startups
Crypto News Outlet BlockTV Shuts Down, Citing Impact of COVID-19
Cryptocurrency-focused media startup BlockTV has shut down operations due to the economic strains of the COVID-19 crisis, according to two former employees.
New York, French Finance Watchdogs Open Doors for Each Other's Fintech Startups
The New York State Department of Financial Services and its French regulatory counterpart will work to "ease the entry" for fintech innovators into their respective markets.
Andreessen Horowitz Forecasts Fourth Crypto Bull Cycle
a16z says high quality projects in the past cycle (some being startups in its own portfolio) will drive growth in the next.
US Banking Regulator Suggests Federal Licensing Framework for Crypto Firms
Brian Brooks, now a US banking regulator, said creating a federal license for crypto startups might make more sense than subjecting them to 50 different state money transmitter approvals.
As Pandemic Decimates Startups, Privacy Industry Holds Strong
As remote work becomes the norm, privacy-focused startups see COVID-19 as an opportunity to expand.
Why a Startup You've Never Heard of Is Now Sponsoring a Bitcoin Core Developer
CardCoins becomes one of the elite few to sponsor a Bitcoin Core developer – in this instance, Hennadii Stepanov, aka Hebasto.
Starting a Bitcoin Startup During the COVID-19 Crisis, Feat. Yan Pritzker
With companies closing, unemployment rising and investors spooked in the age of the pandemic, NLW speaks with Swan BTC co-founder Yan Pritzker about the experience of launching a startup in the hyper-competitive world of Bitcoin.
UK’s Tech Bailout Could Help Blockchain Devs Weather COVID-19 Shutdown
Britain’s new “Future Fund” relief package will help tech firms, including blockchain companies like Chainvine.
Bitcoin Startup Purse to Shut Down After 6-Year Run
Bitcoin shopping startup Purse will shut down after six years in the space, according to an email sent to customers Thursday and confirmed by CoinDesk.
Ex-State Street Blockchain Team Drops DLT From New Data-Privacy Startup
Data privacy startup Manetu goes live early next month with $3.5 million in backing from Castle Island Ventures and others.
