startups
Erik Voorhees: BitLicense Requires 'Reckless' Data Collection
ShapeShift founder and CEO Erik Voorhees discusses the company's new iOS app and its decision to stop serving the New York market.
Reveal Raises $1.5 Million for Crypto-Powered Social Network
Crypto-powered social network Reveal has announced $1.5m in funding from investors including Boost VC and Barry Silbert's Digital Currency Group.
Bitcoin Mining Pool BTC Guild to Close Over BitLicense Concerns
Bitcoin mining pool BTC Guild is shutting down later this month, and its operator has cited the BitLicense finalization as a major factor.
Bitcoin Exchange MonetaGo Launches in 40 Countries
MonetaGo, a new exchange with ambitions to take bitcoin "global", launched across 40 countries today.
Max Keiser's Bitcoin Capital Raises $1.6m via Crowdfunding
Max Keiser's crypto fund Bitcoin Capital has closed a $1.6m crowdfunding round.
OpenBazaar Raises $1 Million for Decentralised Marketplace
Decentralized marketplace protocol developer OpenBazaar, has raised $1m from investors including Andreessen Horowitz and Union Square Ventures.
Wences Casares: The Bitcoin-Obsessed Serial Entrepreneur
Wences Casares, serial entrepreneur and founder of bitcoin security company Xapo, tells CoinDesk why he is "obsessed" with bitcoin.
Taiwanese Company Brings Bitcoin to 10,000 Convenience Stores
Taiwanese startup Maicoin has launched a system that lets users buy bitcoin at 10,000 convenience stores in the territory.
Mexican Bitcoin Exchange Bitso Acquires Competitor
Mexican bitcoin exchange Bitso has acquired competitor Unisend Mexico in an attempt to consolidate its market share in the region.
