L2 Tokens Face Valuation Bubble and Vote Manipulation Risks

Layer 2 tokens like Arbitrum and Optimism dominate Ethereum scaling, but distorted valuations and governance manipulation raise red flags. As L2 competition intensifies, only a few may justify their current value.

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Polymarket’s $200 Million Raise Marks Crypto’s Newest Unicorn

Polymarket has reached unicorn status with a $1 billion+ valuation and soaring trade volume. A key X partnership boosts its influence amid legal headwinds. The post Polymarket’s $200 Million Raise Marks Crypto’s Newest Unicorn appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Pump.fun token auction delayed again amid legal pressure, social media ban

The planned raise, originally targeting $1 billion at a $4 billion valuation, has been pushed to mid-July. Social media platform X suspended Pump. fun and the founder’s accounts on 16 June.

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Solana Meme Coin Launchpad Pump.Fun Plans $1 Billion Token Sale, Blockworks Says

Solana meme coin launchpad Pump.fun is planning to raise $1 billion in a token sale with a fully diluted valuation (FDV) of $4 billion, according [...]

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Pump.fun Confirms Plans for PUMP Token Launch Aiming to Raise $1 Billion

Pump.fun plans to raise $1 billion through a token sale, targeting a $4 billion valuation. Launch details remain unclear, but investor interest is growing. The post Pump.fun Confirms Plans for PUMP Token Launch Aiming to Raise $1 Billion appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Circle aims for $7.2b valuation with second share offering

Circle is expanding its public offering, attempting to raise a total of $896 million in investments.

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AI Firm CoreWeave Files for IPO, Citing $1.9B in Revenue

The company is expected to raise $4 billion at a $35 billion valuation.

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Trump family-backed World Liberty Financial adds 100,000 US accredited investors to whitelist

World Liberty Financial, the DeFi project backed by the Trump family, has secured over 100,000 accredited US investors for its WLFI token presale whitelist, scheduled for Oct 15. The project is set to raise $300 million, with a projected valuation of $1.

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Apple, Nvidia among prospective investors in OpenAI’s multibillion-dollar fundraising

Tech giants such as Apple, Nvidia and Microsoft are investing in OpenAI’s upcoming funding round, which could raise its valuation to over $100 billion.

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OpenAI in talks to raise funds at over $100B valuation: Report

Private documents show OpenAI stockholders are planning to sell shares at a price that would value the firm at $103 billion. Any new investment would see the AI startup valued even higher.

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Gameplay Galaxy Raises $11 Million in Seed Extension Round, Boosting Valuation to $71 Million

Gameplay Galaxy's $11 million raise boosts its valuation to $71 million. The use of token warrants in this round could signal a new era for blockchain gaming investments. The post Gameplay Galaxy Raises $11 Million in Seed Extension Round, Boosting Valuation to $71 Million appeared first on NFT News Today.

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LandBridge IPO Aims For $1.6 Billion Valuation, Sees Bitcoin Mining As Growth Vector

LandBridge is seeking to raise $319 million through an initial public offering (IPO) in the United States, targeting a valuation of $1.6 billion. While the IPO piqued interest—dominating headlines—Matthew Sigel, the Head of Digital Assets at VanEck, noted that LandBridge, quoting an unnamed official, is keen on tapping into opportunities presented by Bitcoin mining activities. […]

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Solana Veterans Raise $17M for 'Backpack' Crypto Wallet, Exchange

Armani Ferrante's and Tristan Yver's startup raised the funds at a $120 million valuation.

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OpenAI valuation crosses $80 billion following latest deal, Sora launch

OpenAI’s valuation has surged to above $80 billion after closing its latest deal, the New York Times reported Feb. 17. The company is reportedly undertaking a tender offer orchestrated by Thrive Capital to raise more funds while providing employees with a tangible benefit.

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What are AI and Web3 Valuation, Tokenization, and Monetization as a Service (VTMaaS)?

Valuing and monetizing tokenized assets requires tremendous skill and expertise. Thus, rendering asset management as a tool to raise growth capital and liquidity inaccessible to many. The global tokenization market sized at $1.

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FTX looking to raise $1B in funding at $32B valuation

Sam Bankman-Fried‘s (SBF) exchange FTX is reportedly in talks with investors to raise funding up to $1 Billion at a valuation of $32 billion. The post FTX looking to raise $1B in funding at $32B valuation appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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FTX is looking to raise another $1B and the reason is surprising

Sam Bankman-Fried’s Bahamian crypto exchange FTX is reportedly out to raise funds again, this time looking for investors to pump in as much as $1 billion in order to maintain its current valuation wThe post FTX is looking to raise another $1B and the reason is surprising appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Crypto Exchange FTX in Discussions for Up to $1B Capital Raise at $32B Valuation: Report

The exchange is raising the money as it considers acquisitions.

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NFT creator Doodles raises $54M in funding at $704M valuation

The firm said it will use the money from the raise to further enhance its intellectual property.

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Crypto Intelligence Platform Messari Plans to Raise $35M at $300M Valuation: Report

Messari raised $21 million last year in a round led by Steve Cohen's Point72 Ventures.

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Binance.US Targeting $50M Follow-On Raise at $4.5B Valuation

The U.S. arm of the crypto exchange giant is looking to raise additional funds after closing a $200 million seed round in April.

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Solana NFT Marketplace Magic Eden Raises $130M at $1.6B Valuation

The large raise comes during an otherwise downcast crypto climate.

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Bitcoin price bottom signals flash as Fear and Greed Index matches March 2020 lows

On-chain indicators focusing on Bitcoin's fair valuation and long-term holders' sentiment also raise its prospects of bottoming out.

