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VC roundup: Blockchain startups raise $258m in a week, Farcaster leads with $150m series A
Crypto VC comeback? Blockchain startups collectively raised over $258m over the past week, spearheaded by Farcaster’s $150m series A round. дальше »
2024-5-26 23:07
Dragonfly Capital managing partner challenges VC token dumping theories
Dragonfly Capital’s Haseeb Qureshi raised concerns about theories of recent listings on Binance, hinting at complexities behind market fluctuations. The drop in prices of tokens listed on Binance over the past six months might not be the result of venture… дальше »
2024-5-20 12:00
VC roundup: Humanity Protocol hits unicorn status, Arch Labs, others secure major funding
Recent VC successes from the past week include Humanity Protocol, Arch Labs, Uxuy, Arcium, Zest and Zeal. But only one startup boasts a $1-billion valuation. дальше »
2024-5-18 17:14
Blockchain games secured nearly $990m in April alone, a new record
The blockchain gaming sector witnessed an unprecedented influx of investment capital in April, securing $988 million in funding. Although the first quarter of 2024 saw a cautious approach with a total of $288 million raised among blockchain gaming startups, the… дальше »
2024-5-18 12:11
VC roundup: Arbelos Markets, ZKM, Volta, Hemera and more score new capital
In a whirlwind of funding activities, several projects in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space have recently secured significant investments from venture capitalist firms. дальше »
2024-5-12 20:35
Blockchain developer Movement Labs locks in $38m, Polychain Capital leads VC round
Movement Labs, a San Francisco-based blockchain developer, raised $38 million in a Series A funding round led by Polychain Capital. The funding is expected to support its mission to integrate Facebook’s Move Virtual Machine into Ethereum (ETH). This would address… дальше »
2024-4-28 16:56
How can blockchain projects give each other a helping hand? | Opinion
Although robust institutional interest in blockchain is undoubtedly encouraging, projects should know that it’s not their only opportunity to grow. дальше »
2024-4-28 16:31
VC roundup: Centrifuge, Crypto Valley Exchange, Nebra lock in funding rounds
Venture capital (VC) investors kept busy this past week as Centrifuge, Crypto Valley Exchange and Nebra all clinched new rounds of funding. дальше »
2024-4-21 23:11
Crypto.com’s venture arm scales back activity amid dubious market valuations
Crypto.com’s venture arm has scaled back its investment activity as the sustainability of surging valuations in the sector becomes less evident. Crypto.com Capital, a venture arm of the company of the same name which had $500 million available for investments… дальше »
2024-4-17 16:05
Ethereum startup Aligned Layer clinches $2.6m in venture capital
Lemniscap, a seven-year-old firm that has backed multiple companies in the crypto blockchain space, is adding another startup to its portfolio. дальше »
2024-4-15 22:41
Paradigm Drives $225M Funding Round For Monad Labs, Blockchain Rival To Ethereum, Solana
Venture Capital (VC) firm Paradigm is leading a substantial $225 million funding round for a new Layer 1 (L1) network, that aims to compete with the Ethereum (ETH) blockchain. Other notable participants include VC firms Electric Capital and Greenoaks. дальше »
2024-4-10 01:00
CryptoRank: Investors more cautious in supporting crypto projects
CryptoRank presented a report on the state of venture capital funding in the industry for the first quarter. дальше »
2024-4-10 18:16
Bitcoin Layer 2 Mezo Emerges From Stealth With $21M Raise Led by Pantera
Mezo is a permissionless Bitcoin economic layer that uses a neutral smart contract infrastructure to offer a wide range of applications. дальше »
2024-4-11 14:47
VC crypto investments surge as market rebounds, hits $2.5b in Q1
Following a challenging period for crypto startups, venture capital investments saw a significant uptick in 2024. дальше »
2024-4-8 19:05
Blockchain startup LightLink raises $6.2m as cryptocurrency VC activity shifts
Ethereum layer-2 blockchain LightLink secured $6.2m in funding during an extended seed round; total VC activity in Q1 clocked in around $1.1 billion across 180 crypto startups дальше »
2024-4-8 21:08
Paradigm prepares to raise up to $850M, largest crypto fund since 2022
Crypto VC firm Paradigm aims to raise up to $850 million for a new crypto fund, seizing on renewed investor appetite. дальше »
2024-4-3 22:59
Blockchain platforms Peaq, Midas, BOB secure millions for expansion
