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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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Maven 11 Capital raise $120M in secondary funding round
2.12.2021
The Dutch investment firm consists of a wide array of blockchain-centric entrepreneurs, investors and builders looking to uncover the next major crypto plays
Dex Aggregator 1inch Network Raises $175 Million in Series B Funding Round
1.12.2021
1inch Network, the decentralized exchange (dex) aggregation project, has announced the company has raised $175 million in a Series B financing round. According to the announcement, the fresh new capital will be leveraged to scale the team, foster additional 1inch token utilities, and build...
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
2TM, Mercado Bitcoin’s Holding Company, Raises $50.3 Million in Second Closing of Series B Funding Round
1.12.2021
2TM, a Brazilian fintech unicorn that is the holding company of Mercado Bitcoin, one of the leading crypto exchanges on the continent, has closed its Series B funding round again, raising an additional $50 million. The funding round was led by U.S.-based 10T and Tribe Capital, with...
Ethereum approaches a new ATH, but derivatives data reflects mixed emotions
30.11.2021
Ethereum price appears en-route to a new all-time high, but data shows retail and pro investors are slightly skeptical about the current rally
3D metaverse marketplace MetaMundo aims for 2022 launch with new funding
30.11.2021
The platform is anticipated to launch in the first quarter of 2022, and facilitate buying, selling and licensing of metaverse assets
BlockchainSpace Lands $2.4M in Strategic Funding to Onboard 20,000 New Guilds in the P2E Metaverse
30.11.2021
BlockchainSpace, a guild hub for play-to-earn (P2E) communities, announced a $2.4 million strategic funding round today. Coming hot on the heels of last month’s seed round, the funds will be used to onboard the next 20,000 guilds worldwide and accelerate growth in the rapidly expanding NFT gaming...
Colony Raises $18.5 Million To Fuel Next-Gen Applications In The Avalanche Ecosystem
30.11.2021
Colony, a community-driven accelerator, is evolving into a decentralized autonomous organization that’s aiming to generate rapid growth in the Avalanche ecosystem, announcing it has raised $18.5 million in seed funding. The round was led by The Avalanche Foundation and saw participation from Shima...
Avalanche ecosystem accelerator raises $18.5M in seed funding
30.11.2021
AVAX is one of the year’s top crypto performers, with the likes of Three Arrows Capital and Polychain Capital supporting the PoS chain
Mercado Bitcoin parent company 2TM raises $50M, further cementing unicorn status
30.11.2021
The Series B builds off 2TM’s massive $200 million SoftBank-led raise in July, which catapulted the company to a $2.1 billion valuation
Former Citi banker launches $1.5B crypto fund, taps Algorand as first partner
29.11.2021
The crypto economy continues to lure top talent from Wall Street. Matt Zhang becomes the latest industry veteran to jump ship
MELD’s $1B ISPO highlights emerging use cases for Cardano, crypto fundraising
29.11.2021
Roughly 40,000 participants staked nearly 620 million ADA as part of MELD’s first-ever initial stake pool offering, which concluded on Oct. 27
Nigerian Crypto Exchange Raises Over $4 Million in Latest Funding Round
26.11.2021
A Nigerian crypto exchange, Busha, recently raised over $4 million in a funding round led by Jump Capital. Busha, a Nigerian cryptocurrency exchange, is reported to have raised a $4.2 million seed funding round recently. These funds, according to the exchange, will be used to expand its operations...
Celsius expands funding round to $750M, tips $7B to $10B valuation in 2022
25.11.2021
Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky said that the oversubscribed $750 million funding round was a “very good indication” of the strength of the company's lending and yielding brand
Play-to-Earn Gaming Guild Raises $18 Million in Funding Round Led by Animoca Brands
24.11.2021
A play-to-earn (P2E) blockchain gaming guild has raised $18 million in a Series A financing round according to an announcement on Wednesday. Avocado Guild detailed that the firm raised the funds from investors such as Animoca Brands, Goldentree Asset Management, Three Arrows Capital, and Solana...
Socialite Paris Hilton Backs $20 Million Strategic Investment in NFT Protocol Origyn
24.11.2021
The non-fungible token (NFT) project the Origyn Foundation announced on Tuesday the team received a strategic investment of $20 million from a myriad of investors. Hilton hotel heiress Paris Hilton participated in the funding round alongside firms like Polychain Capital and Table Management. Origyn...
Valued at $9B, Pokemon Go creator to build metaverse with fresh funding
23.11.2021
Prominent crypto investors like Chainalysis and Coatue have invested $300 million in Niantic’s metaverse project
Moonpay Raises $555 Million in First Funding Round
23.11.2021
Moonpay, a cryptocurrency payments service provider, has raised $555 million during its first funding round. Led by Tiger Global Management, this series A funding round propelled the valuation of the company to $3.4 billion, which will be used for expansion endeavors. The fiat-to-crypto ramp that...