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How Blockchain Startups Are Revolutionizing Venture Capital

William Mougayar argues that the traditional venture capital model is being quickly revolutionised by blockchain tech.

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Blockchain Stock Market Startup Funderbeam Raises $2.6 Million

A startup headquartered in London is using blockchain to power a next-generation stock market has raised $2.6m in new venture funding.

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Tim Draper Leads $4.2 Million Series A for Blockchain Startup Factom

Blockchain startup Factom has raised a $4.2m in new funding as part of a newly announced Series A.

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Indian Bitcoin Exchange Unocoin Raises $1.5 Million

Indian bitcoin exchange startup Uncoin has raised $1.5m in a new funding round.

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FX Firm Joins Mexican Bitcoin Exchange's $2.5 Million Fundraise

Digital currency exchange Bitso has raised $2.5m in new funding.

Mexico City

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Blockchain Database Startup BigchainDB Raises €3 Million

BigchainDB has raised $3m to help turn tradition databases into blockchains.

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Blockchain Post-Trade Startup Juzhen Raises $23 Million Series A

China's Juzhen Financials has raised $23m (¥153m) to develop clearing and settlement solutions based on blockchain.

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UK Government Seeks Distributed Ledger Projects in £15 Million Competition

The UK Government has launched a new technology competition inviting submissions related to distributed ledger technology.

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Big Banks Invest $55 Million in Blockchain Startup Ripple's Series B

Ripple raised $55 million from banks, including its own customers, and in a change for previous growth strategies, is considering making acquisitions.

Ripple, tidal wave

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Funding Question Looms for R3 Ahead of London Meeting

Sources suggest R3's fundraising could become a topic at a client meeting scheduled for London this week.

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