Firi is a norwegian [[Cryptocurrency]] exchange. Because it is a [[Startup company]], it is often mentioned on [[Shifter]]. # Currencies The following currencies are listed[^3]: - [[Bitcoin]] - [[Ethereum]] - [[Ripple|XRP]] (Ripple) - [[Cardano]] - [[Litecoin]] - [[Dai (cryptocurrency)]] is a [[Stablecoin]] that is regulated by a [[Decentralized autonomous organization|DAO]] called MakerDAO through the governance token MKR. That means the rules are voted on through a decentralized process. For example which cryptocurrencies to use as [[Collateral]]. - [[USD Coin]] is a [[Stablecoin]] pegged to the US dollar. Created by [[Circle]] and [[Coinbase]]. - [[Polkadot]] - [[Solana]] # Logo > The Firi logomark is a nod to the [[Florin]] symbol, as stylised lower case f used throughout history to represent currencies. Two half circles surround the florin and speak to the open nature of the Firi platform and the flow and movement of crypto. # Investors [[Schibsted]], [[Aleksander Leonard Larsen]], [[Alex Svanevik]] from [[Nansen]], [[Skyfall Ventures]], [[Tycoon Industrier]] and [[ChainLayer]] are investors[^1]. [[Øystein Stray Spetalen]] is also an investor.[^2] # Technology [[Fireblocks]] is part of Firi's digital asset infrastructure[^4]: > [[Fireblocks]] is the industry standard wallet and custody technology for digital assets and cryptocurrencies, and Firi will make special use of the platform's [[Hot wallet]] infrastructure. With Fireblocks, Firi will strengthen the security of customer funds in storage and during transfer, while enabling faster and easier deposits and withdrawals. This is the only custody technology that combines the newest breakthrough in cryptography, MPC-CMP, with secure hardware enclaves (SGX), and robust workflow authorizations to protect assets from cyber attacks, internal risk and human error. # Layoffs On June 15 2022, the company announced it would be [[Layoff|laying off]] a large amount of employees, amid the global downturn in global finance, cryptocurrency and services.[^5][^6][^7] [VCs are Scared When They Should be Greedy - Aaron's Essays](https://blog.aaronkharris.com/vcs-are-scared-when-they-should-be-greedy) is interesting. # Wikipedia > [!INFO] [Firi](https://no.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firi) > **Firi** (tidligere kjent som MiraiEx) er Norges største tjeneste for kjøp og salg av kryptovaluta i form av antall brukere og handelsvolum. Firi ble grunnlagt i 2017 og er registrert i Norge. Firi (da MiraiEx) ble startet av [[Thuc Tuan Hoang]] og [[Øyvind Kvanes]] i 2017. Pr januar 2022 bruker over 135 000 nordmenn Firi, og de har rundt 40 ansatte. > > Firi ble i 2019 registrert hos Finanstilsynet som tjenestetilbyder for veksling og oppbevaring av virtuell valuta i Norge. [^1]: [Kryptobørsen Firi henter 60 millioner kroner og får Schibsted på eiersiden](https://shifter.no/nyheter/kryptoborsen-firi-henter-60-millioner-kroner-og-far-schibsted-pa-eiersiden/232530) ([[Kryptobørsen Firi henter 60 millioner kroner og får Schibsted på eiersiden (highlights)|highlights]]) [^2]: [Finansavisen: Øystein Stray Spetalen gjør helomvending i synet på bitcoin | DN](https://www.dn.no/marked/oystein-stray-spetalen/bitcoin/kryptovaluta/finansavisen-oystein-stray-spetalen-gjor-helomvending-i-synet-pa-bitcoin/2-1-988642) [^3]: [Kryptovaluta i Firi](https://firi.com/no/kryptovaluta) [^4]: [Enlists new custody technology partner, Fireblocks](https://firi.com/press/press-release/firi-and-fireblocks) [^5]: [Kryptobørsen Firi varsler store kutt i staben](https://shifter.no/nyheter/kryptoborsen-firi-varsler-store-kutt-i-staben/252092) [^6]: [Den norske kryptobørsen Firi varsler oppsigelser: – En tøff dag | DN](https://www.dn.no/marked/firi/thuc-hoang/kryptovaluta/den-norske-kryptoborsen-firi-varsler-oppsigelser-en-toff-dag/2-1-1238722) [^7]: [Firi-gründerens tøffe sommer - gikk fra fødestua til full krise i selskapet](https://shifter.no/nyheter/firi-grnderens-toffe-sommer-gikk-fra-fodestua-til-full-krise-i-selskapet/255291) is a portrait of [[Thuc Tuan Hoang]]