Sharing Economy

Web 3.0 Is Coming for the Sharing Economy

DeFi demonstrates how "sharing" businesses can be built using open protocols, says EY's blockchain leader.

Business  ·  19 April 2021

‘Sharing Economy’ Startup ShareRing Tapped for China’s Blockchain Service Network

A provider of an ecosystem for the "sharing and rental economy," ShareRing will join China’s government-backed blockchain initiative.

News  ·  16 September 2020
ICOs

‘Decentralized Airbnb’ Starts Charging Fees as ICO Model Falters

Airbnb competitor Bee Token, founded by alums of Uber, are pivoting in an effort to boost revenue after conducting an ICO last February.

Business  ·  23 January 2019
Startups

BMW Test Drives Blockchain for Car Mileage Tracking

Blockchain startup Dovu created a pilot program with auto giant BMW to encourage drivers to track their own mileage.

Business  ·  8 May 2018
Investments

Sharing Economy Startup Origin Raises $28 Million in SAFT Sale

Peer-to-peer economy platform Origin raised more than $28 million through a Simple Agreement for Future Tokens sale this year, filings reveal.

Business  ·  18 April 2018
XRP

Why This Startup Took Part of Its Venture Funding in XRP

Announced Tuesday, the investment by Ripple executives in Omni feels ill-timed as the price of the coin has fallen more than 40 percent.

Markets  ·  17 January 2018
Dapps

How Cryptocurrency Could Change the Sharing Economy

The sharing economy has huge latent value. Cryptocurrency could help unlock that potential, if we just gave it the chance.

Business  ·  13 December 2014