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Crypto VC funding roundup: Riot snags over $594m, BVNK raises $50m
The third week of December 2024 marked a major moment in crypto funding, with Riot securing a $594.40 million investment. This represents one of the largest capital raises in the Bitcoin (BTC) ecosystem this year. The last seven days showcased… дальше »
2024-12-22 17:56
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Crypto can’t thrive on VCs and FOMO forever | Opinion
The hype cycles will come and go, but the possibilities are limitless if we focus on creating products that deliver clear value and grow sustainably. дальше »
2024-12-13 15:09
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Bitcoin-only app Relai secures $12m in new funding round
Relai, a self-custodial Bitcoin-only app, has raised $12 million in its Series A funding round, backed by several crypto-focused venture capital firms. The Switzerland-based app announced that Bitcoin (BTC)-only venture capital firm Ego Death Capital contributed $4 million to the… дальше »
2024-12-11 21:36
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Crypto VC funding: Public leads with $135m fundraise
December kicked off with Public securing a $135 million Series D investment. This week’s crypto venture capital funding is almost thrice that of last week’s $90 million raised. The week’s funding activity showed a clear trend toward infrastructure development and… дальше »
2024-12-8 20:02
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Emerging markets, AI, and crypto: insights from Ryze Labs’ Matthew Graham
In an exclusive interview at the Emergence Conference in Prague, Matthew Graham, founder and CEO of Ryze Labs, shares his insights on the next frontier of AI and crypto adoption. In the ever-evolving landscape of crypto and artificial intelligence, few… дальше »
2024-12-8 23:11
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Token unlocks ‘almost always negative for price,’ Keyrock’s study reveals
Weekly token unlocks see 90% resulting in price drops, Keyrock’s study reveals, showing that larger events cause more severe declines and team unlocks triggering crashes up to 25%. When token unlocks happen, most of the time, prices take a big… дальше »
2024-12-6 15:26
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Study: 93% of GameFi tokens plummet 95% from all-time highs
An analysis of over 3,200 GameFi projects shows 93% have failed, with token prices plummeting by an average of 95%. GameFi, a sector that combines gaming with decentralized finance, has faced a sharp decline after its initial surge during the… дальше »
2024-12-5 12:40
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DWF Labs co-founder announces move to Abu Dhabi
DWF Labs, a crypto venture capital company, will move its main office to Abu Dhabi as part of its efforts to establish ‘a strong presence in the Middle East’, according to its co-founder. дальше »
2024-12-2 15:18
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Binance Labs announces investment in Astherus
Binance’s venture capital and incubation arm has invested in Astherus, a decentralized finance platform aimed at maximizing real yield for digital assets. Binance Labs announced the investment in the multi-asset liquidity hub on Nov. 28. The capital will enable Astherus… дальше »
2024-11-28 19:35
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Former U.K. minister approved for advisory role at Axiom Venture Capital
Former U.K. minister Steve Baker has been granted approval to take on a new role as an adviser for Bitcoin-focused venture capital firm Axiom. The Advisory Committee on Business Appointments granted former British politician Steve Baker approval to take up… дальше »
2024-11-28 17:24
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Crypto VC Funding: Monkey Tilt, Canaan Creative secure $30m each
Gambling and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions took center stage in crypto funding, with both Monkey Tilt and Canaan Creative securing $30 million each in the third week of November. Total investments surpassed $125 million across various sectors. This is slightly… дальше »
2024-11-24 16:34
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Crypto VC Funding: 0G Labs secures $40m, StakeStone follows suit with $22m
Total crypto venture capital (VC) funding almost tripled last week to hit $120 million, with 0G Labs leading with its $40 million seed raise. Compared to the previous week, the last seven days saw a considerable surge in both the… дальше »
2024-11-17 20:25
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Crypto Anti-Money Laundering Specialist Notabene Raises $14.5M
