Blockchain platform developer Qulian Technology has closed one of the biggest blockchain-focused VC rounds ever.
$65 Million: Blockchain Assets Platform Paxos Raises Series B Funding
Blockchain startup Paxos has closed a $65 million Series B funding round led by existing investors including Liberty City Ventures and RRE Ventures.
IDG Backs Crypto Wallet imToken with $10 Million Investment
China-based crypto wallet startup imToken announced on Thursday that it has closed a $10 million Series A round fully funded by IDG Capital.
Forex Firm CLS Invests $5 Million in Enterprise Blockchain Startup R3
U.S.-based FX settlement provider CLS has made a $5 million investment in blockchain software startup R3.
Disillusioned Token Investors Demand Real Talk About Risk
Investors who are passionate about blockchain technology are growing frustrated with a lack of tangible progress on risk management at token projects.
Tradeshift Plans Blockchain Push After $250 Million Funding
Supply chain management firm Tradeshift says it will further expand into blockchain following a $250 million Series E round led by Goldman Sachs.
Foxconn Backs Blockchain Identity Startup in $7 Million Series A Round
Identity startup Cambridge Blockchain closed a $7 million Series A funding led by HCM Capital, the investing arm of Foxconn Technology Group.
US Regulators Need to Move Faster on Crypto, Consensus Panelists Say
Early industry investors argued that US regulators must provide clarity in order for investors to capitalize on blockchain opportunities.
Crypto Valley Association Taps VC Firm Lakestar as Strategic Partner
The 600-member Crypto Valley Association has added venture capital firm Lakestar as a strategic partner.
$363 Million: Robinhood Raises Big to Build ‘Largest Crypto Platform’
Stock trading app Robinhood has announced a $363 million Series D funding round and plans to expand its crypto trading service across the U.S.
‘Ebay for CryptoKitties’ Raises $2 Million from All-Star VCs
The number of crypto collectables, like CryptoKitties, is growing and investors think a marketplace for their trade is a good bet.
This Blockchain Tosses Blocks: Naval, MetaStable Back Twist on Crypto ‘Cash’
A new blockchain startup is coming out of stealth Wednesday and boasting a significant cast of investors.
Binance CEO Blasts VCs and Calls ICOs ‘Necessary’
Zhao Changpeng, believes raising money through ICOs are 100 times easier than that through traditional VCs.
Peter Thiel Fund Moves to Ease Trades for Big Crypto Investors
Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund has reportedly invested in a cryptocurrency startup that aims to optimize the bulk trading of cryptocurrencies.
Author William Mougayar to Launch Blockchain Investment Fund
Blockchain author William Mougayar is teaming up with Jabre Capital Partners to launch a blockchain investment fund for startups.
Binance Exchange Denies Sequoia’s Allegation of Exclusivity Breach
Crypto exchange Binance has denied an allegation that its founder breached an exclusivity agreement with VC firm Sequoia Capital.
SBI Backs Token Exchange Templum’s $10 Million Funding Round
Japanese investment giant SBI Holdings has added an initial coin offering (ICO) platform startup to its cryptocurrency portfolio company.
$125 Million: Orchid Is Raising One of 2018’s Biggest Token Sales
A startup with the aim of building a private, peer-to-peer browser using cryptocurrency has told the SEC it plans to hold a $125 million SAFT.
Another Chinese City Is Backing a Big Blockchain Investment Fund
The city government of Shenzhen, China, is backing an $80 million blockchain investment fund, soon after Hangzhou city supported a similar effort.
Ether Investment Firm Begins Trading on Stock Exchange
Ether Capital is seeking to become a major player in the ethereum ecosystem by investing in startups and holding large amounts of the token.