Like DeFi in 2020, gaming is considered by many to be the next major growth play for the blockchain industry in 2022.
KuCoin-backed companies launch $100M Web3 developer fund
The fund will support early-stage NFT projects that are contributing to the growth and development of the Web3 economy.
Crypto Biz: An eye-opening chat with Mr. Wonderful, April 7–13, 2022
Kevin O’Leary told Cointelegraph that Bitcoin mining could incentivize green energy production. We also interviewed Mark Yusko and Mike McGlone at Bitcoin 2022.
a16z’s Chris Dixon tops ‘Midas List’ by turning $350M into $6B in 2021
Chris Dixon has topped the Forbes “Midas List” as the most successful venture capital investor in 2022.
Uniswap launches venture capital wing for Web3 investments
The firm says it has already invested in 11 companies and Web3 protocols such as Aave, MakerDAO, LayerZero, and others, with plans to participate in the governance systems of some projects.
Ecosystem expansion and $45M funding round boost Boba Network (BOBA) price by 30%
BOBA price booked a double-digit gain after a $45 million funding round and developer incentive program lured investors back to the network.
Ethereum L2 Boba Network valued at $1.5B following Series A
In terms of adoption and TVL, layer-2 scaling solutions continue to lead the cryptocurrency industry by a wide margin.
‘Our democracy will better evolve because of DAOs,’ says Animoca’s Yat Siu
Cointelegraph caught up with Animoca Brands co-founder Yat Siu at NFT LA to learn more about DAOs, Web3 and why NFTs are critical.
Crypto venture capital firms see surging assets under management
Filings reveal the massive amount of assets that crypto venture funds are managing, Andreessen Horowitz’s (a16z) crypto funds were also disclosed to be worth around $9 billion.
Blockchain.com’s value rockets to $14B after new funding round: Reports
Blockchain.com has secured a staggering $14 billion valuation after raising an undisclosed amount in funding from global VC firms.
Crypto Biz: Do you believe in Ethereum killers? Put your money where your mouth is, March 18–24
Grayscale Investments is giving accredited investors an easy path to investing in alternative smart contract platforms, including Cardano and Solana.
Former Polychain GP unveils $125M crypto fund with DAO governance ambitions
The fund will invest in blockchain projects specializing in L1 solutions, privacy technology, DeFi, gaming, NFTs and crypto social.
Crypto investor Katie Haun raises $1.5 billion for Web3 venture fund
The largest-ever venture fund for a solo female partner will invest in Web3 projects through two funds, a $500 million early-stage fund, and a $1 billion acceleration fund.
The rise of crypto analytics: Data provider The TIE valued at $100M following Series A
As more institutions look to trade digital assets like Bitcoin and Ether, data analytics is becoming increasingly important.
VC Roundup: NFTs, crypto mortgages, 5G network and Web3 devs raise millions
From digital art to mortgages, blockchain technology is disrupting traditional industries — and attracting major investors to boot.
Crypto Biz: Have you considered a career in crypto? March 11-17
Companies like Visa and Nomura Holdings have set up dedicated crypto departments as they continue to embrace digital assets.
Crypto quant firm Gauntlet valued at $1B following Series B
The company has found a strong niche in the DeFi sector, with projects like Aave and Compound among its biggest clients.
Crypto Biz: Goldman Sachs tip-toes into ETH, Mar. 4-10
The megabank is offering investors access to Galaxy Digital’s ETH fund, while a16z just splurged $70 million on an Ether staking protocol.
Cake DeFi launches $100M venture arm for Web3, gaming and fintech initiatives
Cake DeFi Ventures will fund crypto startups across Web3, the Metaverse, the NFT space, gaming, esports and fintech spaces that complement the company’s core business.
If the glass slipper doesn’t fit, smash it: Unraveling the myth of gender equality in crypto
The nature of crypto as a global and distributed industry must provide more opportunities for all possible diversified groups of people.