Coinbase Raises $300 Million, Reaching $8 Billion Valuation

The San Francisco-based cryptocurrency exchange and brokerage service Coinbase announced on Tuesday that it had raised $300 million in series E equity funding. This latest round confirms Coinbase’s status as the largest cryptocurrency organization of its kind, bringing its market valuation up to $8 billion. Also read: Bitstamp Confirms Acquisition by South Korean Company Coinbase Raises … Read more

Bitcoin Cash Association to Fund Eatbch Charity in $1,000 BCH per Month

On Oct. 24, the community-driven Bitcoin Cash Association announced a new initiative where $1,000 worth of bitcoin cash will be sent to the two Eatbch campaigns in Venezuela and South Sudan every month. According to the nonprofit, the $1,000 will be divided between both organizations in order to help the Eatbch crew provide a solid … Read more

4 Key ICO Industry Statistics of 2018

The initial coin offering industry is still going strong in 2018. Despite falling cryptocurrency prices, investors are quite keen on diversifying their portfolio in an effort to recover some losses over time. Below are a few interesting key takeaways from the ICO industry at this stage, ranked by order of overall importance. #4 The Three-Stage … Read more

Crypto Tax and Accounting Software Libra Raises $15M in Series B Funding

Traditional venture capital investors seem to think that the field of crypto reporting apps is appealing. Cryptocurrency tax and accounting software development startup Libra has raised an extra $15 million in its Series B funding round. Also Read: Opera Browser Opens Its Built-in Cryptocurrency Wallet to Desktop Users $24.8 Million in Funding for Crypto Tax … Read more

This Village Decided to Launch Japan’s First Municipal ICO

A village in Japan has announced its decision to launch an initial coin offering in order to secure funds for creating a sustainable region. This will be the first time in Japan for a municipality to use a token sale to raise funds. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space Local Government Launching … Read more

Coingeek Funds BCH Blockchain Development Training in the Philippines

On Thursday, April 19 the Calvin Ayre-owned blockchain and mining firm, Coingeek, announced it is contributing over $150,000 USD to help fund a blockchain developer training program in the Philippines. Coingeek believes the projects like these will help bolster the global, low-fee peer-to-peer digital currency known as bitcoin cash by improving the blockchain development community. … Read more

PR: Smart Contract Template Company Smart Startup Looking to Bring Blockchain to the Masses

The startup economy is worth trillions of dollars but a large majority of these startups and small businesses do not yet have the resources or access to the technological advancements of blockchain technology and the benefits that smart contracts provide. UK based Smart Startup Company, founded by social and technology entrepreneur Simon Krystman aims to … Read more

Crypto Regulator CFTC Chairman Takes Funding Cuts “Incredibly Personally”

The United States’ Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has received a $1 million USD budget cut. The announcement has come following the CFTC Chairman, Christopher Giancarlo requested an increase in the regulator’s budget of 12 percent. Also Read: 80,000 New Merchants in Europe Gain Option to Accept Crypto CFTC Request For Funding Increase Answered With Budget … Read more