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Lucrosus Capital Launched $LUCA – Decentralized Venture Capital (DeVC)
18.1.2022
PRESS RELEASE. The cryptocurrency market in the last months has witnessed the enormous success of promising valuable blockchain projects. Nevertheless, even investors from traditional markets are starting to detect the real potential of cryptocurrencies. They pour vast amounts of funds into...
FTX Launches $2 Billion Venture Capital Fund Focused on Bolstering Blockchain, Web3 Adoption
14.1.2022
The cryptocurrency firm FTX has announced the launch of a $2 billion venture capital fund called FTX Ventures. The fund’s focus will be on advancing blockchain and Web3 technology alongside investments in “social, gaming, fintech, software, and healthcare.” FTX Reveals...
Former CFTC chair Giancarlo joins CoinFund as an adviser
13.1.2022
Giancarlo has been a vocal supporter of cryptocurrencies and CBDCs and has called for a “do no harm approach” to blockchain regulation
Crypto heavyweights back inflation-resistant savings protocol
13.1.2022
The U.S. consumer price index reached a 40-year high in December, capping off a year of aggressive price increases
Binance Labs backs $200M Oasis Ecosystem Fund
11.1.2022
The VC firm has thrown its weight behind several blockchain projects with a focus on Web3, decentralized finance and cross-chain capabilities
OpenSea raises $300 million for encrypted digital marketplace
5.1.2022
Opensea's market value has now surpassed $13.3 billion following the new cash injection
NFT-focused holding company raises $50 Series A
4.1.2022
Nonfungible token projects have raised billions of dollars in venture funding over the past year, underscoring heightened demand in the sector
Defi Portfolio Tracking Startup Debank Raises $25M From Sequoia China, Crypto.com, Circle
29.12.2021
The decentralized finance (defi) portfolio tracking startup Debank raised $25 million from investors according to an announcement on Tuesday. Following the equity financing round, Debank says it has an overall valuation of around $200 million. Defi Dashboard Debank Raises $25 Million 2021 was...
Crypto Biz: What's up with Jack? Dec. 16-23
23.12.2021
Jack Dorsey's controversial views about venture capital and Web 3.0 triggered a flurry of responses on Twitter this week
Binance VC arm leads $60M round in cross-chain protocol Multichain
21.12.2021
Shortly after rebranding from Anyswap last week, Multichain raised $60 million in a seed round led by Binance Labs
Binance Developing Crypto Exchange in Indonesia
19.12.2021
Binance has formed a joint venture with a consortium led by Telkom Indonesia’s $830-million venture capital arm. Binance aims “to expand the blockchain ecosystem in Indonesia with the development of a new Indonesian-based digital asset exchange.” Binance Building Cryptocurrency...
African Startup Raises $6 Million From Pre-Series A Funding Round
18.12.2021
Africa Blockchain Lab recently said it has raised $6 million from a pre-Series A investment round and will use the capital to fund the launch of a crypto wallet. Driving Adoption of Cryptocurrencies An African crypto startup, Africa Blockchain Lab, recently confirmed it has received $6 million from...
Polygon, Reddit Co-Founder’s VC Firm Launch $200 Million Social Media Web3 Fund
18.12.2021
The team behind Polygon, the protocol dedicated to interconnected blockchain networks like Ethereum, and Alexis Ohanian’s Seven Seven Six venture capital company have revealed a $200 million investment fund in blockchain-based social media projects. According to the announcement,...
Crypto Biz: All I want for Christmas is Bitcoin, Dec. 9–16
16.12.2021
As the Federal Reserve keeps inflating asset bubbles this holiday season, gifting your loved ones some BTC doesn’t sound like a bad idea
Crypto Biz: Smart money ignores BTC price correction as $800M set to flow into blockchain startups, Dec. 9
9.12.2021
Crypto- and blockchain-focused capital raises continue to make headlines as venture funds look to support the emergence of Web 3.0
Hong Kong-based Chiron Partners launches $50M Terra fund
8.12.2021
Terra’s native cryptocurrency, LUNA, has emerged as one of the best-performing digital assets of the past 11 months
Amex, Visa, Citi, Paypal Invest in Crypto Transaction Monitoring and Forensics Platform
7.12.2021
American Express’ Amex Ventures, Visa, Citi Ventures, DRW Venture Capital, Jump Capital, Marshall Wace, Block (formerly Square Inc.), and Paypal Ventures are among investors in the latest funding round of crypto transaction monitoring and forensics platform TRM. Amex, Visa, Citi, Paypal...
Crypto Biz: Wall Street veteran launches $1.5B crypto fund, MELD ISPO shines spotlight on Cardano, Dec. 2
2.12.2021
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1inch Network concludes $175M Series B led by Amber Group
1.12.2021
The funding round had backing from some of crypto’s biggest venture funds, which continue to bet big on the future of DeFi
Blockchain security firm CertiK approaches unicorn status following $80M raise
1.12.2021
As cryptocurrency markets and DeFi become more lucrative, blockchain companies have recognized a growing need for security