Latest from Michael del Castillo
Overstock Caps Series A for Bitcoin Startup Ripio With $400k Funding
Overstock subsidiary Medici Ventures has added the South American bitcoin payments startup to its stable of blockchain-focused investments.
P2P Giant Dianrong is Preparing for Full Blockchain Integration
VC-backed P2P lending startup Dianrong says it's on the verge of a blockchain integration across its "entire platform".
Swift Selects Hyperledger Tech For Cross-Border Blockchain Test
Swift has revealed new details of its banking-focused blockchain proof-of-concept that already has a number of notable partners participating.
The UN Wants to Adopt Bitcoin And Ethereum – And Soon
The UN is preparing to kick off an epic ethereum pilot, but the future could also include actually accepting cryptocurrencies.
New Blockchain Deal Seeks to Expand Delaware's Business Appeal
Delaware's Blockchain Initiative has revealed big ambitions to attract new businesses from across the globe to the tiny US state.
The IMF Just Finished its First 'High Level' Meeting on Blockchain
The IMF just held a meeting of an advisory group on fintech – one that featured heavy representation from blockchain industry execs.
Sweden Incorporates Iran Investment Firm Using Only Bitcoin
Sweden has opened a route for unbanked startups to incorporate with bitcoin accounts, and boosted investments in Iran at the same time.
Who Needs VC? Ethereum and the JOBS Act Could Change Investing
A new blockchain token sale showcases how innovations in protocol design, coupled with regulatory advances, could disrupt VC.
DTCC Vice Chairman Calls for Single, Global Distributed Ledger
Comments from a high-ranking DTCC official have yielded interesting new insights into its vision for distributed ledger tech.
Blockchain Low Among Corporate Investment Priorities, PwC Finds
New research finds that blockchain tech is low on the list of investment priorities at major banking firms.
