Galaxy Digital, the crypto bank founded by Michael Novogratz, has sold its position in Block.one, the maker of the EOS blockchain, for $71 million.
$71 Million: Galaxy Digital Sells Stake in EOS Blockchain Maker Block.One
Brave Browser to Raise Over $30 Million in Series A Equity Round: Sources
Privacy-centric web browser Brave is raising a Series A round at a valuation of roughly $133 million, sources tell CoinDesk.
Staking-as-a-Service Startup Raises $2 Million From DHVC, Plug and Play
New funding for InfStones, a node operator currently staking over $450 million worth of EOS, will fuel hiring and an expansion into more PoS networks.
Fundamental Labs Fund to Invest $44 Million in Brand-New Bitcoin Miners
A bitcoin mining fund is investing $44 million in brand-new hardware, a longer-term bet than most are making.
Alibaba’s Ant Financial Backs $10 Million Round for Blockchain Privacy Startup
Alibaba affiliate Ant Financial has participated in a $10 million funding round for blockchain privacy startup QEDIT and is using the firm’s tech.
Kavita Gupta Out at ConsenSys Ventures in Company Reorg
Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin is reorganizing his Brooklyn-based firm ConsenSys with a new approach to venture backing.
Bitfury, Swiss Investment Firm Launch Regulated Bitcoin Mining Fund
Bitfury and Swiss investment firm Final Frontier have launched a bitcoin mining fund after it was authorized by an EU regulator.
Controversial Oil Tycoon Moves to Shake Up Argo Blockchain Board
Frank Timis, a convicted heroin dealer and oil millionaire, is trying to oust execs at the London-listed crypto mining firm Argo Blockchain.
Tennis Star Serena Williams Reveals Investment in Coinbase
Serena Williams, one of the most successful tennis players ever, has revealed she invested in Coinbase via a previously secret VC firm.
Coinbase Generated $520 Million in Revenue Last Year, Reuters Estimates
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase brought in almost $520 million in global revenue in 2018, according to Reuters’ calculations.
OKCoin Exchange Invests in Crypto Custody Firm Prime Trust
Cryptocurrency exchange OKCoin has invested an undisclosed amount in crypto custody provider Prime Trust.
Bolt Labs Raises $1.5 Million Seed Round to Boost Lightning Privacy
With $1.5 million in seed funding secured, Bolt Labs wants to bring privacy features to the lightning network and other blockchain solutions.
Japan’s Biggest Bank Invests in Crypto Sleuthing Startup Chainalysis
Japanese bank MUFG has backed an additional Series B raise for crypto analytics startup Chainalysis, bringing its round total to $36 million.
ConsenSys Pitch Deck Forecasts $100 Million Burn Rate for 2019
A ConsenSys pitch deck obtained by CoinDesk details how the ethereum venture studio is courting outside investment.
ConsenSys Is Seeking $200 Million in New Funding: Report
Ethereum co-founder Joe Lubin is seeking external investment in his Brooklyn-based conglomerate.
Blockchain Startup Horizen Labs Doubles Target to Raise $4 Million
Just-launched sidechains startup Horizen Labs has raised $4 million in a seed funding round – twice what it had initially planned.
‘Crypto Stripe’ Flexa Raises $14 Million So You Can Buy Coffee With Bitcoin
Payments startup Flexa is using funds from a private token sale to make shopping with bitcoin at brick-and-mortar stores a reality.
Bain Capital and Ripple’s Xpring Invest in DeFi Founder’s ‘Scout Fund’
With a million dollars from Bain Capital and Ripple’s VC arm, Robert Leshner’s Robot Ventures is making small bets on early-stage crypto entrepreneurs.
Sparkswap Raises $3.5 Million From Initialized, Pantera for Lightning-Powered DEX
Pantera-backed Sparkswap has launched to offer pro traders litecoin-to-bitcoin atomic swaps using the lightning network.
Coinbase, Paradigm Invest $15 Million in Startup Behind Disappearing Blockchain
Made by the startup O(1) Labs, the lightweight Coda protocol is adding more big-name investors to its cap table.