startups
Blockchain Finance Startup Clearmatics Raises $12 Million in New Funding
Blockchain finance firm Clearmatics has closed a $12-million Series A funding round led by Route 66 Ventures.

Singapore Moves to Help Crypto Startups Receive Banking Services
Singapore's central bank is building relationships to ensure local crypto-focused startups receive domestic banking services.

A16z, Binance and More Back Oasis Labs' New Blockchain Startup Program
Oasis Labs is launching an support program for startups focused on privacy applications of blockchain, and some big investors are on board.

Circle Eyes Crypto Securities Bid With Crowdfunding Site Acquisition
Crypto company Circle is reportedly moving to acquire SeedInvest, a crowdfunding platform for startups.

VOIP Pioneer Says New Startup Is Paying Users Interest on Millions in Crypto
Led by Alex Mashinsky, crypto lending startup Celsius says it's paying thousands of users interest for depositing bitcoin and ether in its wallet app.

Mining Giant Bitmain Acquires Bitcoin Cash Wallet Startup
Bitmain has acquired Telescope, an open-source, browser-based wallet for bitcoin cash.

Ripple Event Reveal: 3 Companies Are Now Using XRP for Real Payments
During Ripple's annual Swell conference, CEO Brad Garlinghouse announced three firms that will use XRP in commercial cross-border payments.

ASX-Listed DigitalX Hit With Legal Action Over ICO Involvement
Shares in the ASX-listed blockchain firm DigitalX slumped Friday after it revealed it is facing a legal claim from investors in an ICO it advised.

Bitcoin Mining Giant Bitmain Just Officially Filed for an IPO
Bitmain, the Beijing-based cryptocurrency mining giant, has officially filed an application to go public on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX).

IBM, Hacera Create Distributed 'Yellow Pages' for Blockchain Networks
IBM has partnered to launch a yellow-pages-like directory allowing interested firms to look up and contact different projects in the blockchain space.
