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Hedgy Raises $1.2 Million for Smart Contract-Powered Bitcoin Derivatives

Bitcoin derivatives startup Hedgy has raised $1.2m in new seed funding from a group of investors that includes VC Tim Draper.

By Stan HigginsAbr 30, 2015

Circle has closed a $50m funding round and announced the launch of new account features that enable customers to hold, send and receive US dollars.

By Emily SpavenAbr 30, 2015

Fenway Summer participated in the latest funding round for cross-border blockchain payments solution provider Align Commerce.

By Pete RizzoAbr 29, 2015

Circle Internet Financial is looking to raise as much as $40m as part of its latest funding round, according to a new report.

By Stan HigginsAbr 27, 2015

The former digital currency trading division at SecondMarket has relaunched as the newest subsidiary of Digital Currency Group, Genesis Trading.

By Pete RizzoAbr 16, 2015

US retail giant Overstock has invested in blockchain technology specialist Peernova as part of its Series A financing.

By Pete RizzoMar 31, 2015

Coinigy has raised $100,000 in private seed funding to expand its suite of professional bitcoin and cryptocurrency trading tools.

By Pete RizzoMar 19, 2015

Stealth bitcoin startup 21 Inc, formerly 21e6, has announced new information about its funding history, staff members and investors.

By Joon Ian WongMar 10, 2015

Instant bitcoin and altcoin exchange ShapeShift has received $525,000 in seed funding from investors Barry Silbert and Roger Ver.

By Grace CaffynMar 10, 2015

Decentralised crowdfunding platform Swarm is offering startups up to $50,000 in funding thanks to a partnership with Focus Investments.