startups
Blockchain Identity Startup Netki Raises $3.5 Million
Netki, a digital identity startup, has raised $3.5 million to help it expand its team and technology offerings.
Russian Finance Firms Form Blockchain Consortium
A group of Russian banks and financial services companies has formed a private-sector consortium focused on blockchain applications.
Abra Launches Blockchain Remittance App in US
After months of small-scale testing in the Philippines, blockchain payments app Abra launched in the US today.
Siemens to Invest in Blockchain Startups
German engineering giant Siemens plans to invest in blockchain startups and projects through a newly created business unit backed by $1.1bn.
Kraken Acquires Dutch Bitcoin Exchange CleverCoin
San Francisco-based digital currency exchange Kraken is making yet another acquisition, scooping up Dutch exchange CleverCoin.
Bitcoin Exchange Raises $16 Million in Ongoing Series A Funding
A bitcoin exchange startup based in Singapore has raised $16m in new funding as part of an ongoing Series A.
31 Chinese Firms Form Financial Blockchain Consortium
A group of technology and finance companies in Shenzhen, China, have launched a new blockchain consortium.
ASX Buys Bigger Stake in Blockchain Startup DAH
The Australian Stock Exchange is boosting its stake in New York blockchain startup Digital Asset Holdings.
Euroclear to Develop Blockchain Gold Settlement System
Clearing and settlement leader Euroclear has announced its first partnership with a blockchain industry business.
ChangeTip Struggles to Sell Assets After Airbnb Acqui-Hire
Bitcoin micropayments startup ChangeTip is struggling to find a buyer after its engineering team was purchased by travel startup AirBnB in April.
