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Abu Dhabi-backed VC firm invests $5 million in ZKsync-based crypto exchange GRVT

GRVT, a ZKsync-based crypto exchange, raised $5M to expand its services, with plans for spot and options trading, regulatory approvals, and a token launch this year.

theblock.co • 21/01/2025 - 10:20 AM

MegaETH-based DEX GTE raises $10 million, including $2.5 million via Cobie's Echo

GTE has raised $10 million to build a decentralized exchange on MegaETH, aiming for high performance and low latency, while expanding its team and operations.

theblock.co • 16/01/2025 - 16:00 PM

Nomura-backed Komainu raises $75 million strategic investment in bitcoin from Blockstream

Komainu secured $75 million in Series B funding from Blockstream to enhance growth and technology integration, aiming to become a leading digital asset service provider.

theblock.co • 16/01/2025 - 10:13 AM

Sygnum Bank achieves Unicorn status following $58 million funding round to expand Bitcoin focus

Sygnum raises $58 million, achieving Unicorn status, to expand its Bitcoin-related services and regulatory footprint, managing over $5 billion in client assets across 70 countries.

theblock.co • 14/01/2025 - 06:00 AM

10 top crypto VCs share 2025 funding outlook

Crypto venture capital funding increased to $13.7 billion in 2024, with optimism for 2025 focused on startups with strong product-market fit amid changing regulatory conditions.

theblock.co • 31/12/2024 - 08:05 AM

The Funding: Crypto VC Recap 2024

Venture capital investment in crypto and blockchain increased by 28% in 2024, driven by market optimism and strong early-stage funding, despite remaining below previous highs.

theblock.co • 29/12/2024 - 18:07 PM

The Funding: Why stablecoins are drawing more VC interest

Venture capitalists are increasingly interested in stablecoins due to their utility, major acquisitions, and regulatory developments, presenting opportunities for growth despite significant challenges.

theblock.co • 15/12/2024 - 23:41 PM

Solana-based tokenization platform AgriDex raises $4 million in strategic funding

AgriDex, a Solana-based platform for agricultural commodity tokenization, raised $4M in funding. It aims to tokenize $4.5B in trade commitments and expand to new commodities.

theblock.co • 12/12/2024 - 18:03 PM

COSIMO, a quietly moving, diversified crypto holding company, discloses $25 million investment round being led by former Bridgewater exec

COSIMO Digital is raising $25 million to consolidate crypto services and rival Galaxy Digital, aiming for growth with newly launched funds and strategic partnerships.

theblock.co • 10/12/2024 - 20:45 PM

The Daily: Binance unveils reward-bearing asset BFUSD, Movement introduces the MOVE token and more

Binance is set to launch BFUSD on Nov. 27, a reward-bearing margin asset that generates passive rewards by simply holding it or trading futures with it. Movement developers have unveiled plans for its native MOVE token as an ERC-20 on Ethereum, with a total supply of 10 billion tokens. Talus Network has raised $6 million in a strategic funding round led by Polychain Capital at a $150 million valuation. The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

theblock.co • 26/11/2024 - 19:24 PM

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