Month: April 2025

Here’s a roundup of interesting startup links I came across today:

Oregon targets Coinbase after SEC drops its federal lawsuit

Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield is planning a lawsuit against crypto exchange Coinbase, alleging the company is selling unregistered securities to residents of the US state, after the United States Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) dropped its federal case against the exchange.

I’ve been tracking on the Portland Digital Corps, as best I can, because I find the effort incredibly inspiring — and potentially impactful. So I want to be sure in the loop on this kind of stuff. Especially if you want to help.

Another month, another dual Demolicious win. That’s right. Last month, Votonic and Zylch walked away with the belt. This month, Lac to Love and Basejump AI wound up tying in votes to be co-champs going into Portland Startup Week 2025.

You may remember me sharing news about the formation of the Portland Digital Corps. At the time, it was largely conceptual and a website. Now, it’s much much more — from a steering committee to projects underway.

Interested in chatting with other AI curious types…? There’s no better way to get engaged than AI Portland. And if you’re interested in a low pressure way of engaging. There are few better ways than a social gathering. So when you put those two together? Magic. AI Portland Happy Hour is next week.