Three blockchain specialists secured venture capital this week — a bullish indicator that, perhaps, investors are once again warming up to the web3 sector. дальше »
2024-3-31 15:30
Decentralized AI will create the next wave of Silicon Valley unicorns | Opinion
Blockchain-based AI operating on a rewards system is at the helm of the disruption of the world’s order we are witnessing now. дальше »
2024-3-31 16:24
A16z co-founder, Galaxy Digital back 1kx’s new $75m crypto fund
Venture capital veterans as well as crypto management firms have lined up to back 1kx’s new fund focused on crypto consumer apps. Crypto investment firm that specializes in ecosystem growth 1kx has oversubscribed its early-stage venture fund to back crypto… дальше »
2024-3-28 15:17
Binance Spun Off Venture Capital Arm Earlier This Year
Binance Labs now has a disclaimer on its website describing it as "an independent venture and not part of the Binance Group." дальше »
2024-3-16 13:19
Crypto startups lead the charge in February’s $485m VC boom
Venture capital firms have shown a growing interest in cryptocurrency startups, with February witnessing a significant uptick in investments. дальше »
2024-3-3 22:07
Crypto startup EigenLayer received $100m funding despite VC downturn
VC firm Andreessen Horowitz has made a $100 million investment in the crypto startup EigenLayer, demonstrating continued confidence in blockchain from leading investors. дальше »
2024-2-23 19:31
Crypto VC funding up for the first time since nearly 2022, PitchBook says
The crypto venture funding market finished 2023 with a positive dynamic, as investors have seemingly started returning to crypto. The last quarter of 2023 saw $1.9 billion in venture capital (VC) funding for crypto-related companies, representing a 2.5% increase from… дальше »
2024-2-17 14:36
Crypto startups amass $460 million from VCs in January
Leading the crypto venture scene were OKX Ventures, Binance Labs, and Borderless Capital's active investments. дальше »
2024-2-12 17:24
Ankex Crypto Exchange Puts Operations On Hold Despite Market Recovery
Ankex, a crypto exchange platform, has halted operations despite a recovering market, just as it was preparing for a public beta launch. The post Ankex Crypto Exchange Puts Operations On Hold Despite Market Recovery appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2023-12-16 19:22
FBI alarms crypto victims as scammers impersonate venture capital executives on Telegram
Malicious actors have started targeting crypto victims on Telegram, luring them to believe they’re dealing with venture capital investors. Crypto scammers are distributing a malicious software impersonating legitimate venture capital (VC) investors on Telegram. In an X post on Monday,… дальше »
2023-12-4 11:44
Annual a16z report spotlights crypto policy
On Nov. 16, a16z shared the release of its annual State of Crypto Report, which considers the impact of blockchains for policymakers considering the future of emerging technology in the United States. дальше »
2023-11-18 19:24
Crypto VC firm Spartan Capital invests in Pendle to drive DeFi growth
After actively supporting Pendle since its launch in 2021, Spartan Capital has made a follow-on investment in Pendle Finance via an OTC purchase. дальше »
2023-11-9 15:23
IBM invests $500M into AI venture fund
IBM has recently launched a $500 million venture fund dedicated to enterprise AI. The fund, according to a press release, aims to boost innovation and produce returns by investing in startups that accelerate generative AI technology and research for businesses. дальше »
2023-11-8 00:40
Venture capital investments in the crypto sector hit a record low
RootData reveals a significant decline in both the number and total amount of venture capital investments in the cryptocurrency sector, with October marking new lows. дальше »
2023-11-2 22:03
Crypto Privacy Infrastructure Provider Launches $300 Million Innovation Fund
Nym Technologies has launched a $300 million Innovation Fund to support blockchain ecosystem projects, with a focus on enhancing privacy and encouraging open-source collaboration and community engagement. дальше »
2023-10-25 17:45
NASD Raises $3.3M Seed Round for Asset Issuer Chain Noble
Noble is an appchain built for native asset issuance in Cosmos and the boundless Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC) ecosystem. дальше »
2023-10-24 13:00
Sino Global, Coinbase and Libra Alums Start $60 Million Web3 Fund
Oak Grove Ventures will focus on early-stage investments in Web3, artificial intelligence and biotechnology. дальше »
2023-9-19 09:35
