Struggling crypto mining firm Argo Blockchain says it’s expecting to break even in the second quarter after an investment in new equipment.
Alibaba’s Ant Financial Backs $10 Million Round for Blockchain Privacy Startup
Alibaba affiliate Ant Financial has participated in a $10 million funding round for blockchain privacy startup QEDIT and is using the firm’s tech.
Kavita Gupta Out at ConsenSys Ventures in Company Reorg
Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin is reorganizing his Brooklyn-based firm ConsenSys with a new approach to venture backing.
Foam Turns to Token Grants to Build Out Decentralized Mapping Platform
Following a $16.5 million token sale, geolocation startup Foam may have found a token-curated registry model that works.
A Visual Guide to the Hot, New Crypto Fundraising Mechanism – the IEO
The ICO market might have cooled, but there’s still fundraising going on in the blockchain space – it’s now being done through the IEO, or initial exchange offering, and we break down how this mechanism is different our latest explainer video.
Diamond Standard Launches Blockchain-Powered Token Backed by Real Gems
A new startup is looking to make diamonds as attractive to institutional investors as gold.
Ex-Ripple CTO Launches Blogging Platform to Pay Content Creators XRP
The Coil blogging platform offers tipping via XRP and future plans to work with a variety of assets.
TechStars-Backed Alkemi Enters DeFi Race With $16 Million Liquidity Pool
This new startup wants to plug exchanges, funds and other traditional players into the broader DeFi movement.
‘Darkest Days Yet’: ‘Purple Pill’ Tell-All Details Years-Long Rift at Heart of MakerDAO Stablecoin Project
Penned by the stablecoin project’s former CTO, “Zandy’s Story” paints a clear picture of MakerDAO’s current turmoil.
DeFi Upstart Dharma Brokers $6.4 Million in Crypto Loans in First 3 Weeks
Riding a wave of interest in crypto lending, Dharma is becoming a lucrative way to arbitrage the DAI stablecoin.
You Can Now Shop With Bitcoin on Amazon Using Lightning
Bitcoin spenders can use the lightning network to shop at e-commerce sites like Amazon, thanks to a new browser extension.
As ICO Business Dried up, This Firm’s Headcount Fell From 120 to 50
Significant layoffs at Ambisafe tell the tale of another ICO services startup that got too big in 2018.
New $50 Million Venture Fund Eyes Global Blockchain Adoption
A group of investors has launched a new blockchain-focused VC fund worth $50 million, aiming to bring the technology to the masses.
Bolt Labs Raises $1.5 Million Seed Round to Boost Lightning Privacy
With $1.5 million in seed funding secured, Bolt Labs wants to bring privacy features to the lightning network and other blockchain solutions.
Binance Labs Grants $45,000 to 3 Open-Source Blockchain Startups
Binance Labs has awarded grants of $15,000 each to three startups developing open-source blockchain technologies.
‘Crypto Stripe’ Flexa Raises $14 Million So You Can Buy Coffee With Bitcoin
Payments startup Flexa is using funds from a private token sale to make shopping with bitcoin at brick-and-mortar stores a reality.
How Coinbase-Backed Dharma Aims to Stand Out From Other Crypto Lenders
Dharma, the lending startup with backing from Coinbase and Polychain, wants to make peer-to-peer crypto loans accessible to all.
Sparkswap Raises $3.5 Million From Initialized, Pantera for Lightning-Powered DEX
Pantera-backed Sparkswap has launched to offer pro traders litecoin-to-bitcoin atomic swaps using the lightning network.
Coinbase Tops JPMorgan in LinkedIn List of Most Popular Employers
Crypto exchange Coinbase has ranked above investment banking giant JPMorgan in LinkedIn’s top 50 U.S. employers list for 2019.
Coinbase, Paradigm Invest $15 Million in Startup Behind Disappearing Blockchain
Made by the startup O(1) Labs, the lightweight Coda protocol is adding more big-name investors to its cap table.