startups
PayPal Blocks Bitcoin Parody of Super Bowl Commercial
A parody of a PayPal Super Bowl commercial that was posted on YouTube has been blocked by the Internet payments company.
Online Retailer Overstock Spent $8 Million on Blockchain Projects in 2015
Online retailer Overstock.com has announced that it spent $8m last year on its blockchain-backed securities trading initiative.
21 Inc Launches Bitcoin Transaction Fee Prediction App
21 Inc has launched a free web app that can help bitcoin users determine what level of fee will ensure a transaction is confirmed.
Compliance Expert Juan Llanos Joins Blockchain Analytics Firm
Financial compliance authority Juan Llanos is joining blockchain analytics firm Coinalytics as the executive vice president of business development.
Simplex Raises $7 Million for Credit Card Bitcoin Buying Service
An Israeli bitcoin startup focused on enabling bitcoin purchases with credit cards has recently closed a $7m Series A funding round.
BNP Paribas Hosts Blockchain Tech Development Event
French banking services group BNP Paribas hosted a development event last month focused on blockchain technology.
Digital Asset Funding Tops $60 Million With IBM, Goldman Sachs Investments
Digital Asset Holdings has announced it has raised more than $60m with the addition of IBM and Goldman Sachs to its latest round.
UNICEF Innovation Fund Hints at Blockchain Investments
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has hinted it could invest in blockchain startups or initiatives through its innovation fund.
Santander: Blockchain Talk Could Turn Into Action This Year
CoinDesk speaks with representatives from Banco Santander about the bank's blockchain strategy for 2016 and beyond.
Japanese Bitcoin Exchange Launches ¥50 Million Startup Fund
Japanese bitcoin exchange BitFlyer has created a new startup fund aimed at investing in companies working with blockchain tech.
