Investments

Investments

SBCVC, Baidu Lead $3 Million Funding for Ex-Googler’s Crypto Startup

Atlas Protocol is getting initial backing from SBCVC and BV (Baidu Venture), who are betting on onchain data as a marketing asset.

Business  ·  20 August 2018
Investments

Losing the Lambos: It’s Time to Get Serious About Crypto’s Big Questions

The crypto community should use this moment to forget about price fluctuations and engage the world in a discussion about blockchain tech's potential.

Markets  ·  20 August 2018
Investments

Can Security Tokens Save Crypto From the Bear Market Blues?

A conference this week in Canada saw discussion of how securities tokens might offer a path for blockchain products to reach consumers.

Markets  ·  18 August 2018
Exchanges

Airbnb Co-Founder Backs $22 Million Funding for Crypto Dealer SFOX

A cryptocurrency dealer for institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals has closed a Series A funding round of $22.7 million.

Business  ·  16 August 2018
Investments

Pantera Capital Has Raised $71 Million So Far for Third Crypto Fund

Blockchain investment company Pantera Capital has launched a new crypto fund with over $71 million already committed.

Business  ·  16 August 2018
China

Y Combinator’s New China Chief Is Bullish on Blockchain

Lu Qi, the head of Y Combinator's new China division, believes blockchain has great potential for entrepreneurship in the long run.

Business  ·  15 August 2018
Funding Rounds

Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Invest in Axoni’s $32 Million Funding Round

Enterprise-focused blockchain startup Axoni has completed a $32 million Series B funding round led by Goldman Sachs.

Business  ·  14 August 2018
Investments

Former S&P President Leads Seed Round for ICO Compliance Startup

Regtech and compliance startup iComply has just completed a seed funding round led by former Standard and Poor's chief Deven Sharma.

Business  ·  13 August 2018
Markets

In Rare Decision, ICO Founders Will Delay Crypto Paydays – For a Decade

Nebulas raised $60 million in an ICO in December, but in order to help its team focus on completing its tech, it's extending its team's token lockup.

Markets  ·  13 August 2018
Exchanges

Crypto Trading 101: How to Read an Exchange Order Book

If you want to get a behind-the-scenes look at your favorite cryptocurrency's price action, the order book will be your best friend.

Markets  ·  11 August 2018
Markets

Fed Up and Forking: Rival EOS Blockchains Are Becoming a Reality

EOS' launch has been fraught with controversy. Some users are fed up, and they're forking the protocol to give the network a better shot.

Markets  ·  10 August 2018
Tezos

Now a Nearly $1 Billion Blockchain, Tezos Is Slowly Building Up Its Security

In the third week after opening its network security up to community involvement, Tezos' beta launch has been surprisingly smooth.

Tech  ·  9 August 2018
Markets

Say Hello to SmartDrops: The New Way to Give Away Free Crypto

Can smarter airdrops help crypto projects build communities and keep speculation at bay?

Markets  ·  6 August 2018
Exchanges

First Crypto Firm IPO on London Stock Exchange Raises $32.5 Million

Crypto mining subscription company Argo Mining debuted on the London Stock Exchange on Friday, garnering more than $32 million through its IPO.

Markets  ·  3 August 2018
Ethereum

Zedd, 3LAU and Big Sean: Tickets On Sale for First Blockchain Music Festival

Tickets for the first music festival to run on blockchain technology this October are going on sale Thursday.

Tech  ·  2 August 2018