startups
Sequoia India Leads $3 Million Round for Token Startup Tackling 'Fake News'
Sequoia India has led a $3 million funding for Band Protocol, a startup that incentivizes reliable content producers with token rewards and staking.
Pantera Has Already Raised $125 Million for Its Third Crypto Fund
A slide deck obtained by CoinDesk shows Pantera has secured the majority of its third venture fund, though the bear market has slowed progress.
Goldman Sachs Veterans Raise $3 Million to Fight Crypto Manipulation
A U.S.-based crypto market surveillance startup led by former Goldman Sachs fintech engineers has raised $3 million in seed funding.
South Korean Capital's $1 Billion Startup Fund Will Include Blockchain Firms
The Seoul Metropolitan Government has committed over $1 billion to invest in innovative startups by 2022, including blockchain firms.
Coinbase Acquires Blockchain-Tracking Startup Neutrino for Undisclosed Price
Coinbase has acquired blockchain analytics startup Neutrino as part of a push to offer more diverse crypto assets.
Mining Giant Bitmain Posts $500 Million Loss in IPO Financial Filing
Cryptocurrency mining and manufacturing giant Bitmain lost about $500 million in the third quarter of 2018, CoinDesk has learned.
'Make Bitcoin Fun Again': New Lightning App Lets You Buy Pizza With BTC
Using the Lightning Network, more than 150 people bought Domino's pizza with bitcoin this week.
Blockchain Startups Are Modernizing Iran's Financial Infrastructure
Sources in Iran say the country's financial sector is taking clear steps toward a state-backed token economy.
TCR Party: The #CryptoTwitter Popularity Contest Everyone’s Talking About
ConsenSys is experimenting with token models to see what could work for enterprise consulting clients.
Circle's Stablecoin Pitchman Joins Blockchain Startup Celo
Chuck Kimble, who helped promote the USDC stablecoin for Circle, has joined blockchain startup Celo as head of strategic partnerships.
