Funding
Pantera Partner Steve Waterhouse Exits Bitcoin Investment Firm
Pantera Capital partner and chief technology officer Steven Waterhouse has officially left the VC firm.
Dubai Government Seeks Blockchain Projects for Startup Fund
A technology initiative backed by the Dubai government has launched a $275m startup investment fund.
Bitcoin Browser Brave Raises $4.5 Million to Fight Online Ads
Brave Software has raised $4.5m to expand on its efforts to let users send bitcoin micropayments to their favorite websites.
Bitcoin Trading Platform Coinigy Raises $400k
Coinigy has raised $400,000 in new seed funding to develop an updated version of its bitcoin trading platform.
Samsung SDS Invests in Blockchain Startup
An information technology affiliate of Samsung announced today that it has invested in a blockchain startup.
Mitsubishi UFJ Invests in Bitcoin Startup Coinbase
Coinbase has reportedly raised more than $10m from Japan's largest bank, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group.
Blockchain Identity Startup Netki Raises $3.5 Million
Netki, a digital identity startup, has raised $3.5 million to help it expand its team and technology offerings.
Siemens to Invest in Blockchain Startups
German engineering giant Siemens plans to invest in blockchain startups and projects through a newly created business unit backed by $1.1bn.
Bitcoin Exchange Raises $16 Million in Ongoing Series A Funding
A bitcoin exchange startup based in Singapore has raised $16m in new funding as part of an ongoing Series A.
Survey: Blockchain Capital Markets Spending to Reach $1 Billion in 2016
A new survey estimates that finance companies will invest as much as $1bn on blockchain initiatives related to capital markets in 2016.
