UK Blockchain Startups Pondering Serious Move to Berlin
London-based blockchain startups are beginning to change their view on the entire entrepreneurial environment of the country after Brexit. On July 8, the Outlier Ventures (OV) research team published a detailed report based on their blockchain angels startup tracker to expound on the development of the United Kingdom’s blockchain startups and how quickly London became the major center of open ledger and financial technology startups. According to the OV research team, the UK accommodates over 16.7% of the world’s blockchain startup due to its friendly policies. Despite being behind the....
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This is a guest post by Chris Grundy, a Berlin-based Bitcoin enthusiast who works at Bitbond. Despite Germany's recent negative press over the Greek bailout, Berlin remains one of the world's greatest cities for Bitcoin lovers. Whether it's the plethora of innovative bitcoin startups springing up all over the city, the widespread adoption of the cryptocurrency along Berlin's high streets, or the vast amount of investment flooding into the German capital, Berlin's relationship with Bitcoin will be instrumental in shaping its future. Berlin startups have been enjoying an unprecedented level....
Blockhain and financial technology may be going German, with a vast amount of startups in these industries choosing to set up shop in Berlin. Brexit Forces Fintech to Berlin. Several startups in Berlin told Reuters that the German Capital is booming as a hub for financial technology. Berlin is currently home to over 70 fintech companies, while there’s....
Frankfurt is set to become a disruptor in Berlin’s plans of becoming Europe’s and Germany’s FinTech hub as Frankfurt sets its sights on beating Berlin to the podium. A recently launched project known as TechQuartier in Frankfurt brings together 120 founders of FinTech companies to share ideas. According to The Local, a German news site, the project reflects how the banking world in the city is attempting to play catch up in the growing sector. Of course, while Frankfurt may be riding the wave that is seeing more startups in the city, it’s reported that most founders of companies will....
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Bitcoin gold exchange Vaultoro has been selected as one of eight startups for the 2017 Techstars Berlin program. Vaultoro, chosen from a pool of hundreds worldwide, is a rapidly growing enterprise offering a secure alternative to traditional banking, merging gold’s long track record as a globally recognized store of value with the speed, transparency and divisibility of the Bitcoin blockchain. Techstars, its new supportive partner, is one of the largest and most prestigious global investors in startups. They not only invest time and financial support, but also provide a robust network for....