Notabene CEO Pelle Braendgaard believes Donald Trump will emulate what the European Commission is doing in order to bring trading volume back to the U.S. дальше »
2024-11-12 17:00
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Crypto VC Funding: VLayer touts $10M pre-seed raise
Total crypto venture capital (VC) funding investments exceeded $40 million last week, with decentralized data infrastructure platform VLayer securing $10 million. That’s a large drop in volume and value compared to the previous week. Crypto.news perused the latest data to… дальше »
2024-11-11 20:32
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Crypto VC funding: Kraken bags $42.5m from Optimism, Glow Labs raises $30m
This week, crypto exchange Kraken stole the show with its $42.5 million grant raise from Optimism. Kraken has disclosed its latest decision to launch Ink, a layer-2 on the Optimism (OP) blockchain. As a part of the deal, Optimism has… дальше »
2024-11-3 19:43
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How has VCs’ interest in crypto evolved? | Opinion
VC funds in blockchain are still alive and kicking, but now they’re helping create a more sustainable and responsible landscape. дальше »
2024-11-3 14:01
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The impact of macroeconomic risks on capital markets | Opinion
A good investment portfolio needs to include a varied mixture of financial instruments, and crypto can help to balance it. дальше »
2024-11-1 14:01
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Sequoia could gain more than $100m from Stripe’s $1.1b Bridge acquisition
American venture capital firm Sequoia is set to make more than $100 million from Stripe’s acquisition of stablecoin platform Bridge. The deal reportedly cost Stripe $1. 1 billion. According to an Oct. дальше »
2024-10-29 10:48
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Crypto VC funding: Stripe buys startup Bridge for $1.1b, Bluesky bags $15m
Bridge, a stablecoin startup founded not even three years ago, announced a deal this week that would cause most crypto entrepreneurs to salivate. Stripe, the San Francisco-based payment processing company, agreed to buy Bridge for $1.1 billion. The transaction likely… дальше »
2024-10-27 16:37
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Dorsey-incubated Bluesky opposes token launch following $15m Series A funding round
Decentralized social network Bluesky has secured millions in a Series A funding round led by Blockchain Capital to double down on its service expansion. Bluesky, the decentralized social network co-founded by Jack Dorsey, has reinforced its focus on user-centric design… дальше »
2024-10-25 13:09
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Crypto VC funding: Praxis takes home $525m, Blockstream follows suit with $210m
Praxis and Blockstream grabbed headlines this week, each with six-figure fundraising rounds, per the latest data. Crypto VC funding has seen a noticeable spike over the last seven days compared to last week, when Ithaca led the pack with a… дальше »
2024-10-20 00:58
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Crypto VC Market 'Tepid' as Q3 Investments Declined 20%, Says Galaxy Digital
Scared away by the various crypto collapses in 2022, institutional allocators have yet to make a comeback. дальше »
2024-10-18 19:49
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Crypto VC funding: Ithaca leads week with $20m, Delta bags $11m
Ithaca and Delta are the top two firms with the highest fundraising for the week, data shows. Held against last week’s modest fundraising, crypto VC funding has seen an uptick in the number and volume of funds raised this week.… дальше »
2024-10-13 17:12
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UAE exempts cryptocurrency transfers, conversions from value-added tax
The UAE, particularly through its Dubai and Abu Dhabi financial hubs, continues to introduce initiatives and regulatory frameworks to attract crypto companies and investors. Consider the latest update: The UAE announced value-added tax (VAT) exemptions for crypto transfers and conversions.… дальше »
2024-10-7 20:11
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VC vet Ben Horowitz to support Kamala Harris after donating to Trump: Report
VC honcho Horowitz is hopeful that a Harris presidency will be a breath of fresh air and plans to donate to her presidential campaign. дальше »
2024-10-5 20:12
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Fenbushi Capital sells $5.14m in crypto assets at a loss
