Y Combinator

Sam Altman Wants to Scan Your Eyeball in Exchange for Cryptocurrency

Sam Altman, former head of startup accelerator Y Combinator, is starting his own cryptocurrency called “worldcoin.” For worldcoin to work, users must let the project scan thei...

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Jul 1, 2021 at 10:21 p.m. UTC

Jul 1, 2021

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Derivatives

Y Combinator, Pantera Back $3M Investment in New Crypto Derivatives Exchange

Globe announced a $3 million funding round from the likes of Pantera Capital, Y Combinator, Tim Draper and others.

By Doreen Wang

Nov 20, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. UTC

Nov 20, 2020

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Pantera Capital Backs Blockchain Security Startup's $5.5 Million Round

Smart contract security startup Synthetic Minds has raised $5.5 million from investors including Pantera Capital.

By Wolfie Zhao

Oct 22, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. UTC

Oct 22, 2018

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China

Y Combinator's New China Chief Is Bullish on Blockchain

Lu Qi, the head of Y Combinator's new China division, believes blockchain has great potential for entrepreneurship in the long run.

By Wolfie Zhao

Aug 15, 2018 at 9:30 a.m. UTC

Aug 15, 2018

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Y Combinator President Calls ICOs A 'Bubble' – But His Firm Might Use Blockchain

Y Combinator, Silicon Valley-based startup accelerator, is looking at blockchain in order to boost access to startups for investors.

By Rachel-Rose O'Leary

Sep 21, 2017 at 4:15 p.m. UTC

Sep 21, 2017

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Buttercoin

Bitcoin Marketplace Buttercoin Folds Despite $2.1 Million Investment

US bitcoin marketplace Buttercoin is shutting its doors, despite launching just four months ago with at least $1.3m in investor backing.

By Grace Caffyn

Apr 6, 2015 at 9:59 a.m. UTC

Apr 6, 2015

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Prices

New Exchange SFOX Aims to Find Traders the Best Bitcoin Price

SFOX aims to provide traders with the best bitcoin prices, like E-Trade and Scottrade do with stocks and options.

By Daniel Cawrey

Sep 18, 2014 at 8:52 a.m. UTC

Sep 18, 2014

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Atms

Bitcoin ATM Startup BitAccess Joins Y Combinator's Trailblazing Incubator

The move marks the first investment in BitAccess as the Canadian startup seeks to move to the next level.

By Pete Rizzo

Jun 12, 2014 at 9:39 a.m. UTC

Jun 12, 2014

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Centralway Ventures invests $250k in bitcoin startup Buttercoin

Company builder Centralway is investing $250,000 in bitcoin startup Buttercoin via its new early-stage investment arm Centralway Ventures.

By Emily Spaven

Sep 18, 2013 at 6:21 p.m. UTC

Sep 18, 2013

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Coinbase

Coinbase enables users to buy, sell and send bitcoins via text message

Coinbase has created an SMS interface, which enables users to send and receive bitcoins via text message.

By Emily Spaven

Aug 16, 2013 at 5:21 p.m. UTC

Aug 16, 2013

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