Investors

Hedge Funds

Dispute Breaks Out Over Title of ‘First Regulated Bitcoin Hedge Fund’

Since July, GABI has been widely acknowledged as the first regulated bitcoin hedge fund. Now a challenger has emerged to dispute this.

Markets  ·  20 December 2014
Venture Capital

Hedgeable Offers ‘Free Bitcoin to Every American’ in Investor Promotion

Hedgeable has announced a partnership with Coinbase to give one free bitcoin to every interested investor who enrolls in its Plus Program.

Business  ·  19 December 2014
Exchanges

Singapore Exchange CoinHako Gets Personal Investment Boost from Tim Draper

Singapore bitcoin exchange and wallet CoinHako has received a personal 'six-figure' investment from Tim Draper after completing Boost VC.

Business  ·  19 December 2014
Venture Capital

Falcon Global: Fund Closure No Sign of Declining Bitcoin Demand

Falcon Global Capital takes aim at what it considers the misconception that the firm is struggling to garner interest after its recent fund closure.

Business  ·  14 December 2014
News

Bitcoin Investment Trust Syndicate Wins 48,000 BTC in US Marshals Auction

Bitcoin Investment Trust and SecondMarket have been revealed as the winners of 48,000 BTC confiscated from alleged Silk Road leader Ross Ulbricht.

Business  ·  9 December 2014
Investment

FirstMark Director: Bitcoin Needs Entrepreneurs Who Understand Money

CoinDesk speaks to FirstMark Capital's Lawrence Lenihan, a bitcoin believer with sharp critiques for the industry's entrepreneurs.

Markets  ·  7 December 2014
News

Tim Draper Wins 2,000 BTC in Second US Marshals Bitcoin Auction

Serial bitcoin investor Tim Draper has confirmed he purchased 2,000 BTC during yesterday's US Marshals auction.

Markets  ·  5 December 2014
Crime

US Marshals: Bidder Turnout in Second Bitcoin Auction Declines Sharply

New data reveals bidder participation in the second US Marshals Service bitcoin auction has declined significantly from the first.

Policy & regulation  ·  4 December 2014
News

Winklevoss Capital Launches Investor Syndicate with an Eye on Bitcoin

Winklevoss Capital has launched an AngelList syndicate that will broadly focus on tech companies, but likely invest in digital currency startups.

Markets  ·  3 December 2014
Venture Capital

Digibyte Raises $250k to Develop Altcoin for Retail Payments

The development team behind alternative digital currency digibyte has raised $250,000 as part of a new strategic partnership.

Business  ·  2 December 2014
News

Citi: Ross Ulbricht Bitcoins Likely to Sell For Discount at USMS Auction

A new research note from financial giant Citi suggests participants in the next USMS auction may be able to obtain bitcoins at a deep discount.

Markets  ·  2 December 2014
Banking

Bitcoin Fund Manager Faces HSBC Account Closure

The bank account of regulated bitcoin fund manager Global Advisors is being terminated by HSBC due to money-laundering fears.

Business  ·  1 December 2014
Crime

Usual Suspects Return to Bid in Latest US Marshals Bitcoin Auction

The second USMS auction of 50,000 BTC is attracting many of the same bidders, if less fanfare.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 November 2014
Startups

Boost VC Goes ‘Full Bitcoin’ For Next Startup Mentor Round

Startup accelerator and mentorship program Boost VC will feature only bitcoin companies in its next program, starting early 2015.

Business  ·  22 November 2014
Crowdfunding

Decentralised Apps Promise New Way of Doing Business Online

Decentralised apps may create value for their users with tokens that can be traded for contributions and services.

Tech  ·  18 November 2014