A cryptocurrency dealer for institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals has closed a Series A funding round of $22.7 million.
‘Keep NEO One!’ Investors Protest a Proposal to Make Crypto Coins Divisible
Neo 3.0 is coming, potentially bringing big changes to the protocol’s economic model. But investors aren’t happy.
Thomson Reuters Is Adding 50 Crypto Assets to Finance Data Feed
Thomson Reuters will soon track 50 crypto assets on one of its desktop finance feeds, thanks to a new deal with market data aggregator CryptoCompare.
Crypto Tycoon Resigns From Blockchain Fund After Alleged Defamation
Li Xiaolai, a Chinese crypto investor, has resigned from a $1 billion blockchain fund following an online spat that led to a defamation lawsuit.
Amid Crypto Bear Market, Attention Turns to Small-Time Investors
When it came to crypto, the focus was on retail investors – not only on protecting them but also on giving them a chance – during CB Insights’ event.
Token Swaps: What Are They, How They Work & Why They’re Happening Now
Token swaps are becoming common, but what do they mean for users and investors? CoinDesk explores the evolving art of blockchain migrations.
Jim Chanos Is Out of His Depth Trashing Crypto Assets
Like Warren Buffett, Jim Chanos is an expert in his domain, which is traditional finance, not crypto. And he’s getting it wrong too.
Chinese Angel Investor Amassed 10,000 Bitcoins Amid Q1 Price Slump
Cai Wensheng, a Chinese angel investor, says he bought 10,000 BTC after the price dropped earlier this year.
Sequoia Sues Crypto Exchange Binance After Investment Deal Collapses
The founder of the Binance exchange is facing a lawsuit in Hong Kong over allegations he breached an exclusivity agreement with a big-name investor.
500 Startups Backs $500k Seed Round for Stablecoin Project
Blockchain startup Stably has garnered $500,000 in seed funding to launch its stablecoin.
EU Markets Watchdog Toughens Rules on Crypto Derivatives
The EU markets watchdog has agreed a temporarily change in the leverage limts for cryptocurrency derivative contracts in the region.
MIT-Founded Startup Raises $20 Million for Supply Chain Blockchain
Eximchain, a blockchain startup focused on the supply chain industry, has raised an investment of $20 million, ahead of a planned token airdrop.
Marc Andreessen, Craft Ventures Back Crypto Hedge Fund Multicoin
Crypto investment fund Multicoin Capital has announced that investors including Marc Andreessen are taking part in its $250 million flagship fund.
Digibyte Raises $250k to Develop Altcoin for Retail Payments
The development team behind alternative digital currency digibyte has raised $250,000 as part of a new strategic partnership.
The Promise and Pitfalls of Crypto Crowdfunding
New initiatives by Swarm are trying to push crypto-based crowdfunding forward. But are they the solution?
Expresscoin Raises $150k in Funding from Bitcoin Shop
The new funding is the cryptocurrency-buying service’s first since its formal launch earlier this year.
MaidSafe COO Reflects on Lessons Learned from Crowdsale
The company is working to increase Internet security, and has learned some valuable lessons in the process.
Citi: Bitcoin a Threat to Debit and Credit Card Issuers
Citi suggests that digital currencies may challenge debit and credit card companies if adoption grows.
Mining Roundup: Walmart, BFGMiner and Altcoins in the Cloud
CoinDesk takes a look at the latest in the mining industry, examining power consumption, Walmart selling miners and more.
BitAngels Closes 10,000 BTC Fund for Decentralised Applications
BitAngels has closed its first official fund, which focuses on investing in decentralised applications.