A group of former Deloitte blockchain specialists are joining a startup seeking to launch a token for the global supply chain.
At Ethereal Summit, A Human Face On A High-Tech Future
At ConsenSys’ Ethereal Summit, the focus was on reaching those people that aren’t already a part of the blockchain space.
The ‘World’s First’ Crypto Beer Vending Machine Has Arrived
Blockchain technology startup Civic will demo how its ID verification services can be used to purchase alcohol via vending machines at Consensus 2018.
Maximalist for Hire: Bitcoin Believer Pierre Rochard Starts Advisory Firm
While other blockchain experts are starting multi-coin hedge funds or consulting for ICOs, Pierre Rochard is advising investors on bitcoin, period.
BMW Test Drives Blockchain for Car Mileage Tracking
Blockchain startup Dovu created a pilot program with auto giant BMW to encourage drivers to track their own mileage.
Not Just Bitcoin: OpenBazaar Is Gearing Up for a Radical Redesign
Now that the likes of Etsy are jumping on the crypto train, decentralized marketplace OpenBazaar is gearing up for its biggest overhaul since launch.
An Invitation to CoinDesk’s Super-Secret ICO Pre-Launch Party*
What good is having immutable record-keeping and shared digital trust if you can’t kick it off with a rip-roaring banger? Amirite?
Arrington-Backed Startup Launches Crypto-for-Cash Credit Platform
A crypto lending startup backed by TechCrunch founder Michael Arrington launched a U.S. dollar credit platform on Monday.
Two Big Crypto Startups Are Out to Build One Universal Wallet
The two startups are offering developers $50,000 to build a wallet that would support almost any token, even those that haven’t been created yet.
$125 Million: Orchid Is Raising One of 2018’s Biggest Token Sales
A startup with the aim of building a private, peer-to-peer browser using cryptocurrency has told the SEC it plans to hold a $125 million SAFT.
Locked Out of Coinbase: Why Are Wyoming’s Bitcoin Users Still Waiting?
A month after Wyoming changed a law to let Coinbase restore service in the state, users there are still waiting to regain access to their funds.
Softbank Eyes Carbon Emissions Cuts with Green Energy Blockchain Pilot
A group of Japanese firms is planning a blockchain pilot that would allow rural consumers to trade renewable energy.
‘WordPress of Blockchain’ Startup Seeks to Solve Enterprise Pain Points
Elemential, which is based in Mumbai, India, seeks to remove the pain of “blockchain administration.”
Rappers, Ravens and Lord of the Rings: In Crypto Coin Game, ‘Dope’ Names Pay
A ‘Lord of the Rings’ reference in several crypto projects illustrates a coming land grab on the finite amount of “cool” names.
Coinbase Has a New Chief Financial Officer
Oz Management Chief Financial Officer Alesia Haas is Coinbase’s new CFO effective Tuesday.
Why Leading Crypto Devs Don’t Work In Silicon Valley
A recent back-and-forth between Coinbase and a bitcoin developer shows there’s still a big gap between the industry and the open-source community.
A Tangled Web: Will Coinbase Ventures Lead to Conflicts of Interest?
Coinbase’s new VC arm raises thorny questions about the influence the startup wields across the crypto market and potential conflicts of interest.
BitGo Co-Founder Ben Davenport Is Stepping Down
BitGo co-founder and CTO Ben Davenport will step down from his position next week, he announced Friday.
Germany’s No. 2 Stock Exchange Unveils Crypto Trading App
Boerse Stuttgart’s fintech subsidiary is rolling out a no-fee app to trade bitcoin, ether, litecoin and ripple.
Carbon ‘Stablecoin’ Project Raises $2 Million in Seed Round
Cryptocurrency startup Carbon has raised $2 million in seed funding, the company revealed to CoinDesk, Thursday.