Latest from Ian Allison
The MicroStrategy Effect? This Firm Is Helping Businesses Save in Bitcoin
Bitcoin financial services firm Unchained Capital has released an “advanced business account” specifically targeting firms that want to hold BTC.
Polkadot Projects Will Be Able to Mint Their Own Tokens in 2021
A token minting system is coming to the Polkadot blockchain ecosystem, promising to be a leaner, meaner version of Ethereum’s ERC-20 standard.
CB Insights Buys Blockdata to Build Out Blockchain Data Offering
New York City’s CB Insights is getting into the blockchain data game with the acquisition of Netherlands-based Blockdata.
Leaked EU Draft Proposes All-Encompassing Laws for Crypto Assets
The European Commission may be proposing an all-encompassing set of regulations covering the trading of digital assets across the 27-nation bloc.
The Crypto Firms Collaborating on a Swiss Franc Stablecoin
“Coopetition” is an ungainly term at the best of times. But it appears that’s what’s happening among Swiss stablecoin issuers.
Swisscom Blockchain Wins Grant From Web3 to Help Toughen Polkadot’s Proof-of-Stake Network
Swisscom Blockchain has been awarded a grant from the Web3 Foundation to build a cloud-based protection layer for the Polkadot network.
Pandemic Will Speed Bitcoin Adoption, Says DBS Bank Economist
When it comes to bitcoin, Singapore's DBS Bank sees a "pandemic-led acceleration of adoption."
DCG Enters Retail Crypto Market With Acquisition of Luno Wallet
Blockchain-focused investment firm Digital Currency Group has acquired Luno, a retail-focused cryptocurrency exchange with over five million customers.
DeFi Risk Management Startup Cozy Finance Debuts With $2M Funding Round
Announced Thursday, Cozy Finance has raised a $2 million seed round, led by Electric Capital and including Variant Fund, Dragonfly Capital, Robot Ventures, Slow Ventures, Volt Capital, Spencer Noon, Moncada and others.
Coinberry Crypto Exchange Gets Lloyd's Cover as Canada's Post-Quadriga Rules Tighten
Following last year’s QuadrigaCX collapse and loss of client funds, Canada’s crypto exchanges are going the extra mile to rebuild the trust of consumers.
