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Hedge Fund Billionaire Invests 10% Net Worth into Bitcoin and Ether

A hedge fund billionaire reportedly called bitcoin and ether the "best investments" of his storied career at an event on Wednesday.

Mike Novogratz

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Blockchain Startup Factom Raises $8 Million in Extended Series A

Blockchain startup Factom has finished raising just over $8m as part of an extended Series A round.

Coins

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Millions in Minutes: How Polychain Makes Sense of the ICO Wild West

What does a 'crypto hedge fund' think of the ICO market? Its team provides perspective on what makes an attractive offering.

Casino

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What the Father of Venture Capital Can Teach Us About Blockchain

Early venture capitalists were driven to break the regulatory mold to allow something new to flourish. Ring a bell?

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Who Needs VC? Ethereum and the JOBS Act Could Change Investing

A new blockchain token sale showcases how innovations in protocol design, coupled with regulatory advances, could disrupt VC.

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Blockchain Capital Releases New Details on Ethereum ICO Token

Venture firm Blockchain Capital has released new details about a forthcoming token sale aimed to raise money for its new startup fund.

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Second Life? Failed DAO Creators Are Making a Comeback Bid

Despite one notable past failure, Slock.it is forging ahead, with a new project planned and new funding from a secret investor.

Slock.it founders

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Verizon, JetBlue Back Blockchain Firm Filament's $15 Million Funding

Blockchain startup Filament has closed a new $15m funding round.

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Bitcoin Hardware Wallet Startup Ledger Raises $7 Million

Bitcoin hardware startup Ledger has raised $7m in a new Series A funding round.

LB

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Digital Currency Exchange ShapeShift Raises $10.4 Million Series A

Digital currency exchange startup ShapeShift has closed a new funding round, one which it hopes will fuel a suite of new products.

bitcoin, trade