Boost VC

Regulation

Adam Draper: New York’s BitLicense Will Hurt Startup Incubators

Boost VC CEO Adam Draper has launched a petition seeking a number of changes to New York’s proposed BitLicense framework.

Policy & regulation  ·  8 April 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
Startups

Spare Change-to-Bitcoin Service Lawnmower Aims for Main Street Investor Appeal

Lawnmower has opened its spare change-to-bitcoin service in beta, in what it hopes will be a product that successfully entices novice investors.

Business  ·  27 March 2015
News

Meet Boost VC’s Youngest-Ever Bitcoin Entrepreneur

CoinDesk profiles Louison Dumont, the youngest-ever bitcoin entrepreneur to be accepted into the storied San Mateo incubator Boost VC.

Markets  ·  22 March 2015
News

Boost VC Enlists 24 Bitcoin Startups for Tribe 5

Boost VC’s launched Tribe 5 Monday with 24 bitcoin companies, bringing its total portfolio to 50 companies.

Markets  ·  3 February 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
Exchanges

Singapore Exchange CoinHako Gets Personal Investment Boost from Tim Draper

Singapore bitcoin exchange and wallet CoinHako has received a personal 'six-figure' investment from Tim Draper after completing Boost VC.

Business  ·  19 December 2014
Venture Capital

Boost VC to Invest Additional 300 BTC in Each Tribe 5 Bitcoin Startup

Boost VC has just closed a new fund to provide a 300 BTC investment to each of the companies in its upcoming startup batch.

Business  ·  5 December 2014
Startups

Boost VC Goes ‘Full Bitcoin’ For Next Startup Mentor Round

Startup accelerator and mentorship program Boost VC will feature only bitcoin companies in its next program, starting early 2015.

Business  ·  22 November 2014
Startups

Tim Draper-Backed Bitcoin Exchange Vaurum Rebrands as Mirror

Vaurum has officially rebranded its institutional bitcoin exchange as Mirror as it prepares to launch in new markets.

Business  ·  12 November 2014
Venture Capital

Bitcoin-Friendly Accelerator Boost VC Raises $6.6 Million in Funding

Boost VC's latest $6.6m fund will accelerate 200 companies – many of them bitcoin focused – over three years.

Business  ·  3 November 2014
Startups

Boost VC Demo Day: Meet Tribe 4’s Bitcoin Startups

CoinDesk goes behind the scenes with Boost VC on the startup accelerator's latest Demo Day.

Business  ·  30 October 2014
Startups

Bridging the Talent Gap in the Bitcoin Industry

For bitcoin companies, hiring talent can be a challenge, but new companies are forming to provide a solution.

Business  ·  5 August 2014
Venture Capital

Tim Draper Leads CrowdCurity’s $1 Million Seed Funding

CrowdCurity has raised $1 million in a round of seed funding led by Tim Draper and Kima Ventures.

Business  ·  28 July 2014
Regulation

Coin Congress Day 1: Debate Over New York Regulation Rages On

The first day of Coin Congress consisted of opinions on the NYDFS framework and an interesting BTC trading presentation.

Policy & regulation  ·  24 July 2014