| 'Big Four' professional services firm Deloitte has published a report looking at the potential uses for blockchain technology, saying acceptance and adoption are fast approaching. The paper sets out to help industry leaders understand the opportunities, and counter the challenges, the technology will likely bring. Daniel Palmer / Jan 28, 2016 02:05 pm
A Cambridge, Massachusetts-based company developing identity solutions for blockchain systems won $15,000 at a startup competition hosted by the venture arm of Banco Santander yesterday. Cambridge Blockchain, which won the event, was one of five finalists in a competition that saw more than 100 entrants. Stan Higgins / Jan 28, 2016 05:41 am
Following the acquisition of bitcoin gift card service Gyft, the firm's former CEO and co-founder Vinny Lingham has stepped aside from overseeing the company's operations to focus on other efforts. Notably, Lingham has a new venture called Civic, aimed to tackle the problem of consumer identity theft and online fraud. Pete Rizzo / Jan 27, 2016 06:54 pm
Venture capital firm Blockchain Capital has closed its second investment fund for bitcoin and blockchain technology ventures having raised $13m. Notably, this second fund was oversubscribed, according to reports, having set an original target that was $3m lower. Daniel Palmer / Jan 27, 2016 04:35 pm
Japanese bitcoin exchange BitFlyer has created a new startup fund aimed at investing in companies working in the nascent blockchain space. Dubbed the 'Blockchain Angel Fund', the newly created fund has an initial size of ¥50m, or roughly $421,000. Stan Higgins / Jan 27, 2016 04:12 pm
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