Google and Goldman Sachs are on the top list of active blockchain investors
The number of corporate investors in blockchain companies reached a record high of 91 this year, with Google and Goldman Sachs among the most active investors. Till now, there have been 42 equity investment deals by corporations this year, totaling $327 million.
Ripple exchange manager arrested for fraud
The Japanese manager of the Ripple exchange and trading platform, 31-year-old Yuki Takenaka, has been arrested for allegedly swindling investors. This arrest occurred during a large-scale investigation of fraudulent cryptocurrency schemes.
Bank of America seeks patent for a blockchain-based processing system
As of August, BoA has filed more than 20 cryptocurrency and blockchain-related patent applications, nine of which were submitted in 2016, four were filed in 2015, and 10 were filed in 2014.
