Venture Capital
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.
Payment Processor Invests in Dubai-Based Bitcoin Startup
Payment service provider PayFort is among the investors in a seed funding round announced by Dubai-based bitcoin startup BitOasis.
Japan's TechBureau Raises $6.5 Million for Bitcoin and Blockchain Services
A Japanese blockchain startup has reportedly raised $6.5m in a new Series A funding round.
Supply Chain Startup Fluent Raises $1.65 Million in Seed Funding
Fluent, a startup focused on supply chain applications of the blockchain, has raised a new seed funding round.
Bitcoin Organized Crime Research Funded by Germany and Austria
The Austrian and German governments are funding a research effort focused on the use of digital currencies in organized crime.
Blockchain Data Platform Tierion Raises $1 Million
Blockchain data startup Tierion has raised $1m in seed funding from several of the industry’s leading venture capital firms.
Ethcore Raises $750,000 to Help Ethereum Go Enterprise
An Ethereum startup founded by one of the blockchain project’s founders has raised $750,000.
Bitcoin Mining Giant Invests $1.6 Million in Trading Platform
Beijing-based mining giant Bitmain has invested $1.6m in bitcoin data and trading services provider BitKan.
Blockchain Investment Fund Seeks $100 Million from Major Banks
A new investment fund is seeking to raise as much as $100m over the next two years to fuel investments in the blockchain space.
Bitcoin Core Opens Doors to Outside Funding With Sponsorship Program
Bitcoin Core, the volunteer community that develops the open-source bitcoin software, has announced a new sponsorship program.
