startups
Bitcoin in the Headlines: R3's Blockchain Dream Team
This week's headlines have mostly been about banks' love for blockchain, sparked by R3CEV's announcement that 13 new banks had joined its project.
Bitcoin Company Coinplug Raises $5 Million in Funding
South Korean bitcoin services company Coinplug has closed a $5m Series B funding round.
Gemini Exchange Moves Toward Launch With Twin NYDFS Approvals
Bitcoin exchange Gemini has received two key approvals from the NYDFS that move it closer to launching services in the US.
SEC Seizes Assets from Alleged Altcoin Pyramid Scheme
A California company promoting a digital currency called GemCoin has had its assets seized by the US government amid allegations of fraud.
Head of London FinTech Hub Steps Down to Lead Blockchain Lab
The head of Level39, one of Europe's biggest FinTech hubs, is stepping down to lead the development of a blockchain lab.
Coinbase Makes 'Instant' Bitcoin Buying Available in 26 Countries
Coinbase has announced that customers across 26 countries can buy bitcoin "instantly" from today.
Boost VC Investment in Blockchain Startups Tops $50 Million
Boost VC has released new figures related to the success of its startup investments in the bitcoin and blockchain industry.
Citi, HSBC Partner With R3CEV As Blockchain Project Adds 13 Banks
Thirteen additional major investment banks including Citi, HSBC and Bank of America Chase have partnered with distributed ledger startup R3CEV.
DigitalBTC Bows Out of Bitcoin Mining Race
Australian firm DigitalBTC is bowing out of bitcoin mining to focus on its consumer products, its CEO has said.
Blockchain-Based Digital Cash Platform Raises $1.12 Million
Safe Cash Payment Technologies, a blockchain-based digital cash platform, has raised $1.12m in seed funding.
