Fidelity Investments’ blockchain R&D lead is leaving to join blockchain startup Bloq as its first-ever chief operating officer.
F2Pool Founder’s Crypto Wallet Startup Raises $13 Million in New Funding
Cobo, the crypto wallet created by F2Pool’s founder, has raised $13 million from NEO and DHVC to expand its staking pool with a cold wallet launch.
Wallet Provider Blockchain Is Backing Crypto Giveaways In a Big Way
Cryptocurrency wallet and data provider Blockchain.info is launching a program to assist crypto projects distributing free tokens to users worldwide.
Startup Bringing Blockchain Privacy to Central Banks Wins $15 Million Funding
Blockchain startup Adhara, which aims to bring zero knowledge proofs to central bank systems, has secured $15 million in new funding from Consensys.
Former Trump Advisor Gary Cohn Joins Blockchain Startup
Gary Cohn, a former chief economic advisor to the U.S. president and Goldman veteran, has just joined a financial data-focused blockchain startup.
Blockchain Finance Startup Clearmatics Raises $12 Million in New Funding
Blockchain finance firm Clearmatics has closed a $12-million Series A funding round led by Route 66 Ventures.
Singapore Moves to Help Crypto Startups Receive Banking Services
Singapore’s central bank is building relationships to ensure local crypto-focused startups receive domestic banking services.
I Can’t Believe This Blockchain Is Free
At the very least, a blockchain mindset can help you call social media giants’ bluff when they tell you that their services are “free.”
A16z, Binance and More Back Oasis Labs’ New Blockchain Incubator
Oasis Labs is launching an incubator program for startups focused on privacy applications of blockchain, and some big investors are on board.
Circle Eyes Crypto Securities Bid With Crowdfunding Site Acquisition
Crypto company Circle is reportedly moving to acquire SeedInvest, a crowdfunding platform for startups.
VOIP Pioneer Says New Startup Is Paying Users Interest on Millions in Crypto
Led by Alex Mashinsky, crypto lending startup Celsius says it’s paying thousands of users interest for depositing bitcoin and ether in its wallet app.
Mining Giant Bitmain Acquires Bitcoin Cash Wallet Startup
Bitmain has acquired Telescope, an open-source, browser-based wallet for bitcoin cash.
Ripple Event Reveal: 3 Companies Are Now Using XRP for Real Payments
During Ripple’s annual Swell conference, CEO Brad Garlinghouse announced three firms that will use XRP in commercial cross-border payments.
ASX-Listed DigitalX Hit With Legal Action Over ICO Involvement
Shares in the ASX-listed blockchain firm DigitalX slumped Friday after it revealed it is facing a legal claim from investors in an ICO it advised.
Bitcoin Mining Giant Bitmain Just Officially Filed for Its IPO
Bitmain, the Beijing-based bitcoin mining giant, has officially filed an application, seeking to go public in the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX).
IBM, Hacera Create Distributed ‘Yellow Pages’ for Blockchain Networks
IBM has partnered to launch a yellow-pages-like directory allowing interested firms to look up and contact different projects in the blockchain space.
Crypto Billionaire Di Iorio Seeks New Start for Jaxx as All-in-One Wallet
Despite some concerns about security, the new Jaxx Liberty mobile wallet could become an all-purpose crypto app.
Inside Bitewei: The $20 Million Bitcoin Miner Being Hailed as a Bitmain Rival
A startup seeking to rival mining giant Bitmain is gaining a reputation as a firm that could disrupt the balance in crypto’s most lucrative sector.
Interstellar Arrives: Visa, Citi-Backed Chain Acquired By Stellar Startup
An acquisition that finds two of crypto’s leading entrepreneurs teaming to back the world’s sixth-largest blockchain has been confirmed.
Energy Giant Engie, Maltem Back New ‘Blockchain Studio’ With $2.3M
French energy firm Engie announced Friday that it will help commercial customers build blockchain platforms with its new “Blockchain Studio” spinoff.