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Renewed Interest from Ultra High Net-Worth Individuals Injects Fresh Energy into Crypto VC Space: Struck Capital Founder

March 15, 2024

The crypto VC space is seeing renewed interest from high net-worth individuals and family offices after a year of relative quiet, according to Struck Capital founding partner Adam Struck. Struck highlighted in an interview with Cryptonews Thursday that US Spot Bitcoin ETFs have rapidly altered the VC industry’s mindset. Significant involvement from institutions like BlackRock…
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Crypto Analyst Predicts Major Price Shift For Cardano (ADA)

December 28, 2023

LuckSide, a crypto analyst, has weighed in on the price action of Cardano (ADA), giving an analysis of the near-term price performance of the crypto asset. Cardano (ADA) Poised For Bullish Or Bearish Trajectory The crypto analyst recently shared his predictions for Cardano (ADA) with the crypto community during one of his YouTube videos. In…
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Blast’s marketing approach “cheapens the work of a serious team” — Paradigm

November 27, 2023

Paradigm, one of Blast’s seed investors, criticized the protocol’s decision to launch a bridge before its L-2 and withdraw capability. Crypto venture capital firm Paradigm criticized Blast’s protocol marketing strategy, claiming the startup “crossed lines in both messaging and execution.” The VC firm is a seed investor in Blast. The head of research at Paradigm,…
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Lightspeed Faction launches $285M startup fund for crypto projects

November 10, 2023

The crypto-oriented venture capital firm announced a fund that will invest in Seed and Series A rounds for promising blockchain projects. Venture capital firm Lightspeed Faction has created a $285 million fund for crypto startups, according to a Nov. 9 announcement. The fund will focus on “early stage blockchain projects” and will also provide capital…
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MetaMask security partner Blockaid secures $33M funding

October 23, 2023

In conjunction with the $33 million raise, Blockaid said it’s coming out of stealth with customers like MetaMask and OpenSea. Blockaid, a blockchain security startup and partner of the MetaMask cryptocurrency wallet, has secured $33 million funding to scale its technology designed to stop malicious transactions. The Series A funding round for Blockaid was led…
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Hong Kong crypto VC opens $100M fund for Asian blockchain startups

October 5, 2023

The “Titan Fund” has already made five investments in different blockchain startups, with two going toward Hong Kong-based projects. Hong Kong-based crypto-focused venture capital (VC) firm CMCC Global has raised $100 million to support Asian blockchain startups. The crypto fund, called Titan Fund, closed its inaugural funding round on Oct. 4, with participation from 30…
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Future of payments: Visa to invest $100M in generative AI

October 3, 2023

Visa says it was one of the first firms in the world to pioneer AI in payments, deploying AI-based technology for risk and fraud management in 1993. Global payment giant Visa is raising its bet on artificial intelligence (AI) in commerce and settlements by setting up a new fund to invest in generative AI ventures.…
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VC Roundup: Investors eyes blockchain analytics, gaming and crypto privacy

October 2, 2023

Bubblemaps, CoinScan, Hinkal Protocol, and Mythic Protocol are among the latest crypto and blockchain funding deals. Crypto startups keep raising capital despite tight liquidity and adverse macroeconomic conditions. September saw major developments in the space, such as Farmville co-creator Amitt Mahajan raising $33 million to create Web3 games, and Animoca Brands disclosing $20 million capital…
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Prominent Crypto and Fintech Alumni Launch $60M Oak Grove Ventures Fund

September 20, 2023

On September 19th, Oak Grove Ventures made a significant foray into venture capital by launching a substantial $60 million fund. The fund strategically focuses on cutting-edge technology, with a keen interest in artificial intelligence (AI), Web3, and biotech. Oak Grove Ventures boasts a team of accomplished professionals, many of whom hail from renowned crypto and…
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Blockchain Capital closes funds totaling $580M for investments in crypto gaming, DeFi

September 18, 2023

The funds include $380 million for early stage investments and a $200 million “opportunity fund.” Venture capital group Blockchain Capital announced the closing of two new funds, totaling $580 million, for investment in infrastructure, gaming, DeFi, and consumer and social technologies. The funds will operate as Blockchain Capital’s sixth early stage fund and its first…
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