Funding
US Government Awards $2.25 Million to Blockchain Research Projects
The US government has awarded research contracts to three startups working with blockchain worth a total of about $2.25m.
Citi Invests in Blockchain Startup Axoni's Series A Round
Global financial institution Citi has invested in distributed ledger startup Axoni, the company announced today.
Bitcoin Miner Canaan Raises $43 Million for Blockchain, AI Push
China-based Canaan Creative has raised $43m in a Series A round – the largest ever for a bitcoin mining business.
Bitcoin Lender Bitbond Nets €5 Million to Fund New Loans
Bitcoin peer-to-peer lending market Bitbond has secured €5m worth of debt financing to fund loans on the platform.
Jack Ma-Backed Tech Firm Invests in Blockchain Startup Symbiont
Blockchain startup Symbiont has raised an undisclosed sum from Chinese software firm Hundsun Technologies.
Meet 0x: The Protocol That Lets You Trade Ethereum Tokens For Free
Decentralized exchange 0x just raised an unusual round of investment with the goal of being the one exchange that unites them all.
Crowdfunding Hollywood? Regulation Isn't Making it Easy for ICO Projects
A plan to use token-based crowdfunding to fund a new movie hit regulatory issues, but future efforts could bring a boost to creative projects.
Nasdaq Wants to Invest in More Blockchain Startups
Exchange operator Nasdaq is looking to invest in blockchain startups as part of a new venture initiative.
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.
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.
