2020-4-8 17:06 |
80 percent of Swiss cryptocurrency startups could go bankrupt as a result of the coronavius crisis
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Ran Neuner, the host of CNBC’s CryptoTrader show, has created an emergency fund aimed at helping startups affected by the coronavirus outbreak. In a press release shared with CryptoSlate, Neuner said that the fund has raised $10 million so far, but that up to $100 million could be raised depending on the demand.
2020-3-25 03:30 | |
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Earlier today, a commissioner at the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) revealed a proposal that would allow some blockchain startups exemption from current securities regulations. The regulatory change would give crypto asset companies a three year period in which they could prove themselves sufficiently decentralised to pass a Howey test.
2020-2-7 01:30 | |
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In an effort to promote safe smart contract use, a group of Ethereum startups has founded a new initiative. The Ethereum Trust Alliance (ETA) will provide smart contract ratings, informing users of an application’s reliability.
2020-2-4 23:00 | |
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Are you developing a blockchain game that could be the next Cryptokitties or even take blockchain games mainstream, if only you had some help from a major company in the field? You’re in luck, because French video games giant Ubisoft is now looking for new blockchain startups it can support.
2020-1-10 18:54 | |
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A joint partnership between two crypto exchanges has been unveiled — and both companies say it could transform the listing process for coin projects. In the past, crypto startups have faced an uphill struggle when trying to secure a presence on multiple platforms.
2019-11-22 12:31 | |
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At least a dozen startups are now betting on the profitability of bitcoin birthing a "Lightning Economy." Is it too soon?
2019-9-27 11:00 | |
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Oil-rich economies of the Middle East and North Africa are looking for ways to diversify, and the Jibrel Network (JNT) is leveraging blockchain technology to make it happen. Private financing has a new avenue for building wealth, according to the development company, with “young and tech-savvy entrepreneurs” in the region moving into new industries and […] The post Jibrel Network Could Turn Middle East Oil Wealth Into Tech Startups appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
2019-9-3 19:47 | |
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According to a report released a Mexican media outlet recently, a new fintech law brought into effect by the Bank of Mexico (Banxico) could force a total of 201 blockchain related startups to cease their ongoing operations permanently.
2019-8-6 17:58 | |
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Political commentators refer to the American midwest as “flyover country”: the states Presidential candidates view from the air, but never visit. There’s a similar area in the world of venture capital: it’s called Europe.
2019-8-1 18:17 | |
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Public schools across the US continue to spend millions implementing AI-powered surveillance solutions alleged to prevent or mitigate violence. The only problem: most of them don’t work. US schools now rival China’s when it comes to ubiquitous surveillance, yet our students remain at the highest risk for violence among developed nations.
2019-7-24 01:18 | |
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According to new research from CB Insights, blockchain venture capital is on track for a 60% decline when compared to 2018 figures. With Bitcoin price on the rise, it’s fair to suggest that blockchain startups are out this year and Bitcoin is back in.
2019-7-19 22:00 | |
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The token offering could be a way forward for other startups looking to raise using SEC-approved funding rules.
2019-7-11 01:27 | |
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Bitcoin could very well be considered as the most successful startup in the history of startups. It has not only created a massive ecosystem around itself, but has also given rise to a myriad number of other projects influenced by Bitcoin.
2019-6-14 18:30 | |
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By CCN: Kik might very well have good intentions by inviting a fight with the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission. If the litigation, which the securities regulator has filed against the company, goes Kik’s way, it will set a precedent for other blockchain startups that have taken a similar approach to raise funds in an initial coin offering (ICO).
2019-6-8 00:20 | |
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In 2017, the explosion of initial coin offerings (ICOs) – a new fundraising method where startups could issue tokens in exchange for early capital they otherwise wouldn’t have access to – helped fuel the crypto mania alongside Bitcoin’s meteoric rise.
2019-6-7 23:00 | |
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This article was originally published by 8btc and written by Lylian Teng. Some Chinese listed companies have jumped on the bandwagon of bitcoin mining following the bitcoin bull run throughout 2017, either under the guise of cloud computing or providing mining hosting services, in an effort to bypass regulations considering the country’s tough stance on bitcoin.
2019-5-29 18:53 | |
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While blockchain startups work on solutions that could change the world in the war future, thousands of people just want to know if they should buy some and how rich a bitcoin could make them. Finder.
