Plug and Play's Biggest Blockchain Batch Plans Big Bank Collaborations
Storied Silicon Valley accelerator Plug and Play recently revealed its biggest batch of blockchain startups yet. As part of its fourth FinTech class, Plug and Play selected eight blockchain startups, and while the number alone is impressive, two things stand out about its new entrants. The first is a renewed focus on the bitcoin blockchain, and the second is the maturity of the companies, which include recognizable names with market-tested products. But based on conversations with multiple participants, these ambitious founders are looking for more than mentorships. If all goes according....
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The Plug and Play Tech Center, yet another accelerator program, is searching for bitcoin-related startups in Silicon Valley, with ambitions to fund bitcoin startups all over the globe. The company, which brands itself as a "global accelerator", is holding its Expo Winter 2013 conference on 5th December. The half-day event will feature a number of bitcoin and financial technology (or 'fintech') startups, which are expected to pitch to investors at the event. Panelists. There will also be a panel featuring a number of members that are well known representatives of the bitcoin economy,....
Looking to get really involved with bitcoin? Listen up: there's a job fair that's all about bitcoins taking place in Silicon Valley in May. Aptly named the Bitcoin Job Fair, the event is the world's first, and it's happening at the Plug and Play Tech Center on May 3rd from 1:00 PM to 5:00PM. Admission to the event is free, but space is limited. The point? Well, if you're in the market for a bitcoin-related job and you're also looking to get paid in bitcoin, this is a good opportunity for you. The event is put on by Andreas M. Antonopoulos, the Plug and Play Tech Center, and Coinality (a....