API

Web 3.0 Infrastructure Blockchain ‘The Graph’ Now Live on Ethereum

The Graph seeks to create usable decentralized indexes and API feeds for blockchain-based projects through its own blockchain and native token GRT.

Tech  ·  17 December 2020

Multicoin, Intel Capital Invest $3.5 Million in Startup Demystifying Blockchain Data

Multicoin Capital and Intel Capital have led a $3.5 million seed round for blockchain API startup dfuse.

Markets  ·  26 June 2019
Bitcoin

A Lightning API for Bitcoin Futures Data Has Launched

An experimental service that allows users to pay for futures data from exchanges Kraken and BitMEX via the lightning network is now live.

Business  ·  18 March 2019
Bitcoin

Bitcoin in the Browser: Google, Apple and More Adopting Crypto-Ready API

With the help of Google, Facebook, Microsoft and Apple, the W3C is deploying a browser API that could extend cryptocurrency's payments potential.

Business  ·  16 September 2017
Banking

Credit Card Giant MasterCard Releases ‘Experimental’ Blockchain APIs

MasterCard has quietly developed and released a set of blockchain APIs.

Business  ·  31 October 2016
News

Blockchain Startup Chain Kills Free Bitcoin API Service

Blockchain technology startup Chain will be shutting down its free bitcoin API service at the end of this year.

Tech  ·  2 December 2015
Exchanges

Email Paywall System ‘Mailman’ Wins Coinbase Hackathon

Mailman has won Coinbase's second hackathon, which gave away $70,000 worth of bitcoin in prizes.

Business  ·  3 July 2015
Coinbase

Coinbase Announces Bitcoin Hackathon with $70,000 in Prizes

Coinbase has announced details of its second hackathon competition, including $70,000 in bitcoin prizes and an all-star judging panel.

Markets  ·  8 April 2015
Latin America

Bitso Extends Bitcoin E-Commerce Services to Mexico’s Merchants

Bitso launched an ecommerce API and POS system today, positioning itself as a more wide-ranging provider of bitcoin services in the Mexican market.

Business  ·  16 January 2015
Venture Capital

Tim Draper, Nas Back Bitcoin API Maker BlockCypher in $3 Million Round

BlockCypher has raised more than $3m in a seed-funding round that will allow it to expand its operations in Europe and Asia.

Business  ·  14 January 2015
Startups

Neuroware Launches ‘Future-Proof’ API for Cryptocurrency Apps

Startup Neuroware has announced Blockstrap, an API designed to help developers build user-friendly cryptocurrency apps, whatever the future brings.

Business  ·  10 January 2015
Bitcoin

The Blockchain Application Stack

The blockchain could very well change the infrastructure of the Internet. Here's what the new Internet could look like in 10 years.

Tech  ·  30 November 2014
News

Bitcoin APIs Address Shortcomings that Should Not Exist

Development of comprehensive and free bitcoin APIs is one of the latest trends to emerge in the cryptocurrency industry.

Tech  ·  21 September 2014
Venture Capital

Bitcoin API Developer Gem Raises $2 Million in Seed Funding

Bitcoin API developer Gem has completed a $2m seed-funding round and appointed a former PayPal executive as COO.

Business  ·  17 September 2014
Bitcoin

API Developer Gem Aims to Streamline Bitcoin App Development

Bitcoin startup Gem has launched a private beta of a scalable and security-focused API for bitcoin app developers.

Tech  ·  9 September 2014