Silicon Valley accelerator 500 Startups is partnering with Huobi Labs to help new blockchain companies get off to a good start.
R3 Center to Train Next Generation of Distributed Ledger Lawyers
Distributed ledger software provider R3 has formed a blockchain education group designed to prepare lawyers for large-scale enterprise adoption.
Who Said What About Coinbase and Visa’s User Payment Dispute
A Visa spokesperson claimed that neither it nor Coinbase were responsible for last week’s charging issue seen by the crypto-exchange’s customers.
Long Blockchain Is At Risk for Exchange Removal Again
Long Blockchain announced it would appeal a notice by Nasdaq informing it that its stock was at risk of being delisted.
Banks Buy Stakes in Blockchain Startup SETL
Citi joined Credit Agricole, Computershare, S2iEM and Deloitte as shareholders in the blockchain-based payment and settlements startup SETL.
$850 Million Raised in ICO So Far, Says Telegram
Messaging app provider Telegram has raised an initial $850 million in its controversial initial coin offering (ICO), according to a public document.
Coinbase. Ripple. Uphold? Greg Kidd Defends His Boldest Bet
Exuberant investor Gregg Kidd outlines his plans for Uphold, a profitable crypto startup that’s largely flown under the radar until now.
PC Giant Lenovo Seeks Blockchain Validation Patent
New patent filings from Lenovo indicate the technology company hopes to use a blockchain-based system for the authentication of physical documents.
Spanish Government Eyes Tax Benefits for Crypto Companies
Spain’s ruling political party is reportedly drafting legislation that it hopes will help woo cryptocurrency and blockchain companies to the country.
As Bitcoin Soars, So Do Coinbase Customer Complaints
In recent weeks, Coinbase users have voiced a litany of complaints about the U.S. mega-exchange: missing wires, unreleased bitcoin, disabled accounts.
‘Hundreds’ of Crypto Miners Said to Be Descending on Quebec
Hydro-Quebec may charge an industry-specific rate to crypto mining farms to deal with overwhelming demand for Quebec’s cheap energy resources.
Game Maker Atari Is Planning to Launch Its Own Cryptocurrency
The maker of “Pac-Man” and “Pong” has struck a deal that will result in the creation of a new Atari-branded cryptocurrency.
Philippines Banks to Use Visa’s Blockchain Payments Platform
Five banks in the Philippines are teaming up to use Visa’s blockchain-based payment system, according to a report.
IBM Wants You to Know Blockchain Can Go Wrong
IBM has a team of cybersecurity experts working with enterprise clients to make sure their distributed ledgers are free from vulnerabilities.
Top Secret? Microsoft Opens Door to Government Blockchain Use
Government secrets on a blockchain? Following recent security upgrades, Microsoft has launched a platform specifically for that purpose.
Indian Banks Select Microsoft As Exclusive Cloud Blockchain Provider
A group of India-based banks have struck a new strategic partnership with US tech giant Microsoft.
Why the Blockchain Needs More Failures to Succeed
Tired of scams? Entrepreneur William Mougayar argues that more failures are needed to take the blockchain industry to the next level.