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VC Roundup: ‘Web5,’ Metaverse sports and Bitcoin monetization startups generate buzz

PolySign, Mash, Floor, Euler, Trinsic, KYVE and Atmos Labs headline the latest funding deals from the world of blockchain and cryptocurrency. A lot has happened in the Bitcoin (BTC) and cryptocurrency markets since our last edition of VC Roundup. The monumental collapse of the Terra ecosystem spilled over into other segments of the digital asset…
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Italian government will provide $46 million in subsidies for blockchain projects

All companies developing IoT, AI or blockchain technology will be eligible to apply for government subsidies provided the funds will be used in specific sectors, such as health. The Ministry of Economic Development of Italy has announced that certain blockchain projects will qualify to apply for up to $46 million in government subsidies starting from…
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Unizen ‘CeDeFi’ smart exchange secures $200M investment from GEM

The alternative investment group is banking on the “CeDeFi exchange” to shape the “future of finance” with a commitment that will bolster Unizen’s ecosystem. Cryptocurrency exchange Unizen has scored a $200 million investment from private equity group Global Emerging Markets (GEM) which it will use to expand its business and its ecosystem. Rather than receiving…
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Crypto exchange BlockFi secures $250M credit from FTX amid bear market

At a time when a significant number of crypto platforms are struggling to remain afloat, BlockFi hopes the new credit line would help them secure user’s funds BlockFi, a cryptocurrency exchange and digital wallet service provider, has secured a $250 million credit from leading crypto platform FTX. Today @BlockFi signed a term sheet with @FTX_Official…
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How a DAO for a bank or financial institution will look like

A DAO-based financial industry means lower fees across the board, accessibility, and transparency. Would it be possible? Global banking network as a DAO Imagining a DAO-based global banking network may seem far-fetched at the moment, but not impossible. If blockchain technology is widely adopted within the financial industry, it is not hard to imagine a…
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Huobi Global launches $1B investment arm focused on DeFi and Web3

The bear market in crypto hasn’t deterred venture capital firms from investing heavily in blockchain and Web3 projects. Digital asset exchange Huobi Global has spun out a new investment arm focused on decentralized finance (DeFi) and Web3 projects, further highlighting venture capital interest in the blockchain economy.  Dubbed Ivy Blocks, the new investment arm has…
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Crypto Biz: Stablecoins are paving the way for mass adoption of crypto, June 2–8

Checkout.com, FTX, PayPal and Crypto.com headline the latest business news from the world of cryptocurrency and blockchain. Stablecoins are a controversial subject in crypto. Questioning the legitimacy and backing of Tether (USDT) is a right of passage for many entering the crypto market for the first time. The meltdown of the Terra (LUNC; or the…
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‘Data DAO’ Delphia raises $60M Series A led by Multicoin Capital

Decentralized autonomous organizations continue to gain traction. In the case of Delphia, retail traders will be rewarded for contributing their personal data. Algo-adviser startup Delphia has closed a $60 million investment round backed by some of crypto’s biggest venture funds as it embarks on the creation of a new data-focused decentralized autonomous organization (DAO).  The…
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Indonesia-licensed crypto asset platform Pintu raises $113M in Series B

The latest $113 million fund injection will be redirected to scale the platform’s existing offerings, such as introducing new features and added support for blockchains. Indonesian crypto asset platform Pintu announced the closure of a $113 million Series B funding round participated by four prominent investors Pantera Capital, Intudo Ventures, Lightspeed and Northstar Group.  Licensed…
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Binance Labs’ $500M fund to catalyze crypto, Web3, blockchain adoption

Binance Labs plans to allocate the latest $500 million fund to projects across various stages — incubation, early-stage and late-stage growth. Binance Labs, the investment arm of crypto giant Binance, launched a $500 million fund in partnership with global investors including DST Global Partners and Breyer Capital to drive innovation across the crypto, Web3 and…
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