South Korea’s Shinhan Bank Backs Blockchain Startup’s $2 Million Round

South Korean blockchain remittance provider Streami has closed a $2m seed round that included funding from Shinhan Bank.

How Provenance is Channeling the Blockchain for Social Good

Jessi Baker, CEO and founder of London-based startup Provenance, aims to channel the potential of distributed ledgers to bring about social good.

SEC Approves Overstock’s Plan to Issue Blockchain Securities

The SEC has approved Overstock's plans to issue stock via the blockchain through its subsidiary tØ platform, a report says.

Former Bank of England Director Joins Blockchain Startup Setl

Blockchain platform Setl has appointed the former executive director of the Bank of England as its chairman.

How Deloitte’s Rubix is Approaching Blockchain Tech

In a new interview, CoinDesk speaks to the co-founder of Deloitte's Rubix project, a service it calls a "one-step blockchain software platform."

Media Caught Up in Search for Satoshi: Bitcoin in the Headlines

Speculation about Satoshi Nakamoto was heightened following published evidence which pointed to an Australian man as bitcoin's possible creator.

Blockchain Technology Explored at TechCrunch Disrupt London

Blockchain technology was discussed during a panel at TechCrunch Disrupt London, held earlier this week.

Grammy Winner Imogen Heap: Blockchain Tech Can Empower Artists

British singer and songwriter Imogen Heap has discussed how blockchain technology could help empower musicians.

Germany’s Finance CEOs Don’t Think Bitcoin Will Go Mainstream

95% of financial experts surveyed believe that cryptocurrencies will struggle to survive within the next ten years.