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Marshall Islands Looks to Become Global Hub for DAO Incorporations

Deep in the Pacific Ocean lies a sprawling chain of volcanic islands, the Marshall Islands, that is looking to grant DAOs the same privileges as limited liability corporations. But why do DAOs need to become registered as corporations? Adam Miller, co-founder of a local organization MIDAO, explains two reasons: legal personhood and limited liability. He joins "All About ETH" live from Ethereum Denver 2022 to discuss why the Marshall Islands, the issues with Wyoming's LLC law and the future of DAOs.

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Markets

How the 'Big Short DAO' Bet Against the Crypto Market and Won

The pseudonymous crypto trader @GiganticRebirth was feeling bearish at the market top last November. Here’s how his team of alpha hunters say they made money shorting altcoins in the ensuing sell-off.

The "Big Short," crypto edition. (Rachel Sun/CoinDesk)

Policy

Former Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang Launches DAO to Advocate for Web 3

Lobby3 will “prioritize and propose new policy, and aggregate new ideas that need to be top of mind for our leaders.”

Andrew Yang (left) 
at Consensus 2019

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Can DAOs Be Recognized as Legal Entities? Only in the Marshall Islands

The Republic of the Marshall Islands has recognized decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) as legal entities, becoming the first sovereign nation to do so. The law essentially grants DAOs the same privileges as limited liability corporations (LLCs). "The Hash" hosts unpack whether this move is good for DAOs and what it means for a DAO to transition into an LLC.

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Policy

How the Marshall Islands Is Trying to Become a Global Hub for DAO Incorporation

The law essentially grants DAOs the same privileges as limited liability corporations.

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Finance

YouTuber Logan Paul Files Trademarks for NFT Marketplace, DAO Ventures

The social media star and undefeated professional boxer is no stranger to the NFT sector.

CLEVELAND, OHIO - AUGUST 28: Logan Paul, brother of Jake Paul, looks on during the weigh in event at the State Theater for the August 29 fight between Jake Paul and Tyron Woodley on August 28, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Finance

Pantera Leads $18M Round for Rift’s Liquidity Mining Alternative

The startup, which is coming out of stealth mode, offers protocol-based liquidity to DAOs that creates a better incentive model.

Pantera Capital CEO Dan Morehead (CoinDesk archives)

Tech

AssangeDAO Raises $38M to Aid WikiLeaks Founder's Court Battle

The DAO, which is looking to help the whistleblower, has now raised more ether than ConstitutionDAO.

Coldie - Julian Assange - Decentral Eyes (Gold Edition), via Nifty Gateway with permission

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Ethereum Name Service Removes Core Team Member Brantly Millegan Over 2016 Tweet

The Ethereum Name Service (ENS) community voted to remove Brantly Millegan as a steward after his tweet from 2016 resurfaced. Millegan will also be removed as director of operations from True Names Ltd, the ENS DAO’s corresponding legal entity.

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Ethereum Name Service Removes Core Team Member Brantly Millegan Over 2016 Tweet

A tweet from Nick Johnson, founder and lead developer of ENS, confirmed Millegan has been removed from both the DAO and as director of operations of True Names Ltd.

(Yuichiro Chino for CoinDesk)