Circle

Exchanges

What Circle’s UK E-Money License Means for Bitcoin and Blockchain

Industry commentators weigh in on the impact of Circle's new e-money license in the UK.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 April 2016
Circle

Circle Inks Bank Deal With Barclays After UK Regulator Approval

Bitcoin wallet startup Circle has been granted an electronic money license from a top UK financial regulator.

Business  ·  6 April 2016
Exchanges

Bitcoin Startups Face Backlash for Perceived Pivots

Bitcoin industry startups are facing backlash over a new set of articles in which they have been portrayed as pivoting away from the cryptocurrency.

Business  ·  24 November 2015
Regulation

Bitcoin in the Headlines: 21 Shocks With Bitcoin Computer Debut

21 Inc grabbed the lion's share of headlines and blog posts this week with an ambitious new product launch.

Markets  ·  25 September 2015
Exchanges

Circle Granted First BitLicense by NYDFS

Bitcoin wallet Circle says it has become the first company to receive a BitLicense from the New York State Department of Financial Services.

Policy & regulation  ·  22 September 2015
Exchanges

Circle’s Bitcoin App Receives Honourable Mention at Google I/O

Circle’s bitcoin Android app has received an honourable mention at Google’s I/O Conference. The two-day event, which showcases the tech giant’s latest products, featured Circle’s app in its best-in-class category, which “recognises excellence in applying material design in the creation of engaging user experiences”. As the only bitcoin or financial application showcased, Circle‘s offering was featured […]

Business  ·  29 May 2015
Crime

SEC Charges Ex-Circle Board Member With Investment Fraud

An ex-Circle board member is being sued by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over alleged investment fraud, it has been revealed.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 May 2015
Exchanges

Circle Raises $50 Million With Goldman Sachs Support

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.

Business  ·  30 April 2015
Exchanges

Bitcoin Startup Circle Seeking $40 Million in New Funding, Report Says

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

Business  ·  27 April 2015
Coinbase

The 12 Biggest Bitcoin Funding Rounds Of All Time

Following Coinbase's record $75m round yesterday, CoinDesk looks back at the previous largest investments in the bitcoin space.

Business  ·  21 January 2015
Exchanges

Unexpected Home Search Prompts Purse.io Customer Protection Guarantee

Bitcoin shopping startup Purse.io is to offer users a $10,000 protection plan to cover any purchases made using its service.

Business  ·  8 January 2015
Exchanges

Circle Brings NFC to Android App for Touchless Payments

Circle has integrated near-field communication to provide its Android users the option for quick, contactless mobile payments.

Tech  ·  6 January 2015
Regulation

Circle’s Wishlist for Bitcoin Regulation in 2015

John Beccia, general counsel and CCO for Circle, shares his wish list for regulators focused on digital currency in 2015.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 December 2014
Exchanges

Ex-JPMorgan Transactions Exec Joins Bitcoin Startup Circle As CFO

Circle Internet Financial has hired veteran banking industry executive Paul Camp to serve as its new chief financial officer.

Business  ·  11 December 2014
Coinbase

Money20/20 Day 2: Automated Economies and the Internet of Value

Day two of (Bit)coinWorld at Money2020 focused on forecasting what many considered the technology's promising future.

Business  ·  4 November 2014