startups
21 Inc Open-Sources Bitcoin Software for Machine Payments
Bitcoin startup 21 Inc open-sourced its bitcoin micropayments software this weekend.
Bitcoin Exchange Owner Extradited Following Cybercrime Indictment
Two individuals tied to the now-defunct US bitcoin exchange Coin.mx have been extradited to the US from Israel, prosecutors announced today.
New Details Emerge on Bitcoin Firm Avalon's $466 Million Pending Sale
New details have emerged about the pending sale of Canaan Creative, the company that sells the Avalon series of bitcoin mining chips.
Maker of First Bitcoin Mining ASIC Acquired in What Could Be Industry's Largest Sale
The China-based company behind the first bitcoin mining ASIC has been acquired.
Stellar Co-Founder Resigns As Executive Director
One of the co-founder of digital currency startup Stellar announced their resignation today.
Bitcoin ATM Network Acquires Exchange Startup
Bitcoin exchange startup BitQuick is being acqui-hired by a US-based digital currency ATM network.
A16z, USV Lead $1.5 Million Round for Blockchain Startup Mediachain
Mediachain has become the latest blockchain startup to join the portfolios of VC heavyweights Andreessen Horowitz and Union Square Ventures.
Bitcoin Mining Firm KnCMiner Declares Bankruptcy
The parent company of Swedish bitcoin mine operator KnCMiner has declared bankruptcy.
CFTC Grants Full Registration to Bitcoin Swaps Trading Platform
The CFTChas granted registration to a trading platform that was an early entrant in the US market for financial derivatives tied to bitcoin.
Santander UK to Launch Ripple-Powered Payments App in 2016
The UK arm of Spanish banking group Santander has developed a new payments app in partnership with distributed ledger startup Ripple.
