Tim Draper

Vivek Ranadivé, Owner and CEO of the Sacramento Kings, said he would soon announce that all employees and players can get paid in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). What Happened: Ranadivé made the revelation in a Clubhouse discussion hosted by Tim Draper, saying, "I'm going to...

Long-term Bitcoin (BTC) bull and venture capitalist Tim Draper is accusing banks of attempted manipulation as the apex cryptocurrency tanked nearly 18% in the 24-hour period leading to press time. What Happened: Draper took to Twitter in the early hours of Monday to condemn banks for the alleged...

This year’s Thanksgiving is different. With the coronavirus cases rising again and borders still closed, many people are staying in and have more time on their hands than usual. And while CNBC recommends catching up on some IPO reading during the holidays, we have talked to the...

The United States Marshals Service is auctioning about 4050.54 bitcoin (BTC) that were forfeited in various federal criminal, civil, and administrative cases. What Happened The BTC worth about $37.5 million at press time will be auctioned online on February 18, the federal agency said in a...

Korea’s largest global technology company, Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (OTCMKTS:SSNLF), has made a $2.9 million investment in cryptocurrency hardware company Ledger, according to a report by French magazine Capital. The funding reportedly values Ledger at $290 million. Ledger is known for its...

Tim Draper, venture capitalist and founder of Draper Associates, is reportedly meeting with Facebook, Inc. (NASDAQ: FB) to discuss Facebook’s interest in creating its own cryptocurrency. According to BitcoinExchangeGuide, Draper is meeting with Facebook to determine whether or not an...

A pair of cryptocurrency and blockchain industry insiders made some bold predictions about the disruptive potential of blockchain technology in recent days. On Saturday, founder and CEO of Block.one Brendan Blumer tweeted that bitcoin may soon make gold obsolete as a store of value. Over the next...

The cryptocurrency market took a breather on Monday after a big rally last week, with top cryptos trading mostly flat on the day. Here’s a look at some of the headlines that were moving the cryptocurrency market today and which currencies were on the move. Headlines The one exception to the...

It's almost that time of year. The 2017 Benzinga Global Fintech Awards is a competition to showcase the companies with the most impressive technology that are paving the future in financial services and capital markets. To get you prepared for this year's awards, Benzinga will profile each...

On Thursday March 5, the U.S. Marshals Service auctioned off around $13.9 million worth of bitcoins seized from Ross Ulbricht during the investigation into the Silk Road black market. The auction attracted 34 bids from 14 bidders, proving that interest in the cryptocurrency isn't dead...

So far, this week has been a roller coaster ride for bitcoin prices as markets adjust to the cryptocurrency’s quickly changing landscape. Riding High The week began on a high for bitcoin investors after the U.S.’ first regulated bitcoin exchange was launched by Coinbase. The...

This was full of big news. Highlights include the silk road auction winner, the first e-commerce-enabled newspaper, enhanced security, and ongoing bitcoin mainstreaming. Tim Draper wins U.S. Marshal's Silk Road Auction Venture Capitalist Tim Draper won the U.S. Marshal's 29,656...

The New York Times reported Wednesday Tim Draper’s Silk Road Auction bid for 29,656 bitcoins was accepted by the U.S. Marshals. Monday announcements by losing bidders that their below market bids had been rejected ignited heavier volume than usual for bitcoin and drove the price from a...