capital markets
Bitcoin Investment Firm Launches Ethereum-Subscribed ICO Fund
The operators of a bitcoin hedge fund have launched a $5 million fund for investing in cryptocurrency tokens and initial coin offerings.
Start Your Hedging: LedgerX to Begin Trading Cryptocurrency Derivatives
New York startup LedgerX has received approval from the CFTC to trade cryptocurrency derivatives to institutional investors.
Bold But Cautious: London Stock Exchange's Blockchain Work Is History Repeated
CoinDesk's Noelle Acheson sheds light on the LSE Group's history of innovation in capital markets, with bold moves tempered by sensible caution.
London Stock Exchange Group is Using Blockchain to Record Unlisted Securities
The London Stock Exchange Group has partnered with IBM to trial a private securities platform for SMEs.
Daimler's €100 Million Ethereum Bond Is Bigger Than Mercedes-Benz
Daimler AG's blockchain-based "Schuldschein" bond signals the first step in a much larger plan to explore the technology.
Symbiont Demos Blockchain Share Issuance for DC Lawmakers
Distributed ledger startup Symbiont gave a demo of how blockchain could be used to rethink share trading at a congressional event this week.
European Banks Launch DLT Startup for Small Businesses
A group of European financial institutions has jointly formed a post-trade blockchain startup designed specifically for SMEs.
Publicly Traded Bitcoin Startup BTCS Reveals Plan to Invest in ICOs
Publicly traded bitcoin startup BTCS is planning to create a portfolio of digital assets, its CEO told shareholders in a new letter.
Bitcoin + Post-Trade? Nivaura Exits Stealth to Help Banks Use Open Blockchains
Blockchain startup Nivaura has been granted "restricted" permission from a UK regulator to issue and administer financial instruments.
Equity Markets on a Blockchain: Delaware's Potential Impact
Last week, Delaware passed legislation that will give corporations the right to issue and trade shares on a blockchain. This is why it's a big deal.
