SEC halts AriseBank’s $1bn initial coin offering
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has put the brakes on an initial coin offering (ICO) that was seeking to raise up to $1bn to develop ‘‎the world’s first decentralized bank’.
HIVE Blockchain closes CAD $115m private placement
HIVE Blockchain Technologies has closed a CAD $115m financing round, following the CAD $65m final stage of the private placement.
Waves Platform launches new $30m venture fund to invest in blockchain start ups
Blockchain platform Waves is launching a venture fund and aims to raise $30m by April.
FinTech investor Science Inc pulls in $12m for venture fund through ICO
FinTech investor Science Inc has pulled in more than $12m towards its venture fund through an initial coin offering.
Cryptocurrency derivative platform dYdX secures undisclosed funding
Decentralised protocol for financial derivatives dYdX has closed a seed investment led by Andreessen Horowitz and Polychain Capital.
Breadwallet ends $30m ICO months after funding round
Cryptocurrency wallet Breadwallet has closed its ICO on $32m, hitting its target during the eight-day sale.
Etherecash raises up to $40m through its ICO
P2P cryptocurrency lending platform Etherecash has raised up to $40m through its ICO, with contributions coming from over 46,000 investors.
Coinfirm, QRC and NEO to create a ‘compliant blockchain economy’
Coinfirm, a AML/CTF risk and compliance platform, has partnered with Chinese blockchain giant NEO and blockchain venture platform QRC.
Bitwise raises $4m alongside crypto-fund launch
Cryptocurrency fund manager Bitwise Asset Management has closed a $4m seed round of funding, alongside the launch of its HOLD 10 Private Index Fund.
BitGo closes $42.5m Series B led by Valor Equity Partners
BitGo, a solution to help businesses use cryptocurrencies, has closed its $42.5m Series B financing round led by Valor Equity Partners.





