Two Blockchain Companies Score at New York Barclays Accelerator
Chainalysis and Wave have both been selected to work with banking giant Barclays, following a third accelerator programme powered by TechStars, a billion dollar Venture Capital hub.
Bitcoin in Numbers: The Year of Blockchains for Banks
This week in numbers, our mid-week Bitcoin Markets Report is published & we dive into 2015: a year when 'Blockchains for Banks' became a common news theme.
Barclays Africa Supply Chain Challenge Highlights Bitcoin Technology
The African offices of the large multinational bank Barclays recently announced a pan-African challenge to build new solutions for supply chain transparency and efficiency, and encouraged the use of blockchain or distributed ledger technology.
Barclays Launches Its First US-Based Fintech Accelerator, Rise
On July 15 [Barclays](http://www.barclaysaccelerator.com/index.html#/new-york/) Bank opened the doors of Rise New York, a physical space and virtual global community designed to pioneer the future of financial technology. By the end of 2016, Barclays plans to have opened Rise hubs in North America, Europe, Africa and Asia.
Barclays To Explore Blockchain Tech
[Safello](https://safello.com), a Swedish-based bitcoin exchange, announced that it has signed a Proof of Concept (PoC) agreement with Barclays to explore how the financial services industry can benefit from blockchain technology.
Bitcoin Exchange Selected For Barclays FinTech Accelerator
Safello, a European Bitcoin exchange, is one of three Bitcoin related start-ups selected for the 13 week Barclays FinTech Accelerator.
