Venture Capital

Exchanges

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.

Business  ·  31 May 2018
Investments

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.

Business  ·  31 May 2018
Investments

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.

Business  ·  31 May 2018
Funding Rounds

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.

Business  ·  30 May 2018
Investments

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.

Business  ·  15 May 2018
Regulation

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.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 May 2018
Venture Capital

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.

Business  ·  14 May 2018
Funding Rounds

$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.

Business  ·  10 May 2018
Markets

‘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.

Business  ·  10 May 2018
Investments

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.

Business  ·  9 May 2018
Exchanges

Binance CEO Blasts VCs and Calls ICOs ‘Necessary’

Zhao Changpeng, believes raising money through ICOs are 100 times easier than that through traditional VCs.

Markets  ·  7 May 2018
Investments

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.

Business  ·  2 May 2018
Investments

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.

Business  ·  30 April 2018
Binance

Binance Exchange Denies Sequoia Allegation of Exclusivity Breach

Crypto exchange Binance has denied an allegation that its founder breached an exclusivity agreement with VC firm Sequoia Capital.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 April 2018
Investments

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.

Business  ·  26 April 2018