Plug and Play

Plug and Play’s Biggest Blockchain Batch Plans Big Bank Collaborations

Meet the eight blockchain startups that were recently accepted into storied Silicon Valley accelerator Plug and Play's fourth FinTech batch.

Business  ·  1 September 2016

5 Blockchain Startups Join Plug and Play FinTech Incubator

Bitcoin startup Abra is one of five blockchain startups to be accepted into the latest FinTech incubator run by Plug and Play.

Markets  ·  1 March 2016
Startups

Pinn Wins Top Prize for Hands-Free Bitcoin Payments App

Pinn placed first at a recent demo day for a solution that enables bitcoin and fiat payments without the user every touching their cell phone.

Business  ·  28 May 2015
Startups

Payment Processor Unveils Bitcoin Startup at Plug and Play Expo

European payment processor Netopia mobilPay revealed its new bitcoin startup as part of Plug and Play's Retail & FinTech Expo yesterday.

Business  ·  22 May 2015
News

Competition Heats Up at Bitcoin Job Fair

More than 20 startups including 21 Inc, BitPay and ChangeTip vied for job seeker attention at the second annual Bitcoin Job Fair this weekend.

Business  ·  20 April 2015
Startups

Secretive Startup 21 to Sponsor Silicon Valley Bitcoin Job Fair

21 Inc has announced it will be the lead sponsor for the upcoming Bitcoin Job Fair due to take place in Sunnyvale, California.

Business  ·  10 April 2015
Bitcoin

HolyTransaction Bets Big on Universal Cryptocurrency Wallet

After trial and error on business ideas, the company believes one wallet for top altcoins is something investors need.

Tech  ·  1 July 2014
Bitcoin

37Coins Plans Worldwide Bitcoin Access With SMS-Based Wallet

The startup aims to provide universal bitcoin access via wallet that can be used on any cellphone.

Business  ·  20 May 2014
Exchanges

Are Off-Block Chain Transactions Bad for Bitcoin?

Faster off-block chain bitcoin transactions are increasingly popular, but that may not be a good thing.

Business  ·  14 May 2014
Startups

Bitcoin Job Fair Proves Digital Currency Needs More Than Code

Top bitcoin companies used this weekend's Bitcoin Job Fair to scout for sales, development and marketing talent.

Business  ·  5 May 2014
Venture Capital

500 Startups Funds Five Bitcoin Startups With $100k Each

Mountain View-based accelerator 500 Startups is funding five bitcoin companies in its latest batch of startups with $100,000.

Business  ·  21 April 2014
BitPay

Silicon Valley Job Fair to Match Bitcoin Professionals

The Bitcoin Job Fair in Silicon Valley is set for those seeking employment in the cryptocurrency industry.

Business  ·  18 April 2014
News

Plug and Play Unveils Bitcoin Startup Incubator With Expert Mentors

Silicon Valley's Plug and Play startup incubator is launching a bitcoin-centric accelerator, featuring some familiar faces.

Tech  ·  31 January 2014
Events

PawnCoin Co-Founder John Light Talks Bitcoin Volatility and Buttonwood

John Light is founder of PawnCoin, a new way for bitcoin users to unlock the value of their currency.

Business  ·  23 December 2013
Exchanges

Bitcoin Exchange Startup Bex.io Recieves $525k in Funding

The company, which has built a bitcoin exchange platform, has received $525,000 in investment to fund its operations.

Business  ·  21 December 2013