startups
OpenBazaar Raises $5 Million from Bitmain, OMERS Ventures
OB1, the development company behind decentralized online marketplace OpenBazaar, has raised $5 million in a Series A funding round.
Report: South Korea Could Ease Its ICO Ban
South Korea's ban on initial coin offerings (ICOs) could be relaxed in the months ahead, according to a new report.
Former Docker CEO to Lead Crypto-Powered Distributed Storage Startup
Decentralized data storage startup Storj is hoping to boost its growth with the hire of Ben Golub, former CEO at software firm Docker.
Dutch Finance Minister Calls for ICO Regulations
The finance minister of the Netherlands has called for new regulations around cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings.
Gemini Exchange Plans to Add More Crypto Tokens
Litecoin and bitcoin cash are logical candidates for inclusion this year, Tyler Winklevoss said.
Coinbase Hires NYSE Finance Vet to Grow Enterprise Products
Coinbase has hired a former New York Stock Exchange executive, the startup announced Thursday.
Compliant ICOs? Bitcoin OGs Launch Token Sale Service
TokenSoft is today launching its white-label ICO solution with built-in regulatory frameworks that flexibly cater for different nations' rules.
JP Morgan Blockchain Spin-Off Kadena Hires New Head of Growth
Kadena, the JP Morgan blockchain spinoff, has hired former Capco executive Ben Jessel to head its business growth efforts.
Comcast Makes First Big Bet on a Multi-Blockchain Future
The venture capital arm of the $170 billion telecoms firm has made its first blockchain investment, one aimed at accelerating enterprise adoption.
South Korean Bank Trials Ripple for Overseas Remittances
South Korea's Wooribank has reportedly completed an overseas remittance test using Ripple's DLT solution.
