Key Crypto Launches and Sales Set for Late September 2024

Coinbase’s Mag7 + Crypto Equity Index Futures debut, major DAO governance votes, and multiple mainnet launches highlight a pivotal week for crypto market developments.

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Summary

From September 22 to 28, the crypto sector is packed with major events. Coinbase will introduce Mag7 + Crypto Equity Index Futures, combining major U.S. tech stocks with crypto ETFs in a single futures contract. Falcon Finance will hold a community token sale on Buidlpad. Hedera will upgrade its mainnet to v0.65, and Plasma will launch its mainnet beta and native token XPL on September 25. Multiple DAOs, including Gnosis, Balancer, ZKsync, Curve, and Decentraland, are holding governance votes on funding, upgrades, and ecosystem initiatives. Additionally, large token unlocks for Velo, Optimism, and Jupiter are scheduled, alongside multiple global blockchain conferences.

Terms & Concepts
  • Mag7 + Crypto Equity Index Futures: A futures contract offered by Coinbase that tracks a combined index of major U.S. tech stocks and cryptocurrency ETFs.
  • Mainnet Upgrade: An update to a blockchain's live network software that typically introduces new features, optimizations, or security improvements.
  • Governance Vote: A decision-making process where token holders vote on proposals affecting the future of a blockchain project or protocol.