Funding

Funding

Citi Invests in Blockchain Startup Axoni’s Series A Round

Global financial institution Citi has invested in distributed ledger startup Axoni, the company announced today.

Business  ·  11 May 2017
China

Bitcoin Miner Canaan Raises $43 Million for Blockchain, AI Push

China-based Canaan Creative has raised $43m in a Series A round – the largest ever for a bitcoin mining business.

Tech  ·  10 May 2017
Funding

Bitcoin Lender Bitbond Nets €5 Million to Fund New Loans

Bitcoin peer-to-peer lending market Bitbond has secured €5m worth of debt financing to fund loans on the platform.

Markets  ·  10 May 2017
Venture Capital

Jack Ma-Backed Tech Firm Invests in Blockchain Startup Symbiont

Blockchain startup Symbiont has raised an undisclosed sum from Chinese software firm Hundsun Technologies.

Business  ·  4 May 2017
Exchanges

Meet 0x: The Protocol That Lets You Trade Ethereum Tokens For Free

Decentralized exchange 0x just raised an unusual round of investment with the goal of being the one exchange that unites them all.

Business  ·  1 May 2017
Regulation

Crowdfunding Hollywood? Regulation Isn’t Making it Easy for ICO Projects

A plan to use token-based crowdfunding to fund a new movie hit regulatory issues, but future efforts could bring a boost to creative projects.

Policy & regulation  ·  30 April 2017
Investments

Nasdaq Wants to Invest in More Blockchain Startups

Exchange operator Nasdaq is looking to invest in blockchain startups as part of a new venture initiative.

Business  ·  19 April 2017
Venture Capital

Blockchain Startup Factom Raises $8 Million in Extended Series A

Blockchain startup Factom has finished raising just over $8m as part of an extended Series A round.

Business  ·  18 April 2017
Investments

Millions in Minutes: How Polychain Makes Sense of the ICO Wild West

What does a 'crypto hedge fund' think of the ICO market? Its team provides perspective on what makes an attractive offering.

Business  ·  17 April 2017
Investments

What the Father of Venture Capital Can Teach Us About Blockchain

Early venture capitalists were driven to break the regulatory mold to allow something new to flourish. Ring a bell?

Business  ·  17 April 2017
Regulation

Who Needs VC? Ethereum and the JOBS Act Could Change Investing

A new blockchain token sale showcases how innovations in protocol design, coupled with regulatory advances, could disrupt VC.

Policy & regulation  ·  10 April 2017
Venture Capital

Blockchain Capital Releases New Details on Ethereum ICO Token

Venture firm Blockchain Capital has released new details about a forthcoming token sale aimed to raise money for its new startup fund.

Business  ·  5 April 2017
Investments

Second Life? Failed DAO Creators Are Making a Comeback Bid

Despite one notable past failure, Slock.it is forging ahead, with a new project planned and new funding from a secret investor.

Business  ·  31 March 2017
Funding Rounds

Verizon, JetBlue Back Blockchain Firm Filament’s $15 Million Funding

Blockchain startup Filament has closed a new $15m funding round.

Business  ·  30 March 2017
Venture Capital

Bitcoin Hardware Wallet Startup Ledger Raises $7 Million

Bitcoin hardware startup Ledger has raised $7m in a new Series A funding round.

Business  ·  30 March 2017