Symbiont

Stocks

How the ‘Dole Stock Crisis’ is Reigniting the Push for Blockchain

A recent issue with Dole's public stock highlights the potential for blockchain in capital markets, proponents say.

Markets  ·  14 March 2017
Regulation

Delaware’s 2017 Resolution: Make Blockchain a Reality

What's in store for Delaware's blockchain work in 2017? The US state's blockchain ombudsperson provides an update.

Markets  ·  3 January 2017
Startups

Smart Contracts Startup Hires Cryptographer Lisa Yin

Smart contracts startup Symbiont has hired cryptographer Lisa Yin as its new chief security officer.

Business  ·  2 December 2016
Regulation

Former SEC Commissioner Dan Gallagher Joins Symbiont Board

A former commissioner for the Securities and Exchange Commission has joined the board of directors for smart contract startup Symbiont.

Business  ·  14 November 2016
Smart Contracts

Symbiont Unveils ‘Assembly’ Blockchain for Enterprise

Symbiont publicly launches its secretive Assembly blockchain along with newly revealed details about how it operates.

Markets  ·  18 October 2016
Startups

R3 Banks, Startups Test Blockchain System for Syndicated Loans

A syndicated loan exchange trial utilizing blockchain being undertaken by a group of banks alongside startups R3 and Symbiont is moving ahead.

Business  ·  27 September 2016
Insurance

Symbiont Showcases Blockchain Catastrophe Swaps to Insurance Execs

Blockchain startup Symbiont has demonstrated a self-executing catastrophe swap smart contract on a platform designed for a wide-range of industries.

Tech  ·  22 September 2016
Banking

Blockchain Startup Symbiont Adds Ex-Morgan Stanley Director

Former Morgan Stanley managing director Caitlin Long has joined blockchain startup Symbiont as president and chairman of the board.

Business  ·  30 August 2016
Regulation

Delaware to Seek Legal Classification for Blockchain Shares

Delaware is looking to use blockchain technology in a bid to streamline the cost and paperwork burden of registering new companies in the state.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 May 2016
Security

Gemalto Sees Two Waves of Blockchain Adoption Forming

Gemalto discusses its recent partnership with Symbiont, what it calls its "first step" in engaging in business opportunities in the blockchain space.

Markets  ·  16 February 2016
Security

Blockchain Startup Symbiont Partners With Security Giant Gemalto

Digital security firm Gemalto has partnered with blockchain platform Symbiont to let financial institutions more securely execute smart contracts.

Markets  ·  28 January 2016
Smart Contracts

Symbiont Adds FinTech Veterans to Advisory Board

Symbiont has added Maureen O'Hara, chairman of Investment Technology Group and a former US Treasury official to its board of advisors.

Markets  ·  7 October 2015
Startups

Why Symbiont Believes Blockchain Securities Are Wall Street’s Future

CoinDesk speaks with Symbiont CEO Mark Smith to learn more about the company's "smart securities" and budding capital markets rivalry with Overstock.

Business  ·  25 August 2015
Startups

Smart Contracts Platform Symbiont Issues its First Cryptosecurity

Smart contracts platform Symbiont has announced the issuance of its first so-called smart security.

Business  ·  4 August 2015
Smart Contracts

Smart Contracts Platform Symbiont Raises $1.25 Million

Smart contracts platform Symbiont has closed a $1.25m seed funding round.  The company – which plans to issue smart securities on bitcoin’s blockchain later this year – received funds from investors including Duncan Niederauer, former CEO at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Matt Andresen, former co-CEO of Citadel Derivatives Group. The startup grew out of the […]

Business  ·  9 June 2015