startups
Staking-as-a-Service Startup Raises $2 Million From DHVC, Plug and Play
New funding for InfStones, a node operator currently staking over $450 million worth of EOS, will fuel hiring and an expansion into more PoS networks.
Nym Technologies Raises $2.5 Million to Anonymize Crypto Apps
This startup is betting tokens can help incentivize privacy infrastructure across the internet.
William Shatner Joins Effort to Fight Collectibles Fraud With Blockchain 'Passports'
Star Trek acting legend and producer William Shatner has joined an initiative to tackle fake memorabilia and collectibles using blockchain tech.
What's Holding Back Bitcoin in Venezuela? This Group Is Investigating
The Open Money Initiative is bringing insights from Venezuela to help crypto startups make better tools for people in distressed economies.
Crypto Wallet Abra Adds In-App Support for 'Thousands' of US Banks
Crypto wallet Abra now let users connect to “thousands” of U.S. banks. It's also added withdrawals for all 30 supported cryptos.
'We'll Tokenize the House': Mortgages Are Coming to Ethereum This Summer
Fintech startup Fluidity plans to launch ethereum-powered mortgages in California and New York, CoinDesk has learned.
Ethereum-Powered Social Network Cent Launches Payments via Chat
Cent now enables direct messages with ether payments, even without downloading crypto wallet software.
London-Listed Argo Blockchain Adds 1,000 Miners in Bid to Salvage Stock Price
Struggling crypto mining firm Argo Blockchain says it's expecting to break even in the second quarter after an investment in new equipment.
Alibaba's Ant Financial Backs $10 Million Round for Blockchain Privacy Startup
Alibaba affiliate Ant Financial has participated in a $10 million funding round for blockchain privacy startup QEDIT and is using the firm's tech.
Gupta Out at ConsenSys Ventures in Shake-Up at Ethereum Startup
Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin is reorganizing his Brooklyn-based firm ConsenSys with a new approach to venture backing.
