Brutal simplicity: Gurhan Kiziloz built a $1.2 billion revenue company without venture capital 

Gurhan Kiziloz credits Nexus International’s $1. 2B growth to “brutal simplicity” strategy. Gurhan Kiziloz attributes Nexus International‘s growth to $1. 2 billion in annual revenue to what he terms brutal simplicity in management and operations. дальше »

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Justin Sun Accuses Trump’s World Liberty Financial of Hiding Wallet Freeze Function

Tron founder Justin Sun has criticized World Liberty Financial. He accused the Trump-linked crypto venture of hiding a blacklist function that allowed it to freeze investor wallets. In an April 12 post on X, Sun said he invested in World Liberty because he believed the platform’s public pitch around decentralized finance and broader retail access. дальше »

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These Crypto Projects Had Billion-Dollar Valuations, Now They Trade 90% Lower

Ten crypto projects that had billion-dollar private valuations now trade at market caps ranging from $7 million to $294 million, according to CryptoRank data. The gap between last-round venture capital valuations and current market caps ranges from 88% to over 99%. дальше »

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Bill Ackman Risks $10 Billion IPO to Expose the ‘Tax’ Every CEO Pays

Pershing Square CEO Bill Ackman refuses to settle what he calls a fabricated gender discrimination claim from a terminated family office employee, weeks before his $10 billion IPO. The post, which quickly went viral, drew immediate public support from Elon Musk and venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya, both of whom framed such lawsuits as a hidden The post Bill Ackman Risks $10 Billion IPO to Expose the ‘Tax’ Every CEO Pays appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Swan Bitcoin targets Cantor and Lutnick in Tether mining fight

Swan Bitcoin asked a New York court to subpoena Cantor Fitzgerald and Howard Lutnick over the failed Tether linked mining venture on Monday. дальше »

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Polymarket and Kalshi Founders Back First Dedicated Prediction Market VC Fund

Two former Kalshi employees founded 5c(c) Capital, a Venture Capital fund dedicated solely to capitalizing on prediction markets, which has reportedly already raised $35 million. The post Polymarket and Kalshi Founders Back First Dedicated Prediction Market VC Fund appeared first on DeFi Rate. дальше »

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OpenAI in advanced talks with major private equity firms for $10B joint venture: Report

The joint venture could significantly enhance AI integration in business operations, reshaping industry standards and boosting economic growth. The post OpenAI in advanced talks with major private equity firms for $10B joint venture: Report appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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HSBC, Standard Chartered poised for Hong Kong stablecoin licences: report

HSBC Holdings Plc and a joint venture led by Standard Chartered Plc are expected to be among the first companies to receive stablecoin licences in Hong Kong, reported South China Morning Post (SCMP) and Bloomberg. дальше »

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Metaplanet Expands Bitcoin Strategy With Venture Fund and Asset Management Unit

Bitcoin Magazine Metaplanet Expands Bitcoin Strategy With Venture Fund and Asset Management Unit Metaplanet is expanding its strategy beyond holding Bitcoin, announcing the launch of two subsidiaries. дальше »

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Metaplanet launches $25M venture arm to fund Bitcoin startups in Japan

Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has launched a new venture initiative aimed at supporting the development of Bitcoin infrastructure and startups in Japan, as the country moves toward recognizing Bitcoin as a regulated financial asset in the coming years. дальше »

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Is IPO Genie the Best AI Presale to Buy Now? $1M+ Funding, 20% Welcome Bonus, and Tiered Access to a $3T Market

Private markets have always played favorites. Venture capitalists, hedge funds, and insiders get in early. Everyone else waits for the IPO. By then, the biggest gains are already gone. IPO Genie wants to change that through blockchain, AI, and a token called $IPO. дальше »

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Zcash price forecast as ZEC extends gains above $200

Zcash gained 9% to above $215 but faces resistance and could dump hard. The altcoin rose amid Bitcoin’s rebound to above $69,000 on Monday. Privacy coin narrative and venture funding have helped ignite ZEC’s uptick. дальше »

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Best Crypto Presale 2026: BTC at $68K – Can IPO Genie Deliver 50x Like Cardano Did? 

March-7th-2026: The Party You Were Not Invited To! Uber. Airbnb. Stripe. SpaceX. The big money was made before the public ever got a chance. Venture capitalists got rich. Regular people missed out. дальше »

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A16z’s blockchain arm reportedly eyeing $2B raise for fifth crypto fund

A16z Crypto is seeking about $2B for its fifth fund even as venture funding across the crypto space declines. дальше »

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Jack Altman: Talent competition now surpasses company rivalry, why tech firms must navigate media risks, and the need for specialization in venture capital | AI + a16z

Venture capitalists must specialize to thrive in today's complex and competitive market landscape. The post Jack Altman: Talent competition now surpasses company rivalry, why tech firms must navigate media risks, and the need for specialization in venture capital | AI + a16z appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Crypto hackers exploit ClickFix via fake venture capital outreach

Crypto criminals are refining social engineering tactics to bypass traditional security tools, using fake venture capital outreach to deploy a technique known as ClickFix. Researchers say attackers are impersonating investment firms on LinkedIn, luring users into fraudulent video calls, and tricking them into running malicious commands on their own devices. дальше »

