startups
Ripio Raises $31 Million in Private Ethereum Token Sale
Bitcoin startup Ripio has raised $31 million as part of a token presale ahead of a new credit network launch.
50 Startups: Central Bank Director Touts Singapore as Blockchain Hub
Dozens of startups are now working with blockchain in Singapore, according to an official for the city-state's de facto central bank.
Circle Is Building a Master Mobile Payments Network on Ethereum
Blockchain startup Circle has revealed a new inter-wallet settlement system called CENTRE, aimed at connecting the world's digital payment services.
Two Fewer Tims: R3 Sees Key Employees Depart for New Ventures
Blockchain consortium R3 has lost two of its most public employees, Tim Grant and Tim Swanson, who are moving onto their own ventures.
Prime Minister's Son to Head Barbados Blockchain Startup
Barbados-based payments startup Bitt has hired Rawdon Adams, the son of an ex-prime minister, as its new CEO.
Y Combinator President Calls ICOs A 'Bubble' – But His Firm Might Use Blockchain
Y Combinator, Silicon Valley-based startup accelerator, is looking at blockchain in order to boost access to startups for investors.
Only in Arizona: How Smart Contract Clarity Is Winning Over Startups
Arizona legislators are turning the state into a blockchain hub by making smart contracts legally binding, and startups are taking the bait.
$9 Million: Bitcoin Startup Luno Completes Series B Funding
Bitcoin wallet startup Luno has raised $9 million in new funding as part of a Series B round announced today.
Idaho City Inks Development Deal with Blockchain Startup
The municipal government for the U.S. city of Boise has formed a new partnership aimed at exploring public-sector blockchain use cases.
Tor and More: Bitcoin Market OpenBazaar Adds Features in 2.0 Beta Release
The new version of the the P2P e-commerce network can be accessed via the anonymous Tor browser and can facilitate purchases when stores are offline.
