Funding
ICO Investments Pass VC Funding in Blockchain Market First
CoinDesk data suggests that entrepreneurs in the blockchain industry are now raising more money via initial coin offerings than traditional VC rounds.
€7 Million: Blockchain Startup Stratumn Completes Series A
Blockchain startup Stratumn has raised €7m in a new Series A round as part of a bid to expand to new markets.
Bitcoin-Powered Marketplace OpenBazaar Raises $200k in New Funding
OB1, the startup behind the bitcoin-powered decentralized marketplace OpenBazaar, has raised new funding from investment firm DCG.
Bitcoin Options Service LedgerX Raises $11.4 Million in Series B Funding
The parent company of bitcoin options exchange operator LedgerX has raised $11.4m in a Series B funding round.
Blockchain vs Fake News? Startup Userfeeds Takes Up Fight
A new startup is seeking to fight the phenomenon of fake news using an ethereum-based blockchain platform.
Boost VC Will Now Invest Directly in Crypto ICOs
Institutional investor Boost VC is formally opening its doors to so-called ICOs, becoming the latest big venture firm to back the concept.
US Government Awards $2.25 Million to Blockchain Research Projects
The US government has awarded research contracts to three startups working with blockchain worth a total of about $2.25m.
Citi Invests in Blockchain Startup Axoni's Series A Round
Global financial institution Citi has invested in distributed ledger startup Axoni, the company announced today.
Bitcoin Miner Canaan Raises $43 Million for Blockchain, AI Push
China-based Canaan Creative has raised $43m in a Series A round – the largest ever for a bitcoin mining business.
Bitcoin Lender Bitbond Nets €5 Million to Fund New Loans
Bitcoin peer-to-peer lending market Bitbond has secured €5m worth of debt financing to fund loans on the platform.
