Celo

ConsenSys

Microsoft, Celo Back Virtual Earth Day Event From Blockchain for Social Impact Coalition

Microsoft is throwing its weight behind the Blockchain for Social Impact Coalition (BSIC) incubator, a six-week hackathon focused on green energy.

Business  ·  7 April 2020
Facebook

New Celo Alliance Has Same Aims as Libra – And Some of the Same Partners

Dozens of blockchain companies and investors are committing to promote Celo tokens in some fashion by joining the cLabs “Alliance for Prosperity.”

News  ·  11 March 2020
Ethereum

Libra Minus Facebook: Why Celo Is 2020’s Buzzy Token Project

With $30 million from Polychain and a16z, here's how the buzzy Celo plans to rival Libra on financial inclusion.

Business  ·  12 February 2020
Capital One

Ex-DOJ, Capital One Exec to Lead Compliance at Crypto Payments Startup C Labs

C Labs, the company working on Celo, is bringing on former DOJ official Jai Ramaswamy to head compliance.

Business  ·  26 November 2019
Funding Rounds

A16z, Polychain Invest $25 Million in Crypto Payments Startup Celo

Mobile-friendly cryptocurrency payments startup Celo has raised millions from A16z and Polychain in a private token sale.

Business  ·  3 April 2019
Visa

Circle’s Stablecoin Pitchman Joins Blockchain Startup Celo

Chuck Kimble, who helped promote the USDC stablecoin for Circle, has joined blockchain startup Celo as head of strategic partnerships.

Business  ·  6 February 2019
Payments

Ripple’s Former Legal Chief Joins Crypto Payments Startup

Just days after leaving her role as Ripple's top legal officer, Brynly Llyr is taking on the role of general counsel at crypto payments startup Celo.

Business  ·  10 September 2018