startups
Blythe Masters' Next Move? Blockchain SDKs
Former JP Morgan executive Blythe Masters recently unveiled a new software suite designed to help propel the next wave of business blockchain growth.

Coinbase In Talks to Buy Bitcoin Startup Earn.com
U.S. crypto exchange provider Coinbase is in talks to purchase Earn.com, formerly 21.

Blockchain Capital Raises $150 Million, Looks Beyond Financial Services
The raise, Blockchain Capital's fourth, includes $25 million worth of cryptocurrency and brings its total assets under management to $250 million.

Social Media Giant Snap Confirms It's Banned ICO Ads
Snapchat just became the latest social media platform to ban advertising for initial coin offerings.

Korea Telecom Announces Blockchain For Network Security
South Korean telecom provider KT unveiled a new system based on a blockchain security-focused network.

US Treasury Publishes 5 Tips For Blockchain Projects
The US Treasury Department has just published five tips for building blockchain projects based on lessons learned during work on a proof-of-concept.

Israeli Regulator Outlines What Makes A Token a Security (Or Not)
The Israel Securities Authority also proposed an ICO sandbox in a recent report now in the hands of the agency's chair, who will decide how to proceed

Puerto Rico Aims to Attract Blockchain Startups With New Council
Puerto Rico's government has created an advisory council aimed at spurring the development of blockchain businesses.

Unicorn Visions: Bitcoin's Startups Aren't Startups Anymore
Coinbase and Bitmain, each valued over $1 billion, are showing grander ambitions than many people in the cryptocurrency space might have expected.

Square Seeks BitLicense to Bring Bitcoin Buying to NY
Square is in the process of applying for a BitLicense in a bid to expand its Cash App's bitcoin option to New York residents.