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KuCoin announces $150M funding round, $10B valuation

KuCoin announces $150 million pre-Series B funding raise. The raise values the global crypto… The post KuCoin announces $150M funding round, $10B valuation appeared first on Coin Journal.

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The Sandbox Looks to Raise $400M at $4B Valuation: Report

Metaverse firm The Sandbox is looking to raise $400 million at a valuation of more than $4 billion, according to a Bloomberg report on Tuesday.

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Indian Crypto Exchange CoinDCX Raises Over $135M in New Funding Round

The raise brings CoinDCX's valuation to more than $2 billion, said Rasika Joshi, the company's media relations director.

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Indian Crypto Exchange CoinDCX Raises Over $135 Million in New Funding Round

The raise brings CoinDCX's valuation to more than $2 billion, said Rasika Joshi, the company's media relations director.

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AVAX developer Ava Labs looking to raise $350M in new funding round

Ava Labs Inc, the lead developer behind the Avalanche (AVAX) blockchain, is looking to raise $350 million in a funding round at a $5. 25 billion valuation, Bloomberg News reported, citing people familiar with the ongoing discussions.

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Ava Labs raises $350M at $5.25B valuation: Report

The raise comes as total value locked on the Avalanche blockchain remains steady at around $14.6 billion.

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Ava Labs Set to Raise $350M at $5B Valuation: Report

Ava Labs, builder of the Avalanche blockchain, is set to raise $350 million at a $5.25 billion valuation, according to a Bloomberg report Thursday.

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Fortnite creators Epic Games raise $2B from Sony and LEGO to fund metaverse plans

Looks like its latest raise brings Epic Games' valuation to $31.5 billion.

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Blockchain Security Firm CertiK Confirms $88M Raise at $2B Valuation

CertiK raised funds at a $2 billion valuation, doubled from the last funding in December.

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Indian Gaming Firm MPL Could Attract Investment From FTX: Report

MPL is looking to raise investment as part of its Series E extension at a valuation of $2.5 billion.

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Crypto Exchange Blockchain.com Hits $14B Valuation in Lightspeed-Led Funding Round: Report

The raise more than doubles the previous value of the company.

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Crypto Exchange Blockchain.com Hits $14B Valuation in Lightspeed-Led Funding Round

The raise more than doubles the previous value of the company.

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Worldcoin to Raise $100M at $3B Token Valuation: Report

The list of investors for Worldcoin's latest funding includes a16z, Khosla Ventures.

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Jack Dorsey’s Block joins $41M funding for Japanese fintech Kyash

This latest raise brings Kyash's valuation to approximately $107.7 million.

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$450M Raise Values Ethereum Builder ConsenSys at $7B as MetaMask Tops 30M Users

The hefty Series D more than doubles the firm’s previous valuation from November 2021.

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Roll-up developers StarkWare to raise $100M at a $6B valuation

Just three months after the last series C funding round, the Israeli company StarkWare is raising another $100 million at a $6 billion valuation, according to a report by the Israeli tech outlet Calcalist.

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Crypto whitehat security firm CertiK bags $1 billion valuation after Sequoia raise

CertiK today announced the completion of an $80 million Series B2 financing round. The post Crypto whitehat security firm CertiK bags $1 billion valuation after Sequoia raise appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Mercado Bitcoin parent company 2TM raises $50M, further cementing unicorn status

The Series B builds off 2TM’s massive $200 million SoftBank-led raise in July, which catapulted the company to a $2.1 billion valuation.

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Bitcoin Has Blockbuster Fundraising Week

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Gemini Exchange Planning To Raise $400 Million In New Funding Round, Valuation At $7 Billion

Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini plans to raise $400 million in a funding round that will see its valuation to about $7 billion. Gemini Joins League Of Crypto Firm Who Have Raised Their Valuation According to a report by Bloomberg, Gemini, co-owned by the Winklevoss twins (Cameron and Tyler), plans to take advantage of the current surge […] The post Gemini Exchange Planning To Raise 0 Million In New Funding Round, Valuation At Billion first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide.

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Winklevoss-Led Gemini Reportedly Seeking $7 Billion Valuation

Gemini is on track to raise $400 million during its funding round, according to a Bloomberg report

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Crypto exchange BitMart gears up to raise $20 million in series B funding round

Cryptocurrency exchange BitMart is reportedly gearing up to raise about $20 million at a valuation of $300 million. As per the report, Alexander Capital Ventures, may lead its Series B round. The CThe post Crypto exchange BitMart gears up to raise $20 million in series B funding round appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Mythical Games announces $150M raise as the company expands into NFTs

The game developer’s total valuation is now $1.25 Billion, following a successful raise.

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MoonPay Raises $400 Million in Second Round Funding, Valuation Now at $3.4 billion

US-based crypto payment startup, MoonPay has completed a $400 million capital injection raise bringing the total valuation of the company to $3. 4 billion, a blog post from The Information reads. The funding aims to enhance the features of the platform and boost the global adoption of cryptocurrencies.

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ConsenSys Is Planning to Raise Funds at a Valuation of $3 Billion

ConsenSys is in talks to raise $250 million at a valuation of $3 billion, according to the latest reports. Arca and Golden Tree Asset Management are reportedly taking part in this round. In April this year, the company had raised $65 million in a “formation round” from traditional finance giants including JPMorgan, Mastercard, UBS, and […] The post ConsenSys Is Planning to Raise Funds at a Valuation of Billion first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide.

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Blockdaemon secures unicorn status with $155M raise

In the venture capital world, a privately-held startup company becomes a “unicorn” when its valuation exceeds $1 billion.

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