Companies
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.
Coinbase Co-Founder: Ethereum Could ‘Blow Past’ Bitcoin
In a new blog today, Coinbase exec Fred Ehrsam sought to position Ethereum as a competitor to bitcoin in the digital currency industry.
Federal Court Dismisses Bitcoin Startup BitPay's Phishing Lawsuit
A legal fight between bitcoin payment processor BitPay and a major insurance company has ended, court documents reveal.
UAE's First Bitcoin Startup Shuts Down
Bitcoin payments firm YellowPay has shut down according to members of its founding team.
