Funding
Bank Veterans Raise $1.5 Million for Digital Asset Startup
Digital asset trading service Crypto Facilities has raised $1.5m in new funding.
Why Big Bank Blockchain Leads Are Leaving for Startups
Bank blockchain leads are leaving to build startups, a trend signalling that opportunities in the private blockchain space remain abundant.
Pantera Partner Steve Waterhouse Exits Bitcoin Investment Firm
Pantera Capital partner and chief technology officer Steven Waterhouse has officially left the VC firm.
Dubai Government Seeks Blockchain Projects for Startup Fund
A technology initiative backed by the Dubai government has launched a $275m startup investment fund.
Bitcoin Browser Brave Raises $4.5 Million to Fight Online Ads
Brave Software has raised $4.5m to expand on its efforts to let users send bitcoin micropayments to their favorite websites.
Bitcoin Trading Platform Coinigy Raises $400k
Coinigy has raised $400,000 in new seed funding to develop an updated version of its bitcoin trading platform.
Samsung SDS Invests in Blockchain Startup
An information technology affiliate of Samsung announced today that it has invested in a blockchain startup.
Mitsubishi UFJ Invests in Bitcoin Startup Coinbase
Coinbase has reportedly raised more than $10m from Japan's largest bank, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group.
Blockchain Identity Startup Netki Raises $3.5 Million
Netki, a digital identity startup, has raised $3.5 million to help it expand its team and technology offerings.
Siemens to Invest in Blockchain Startups
German engineering giant Siemens plans to invest in blockchain startups and projects through a newly created business unit backed by $1.1bn.