Italian banks running blockchain pilot for interbank reconciliations
The Italian Banking Association (ABI) has opened a pilot project on blockchain-based interbank reconciliations.
Globacap to launch regulated blockchain securities issuance platform
Globacap, a London, UK-based regulated blockchain securities issuance platform, has landed $800,000 in seed funding.
Ripple launches $50m blockchain research fund for universities
Ripple has announced a new $50m fund to finance university research into blockchain and cryptocurrency technologies.
Blockchain start-up Block.one closes $4bn ICO
Block.one has raised $4bn through the token sale of its blockchain platform, marking the end of the biggest initial coin offering (ICO) in history.
Crédit Agricole makes minority investment in blockchain platform SETL
Blockchain-powered payments and settlements platform SETL has received an undisclosed investment from Crédit Agricole CIB.The minority investment from Crédit Agricole marks its first commitment...
Blockchain technology developer Compound secures $8.2m seed
Blockchain technology developer Compound has secured $8.2m in its seed funding round.
Ripple launches investment arm/incubator to create XRP ecosystem
Ripple, a provider of blockchain solutions for the payments industry, has launched a new investment initiative to build an ecosystem around XRP cryptocurrency.
New accelerator, venture capital firm Blockchain Valley Ventures launches
Blockchain Valley Ventures, a newly formed accelerator and venture capital firm, has launched.
Blockchain-based InsurTech Inmediate signs MoU with AIG
Inmediate, a platform which connects consumers, insurers and distributors through smart contracts, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with American International Group.
Andra Capital raises up to $500m for its tokenised investment fund
Andra Capital has raised up to $500m for its late-stage blockchain technology growth fund.