AML
Blockchain Sleuthing Startup Chainalysis Raises $30 Million
The Series B funding was led by seasoned VC firm Accel and included investment from Benchmark, which led the firm’s $16m Series A.
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Ripple Offered Multimillion-Dollar XRP Bonuses to Lure Top Tech Talent
Ripple may be offering XRP bonuses worth up to $6 million in a bid to attract engineering talent.
Bakkt
NYSE Parent ICE Anticipates Over $20 Million Spend on Bakkt This Year
NYSE parent firm Intercontinental Exchange is likely to spend over $20 million building its bitcoin futures trading platform Bakkt in 2019.
Bithumb
Bithumb Exchange Launches OTC Trading Desk for Digital Assets
South Korea-based crypto exchange Bithumb has launched a global OTC trading desk for digital assets.
Business News
Credit Suisse Arm Sees Blockchain Benefits After Fund Distribution Trial
A Credit Suisse subsidiary has completed a blockchain trial for fund transactions, concluding the tech offers “considerable benefits.”
Business News
Winklevoss Ordered to Pay $45K Worth of Charlie Shrem’s Legal Fees
The court filing is the latest in a high-profile lawsuit that has pitted three high-profile cryptocurrency industry personalities and business partners against each other.
Business News
Crypto Futures Platform ErisX Hires Execs From Barclays and YouTube
Crypto trading firm ErisX has hired a COO from megabank Barclays and a head of infrastructure from YouTube.
Brokers
Crypto Broker Led by Uber and E*Trade Alums Is Going Public
Voyager, a crypto brokerage founded by Uber and E*Trade alums, is going public via a $60 million reverse merger.
Business News
Swiss Stock Exchange SIX Plans Blockchain Platform in H2
Switzerland’s top stock exchange, SIX, aims to roll out a blockchain platform to speed up trading later this year.
Business News
Circle’s Head of Partnerships Joins Blockchain Startup Celo
Chuck Kimble, who helped develop the USDC stablecoin for Circle, has joined blockchain startup Celo as head of strategic partnerships.