Digital Currency Group

Investments

Digital Currency Group Invests in Bitcoin-Friendly Silvergate Bank

Cryptocurrency VC firm Digital Currency Group has confirmed an investment in bitcoin startup-friendly Silvergate Bank.

Business  ·  27 February 2018
Markets

Grayscale Launches Fund for Top Cryptos (ETH Included)

A new cryptocurrency investment vehicle is now on the market with the launch of a new product from DCG-subsidiary Grayscale.

Markets  ·  7 February 2018
Digital Currency Group

DCG Signs Up IBM, MasterCard And More For Enterprise Blockchain Effort

Digital Currency Group is launching a fourth subsidiary, one that finds the investment company branching out into enterprise blockchain development.

Business  ·  22 May 2017
Ethereum

Proposed ‘Ethereum’ Investment Vehicle Sparks Controversy

A proposed ethereum classic investment vehicle has reignited an old debate while raising new questions.

Tech  ·  23 January 2017
Digital Currency Group

Amazon Web Services is Now Working With Blockchain Startups

Amazon Web Services, the cloud computing arm of the Web commerce giant, is partnering with investment firm Digital Currency Group.

Tech  ·  2 May 2016
Ethereum

For Blockchain VCs, the Time for Ethereum Investments Has Come

Weeks after the launch of the first "production version" of Ethereum, blockchain investors are taking a deeper look at the ecosystem's startups.

Tech  ·  21 April 2016
Europe

Bitwala Raises €800,000 for Bitcoin SEPA Transfers

Bitwala has raised €800,000 (about $910,000) to expand its online bitcoin payment service.

Business  ·  4 April 2016
Digital Currency Group

Tickets for $1.5 Billion Powerball Jackpot Now Selling for Bitcoin

JackPocket, a startup that lets you buy state lottery tickets using a mobile device, has integrated bitcoin payments.

Markets  ·  13 January 2016
Crime

Genesis Trading, Binary Financial to Bid in Final Silk Road Bitcoin Auction

Digital Currency Group's Genesis Trading and bitcoin hedge fund Binary Financial are set to participate in a government auction of bitcoin this week.

Policy & regulation  ·  3 November 2015
Digital Currency Group

Barry Silbert: Private Blockchains Will ‘Capitulate’ to Bitcoin

In a new interview, DCG founder Barry Silbert opens up about the current state of bitcoin and why greed may be the industry's biggest asset.

Markets  ·  22 September 2015
Venture Capital

Altcoin Exchange ShapeShift Raises $1.6 Million in New Funding

Digital currency exchange ShapeShift.io has raised $1.6m in new funding.

Business  ·  8 September 2015
Venture Capital

Filament Nets $5 Million for Blockchain-Based Internet of Things Hardware

Filament, a blockchain-based tech provider for the Internet of Things, has raised $5m from Samsung Ventures and Verizon Ventures, among others.

Business  ·  18 August 2015
Venture Capital

Blockchain Identity Startup ShoCard Raises $1.5 Million

Blockchain identity startup ShoCard has raised $1.5m in funding from AME Cloud Ventures and Digital Currency Group, among other VC firms.

Business  ·  17 July 2015
Digital Currency Group

Bitcoin Investment Trust Sponsor Launches Ahead of Market Debut

Grayscale director Michael Sonnenshein discusses the launch of the newest among a group of companies in Barry Silbert's Digital Currency Group.

Business  ·  26 March 2015