Companies
Bitseed Open-Sources Creation of Second Plug-in Bitcoin Node
Bitcoin startup Bitseed is open-sourcing the creation of its new plug-in bitcoin node on Assembly, a collaborative platform.
Primedice Shifts Focus Following US and Australia Ban
Bitcoin gambling site Primedice will shift its focus to Russia and China following its decision to block US and Australia-based customers.
Huobi Will Now Take Your Bitcoins as Stock Trading Collateral
Huobi's new platform lets investors buy real shares on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, while still keeping their bitcoin holdings as collateral.
Melotic Shuts Down Digital Asset Exchange
Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency startup Melotic is shutting down its digital asset exchange, citing a lack of growth.
Be Vigilant on Compliance, Coinbase Warns Bitcoin Startups
Coinbase's associate counsel Sarah Hody told a crowd of bitcoin developers, "it’s always compliance time".
Hedgy Raises $1.2 Million for Smart Contract-Powered Bitcoin Derivatives
Bitcoin derivatives startup Hedgy has raised $1.2m in new seed funding from a group of investors that includes VC Tim Draper.
CEX.IO Opens Bitcoin Exchange to US Market
Bitcoin exchange CEX.IO has expanded its operations to the US enabling customers in 23 states to deposit and withdraw fiat currency.
Circle Raises $50 Million With Goldman Sachs Support
Circle has closed a $50m funding round and announced the launch of new account features that enable customers to hold, send and receive US dollars.
Raj Date-Led VC Firm Backs Align Commerce Seed Round
Fenway Summer participated in the latest funding round for cross-border blockchain payments solution provider Align Commerce.
Bitcoin Custodian Elliptic Makes Final of SWIFT Startup Competition
Bitcoin custodian Elliptic has been selected to compete for a $50,000 prize in the Startup Challenge Finale at SWIFT’s Sibos conference.
