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Crypto Biz: Bidding war for SVB Capital, new crypto funds and Citi’s private blockchain
22.9.2023
This week’s Crypto Biz explores SVB Capital bids, new funds from Blockchain Capital, the Hut 8-US Bitcoin merger and Citigroup’s private blockchain
China suffers worst capital flight in years, but could it pump Bitcoin?
22.9.2023
China's capital outflows reached $49 billion in August, its highest in nearly eight years. Analysts are debating whether it could be a boon for Bitcoin and crypto
Bitcoin Slides to $26.5K Amid Surging U.S. Dollar; Record-High Rates Are ‘Nightmare’ for Crypto Firms
21.9.2023
BTC slid to $26,500 as interest rates and the U.S. dollar surged while equities declined
Report: Bhutan Commences Plan to Develop 600-Megawatt Bitcoin Mining Farm
21.9.2023
The Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan along with its partner Bitdeer Technologies Group has reportedly kickstarted plans to develop a 600-megawatt crypto mining farm. Bitcoin mining in the kingdom is expected to “equip citizens to participate in the modern global economy from within Bhutan.”...
Blockchain Capital Doubles Down on Crypto, Launches Two Funds Totaling $580 Million
20.9.2023
Blockchain Capital, a venture capital fund for cryptocurrency builders, has announced the closing of two funds that together total $580 million. The fundraiser, the largest one of the company in its ten years of existence, reveals the interest of investors in the blockchain sector as a source...
Prominent Crypto and Fintech Alumni Launch $60M Oak Grove Ventures Fund
20.9.2023
On September 19th, Oak Grove Ventures made a significant foray into venture capital by launching a substantial $60 million fund. The fund strategically focuses on cutting-edge technology, with a keen interest in artificial intelligence (AI), Web3, and biotech.
Oak Grove Ventures boasts a team...
Report: Hodlnaut’s Judicial Managers Oppose OPNX Takeover
19.9.2023
According to a recent court filing, interim judicial managers for the troubled crypto lender Hodlnaut oppose a takeover by the crypto firm OPNX, which is linked to the now-defunct crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital and its founders. OPNX Takeover Faces Resistance from Hodlnaut’s Judicial...
Sino Global, Coinbase and Libra Alums Start $60 Million Web3 Fund
19.9.2023
Oak Grove Ventures will focus on early-stage investments in Web3, artificial intelligence and biotechnology
Blockchain Capital Raises $580 Million for New Cryptocurrency Investment Fund – Here's the Latest
19.9.2023
Blockchain Capital, a crypto-focused investment firm, has successfully raised $580 million for two new investments funds in infrastructure, gaming, DeFi, and consumer technologies.
The first, the sixth $380 million early-stage fund, will concentrate on newer companies and protocols in pre-seed...
Blockchain Capital closes funds totaling $580M for investments in crypto gaming, DeFi
18.9.2023
The funds include $380 million for early-stage investments and a $200 million dollar "opportunity fund."
Crypto VC Firm Blockchain Capital Raises $580M for 2 New Funds
18.9.2023
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
Ant Group Reportedly Plans Withdrawal from $100 Million Crypto Venture A&T Capital
18.9.2023
The Chinese fintech giant Ant Group is in the process of withdrawing its investment from the $100 million A&T Capital fund that was set up to invest in offshore crypto projects, Bloomberg reported today.
A&T played a central role in Ant Group's foray into crypto space.
A&T Capital has invested...
Bidding War: Scaramucci's SkyBridge Capital Competes for Silicon Valley Bank's VC Unit
18.9.2023
Anthony Scaramucci's SkyBridge Capital and Atlas Merchant Capital are competing for SVB Capital, the venture capital and credit-investment arm of SVB Financial Group, the former parent company of Silicon Valley Bank.
Aside from the two investment firms, San Francisco-based private-equity...
Scaramucci leads bidding for Silicon Valley Bank VC arm: Report
18.9.2023
Anthony Scaramucci’s SkyBridge Capital is among the asset management firms leading the bids for Silicon Valley Bank’s venture capital arm, with a sale expected in the coming weeks
Russia Considers Legalizing Defi DAOs to Draw Liquidity to Its Digital Assets Market
15.9.2023
The Finance Ministry in Moscow is pushing to legalize decentralized financial organizations to attract capital to Russia’s regulated market for digital assets. The department hopes this would allow some of the liquidity in the decentralized finance (defi) and crypto space to be invested in Russian...
Singapore’s Monetary Authority Issues 9-Year Ban on Three Arrows Capital Founders
14.9.2023
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has issued nine-year prohibition orders against Three Arrows Capital (3AC) founders Zhu Su and Kyle Davies, banning them from regulated financial activities in the country. The orders come after a MAS investigation that reportedly uncovered multiple...
Singapore's central bank slugs Three Arrows founders with 9-year ban
14.9.2023
Three Arrows Capital founders Kyle Davies and Zhu Su are barred from regulated activities or acting as top execs at any financial firm in Singapore
Three Arrows Founders Hit With 9-Year Trading Ban in Singapore
14.9.2023
MAS says the Order bans the Three Arrows Capital founders from managing, directing, or being a shareholder of any registered capital markets services firm in Singapore
Pantera Capital to Increase VC Reach to Mid-Stage Crypto Firms
13.9.2023
Digital assets investment giant Pantera Capital is increasing its venture capital (VC) reach to mid-stage crypto-centric companies, at a time when investors are interested in artificial intelligence (AI), particularly after the crypto market rout.
The plan is “probably the bigger change in...
Dunhill Family Office Makes Bear Market Bet on Crypto
12.9.2023
The family office is investing through its Dunhill Ventures subsidiary into Lichtenstein-regulated VC firm Mocha Ventures