“Berkeley, California, is planning to raise $3-5 million via “micro bonds” using a blockchain settlement layer to bypass the ailments caused by middlemen. This could be the start of a new trend where residents are able to contribute to the improvement of their locality through interest-bearing financial instruments rather than charitable donations, reported by Forbes, December 20, 2019…”
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