Bitcoin and Blockchain News Dec 31, 2015
What Banks Should Be Doing With Blockchain in 2016-Virtual Capital Ventures general partner William Mougayar offers a recap of 2015 in the bitcoin and blockchain industry along with eight predictions for the year ahead. His boldest bet? VC investments in the industry will top $2.5bn all-time in 2016.William Mougayar / Dec 30, 2015 07:58 pm5 Bitcoin and Blockchain Startups to Watch in 2016-Which startups are other startup founders looking up to as leaders in the bitcoin and b…
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Bitcoin and Blockchain News Dec 30, 2015
PwC's 3 Predictions for Blockchain Tech in 2016-In this special feature, 'Big Four' professional services firm PwC offers its predictions on the year ahead in the bitcoin and blockchain industry, forecasting that incumbents will explore new applications including governance, auditing and IT security.Jeremy Drane & Cathy Marsh / Dec 30, 2015 02:43 pmChain Issues Investor Shares on Nasdaq Blockchain Platform-Blockchain startup Chain has issued shares to an inve…
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Bitcoin and Blockchain News Dec 29, 2015
Report: Blythe Masters' Blockchain Startup Struggles to Close Funding-Digital Asset Holdings, the startup led by ex-JPMorgan exec Blythe Masters, is apparently running into hurdles closing a significant investment round. The New York Times reports that some potential investors are unhappy at alleged favorable treatment of JP Morgan Chase, which has already committed millions.Daniel Palmer / Dec 29, 2015 02:11 pmVisa Europe: The Blockchain is 'No Longer a Choice'-…
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Bitcoin and Blockchain News Dec 27, 2015
11 Bitcoin Startups That Went Bust in 2015-While some big bitcoin names made the news this year for positive reasons, nine firms had to report that they were closing down. A variety of reasons brought about these failures, from increased competition, to a lack of cash or even, perhaps, fraudulent practises. We look at what happened.Daniel Palmer / Dec 26, 2015 03:56 pmBlockchain Land Title Project 'Stalls' in Honduras-Blockchain startup Factom has addressed a longsta…
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Ho Ho How about those Blockchains?
What you need to read this week. Seasons Greetings, I hope you are enjoying the holiday season, and please do let us know about any interesting digital currency themed gifts you give or receive over the next few days.1. Banks and the BlockchainJust in time to read over the holidays, we've released our 'Banks and the Blockchain' research report. (CoinDesk)
2. Australian Securities Exchange (ASX)The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) is reportedly considering whet…
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