Fenbushi Capital, Asia’s first blockchain-focused venture capital investment firm, has incurred losses after selling several cryptocurrencies. On Oct. 1, Lookonchain shared on-chain details showing that Fenbushi Capital had recently faced losses of up to 90% in some coins. The platform… дальше »
2024-10-2 20:36
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Crypto’s ‘artificial boom’ is VC-driven, claims Kavita Gupta
Kavita Gupta, founder of a blockchain venture fund, raised concerns in a recent op-ed about the sustainability of the current crypto market, suggesting it’s driven by an “artificial boom” fueled by venture capital spending rather than genuine user interest. Writing… дальше »
2024-10-2 17:04
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Celestia Foundation secures $100m in new fundraising
Celestia Foundation, the Liechtenstein-based non-profit organization helping to build Celestia, has raised $100 million from major crypto-focused venture capital firms, led by Bain Capital Crypto. Announced on Sept. дальше »
2024-9-24 22:19
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Crypto VC funding: The Open Network raises $30M, Drift Protocol brings in $25M
Our crypto VC funding column, for the week of Sept. 15 to Sept. 21, explores the latest capital-raising efforts: Open Network, Drift Protocol, Helius, Hemi Labs and Pipe Network. дальше »
2024-9-22 21:26
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Dragonfly Capital Aims to Raise $500M Fund: Bloomberg
Dragonfly closed its third fund, worth $650 million, in April 2022, shortly before the onset of the crypto bear market. дальше »
2024-9-20 18:28
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Dragonfly VC raising $500m in fourth funding round
Dragonfly Capital, a prominent crypto venture capital firm, is raising $500 million for its fourth investment fund, according to Bloomberg. The fund will focus on early-stage projects in the blockchain space, continuing Dragonfly’s strategy of supporting innovative companies. According to… дальше »
2024-9-18 19:07
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Crypto VC funding: Huma Finance raises $38m, Fuse clinches $12m
At least 19 startups raised venture capital funds over the past seven days, with the largest round going to Huma Finance, a tokenized real-world assets platform. Huma announced on Sept. 11 that it received $38 million in a fund-raising effort… дальше »
2024-9-15 21:47
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Crypto VC funding: Balance brings in $30m, Hypernative collects $16m
Venture capitalists are raising a ton more money for crypto-related funds this year compared to last year’s dismal downturn. According to the latest report from PitchBook, published on Sept. 5, the median fund size is up 65.1% to $41.3 million… дальше »
2024-9-8 20:24
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Crypto startup valuations face tough market conditions, VC expert warns
In today’s market, misjudging crypto startup valuations can lead to wasted time and unfavorable fundraising outcomes, a managing partner at hash3xyz says. Crypto venture capital sentiment has reached its lowest point since late 2022, with declining valuations and investor caution… дальше »
2024-9-7 13:50
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Blockchain gaming startup Oasys scores funds from SBI Holdings
The latest deal in the blockchain space will mesh SBI Holdings, an old-school finance firm, with Oasys, a next-gen gaming innovator дальше »
2024-9-2 23:06
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Crypto VC roundup: Bridge coffer totals $58m, Edge Matrix Chain raises $20m
According to startup tracker Crypto Fundraising, Saturday data shows over $141 million raised within the past week. Let's look at a few of the standouts. дальше »
2024-9-2 18:30
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Robot Ventures raises $75m for early-stage crypto fund
Robot Ventures, an early-stage venture capital investor focused on projects in the cryptocurrency space, has raised $75 million for a new crypto fund. The fund is the U.S.-based crypto VC firm’s fourth fund, Bloomberg reported on Aug. 30. Robot Ventures,… дальше »
2024-8-31 20:07
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Crypto VC roundup: Story Protocol secures $80m to address IP theft
The crypto VC community turned out for several startups this week, including Story Protocol’s $80 million series B funding round. The week, between Aug. 18 and Aug. 24, has been buzzing with activity in the crypto venture capital space. According… дальше »
2024-8-25 05:40
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BTC re-staking platform SatLayer secures $8m in pre-seed funding
