a service provider that facilitates the trading of startup and small business shares on a public stock exchange. Founded in 2011, SSX offers brokerage and listing advisory services, connecting these companies with global investors. It operates using the legal framework of the Dutch exchange but manages all interactions between investors and companies, acting as a licensed listing adviser, broker, and shareholder. SSX caters to investors and companies that are aware of and comfortable with the high risks associated with startup investments.