Brock Pierce

Brock Pierce Served Court Papers for Fraud Lawsuit at His Own Presidential Campaign Rally

U.S. presidential candidate and crypto entrepreneur Brock Pierce was legally served during his campaign rally in New York on Monday.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 September 2020

Block.One Co-Founder Brock Pierce Files to Run for US President

Brock Pierce has formally filed to run for President of the United States.

News  ·  7 July 2020
Binance

Binance, Brock Pierce Donate $1M to Puerto Rico’s COVID-19 Fight

Brock Pierce’s nonprofit and Binance say they are buying $1 million in personal protective equipment to help fight coronavirus in Puerto Rico.

News  ·  30 April 2020
Ethereum

The Trolls Accused Me of ‘Crypto-Colonialism’ in Syria – I’m Listening

Cryptocurrency isn't colonialism in Syria – it's a step in ensuring the technological autonomy of the region.

Tech  ·  9 April 2019
News

Brock Pierce, Mark Karpeles and the War of Words Over Mt Gox’s Future

Much has been made of a new attempt to launch the failed Mt. Gox exchange. What's true? CoinDesk's Nik De examines the details.

Business  ·  18 February 2019
Regulation

I Survived the Eternal Boy Playground, Will Puerto Rico?

Brock Pierce is leading a herd of crypto entrepreneurs and investors to Puerto Rico and the island seems mostly welcoming. Is that the right move?

Policy & regulation  ·  1 April 2018
Regulation

Puerto Rico Aims to Attract Blockchain Startups With New Council

Puerto Rico's government has created an advisory council aimed at spurring the development of blockchain businesses.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 March 2018
News

The Bitcoin Foundation Wants a Comeback, But Can it Be Saved?

The Bitcoin Foundation’s plans for a comeback have faced early skepticism after the public release of a private email from its executive director.

Markets  ·  24 May 2016
News

Two Board Members Exit as Bitcoin Foundation Seeks Funding

Bitcoin Foundation board members Jim Harper and Olivier Janssens have exited the trade organization amid questions about its future.

Markets  ·  15 December 2015
News

Brock Pierce: Bitcoin Foundation ‘Close To Running Out of Money’

Meeting minutes, published yesterday, show board chairman Brock Pierce declaring that the Bitcoin Foundation is "close to running out of money".

Markets  ·  8 December 2015
Venture Capital

Blockchain Capital Raises $7 Million for Startup Fund

Brock Pierce's Blockchain Capital has raised $7 million toward a second investment fund aimed at industry startups.

Business  ·  23 June 2015
News

Brock Pierce Elected Bitcoin Foundation Board Chairman

Venture capitalist Brock Pierce has been elected chairman of the board of directors at the Bitcoin Foundation.

Markets  ·  22 April 2015
Venture Capital

Koinify Raises $1 Million for Smart Corporation Crowdfunding Platform

Koinify has raised $1m in funding from IDG Capital Partners, Brock Pierce's AngelList syndicate, and zPark Ventures.

Business  ·  17 September 2014
Altcoins

Brock Pierce Announces Dollar-backed Cryptocurrency ‘Realcoin’

The bitcoin entrepreneur has announced a new cryptocurrency backed one-to-one by US dollar reserves.

Tech  ·  9 July 2014
Exchanges

Can Chinese Exchange OKCoin Rescue Mt. Gox Creditors?

The as-yet-unofficial rescue plan is gaining support from Mt. Gox customers, but many obstacles remain.

Business  ·  2 June 2014