startups
Bitcoin Startup Xapo Gets Nod of Approval from Swiss Finance Regulator
Bitcoin wallet company Xapo announced today that it has received an early nod of approval from a key Swiss regulator.

The IRS is Trying to Keep Coinbase From Defending its Customer Data
The IRS is pushing back against Coinbase's efforts to intervene in a case over bitcoin user records.

Microsoft Unveils Project Manifest, A Plan For Blockchain Product Tracking
NASA tech lies at the heart of a new Microsoft blockchain project that would closely track products as they move around the world.

'Lack of Interest': Freelance Market Fiverr Drops Bitcoin Payments
Freelancer marketplace Fiverr has discontinued bitcoin payments, citing a lack of interest.

Deloitte Officially Opens Dublin Blockchain Lab
Professional services firm Deloitte has officially opened its Dublin-based blockchain lab.

Is Bitcoin App Abra Finally Ready for Its Big Debut?
Abra CEO Bill Barhydt talks to CoinDesk about the bitcoin payments startup's long-awaited global rollout next month.

Hyperledger Adds 'Cello' Blockchain Deployment Tool to Its Arsenal
The Linux Foundation-led Hyperledger initiative has added a new blockchain deployment tool to its growing pool of projects.

Coinbase Co-Founder Fred Ehrsam is Leaving the Company
Coinbase co-founder Fred Ehrsam is leaving the San Francisco-based bitcoin startup for undisclosed opportunities.

Digital Trade Chain: 7 Banks Could Go Live With Blockchain in 2017
A group of seven major banks is partnering on a new blockchain-based trade finance project.

China's Biggest Blockchain Startup Will Release New Tech in 2017
Shanghai-based Juzhen Financials plans to launch its own proprietary blockchain technology for banks this year.
