Crypto Sector Secures $317M in Venture Capital Deals in Early June

With the first half of June concluded, there have been 37 venture capital deals and fundraising events in the crypto sector. Collectively, these investments totaled $317.87 million, with Avail, a modular blockchain project, leading the pack with $43 million. 37 Crypto Startups and Projects Gather $317 Million Crypto investments are ongoing, and in the last … Read more

Crypto Startup Funding Hits $2.4 Billion in Q1

Crypto startup funding rose to $2.4 billion in the first quarter of 2024, driven by expectations of lower interest rates and the launch of the first U.S. bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs), according to Pitchbook data. This funding, spread across 518 deals, marked a 40.3% increase from the previous quarter, even as global venture capital … Read more

62 Crypto Projects Raise $474M in 20 Days, Led by Sophon and Securitize

According to the latest data, 62 blockchain or cryptocurrency projects have collectively raised $474 million over the past 20 days of May. Leading the charge, the entertainment-focused blockchain project Sophon garnered $60 million in a node sale, with Securitize following closely, raising $47 million. May Sees $474M Invested in Blockchain Startups Since the start of … Read more

Mastercard Welcomes 5 Startups to Blockchain and Digital Asset Program

Mastercard’s Start Path Blockchain and Digital Asset program has expanded to include five new startups, aiming to explore innovative uses of blockchain technology. “Digital assets are becoming increasingly mainstream, speeding up commerce with trust and transparency,” Mastercard stated. Mastercard’s Digital Asset Program Expands Payments giant Mastercard announced Wednesday that five startups from around the world … Read more