2019-5-21 11:20 | |
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Even though it might seem biased — coming from a VC — I genuinely believe that for ambitious founders looking to grow fast, VCs are a necessary step on the road to world domination. Unless you’ve got bundles of cash to self-fund, VC investment gives you the resources to get your product to market, scale your operations significantly faster than you could otherwise, and avoid many of the common pitfalls that early startups face.
2019-5-10 05:30 | |
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By CCN: Twitter needs to update its restricted content policies for financial products and services as it relates to crypto. The company is behind the times now that Facebook has decided to loosen up about the market.
2019-5-10 21:10 | |
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By CCN. com: Thai startups raising funds by issuing digitized equities/stocks pay more taxes than an average business, according to Prinn Panitchpakdi. The governor of the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) said initial coin offering (ICO) startups typically pay 7 percent in value-added (VAT) and a 20 percent in corporate tax.
2019-5-7 14:24 | |
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According to a Bloomberg report published April 11, 2019, Initial Exchange Offerings (IEOs) have emerged as the preferred way of raising funds for the majority of new startups in the blockchain and crypto space.
2019-4-12 21:00 | |
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London venture capital firm MMC Ventures has conducted a damning survey which revealed that 40% of “AI” firms in Europe don’t use AI at all, and are simply using the term to capitalize on the hype associated with the term.
2019-3-7 20:44 | |
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Taking a brief gander at crypto’s daily trading volumes, it is more than apparent that the number of investors, along with capital allocated, has all but dissipated over the course of 2018. Some have even argued that Bitcoin has left the mainstream consciousness, and could potentially be on its last legs.
2019-3-1 16:22 | |
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By Marta Dawydzik and Andrea Hak When you hear underground techno clubs with permissive raves and more museums than rainy days per year, there is only one city that comes to mind: Berlin. Aside from the eccentric party driven artist’s haven its known to be, Berlin is also the birthplace of one of Europe’s first tech hubs.
2019-2-25 12:15 | |
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Institutional investors are finally wading into crypto. Want proof? The University of Michigan’s $12 billion endowment said it could increase its investment in a crypto-network technology fund managed by American venture-capital firm Andreessen Horowitz.
2019-2-23 00:44 | |
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What more could you want from a country where fairy tales, Lego, and the idea of the chill ‘hygge’ vibe originate? Now Denmark is also one of the most exciting startup scenes in Europe and is home to more than 400 tech companies that do everything from analytics and big data to gaming, cloud, fintech, and apps.
2019-2-14 12:00 | |
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Even in a bear market, Morgan Creek Digital has no problem swimming upstream. The crypto asset management firm just bagged a $40 million dollar investment and what appears to be the first blockchain/crypto investment by a major pension fund.
2019-2-12 20:51 | |
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The yearlong plunge in cryptocurrency markets has resulted in downsizing for many tech startups but for the big players it could provide the perfect entry point. Big Players Looking Towards Blockchain Many blockchain projects have faced the squeeze in recent months and been forced to let staff go and downsize operations.
2019-2-12 12:00 | |
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Fidelity Investments, one of the world’s largest asset managers, is breaking into bitcoin custody. According to a recent report from Bloomberg, three people “with knowledge on the matter” from firms in contact with Fidelity have said that the company is tentatively planning to launch a custody service for bitcoin in March.
2019-1-31 23:39 | |
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Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies (cryptoassets) have caused regulators many headaches in recent years. In the latest twist in crypto’s regulation saga, the UK’s financial watchdog has launched a consultation on existing guidance around cryptoassets amid fears that companies could be putting consumers at risk by offering unauthorized services.
2019-1-24 17:00 | |
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According to a new report released by the Nederlandse Omroep Stichting (NOS) a week back, it was found that some key members of the Dutch crypto community have proposed regulations that could kill off many young crypto companies in their infancy.
2019-1-22 19:20 | |
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Technology lawyer Addison Cameron-Huff launched his new, Toronto-based, all-crypto legal firm on January 3, 2019, Bitcoin’s 10th anniversary, as a statement of his commitment to working for and promoting Bitcoin and cryptocurrency-based businesses.
2019-1-11 21:17 | |
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When it comes to bitcoin mining, Canada is a natural. A temperate climate helps to keep mining equipment cool, and plentiful renewable energy from hydroelectric dams gives Canadian provinces like British Columbia a natural advantage with cheaper electricity costs.
