Patrick Byrne

Startups

Overstock Gets $100 Million from Soros Fund for Blockchain and More

Overstock.com just got a fat chunk of change from a big-name investor, and CEO Patrick Byrne says much of it will fund the company's blockchain work.

Business  ·  5 January 2018
Investments

Investors Commit $100 Million to tZERO ICO

Overstock.com's blockchain subsidiary tZERO has already attracted millions in committed funds for its forthcoming token, just a day after opening.

Markets  ·  19 December 2017
Investments

The Next Step In Overstock’s Master Blockchain Plan Is Underway

On the eve of an ambitious plan to raise millions in an ICO, Overstock CEO Patrick Byrne discusses how the sale fits into his blockchain plans.

Markets  ·  19 December 2017
Investments

Overstock’s TZERO ICO Yet to Launch as Token Sale Stalls Unexpectedly

One of the crypto industry's most anticipated token sales, that for Overstock subsidiary tZERO, has yet to launch as originally planned.

Markets  ·  18 December 2017
News

Patrick Byrne Mulls Overstock Sale to Fund New Blockchain Venture

Overstock CEO Patrick Byrne has partnered with a well-known economist on a new blockchain land registry venture, and might sell the firm to fund it.

Business  ·  13 December 2017
News

Overstock to Release Blockchain Product to Curb Naked Short Sales

Overstock.com will soon release software designed to help alleviate the very problem that got its founder involved in blockchain in the first place.

Business  ·  24 October 2017
E-Commerce

‘Into the War Room’: Overstock Looks Back on Bitcoin Embrace

Overstock looks back at its groundbreaking decision to accept bitcoin in 2014 – a notable early boost for digital currency.

Tech  ·  13 April 2017
Overstock

Overstock’s Blockchain and the War Against Naked Shorting

Overstock plans to sell shares of stock on its own transparent blockchain platform, but will it stop the cheating?

Markets  ·  9 November 2016
Startups

Amid Blockchain Securities Push, Overstock CEO Takes Medical Leave

In a letter to shareholders, Overstock CEO Patrick Byrne has announced that he will take a medical leave of absence.

Business  ·  11 April 2016
SEC

SEC Approves Overstock’s Plan to Issue Blockchain Securities

The SEC has approved Overstock's plans to issue stock via the blockchain through its subsidiary tØ platform, a report says.

Business  ·  16 December 2015
Wall Street

Overstock’s tØ Acquires Broker Firm for Wall Street Disruption

Overstock's crypto subsidiary tØ has acquired Wall Street firm SpeedRoute, a move CEO Joseph Cammarata termed a "quantum leap" for securities trading.

Business  ·  27 August 2015
Exchanges

TØ Co-Founder Talks Overstock’s Wall Street Strategy

In a new interview, tØ co-founder John Tabacco opens up about Overstock's blockchain offerings for Wall Street and its working relationship with ICBC.

Business  ·  6 August 2015
Exchanges

Overstock Unveils Blockchain Trading Platform at Nasdaq Event

Patrick Byrne, CEO of US online retail giant Overstock, unveiled tØ.com today at the headquarters of Nasdaq in New York today.

Business  ·  5 August 2015
Startups

Overstock Reports Over $100k in Crypto Losses for Q1 2015

US retail giant Overstock has reportedly lost $117,000 on its investments in cryptocurrencies during the first quarter of 2015.

Business  ·  24 June 2015
Bitcoin

Overstock Installs Bitcoin ATM at Corporate HQ

Overstock has installed a bitcoin ATM in the lobby of its corporate headquarters to encourage further bitcoin use among employees.

Business  ·  9 January 2015