The three women behind Israeli investment platform iAngels are promoting crypto adoption by connecting with traditional investors.
These iAngels Are Bringing New Heavyweights Into Bitcoin Investing
Legacy Trust to Launch Independent Crypto Custody Business
Hong Kong-based Legacy Trust is spinning out a new business focused entirely on institutional-grade cryptocurrency custody solutions.
Acuitas, Arrington XRP Capital Back $14.5 Million Series A for CasperLabs
The open-source blockchain platform raised $14.5 million in a round led by financier Terren Piezer, known as the “Zelig of Wall Street.”
UK Fund That Aims to Capitalize on Crypto Volatity Raises $50 Million
U.K.-licensed Nickel Asset Management says it has raised $50 million for a fund aimed to make profits off the volatility of cryptocurrencies.
Wallet Giant Blockchain Raising $50 Million Crypto Fund: Report
Crypto wallet and data provider Blockchain is raising a VC fund to invest in industry startups and cryptocurrencies, according to a report.
Crypto Sleuthing Firm Elliptic Raises $23 Million in Fundraise Led by SBI
Blockchain forensics firm Elliptic has raised $23 million in Series B round led by Tokyo-based financial institution (and XRP holder) SBI.
Norwegian Bank Invests in Crypto Exchange Founded By Airline Magnate
Savings bank Sparebanken Øst has just taken a stake in NBX, a crypto exchange set up by Norwegian Air founder Bjørn Kjos.
Circle Is Raising a $100 Million Fund for Its Crowdfunding Arm
Circle is hiring a new general partner to set up a $100 million venture capital fund via SeedInvest.
Major Banks Back $7.4 Million Funding Round for Korean Blockchain Firm
Blocko, a blockchain firm working on enterprise applications of the tech, says it’s raised $7.44 million from investors including Shinhan Bank.
Ripple Is Giving Away 1 Billion XRP in Massive Bid to Fund Online Content
Ripple is making a major investment in Coil, a media platform that pays content creators XRP.
New Zealand’s ASB Bank Takes Stake in Trade Finance Blockchain Startup
ABS has invested a “significant” amount in TradeWindow, a startup working to put trade finance on a blockchain.
Coinbase Backs $4.3 Million Raise for New Crypto Derivatives Exchange
Blade, a crypto derivatives exchange that hasn’t yet launched, has already won backing from major investors including Coinbase.
Sony Co-Leads €13 Million Raise for Crypto Banking Startup Bitwala
Bitwala raised almost $14.5 million in a Series A funding round led by Sony Financial Ventures and NKB Group.
Multicoin Leads $20 Million Round for Speed-Focused Solana Blockchain
Claiming it can handle many more transactions per second than existing blockchains, Solana has raised capital to ramp up development.
Oil Giant Shell Invests in Startup That Uses Blockchain Tech for Energy Tracking
A blockchain startup that says it’s working to give energy consumers more choice has raised an undisclosed sum from Shell and Sumitomo Group.
Dapp Platform Near Raises $12.1 Million From Metastable, Accomplice
The funding round included Pantera Capital, Electric Capital and Amplify Partners.
Visa, Blockchain Capital, a16z Back $40 Million Series B Round for Crypto Custodian Anchorage
Institutional crypto custody provider Anchorage just raised $40 million in a Series B round backed by Blockchain Capital, Visa and a16z.
Multicoin, Binance, Coinbase Invest in Startup Keeping Private Keys Secure
Private key management startup Torus has raised $2 million from some heavy hitters, including Coinbase Ventures, Binance Labs and Multicoin Capital.
Billionaire Investor Henry Kravis Makes First Crypto Investment
Billionaire businessman Henry Kravis has reportedly made an investment in a crypto fund started by an ex-employee.
Galaxy Digital Leads $5.5 Million Round for Contract Management Startup
Crypto merchant bank Galaxy Digital has led a $5.5 million Series A for Clause, a digital contract management startup that uses blockchain tech.