Companies
RBS to Pilot Blockchain Proof-of-Concept in Early 2016
Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) is planning to demonstrate its blockchain-based proof-of-concept early next year.
Chainalysis: Barclays Deal is Start of Banks Opening Up to Bitcoin
Bitcoin compliance startup Chainalysis discusses its new partnership with UK bank Barclays and its potential impact on the ecosystem.
Blockchain Project Factom Raises $400k at $11 Million Valuation
Factom Inc, the for-profit business entity overseeing the blockchain recordkeeping project Factom, has raised $400,000 in new seed funding.
UK Regulator Warns Against Crypto Investment Firm
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a public warning against Cryptoconomist Limited, a crypto investment firm.
Bitreserve Overhauls Platform, Rebrands as 'Uphold'
Bitreserve has unveiled a major overhaul of its platform and a new name: Uphold, Inc.
Bitcoin Firm Signs Compliance Deal With Banking Giant Barclays
UK banking giant Barclays has signed contracts with two blockchain startups, according to the New York Business Journal.
European Bitcoin Exchange Yacuna Announces Closure
European cryptocurrency exchange Yacuna has announced it will close next month.
Mexican Retailer Famsa Integrates Bitcoin
Another Latin American e-tailer, Famsa, is now accepting bitcoin for online purchases.
Customer Bitcoins Stolen in Purse Email Breach
Bitcoin startup Purse has disclosed that 10.235 BTC in customer funds were stolen over the weekend during a security incident.
