Press Releases

December 13, 2023
Blockstream Responds to Demand for BASIC Note with Series 2 Launch Aimed at Non-US Investors
Second Tranche for Non-US Investors to Launch Following Series 1 Oversubscription
October 12, 2023
Blockstream Launches Greenlight for Scalable, Non-Custodial Lightning Integration
“Lightning-as-a-Service” fuels a new wave of apps with flexible Lightning service providers and expert support
October 05, 2023
Blockstream and Swan Forge Partnership to Advance Collaborative Custody Through Jade Integration
The sustained partnership to set new standards of Bitcoin collaborative custody.
August 15, 2023
Blockstream Bets on ASIC Market Recovery with Launch of New ‘BASIC Note’ Investment Vehicle
Following success of $USD 50 million Blockstream Mining Note, first tranche seeks to raise $USD 5 million from qualified investors, targeting opportunities in undervalued Bitcoin mining hardware.
June 15, 2023
Blockstream Holds Inaugural Media Briefing to Showcase Bitcoin Innovation Breakthroughs
Highlights included a sneak preview of Blockstream’s eagerly-awaited new “Cyberhornet” Bitcoin miner, scheduled for release Q3 2024.
January 24, 2023
Blockstream Raises USD $125M to Expand Mining Operations
Leading Bitcoin infrastructure firm Blockstream has announced raising USD $125 million in convertible note and secured loan financing to expand its institutional bitcoin mining colocation services.
April 08, 2022
Blockstream and Block, Inc. Begin Construction On Solar and Battery-Powered Bitcoin Mining Facility
Joint project from Blockstream and Block, Inc. to build a proof-of-concept, 100% renewable energy Bitcoin mining facility at scale to be powered by Tesla Solar and Megapack.
November 21, 2021
El Salvador to Issue “Bitcoin Bond,” a $1B Tokenized Bond Issuance on the Liquid Network
This Bitcoin Bond offering sets El Salvador on the path to become the Singapore of digital capital markets.
October 19, 2021
Specter Integrates Blockstream Jade and Liquid Network
Specter Solutions has integrated Blockstream Jade and the Liquid Network into its desktop and hardware solutions.
October 08, 2021
Liquid Asset Support Comes to Merchant Payments Software Bitfinex Pay
The Liquid Network, the world’s leading Bitcoin sidechain developed by Bitcoin infrastructure company Blockstream, is now supported by merchant payments technology Bitfinex Pay.
September 08, 2021
Blockstream and Macquarie Group Partner on Pilot Investment in Bitcoin Mining Facilities and Explore Carbon Neutral Initiatives
The initiative builds on Blockstream’s previously announced collaborations with Aker and Square to establish renewable-powered facilities.
August 24, 2021
Blockstream Raises $210M, Makes Move Into ASIC Development
Blockstream increases valuation to $3.2 billion as it expands team and acquires a mining hardware manufacturer.
August 17, 2021
Introducing Blockstream Energy, a New Service Focused on Renewable-Sourced Bitcoin
Blockstream Energy will significantly improve the financial viability of renewable energy projects by delivering scalable energy demand.
July 21, 2021
Blockstream Simplifies Lightning with On-Demand Node Service—Greenlight
Greenlight brings ‘not your keys, not your coins’ to Lightning node hosting
June 05, 2021
Blockstream and Square, Inc. Join Forces to Build Solar-Powered Bitcoin Mine in the US
The new 100% solar-powered Bitcoin mine will offer live performance reporting to the public as a real-time case study for renewable energy Bitcoin mining.
May 22, 2021
Blockstream Acquires Adamant Capital, Establishes New Financial Division—Blockstream Finance
Blockstream Finance will deliver new Bitcoin-focused investment products based on the Liquid Network.
May 21, 2021
Announcing Raretoshi, an NFT and Physical Art Marketplace Built on the Liquid Network
Raretoshi enables artists to put their digital and physical art up for auction and direct sale using LNFTs.
May 18, 2021
BlockFi Taps Blockstream for Mining Colocation Services
BlockFi joins a growing list of technology companies choosing to host mining operations with Blockstream Mining.
March 30, 2021
Blockstream releases Bitcoin mining security token, the Blockstream Mining Note (BMN), on STOKR
The BMN provides investors with access to Bitcoin mining hashrate based in Blockstream's mining facilities.
January 28, 2021
Blockstream Purchase $25M of Bitcoin Mining Hardware from MicroBT
$25 million of Bitcoin mining equipment added to one of the largest mining operations in North America
January 03, 2021
Secure Your Bitcoin and Liquid Assets With the New Blockstream Jade Hardware Wallet
Blockstream launch a new open-source Bitcoin hardware wallet for storing bitcoin, Tether USDt, and other Liquid assets.
July 29, 2020
The Liquid Network’s Federation Adds Eight New Members
New batch of Liquid Federation members brings a range of new integrations for Liquid users
March 27, 2020
Liquid Network Grows to 45 Members
Ten more cryptocurrency businesses onboarded as members of the Liquid Federation
August 08, 2019
Blockstream Reveals Massive Bitcoin Mining Facilities, Fidelity An Early Customer
On Thursday, blockchain technology company Blockstream revealed details related to their massive Bitcoin mining data centers in Quebec, Canada and Adel, Georgia
May 15, 2019
Blockstream Reveals Liquid Securities and Major Launch Partners
Blockstream revealed the coming release of its new Liquid Securities platform, a user-friendly solution for businesses issuing security tokens on the Liquid Network
May 08, 2019
Liquid Network Expands with New Members and Integrations
Multiple new members join the Liquid Network and Bitfinex opens up new integration
October 10, 2018
Blockstream Launches the Liquid Network
New sidechain technology enables fast and secure inter-exchange settlement of digital assets
November 20, 2017
Digital Garage and Blockstream Expand Partnership to Accelerate Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Deployments in Japan
Blockstream, the leader in blockchain technologies and financial cryptography, and Digital Garage, Inc., the Japanese company that provides "new...
August 15, 2017
Announcing Blockstream Satellite: Broadcasting Bitcoin from Space
Blockstream, the leader in blockchain and financial cryptography, today announced the availability of Blockstream Satellite, a new service that...
April 12, 2017
Blockstream Welcomes Samson Mow as Chief Strategy Officer
Blockstream, the leader in blockchain and related technologies, today announced a new member to its executive team. Starting this month, Samson Mow...
April 03, 2017
Blockstream Launches New Confidential Assets Feature for Enterprise Blockchain Customers
Blockstream, the leader in advanced blockchain technology and applied cryptography, today announced the availability of Confidential Assets, a new...
October 03, 2016
Blockstream Appoints Hashcash Inventor Dr. Adam Back as CEO
Blockstream, the leader in blockchain and related technologies, today announced that its board of directors unanimously appointed the company's...
February 03, 2016
Blockstream Announces $55 Million Series A Investment Bringing Total Capital Raised to $76 Million
Blockstream, the leader in blockchain and related technologies, today announces that it has raised $55 million in Series A funding to bring next...
January 28, 2016
PwC and Blockstream Announce Strategic Partnership
Blockstream is pleased to announce today a strategic partnership with PwC to bring blockchain technology and services to companies around the world...