Overstock.com’s blockchain subsidiary announces participation in Ripio’s Series A financing SALT LAKE CITY , April 26, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Medici Ventures, a global leader in advancing blockchain technology, has added bitcoin consumer financial service platform Ripio to its portfolio of strategic blockchain-focused investments through participation in Ripio’s Series A financing. In addition to Medici Ventures’ equity position, the blockchain-focused subsidiary of US e-commerce pioneer Overstock.com will take an observer’s seat in Ripio’s board of directors meetings.