Browsing: Venture Capital

Blockchain gaming faces a tough 2025 with funding down 75% from 2024, but a Q3 uptick of $129 million offers hope as investors demand working products and studios push for mainstream adoption amid a global gaming market of 2.7 billion players.

Coinbase Ventures invests in Indian exchange CoinDCX at a $2.45 billion valuation, expanding into high-growth markets amid regulatory challenges and institutional partnerships driving crypto adoption.

Cryptocurrency fundraising hit a record $3.5 billion in a single week, coinciding with Bitcoin’s new all-time high and massive institutional inflows, amid market volatility driven by geopolitical events.

Kalshi’s $300 million funding and global expansion to 140 countries highlight the growing institutional interest in prediction markets, driven by regulatory advancements and technological innovations that enhance accessibility and scalability in the crypto and financial sectors.

Crypto stocks IREN and Kindly MD face market struggles after announcing multimillion-dollar convertible note deals, highlighting investor concerns over dilution and broader venture capital declines in the sector.

Bitcoin life insurer Meanwhile secures $82 million in funding to expand BTC-denominated insurance products, signaling growing institutional confidence in cryptocurrency’s role in traditional finance.

The closure of Archetype’s $100 million crypto venture fund, alongside developments like Robinhood’s retail-accessible venture fund filing and Bitwise’s stablecoin ETF proposal, highlights a significant institutional shift towards structured investments in blockchain technologies, driven by regulatory advancements and growing market maturity.

YZi Labs, Changpeng Zhao’s $10 billion crypto fund, is considering opening to external investors amid regulatory shifts and rising demand, reflecting broader institutional trends in the crypto market.

Robinhood’s filing for a retail-accessible venture fund and the SEC’s cautious ETF approvals highlight evolving crypto regulations, balancing innovation with investor protection in a fragmented global landscape.

South Korea’s decision to grant venture company status to crypto firms marks a significant regulatory shift, offering tax breaks and financial support to stimulate growth in blockchain technologies and align with global digital asset trends.

Sora Ventures announces a $1 billion Bitcoin treasury fund to centralize institutional holdings and accelerate corporate adoption across Asia and beyond, backed by $200 million from regional partners.

Venture capital strategies in crypto are shifting towards established projects with predictable revenue models, driven by market maturation and institutional demand for yield, as highlighted by industry experts and supported by global regulatory and security advancements.

The trial of Roman Storm, co-founder of Tornado Cash, underscores the ongoing conflict between cryptocurrency privacy and regulatory compliance, with potential far-reaching implications for the crypto industry.

Exploring the latest developments in Bitcoin venture capital, Robinhood’s regulatory challenges, CoreWeave’s strategic acquisition, and CZ’s critical eye on crypto announcements.

South Korea is set to lift restrictions on crypto ventures, offering them access to tax breaks and financial support, in a move that could significantly boost the digital asset industry.

Ego Death Capital secures $100 million to back Bitcoin-centric startups, highlighting institutional confidence in digital assets.

Galaxy Digital secures $175 million for its first external venture fund, targeting early-stage crypto startups and signaling a shift towards tangible blockchain applications.

Exploring the transformative potential of blockchain and AI convergence in reshaping the digital asset industry.

A crypto VC partner’s life savings were stolen in a sophisticated phishing attack involving a fake Zoom call, highlighting the risks in the cryptocurrency space.