SaltLayer, a Bitcoin-powered restaking platform built on the Babylon staking protocol, has completed an $8 million pre-seed funding round. According to an announcement posted on X on Aug. 22, the Bitcoin (BTC) restaking platform received backing from several crypto-focused venture… дальше »
2024-8-23 18:48
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Crypto VC funding: Chaos Labs tops our roundup with $55m series A
This week saw over $130 million raised across various crypto VC funding rounds. Here’s a breakdown of the activity from Monday, Aug. 12 through Saturday, Aug. 17: Chaos Labs, $55 million On-chain risk management company Chaos Labs raised $55 million… дальше »
2024-8-18 19:19
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TON Crypto Ecosystem Gets Its Own Venture Fund to Invest $40M in Consumer Apps
The TON ecosystem, originally started by Telegram, has seen explosive growth lately with web3 games such as Hamster Kombat attracting many millions of users. дальше »
2024-8-15 15:00
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Crypto VC funding hits $2.7b despite 12.5% drop in deal volume
While still far below early 2022 highs, Q2 marked the third consecutive quarterly increase in the total value of crypto investments. Venture capital investments in the crypto space continued to grow in the second quarter, marking the third consecutive quarter… дальше »
2024-8-12 10:10
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Crypto VC roundup: Andrena raises $18m, Vessel secures $10m in seed round funding
Several startups secured significant funds last week, including Andrena, Vessel, Cartridge and Pentagon Games. Andrena, $18 million In the biggest funding round last week, U.S. internet service provider Andrena raised $18 million through a series A funding led by Dragonfly… дальше »
2024-8-12 15:22
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Investors prefer ‘breakout trends’ over ‘moonshots’ and that’s a problem, VC says
There are fewer crypto investments nowadays, according to venture capitalist Adam Cochran. VCs often face pressure from their limited partners who are primarily focused on beating index fund returns. дальше »
2024-8-11 18:37
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Crypto VC firm Paradigm taps Facebook, Instagram vet David Swain
Crypto venture capital firm Paradigm has appointed David Swain as its new chief marketing officer. Swain previously worked as head of global communications at Instagram and senior director of technology communications at Facebook. He also served as vice president of… дальше »
2024-8-6 16:17
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Morpho leads crypto VC week with $50m round; DuelNow, Daylight follow suit
Crypto startups raised $107.6 million between July 28 and Aug. 3, led by Morpho’s $50 million strategic round and key investments in DuelNow and Daylight. In another eventful week for blockchain startups, 19 companies collectively secured $107.6 million in funding,… дальше »
2024-8-4 20:28
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Polychain-backed blockchain protocol Anoma seeks new funding at $1b valuation: report
Blockchain infrastructure provider Anoma is said to be seeking new funding that would propel its valuation up to $1 billion. Anoma Foundation, the non-profit entity that created privacy-focused blockchain Namada, is reportedly in discussions to secure new funding that would… дальше »
2024-7-30 09:42
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Crypto VC roundup: Riot Platforms acquires Block Mining in $92.5m deal, NPC Labs raises $18m
This week’s crypto funding highlights include investments in web3 gaming, Ethereum scaling, Bitcoin infrastructure and decentralized AI. Riot Platforms takes over Block Mining Our funding roundup starts with a takeover. дальше »
2024-7-29 20:58
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VC roundup: Allium raises $16.5m as crypto funding activity cools
In a quiet week for crypto venture capital (VC), Allium, Haruko, PEXX, and Bima Labs were among the blockchain and web3 startups to have secured significant funding. дальше »
2024-7-20 16:18
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Satoshi Protocol raises $2m to expand liquidity for Bitcoin holders
Satoshi Protocol, a stablecoin protocol backed by Bitcoin (BTC), has successfully raised $2 million in its seed funding round led by CMS Holdings and RockTree Capital. The protocol, which enables Bitcoin holders to use their coins as collateral to mint… дальше »
2024-7-16 16:32
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