Funding
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 Startup Circle Seeking $40 Million in New Funding, Report Says
Circle Internet Financial is looking to raise as much as $40m as part of its latest funding round, according to a new report.

Digital Currency Council Joins 500 Startups Accelerator
The Digital Currency Council (DCC) has announced that it will join California-based 500 Startups' accelerating programme.

Bitcoin API Startup Gem Raises Funding Total to $3.3 Million
Californian bitcoin API developer Gem has announced an additional $1.3m in funding, raising its total to $3.3m.

Overstock Invests $5 Million in Peernova in First Bitcoin Investment
US retail giant Overstock has invested in blockchain technology specialist Peernova as part of its Series A financing.

Coinigy Raises $100k to Boost Bitcoin Trading Suite
Coinigy has raised $100,000 in private seed funding to expand its suite of professional bitcoin and cryptocurrency trading tools.

Bitcoin in the Headlines: 21 Inc Hits Media Jackpot
Complete with staggering funding rounds and mysterious bitcoin startups, this week's news served up an unusually high dose of intrigue

Bitcoin Startup 21 Announces $116 Million All-Star Backing
Stealth bitcoin startup 21 Inc, formerly 21e6, has announced new information about its funding history, staff members and investors.

ShapeShift Raises $525k, Reveals Erik Voorhees as Creator
Instant bitcoin and altcoin exchange ShapeShift has received $525,000 in seed funding from investors Barry Silbert and Roger Ver.

Swarm Offers Up to $50,000 to Second Startup Class
Decentralised crowdfunding platform Swarm is offering startups up to $50,000 in funding thanks to a partnership with Focus Investments.

