startups
Bitcoin Startup BitPagos Acquires Argentinian Exchange Unisend
BitPagos has acquired Unisend Argentina, the country's first order-book exchange as part of an undisclosed deal.
Société Générale's Legal Director Seeks Bitcoin Regulation
Société Générale's group legal director has called out for the establishment of an international bitcoin regulatory framework.
Global Investment Banks Back Blockchain Initiative
A number of the world's largest investment banks are teaming up to develop standards for blockchain technology.
BTCChina Rebrands as BTCC in International Shift
Chinese bitcoin exchange BTCChina has a new name: BTCC.
BNP Paribas Fortis Denies Bitcoin Vault Project
BNP Paribas Fortis has denied it is gearing up to enter the bitcoin space as a digital vault provider.
Bitnexo Wins South American Final of BBVA Competition
Bitcoin-based platform Bitnexo has joint-won the Latin American final of BBVA's Open Talent competition.
Bitcoin Exchange Operator Discussing Deal With US Prosecutors
Court documents show that one of the operators of bitcoin exchange Coin.mx is involved in discussions over a possible plea deal with US prosecutors.
CFTC Grants Temporary Approval to Bitcoin Startup LedgerX
LedgerX has received temporary approval from the US Commodities Futures Trading Commission to act as a swap execution facility.
Coinalytics Raises $1.1 Million for Blockchain Data Platform
Coinalytics has raised $1.1m as part of a seed round led by Palo Alto-based incubator The Hive.
Bitcoin-to-Cash App Abra Raises $12 Million Series A
Abra, the startup developing a bitcoin powered remittance app, has raised just over $12 million in new funding.