2018-12-22 21:41 | |
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Blockchain tech company ConsenSys is reportedly spinning out startups it previously supported, and could cut up to 60 percent of its staff
2018-12-21 05:05 | |
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Combatants of Hard Fork Decentralized’s inaugural pitch battle took to the stage last night to share their plans and visions for our blockchain future. Each had only a few minutes to wax poetic about their startup’s use of blockchain.
2018-12-13 02:46 | |
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Recently, the CEO of Ohio-based nonprofit JumpStart Inc. announced that his company, along with six others, would invest vast sums of money into Ohio’s blockchain startups.
2018-12-3 19:32 | |
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In recent years, as “Bitcoin”, “Ethereum”, and “blockchain” became common sounds in the global vernacular, a number of innovation-friendly corporations and forward-thinking startups have sought to implement this nascent innovation into their businesses.
2018-11-27 14:00 | |
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Quartz India reports that financial regulators in the region could be drafting official cryptocurrency regulations before the end of the year. Indian lawmakers have been under heavy pressure in recent months by crypto traders and startups to clarify the unofficial cryptocurrency ban that came into effect in July.
2018-11-23 21:10 | |
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TNW and Adyen’s annual Tech5 competition is back again. Every day, startups prove individuals can harness the power of technology to actually create change and have a positive impact on society.
2018-11-21 11:09 | |
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We could soon see a new system ready to replace the entire U. S. ’s Automated Clearing House (ACH) network. The founder of different blockchain-related startups, Taariq Lewis, explained that they are working on a new project based on an anonymous paper.
2018-11-1 19:49 | |
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The Taiwanese legislator known as Jason Hsu, decided to publish a new list of policy recommendations in order to help categorize cryptocurrency startups. The intention is to modernize the regulation around virtual currencies and blockchain technology.
2018-10-30 23:19 | |
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Many startups are attracting capital and developing products to make artificial intelligence (AI) more accessible, as well as better protecting personal data via blockchain tech. Blockchain to Decentralize Artificial Intelligence Venture capitalists, entrepreneurs, and academics are rushing to embrace the awesome synergy resulting from the application of Bitcoin’s (BTC) blockchain technology and artificial intelligence (AI).
2018-10-24 23:00 | |
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The number of blockchain-related companies in Switzerland and Liechtenstein has doubled in the last year, according to a new study published by CV VC. The Zug-based firm, in partnership with Strategy& (PwC’s global consulting arm) and inacta, compiled information about the top 50 blockchain and digital asset companies between the two countries.
2018-10-11 00:18 | |
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The NEO decentralized applications platform has been attracting a lot of new startups to the NEO protocol considering the success it recorded with the Ontology initial coin offerings. Recently, the Tron Mainnet announced the use of its platform in as a decentralized entertainment ecosystem.
2018-10-10 14:19 | |
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The latest crypto investment fund on the block is Dragonfly Ventures, a $100 million traditional venture fund investing only in crypto assets, managed by partners Alexander Pack from Bain Capital Ventures and Bo Feng, founding partner of Ceyuan Ventures.
2018-10-9 15:30 | |
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Blockchain startup Honeycomb, was pitched as one of the “smartest, most clever” startups in a technology feature in 2018’s Online News Association Conference (ONA18). NiemanLab, part of journalism standards organization Nieman Foundation, questioned if a startup like Honeycomb could convince users to mine cryptocurrency with their mobiles and donate it to news organizations.
2018-10-7 05:00 | |
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Cryptocurrency startup Circle is venturing deeper into crypto trading. The Boston-based company is now ready to buy equity crowdfunding firm SeedInvest. If approved by regulators, the move could allow Circle to help match investors with fledgling companies trying to raise money via initial coin offerings (ICOs).
2018-10-6 20:54 | |
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Leading cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is in the final stages of a deal with Tiger Global, which could usher the company’s value to nearly $8 billion. If finalized, the partnership with Tiger Global will make Coinbase one of the highest-valued startups in the US.
2018-10-4 21:05 | |
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The Blockchain Trust Accelerator (BTA) has received a six-figure grant from the Social Alpha Foundation (SAF) to build its latest project known as The Impact Ledger, an online registry of blockchain projects designed to assist in the public, nonprofit and for-profit sectors.
2018-9-28 21:44 | |
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