startups
IBM Ramps Up China Blockchain Work With Supply Chain Trial
IBM's latest blockchain partner is Hejia, a Chinese supply chain management company who recently conducted a supply chain trial.

Porsche Seeks Blockchain Companies for Startup Competition
German automaker Porsche is looking to the startup space as it explores blockchain technology.

Why a Quiet Blockchain Consortium Could Soon Make Noise
While high-profile consortiums are progressing to big fanfare, a small blockchain effort working quietly in Luxembourg could affect the whole world.

How Deloitte's Bitcoin Bistro Was Built
Consulting giant Deloitte chats to CoinDesk about how and why it started accepting bitcoin in its Toronto office complex.

Blockchain Low Among Corporate Investment Priorities, PwC Finds
New research finds that blockchain tech is low on the list of investment priorities at major banking firms.

An Open Letter to Decentralized Protocols Looking for Growth
Marketing expert Jeremy Epstein discusses the importance of the brand for blockchain startups in this open letter to the industry.

Emirates NBD Enlists UAE Central Bank in Blockchain Check Trial
One of the Middle East's largest banking groups is pushing ahead on a plan to use blockchain to prevent paper cheque fraud.

Digital Currency Exchange ShapeShift Raises $10.4 Million Series A
Digital currency exchange startup ShapeShift has closed a new funding round, one which it hopes will fuel a suite of new products.

Chinese Lender CreditEase Launches Blockchain Supply Chain Service
A major peer-to-peer lender in China is seeking to promote blockchain solutions in the global supply chain.

War of the Words: Who's Said What About a Bitcoin Fork?
CoinDesk rounds up the various announcements from industry startups in the wake of speculation the bitcoin network could see a technical split.
