Investment

Bitstamp

Bitstamp Partners with Banking Giant for Bitcoin Investment On-Ramp

Bitcoin exchange Bitstamp and French bank Crédit Agricole have teamed up to facilitate bitcoin acceptance at investment funds.

Business  ·  8 March 2017
Investments

Why the ICO Model’s Success Could Be Its Downfall

The notable successes of token sales as speculative investments could end up being the nail in their coffin, argues Noelle Acheson.

Business  ·  6 March 2017
Trading

Deutsche Bank Analyst: Blockchain Could Have Prevented Soros Leaks

One Deutsche Bank analyst believes a recent, unwanted financial disclosure could have been prevented with blockchain tech.

Business  ·  13 February 2017
China

Huiyin Adds $60 Million to Blockchain Startup Fund

Huiyin Blockchain Venture is doubling down on its commitment to invest in industry startups, increasing the size of its fund to $80m.

Business  ·  8 February 2017
Markets

Trust or No Trust, Traders Are Still Unsure About Ethereum Classic

News of a planned investment trust based on ether classic has seen prices climb, but the token still has much to prove, analysts say.

Markets  ·  24 January 2017
Venture Capital

R3 Will Close Blockchain’s Biggest-Ever Investment in Q1, CEO Says

R3CEV CEO David Rutter says what he calls the "largest" venture capital investment in the blockchain industry will be closed imminently.

Business  ·  11 January 2017
Ethereum

Blockchain Angels Invest $1 Million in Bitcoin-Ethereum Hybrid Qtum

A new public blockchain that would seek to merge requested design aspects of both the bitcoin and ethereum blockchains has raised $1m in funding.

Business  ·  11 January 2017
Blockstack

Bitcoin-Powered Internet Advances With $4 Million Blockstack Funding

A bitcoin blockchain-based Internet is a step closer to reality thanks to this $5.3m investment in Blockstack led by Union Square Ventures.

Markets  ·  6 January 2017
China

China’s Huiyin Group Launches $20 Million Bitcoin Fund

Multibillion-dollar investment company Huiyin Group has launched a $20m bitcoin-focused investment fund.

Business  ·  1 December 2016
Investment

Bitcoin or Ether? College Teams Compete in $10k Crypto Investment Contest

Students from thirteen colleges worldwide are vying for a $10,000 first prize in a cryptocurrency investment contest.

Markets  ·  7 November 2016
Bitcoin

Cryptocurrency Index Funds: Can They Beat Bitcoin’s Returns?

An industry observer's simulations of cryptocurrency index funds suggest bitcoin is hard to beat.

Markets  ·  22 October 2016
Investments

Bank Veterans Raise $1.5 Million for Digital Asset Startup

Digital asset trading service Crypto Facilities has raised $1.5m in new funding.

Business  ·  5 September 2016
Investment

Everledger Plans Blockchain Database to Combat Art Fraud

Everledger has partnered with fine art database firm Vastari, aiming to use its blockchain platform to combat fraud within the art industry.

Business  ·  2 May 2016
Venture Capital

Blockchain Investment Fund Seeks $100 Million from Major Banks

A new investment fund is seeking to raise as much as $100m over the next two years to fuel investments in the blockchain space.

Business  ·  13 April 2016
Federal Reserve

New York Fed Report Highlights Bitcoin Market Discrepancies

Federal Reserve analysts have published findings they say show bitcoin exchange fees discourage arbitrage and make bitcoin a worse store of value.

Business  ·  24 March 2016