Blockstream Completes $210 Million Convertible Note Financing Round

Blockstream, a bitcoin infrastructure firm, announced on Tuesday the successful closure of a $210 million convertible note financing round, led by the investment firm Fulgur Ventures. According to the firm, the funds will be directed toward accelerating the adoption and development of Blockstream’s layer two (L2) technologies, such as the Lightning network and Liquid. Additionally, … Read more

Crypto Payment Infrastructure Firm Opennode to Test Bitcoin Payments in Bahrain

Opennode, a bitcoin payment infrastructure firm, recently said it will run trials of its bitcoin processing and payout solution through the Central Bank of Bahrain’s regulatory sandbox. According to Dalal Buhejji, an executive director with the Bahrain Economic Development Board, the central bank’s sandbox helps to ensure that fintechs will continue to innovate and adhere … Read more