Blockchain Capital secures $580m funding for defi and crypto gaming ventures
Blockchain Capital secures a record $580 million in new funding to invest in emerging and later-stage crypto initiatives, focusing on decentralized finance, gaming, and blockchain infrastructure. The freshly obtained investment will be channeled towards budding and innovative startups specializing in… дальше »
2023-9-18 21:19
A&T Capital loses major financial backer in retreat from crypto
Ant Group, the Chinese fintech giant, is reportedly set to divest its investment in A&T Capital, marking a significant retreat from a $100 million venture central to its crypto strategy. This announcement represents a step back from a $100 million… дальше »
2023-9-18 18:02
Crypto VC Firm Blockchain Capital Raises $580M for 2 New Funds
Most of the firm's limited partners are traditional institutional investors, including university endowments, private foundations, financial institutions, sovereign wealth funds and U.S. pension plans. дальше »
2023-9-19 18:00
VanEck: Crypto exchange volumes declined to $52b in August
In August, as reported by VanEck, the trading volumes of digital assets hit a two-year low, coinciding with an all-time low in their volatility. дальше »
2023-9-18 20:28
Web3 domains startup D3 secures $5 million seed round funding
D3 Global, a domain name startup looking to bring the benefits of Web3 to the Domain Name System (DNS), has raised $5 million in a seed funding round. Per the company, which launched in May this year, the funding round was led by blockchain-focused early-stage venture capital firm Shima Capital. дальше »
2023-9-6 22:34
Crypto grants foster innovation amid venture capital exodus
Alternative funding options, such as grant programs, have grown in popularity as the bear market continues to slash venture capital investments in the crypto industry. дальше »
2023-8-19 00:29
Binance's VC Arm Dominated Funding Rounds Last Week Even as Regulators Scrutinized the Crypto Exchange
Binance Labs announced investments in four incubator projects and participated in a round for privacy infrastructure startup zkPass. дальше »
2023-8-7 17:59
Crypto Firms Raised $129M Last Week, Led by Flashbots
The startup, focused on maximal extractable value (MEV) in blockchain transactions, raised $60 million in funding. дальше »
2023-7-31 15:49
Sequoia Capital Slashes Crypto Fund From $585M to $200M : WSJ
The vaunted VC firm told investors earlier in the year it would shrink the fund to reflect a changed market. дальше »
2023-7-28 00:29
Paradigm Moves $3.5M in MakerDAO's MKR Tokens Following Peer a16z's Maneuver
Paradigm Capital's transfer follows venture capital firm a16z depositing $7 million of MKR to Coinbase. дальше »
2023-7-27 23:35
Crypto Biz: Binance slashes costs, Ripple ready for US banks and crypto VCs return
This week’s Crypto Biz looks at Binance’s ongoing efforts to curb declining profits, Ripple’s expectation that U.S. banks may soon adopt XRP and the first signs of venture capital returning to crypto. дальше »
2023-7-22 00:39
Polychain secures $200m for fourth crypto VC fund amid staff departure
Polychain Capital has successfully secured approximately $200 million in the first round of funding for its fourth crypto venture capital fund. A source familiar with the matter revealed that Polychain intends to reach a total fundraising goal of $400 million… дальше »
2023-7-19 03:12
3AC Ventures to fund OPNX development
OPNX, a cryptocurrency platform, has announced a partnership with 3AC Ventures, a newly established venture capital fund. дальше »
2023-6-22 17:46
Crypto VC market flashes green amid macroeconomic recession alarms
May 2023 marked the second consecutive month of crypto VC activity growth, surpassing $1 billion in funding for the first time since September 2022. дальше »
2023-6-20 19:25
Zachari Saltmer, One Big Fund co-founder, decodes blockchain innovation and venture capital
Zachari Saltmer of One Big Fund decodes blockchain innovation and venture capital in an exclusive interview with crypto.news дальше »
2023-6-16 15:32
Sequoia Capital to divide global business into multiple parts
Sequoia Capital, a venture capital firm, revealed its plans for a upcoming split, where it will divide into three separate partnerships catering to the United States, China, and Asian markets. дальше »
2023-6-8 22:32
Sequoia Capital announces three-way split to separate China business
One of the world’s largest venture capital firms, Sequoia Capital will split into U.S./Europe, India/SEA, and Chinese branches.
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