Silicon Valley

The Crypto-Surveillance Capitalism Connection

If blockchain is to be a force for good, rather than a vehicle of subjugation, advocates must contend with the backlash against Big Tech.

Markets  ·  4 February 2019

Bitcoin Exchange Huobi to Open US Office

China-based Huobi, previously one of the country's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, plans to launch an office in San Francisco.

Markets  ·  31 January 2018
Regulation

SEC Chair: Agency ‘Actively Exploring’ Blockchain Regulation

The chair of the SEC last night spoke out publicly on the Federal regulatory agency's current and future plans for potential blockchain controls.

Policy & regulation  ·  1 April 2016
Venture Capital

Kleiner Perkins: Blockchain Tech Will Spawn Amazon-Sized Successes

KPCB Edge partner Anjney Midha explains why his new $4m seed-stage investment firm is bullish on the bitcoin blockchain.

Business  ·  3 July 2015
Startups

Buttercoin CEO Reveals ‘Tactical Mistake’ that Led to Company Closure

Buttercoin CEO Cedric Dahl reflects on his leadership at the marketplace and lessons the wider community can learn from his fundraising experience.

Business  ·  15 April 2015
Startups

Telecom Giant Orange to Back Bitcoin in Silicon Valley

The Silicon Valley division of global telecommunications giant Orange is planning to invest in the bitcoin space.

Business  ·  9 April 2015
Venture Capital

Will Bitcoin Venture Capital Investment Reach $300 Million in 2014?

Just a month ago, the 2014 run rate for venture capital invested in bitcoin startups stood at $100m.

Business  ·  1 April 2014
Applications

Mobile Ad Platform Vungle Offers Publishers Payouts in Bitcoin

Leading mobile app monetization platform Vungle is now offering bitcoin payouts for its app publishers.

Business  ·  13 March 2014
News

Former US Treasury Secretary Calls Bitcoin an “Innovative” Solution

Lawrence Summers, Treasury Secretary under Bill Clinton, said he believes bitcoin could be an Internet-sized innovation.

Markets  ·  25 February 2014
News

The Rise of the Cryptocurrency Gift Economy

Contrary to popular belief, the majority of bitcoins aren't spent on gambling services or narcotics, but tips and donations.

Markets  ·  18 February 2014
Regulation

Will America Follow Washington State’s Lead and Classify Bitcoin as ‘Money’?

Unlike many other controversial topics debated by government, the support and criticism of digital currencies transcend party lines.

Policy & regulation  ·  28 January 2014