Companies

nasdaq, new york
Nasdaq Wants to Invest in More Blockchain Startups
Exchange operator Nasdaq is looking to invest in blockchain startups as part of a new venture initiative.
nasdaq, new york

bnp paribas
BNP Paribas Taps Blockchain for Fund Distribution Platform
A subsidiary of banking giant BNP Paribas has revealed it is utilizing blockchain tech for a fund-distribution platform currently in development.
bnp paribas

odometer, car
Cisco, Bosch Reveal New Details on IoT-Blockchain Projects
A blockchain-IoT consortium is moving forward on standardizing the technology its participants use with the launch of a new API.
odometer, car

Jessop
Goldman Sachs Managing Director Joins Blockchain Startup Chain
Blockchain startup Chain has named a Goldman Sachs managing director as its new president.
Jessop

Europe
Bitwage Upgrades Bitcoin Payroll Service for EU Customers
Bitcoin startup Bitwage is improving its payroll services for premium customers based in the European Union.
Europe

Alibaba
Alibaba Affiliate to Expand Blockchain Charity Project
Ant Financial, the payments affiliate of e-commerce giant Alibaba, is moving to expand the scope of its blockchain-powered charity project.
Alibaba

Samson Mow
Blockstream Hires Ex-BTCC Exec in Global Market Push
Blockchain development startup Blockstream has added a new executive, poaching a C-level hire from one of China's 'Big Three' bitcoin exchanges.
Samson Mow

Tehran, Iran
Sweden Incorporates Iran Investment Firm Using Only Bitcoin
Sweden has opened a route for unbanked startups to incorporate with bitcoin accounts, and boosted investments in Iran at the same time.
Tehran, Iran

ibm, china
IBM Ramps Up China Blockchain Work With Supply Chain Trial
IBM's latest blockchain partner is Hejia, a Chinese supply chain management company who recently conducted a supply chain trial.
ibm, china

Porsche
Porsche Seeks Blockchain Companies for Startup Competition
German automaker Porsche is looking to the startup space as it explores blockchain technology.
Porsche