Bitcoin startup 21 raises US$ 116 Million, NASDAQ explores Blockchain and Money Transmitter Licenses

Episode 63

This week we cover Bitcoin Startup 21 that raised US$ 116 Million. Everyone is speculating as to what 21 would be doing with the money. Would it be mining hardware? Cloud based mining contracts? or something else. NASDAQ, the stock market for the next 100 years is experimenting with Blockchain, and Faisal Khan and his quest for digging out money transmitter licenses, who has them and who might be getting them.

Our speakers in this week’s episode:

• Brian Roemmele
• Faisal Khan
• Mike Townsend

Resources:

• Bitcoin Startup 21 Raises US$ 116 Million
• NASDAQ launching enterprise wide use of Blockchain
• Faisal Khan explores Money Transmission Licenses issuance to companies like Microsoft, AliPay, and speculates who else might be getting it. Top of the list is Starbucks.

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