The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued rejections to bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETFs) proposals from ProShares, GraniteShares and Direxion.
UK Crypto Futures Exchange Adds Bitcoin Cash Contract
U.K.-based cryptocurrency futures exchange Crypto Facilities is adding a bitcoin cash product to its offerings.
Ripple Endorses ‘Preferred’ Crypto Exchanges for XRP Payments
Ripple is recommending three cryptocurrency exchanges as the “preferred partners” for transacting on its xRapid payments platform.
Airbnb Co-Founder Backs $22 Million Funding for Crypto Dealer SFOX
A cryptocurrency dealer for institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals has closed a Series A funding round of $22.7 million.
Insurance Ratings Bureau Pilots IBM Blockchain for Automatic Reporting
The American Association of Insurance Services is turning to IBM Blockchain to support a new automated insurance reporting tool.
Crypto-Powered Fantasy Football League to Raise $100 Million in ICO
A blockchain startup wants to raise nearly $100 million dollars to create a new form of fantasy football aimed to bring fans together.
Jamaica Stock Exchange to Trade Crypto Assets in 2018
The Jamaica Stock Exchange will be adding cryptocurrency trading for its clients later this year.
Former S&P President Leads Seed Round for ICO Compliance Startup
Regtech and compliance startup iComply has just completed a seed funding round led by former Standard and Poor’s chief Deven Sharma.
Blockchain Social Network Minds Is Migrating to Ethereum for Launch
Blockchain-based social network Minds is moving its platform to the ethereum mainnet, the startup announced Monday.
Facebook’s David Marcus Steps Down From Coinbase’s Board
David Marcus is stepping down from the board of directors at crypto exchange Coinbase, citing his new role at Facebook leading blockchain strategy.
Wikipedia Competitor Everipedia’s Blockchain Is Now Live
Blockchain-based Wikipedia competitor Everipedia launched its mainnet on Thursday, based on the EOS network.
Blockchain for Music Startup Raises $5.5. Million in New Funding
Decentralized music-sharing protocol Audius successfully raised $5.5 million as part of its mission to hand back more control to artists.
ShapeShift Acquires Tool That Quickly Swaps Bitcoin for Other Cryptos
Cryptocurrency asset company ShapeShift has acquired blockchain startup Bitfract, the firms announced Wednesday.
Crypto-Backed Loan Provider SALT Expands to 35 US States
Cryptocurrency-backed loan provider SALT Lending announced it will now serve customers in 20 new U.S. states on Wednesday.
Coinbase Is Boosting Its Crypto Buying Limit to $25K a Day
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase announced it was opening instant trades and increased trading limits Tuesday.
LedgerX Claims ‘Record’ July for Bitcoin Options Trading
Bitcoin derivatives trading provider LedgerX says it saw a “record” amount of trading volume over the last two months.
Decentralized Payment Network Logos Raises $3 Million in Seed Funding
Decentralized payments platform Logos Network has successfully raised $3 million in seed funding, the startup announced Thursday.
Coinbase Adds British Pound for UK Crypto Users
Crypto exchange Coinbase will now support British pounds (GBP) for its UK customers, the firm announced Wednesday.
Crypto Data Site CoinMarketCap Launches ‘More Robust’ API
CoinMarketCap, one of the most popular crypto data tracking websites, announced a new pro-level and fee-based API on Wednesday.
Radar Relay Raises $10 Million for Decentralized Token Exchange
Decentralized trading platform Radar Relay closed a $10 million Series A funding round led by Blockchain Capital, the startup announced Wednesday.