Tag: blockchain

CCP Games secures a $40M funding round for a new AAA Game with blockchain technology

CCP Games, the Icelandic gaming company that created the popular sci-fi MMO EVE Online, has secured $40M in funding for a new AAA game using blockchain technology. The financing was led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), with participation from Makers Fund, BITKRAFT, Kingsway Capital, HASHED, Nexon, and additional participants. The funding will allow CCP Games built… Read More CCP Games secures a $40M funding round for a new AAA Game with blockchain technology

Magnús Símonarson

Ripple acquires Algrim and opens office in Iceland

Ripple, a global blockchain technology company that provides solutions to send money globally, just announced its acquisition of Icelandic company Algrím. The acquisition price remains undisclosed at the publishing of this story. “With built-in expertise in trading and exchanges, the addition of Algrim’s engineering talent to our team will be instrumental in continuing the momentum… Read More Ripple acquires Algrim and opens office in Iceland

Kristinn Árni Lár Hróbjartsson