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LinkedIn Founder Holds $6 Million Worth of Ethereum (ETH)

LinkedIn co-founder and venture capitalist Reid Hoffman has emerged as a high-conviction Ethereum bull. дальше »

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IPO Genie Reaches $1M Milestone, Strengthening Its Position in AI-Driven Venture Access

Most retail investors do not miss early wealth creation because they are late to research. They miss it because the best opportunities often happen in private markets, where access is limited (1%). дальше »

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Prominent VC Names Dire Consequences of BTC Losing $60K

Prominent venture capitalist Vinny Lingham has warned that Bitcoin is facing a "cycle-ending" moment. дальше »

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Trump’s crypto venture is building a tokenized debt pipeline that could test crypto liquidity in 2026

A Trump-linked crypto firm is bringing the former president's brand into the structured credit market. World Liberty Financial plans to tokenize loan-revenue interests tied to the Trump International Hotel and Resort Maldives, offering investors exposure to projected interest payments connected to the project's financing rather than ownership of the property itself. дальше »

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Crypto slides, but tokenized RWAs and VC push ahead

As Bitcoin and altcoins continue to sell off, venture capital is raising millions for blockchain-based financial infrastructure, while real-world assets continue to draw capital. дальше »

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Crypto companies being funded again sound great, until you trace where the money actually lands

Dragonfly Capital closed its fourth fund at $650 million this week, the same size as its 2022 vehicle, raised into a venture market Fortune calls a “mass extinction event. ” The headline reads like a vote of confidence: institutional capital returning, crypto winter thawing, alt season loading. дальше »

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Crypto VC funding surging again sounds like a rally, until you trace where the money actually lands

Dragonfly Capital closed its fourth fund at $650 million this week, the same size as its 2022 vehicle, raised into a venture market Fortune calls a “mass extinction event. ” The headline reads like a vote of confidence: institutional capital returning, crypto winter thawing, alt season loading. дальше »

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Fireplace Raises $1.5M to Bring Bloomberg-Style Infrastructure to Prediction Markets

Fireplace, a professional trading terminal purpose-built for prediction markets, has raised $1. 5 million in a pre-seed round led by Frachtis, with participation from White Star Capital and a mix of venture and angel investors via Legion and Echo syndicates. дальше »

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ETHZilla struggles to find footing as Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund exits

ETHZilla Corp (ETHZ) shares faced intense pressure in pre-market trading this Wednesday following news that billionaire investor Peter Thiel and his venture firm, Founders Fund, have completely liquidated their position. дальше »

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Amid crypto VC shakeout, Dragonfly closes $650M fund with focus on real-world assets

Dragonfly’s raise comes as crypto venture capital shifts toward tokenized real-world assets, payments and core financial infrastructure that enables institutional participation. дальше »

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Глава Transform Venture: Биткоин рискует столкнуться еще с одной точкой боли

Гендиректор венчурной компании Transform Ventures Майкл Терпин (Michael Terpin) заявил, что биткоину, возможно, придется пережить еще одно падение до $50 000, прежде чем вернуться к росту. дальше »

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Anthropic doubles valuation in five months to $380B with $30B raise

Anthropic raises $30B at a $380B valuation in a Series G round led by GIC and Coatue, marking one of the largest venture deals ever. The post Anthropic doubles valuation in five months to $380B with $30B raise appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Trump-linked World Liberty Financial to launch forex remittance platform

World Liberty Financial, a cryptocurrency venture backed by the family of U.S. President Donald Trump, said on Thursday it plans to launch a new foreign exchange and remittance platform aimed at simplifying global money transfers and reducing associated fees. World… дальше »

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Ripple and Aviva Investors Announce Tokenized Funds on XRP Ledger

Key Takeaways: Ripple has collaborated with Aviva investors to launch conventional fund designs on the XRP Ledger.  The venture is the inaugural European investment management firm to enter into a The post Ripple and Aviva Investors Announce Tokenized Funds on XRP Ledger appeared first on CryptoNinjas. дальше »

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Orexn Launches Orexn Labs as its Venture Layer Platform

The launch positions Orexn Labs as a community-driven endeavor to back early-stage DeFi and Web3 startups with ecosystem and capital backing. дальше »

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A16Z says AI agents will need crypto rails for identity and payments

AI agents will increasingly transact and interact on-chain, with blockchains providing identity, payments, and contract rails to prevent impersonation and automate tasks. Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (A16Z) stated that blockchain technology may serve a critical function in verifying artificial… дальше »

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Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino Scales Back Capital Strategy as Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) Gains Momentum

What to Know: Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino is reportedly scaling back a $20B investment plan to consolidate reserves, signaling a shift in venture capital risk appetite. Capital is rotating from general tech investments into Bitcoin infrastructure, specifically Layer 2 solutions that solve scalability and programmability issues. дальше »

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Qiao Wang: AI coding tools are revolutionizing productivity for startups, the competitive moats of tech giants remain intact, and personalized marketing will dominate the future | Empire

