While it's unclear how much Ribbit Leap will focus on crypto or blockchain acquisitions, it comes at a time of renewed exuberance in the sector.
Chainalysis is also adding former Treasury Department official Sigal Mandelker on as an advisor.
The $323 million in funding from crypto notables, including Ribbit Capital and Sequoia, brings Robinhood's valuation to $6.7 billion.
With more than $800m so far invested in the bitcoin industry, CoinDesk highlights some of the leading firms driving these headline-grabbing rounds.
CoinDesk speaks to Bitcoin Foundation board member and VC Micky Malka to learn his predictions for the year ahead.
CoinDesk takes a look at how Coinbase's investors are framing their participation in today's record-setting fundraising.
Tim Draper and Roger Ver discuss whether forming a Bitcoin Valley could spark a bitcoin company explosion.
Notable industry investors assembled at CoinSummit for a candid talk about what kinds of companies have the most appeal.
Four major investment firms have teamed up to launch a bitcoin investment fund.
A gathering of A-list entrepreneurs, investors and Bay Area politicians -- Bloomberg's Next Big Thing Summit -- is set to tackle emerging issues in technology and business ... including the future potential of Bitcoin.