Venture Capital
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.
SecondMarket's Bitcoin Desk Relaunches as Genesis Trading
The former digital currency trading division at SecondMarket has relaunched as the newest subsidiary of Digital Currency Group, Genesis Trading.
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 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.
Hardware Wallet Startup Ledger Closes €1.3 Million Seed Round
Bitcoin hardware wallet startup Ledger has raised €1.3m in an investment round led by French VC fund, XAnge Private Equity.
Lighthouse Raises Charity Crowdfunding Target in 24 Hours
Lighthouse, the bitcoin-powered crowdfunding application, raised its target of 3.5 BTC for Medic Mobile during its first 24 hours.
Pantera Leads $1.1 Million Funding for African Bitcoin Startup BitPesa
Kenya-based bitcoin services provider BitPesa has raised $1.1m in funding led by Pantera Capital and including Bitcoin Opportunity Corp.