AI advancements are reshaping startup productivity and could soon outpace human investors in venture capital. The post Qiao Wang: AI coding tools are revolutionizing productivity for startups, the competitive moats of tech giants remain intact, and personalized marketing will dominate the future | Empire appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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xAI Recruits Crypto Experts for SpaceX Integration: Investors Bet on Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) as Best Altcoin

The collision of aerospace tech and decentralized finance is heating up. Reports indicate that xAI, Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence venture, is actively headhunting cryptography specialists to build a payment infrastructure that could plug directly into SpaceX’s Starlink network. дальше »

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Gate Ventures Announces Strategic Investment in Mesh to Advance Crypto Payments Infrastructure

Gate Ventures, the venture capital arm of Gate. com, today announced its strategic investment in Mesh, a leading crypto payments network building the connective infrastructure that unifies wallets, exchanges, payment service providers, and fiat rails into a single integration. дальше »

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UAE Sheikh Purchased 49% Of Trump Family-Linked World Liberty Financial For $500 Million Days Before Inauguration

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TheDAO’s leftover rescue money sat for a decade now it’s becoming Ethereum’s permanent $220M security budget

Ethereum's most infamous experiment is back. Not as a venture fund, but as something the ecosystem arguably needs more: a permanent security budget. On Jan. 29, a group of Ethereum veterans announced plans to convert roughly 75,000 ETH in decade-old recovery funds into a staked endowment whose yield will finance smart contract security work across […] The post TheDAO’s leftover rescue money sat for a decade now it’s becoming Ethereum’s permanent $220M security budget appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Everything Raises $6.9M to Simplify Perps Trading, Backed by Humanity, Animoca Brands, and the Founder of WallStreetBets

Everything, an “everything exchange” that unifies perpetual futures, spot markets, prediction markets, and payments, today announced it has closed a $6. 9M seed round led by Humanity Investments, the venture arm of Humanity. дальше »

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A16z-backed Entropy to wind down after failing to find a venture-scale model

A16z-backed crypto startup Entropy is shutting down operations after struggling to build a business model that was “venture scale.” Founder and CEO Tux Pacific, who launched the company in late 2021, said the team has run out of viable options… дальше »

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Spacecoin Launches with a 65% Rally Post-Airdrop, But Will the Hype Hold?

Spacecoin’s newly launched SPACE token surged more than 65%, as the project unveiled detailed plans for its Season 1 airdrop, exchange listings, and cross-chain rollout. It marks a significant step for a venture positioning itself at the intersection of blockchain, satellite infrastructure, and telecom networks. дальше »

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Trump-linked crypto firm WLFI aims for DeFi in orbit with Spacecoin deal

World Liberty Financial, the crypto venture tied to President Donald Trump’s family, is taking decentralized finance off the grid — and into space — through a new partnership with satellite network builder Spacecoin. дальше »

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Mantle Whale Deposit: Mirana Venture Transfers 13.65M MNT Tokens To Bybit with +70.93% ROI

Mantle today captured attention after a whale deposited huge amounts of MNT tokens to Bybit, raising questions about the future of the cryptocurrency. дальше »

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Billionaire Draper: Bitcoin to Hit $10,000,000

Venture capital legend Tim Draper has issued his most aggressive Bitcoin forecast yet, predicting the asset will hit $250,000 within six months. дальше »

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Best Crypto Presale of January 2026: Why Pepeto Beats Established Meme Coins

The January 2026 cryptocurrency presale market has many projects demanding access to capital with early access offerings. The vast majority are a speculative venture with no functioning products or established demand. дальше »

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YZi Labs backs Genius to build private, high-speed on-chain trading for pros

YZi Labs, the venture investment firm of Binance co-founders Changpeng Zhao and Yi He, has announced a major investment in Genius, a trading platform aimed at professional traders. The YZi Labs announcement on January 13, 2026, noted that, other than the investment, Binance founder Zhao has joined as an advisor. YZi Labs’ backing of Genius, […] дальше »

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Stablecoin card adoption will be a 'big theme' of 2026: Dragonfly exec

Crypto venture capitalists have tipped stablecoin card adoption to take off in 2026 after fintech startup Rain secured $250 million in funding to push stablecoin payments. дальше »

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Electric Coin Company’s entire Zcash team quits in Bootstrap governance rift

Electric Coin Company’s full Zcash team has resigned after a governance clash with nonprofit Bootstrap, planning a new “unstoppable private money” venture as ZEC falls. The entire team at Electric Coin Company, the development organization behind privacy-focused cryptocurrency Zcash (ZCASH),… дальше »

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Can Bitcoin Reach $250,000 in 2026? Billionaire Draper Makes Major Prediction

Billionaire venture capitalist Tim Draper has officially extended his long-standing $250,000 Bitcoin price target to 2026. дальше »

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Babylon Bitcoin staking protocol secures $15M investment from a16z Crypto

Babylon is positioning Bitcoin for a larger role in on-chain finance as new capital backs its shift beyond staking. The push to turn idle Bitcoin into active onchain capital has received major backing from a prominent venture firm. Babylon, a… дальше »

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