Fundraising
Crypto Credit Rating Firm Credmark Pivots to Modeling DeFi Protocol Risks
The firm spent three years trying to develop credit scoring for crypto users, but realized that data collection on DeFi protocols fell short.
Crypto Long & Short: Bitpanda’s Raise Is About More Than Market Infrastructure
The $170 million funding round highlights the explosive growth of crypto as an asset class – and the potential of the European market.
Derivatives Trading Protocol Vega Raises $5M From Coinbase, Arrington and More
The funding will go toward Vega's mainnet launch.
Argo Blockchain Takes 25% Stake in $40M Crypto VC Fund
The publicly listed bitcoin mining firm is investing $10 million in Pluto Digital Assets' new fund.
Institutional Crypto Startup FalconX Raises $50M in Round Led by Tiger, B Capital
FalconX is among the "white glove" crypto startups eager to cater to an institutional base.
Hedge Fund Manager Alan Howard Leads $25M Raise for Crypto Custodian Komainu
Galaxy Digital, NOIA Capital and Nomura Research Institute also joined the round, becoming strategic partners.
Australian Bitcoin Mining Firm Iris Energy Doubles Pre-IPO Fundraising Target
The Sydney-based data center provider now aims to raise investment of AUS$40 million (US$31 million).
Bitcoin-Based DeFi Protocol Sovryn Raises $10M, Offers $1.2M Bug Bounty
The London-based DeFi project raised the equivalent of $10 million in bitcoin through the presale of its governance token.
TaxBit Raises $100M in Bid to Take Crypto Taxation Software Global
The Utah-based startup roared out of stealth mode with backing from Paradigm and Tiger Global.
Investors Pump $250M Into Reddit Following Social Media Site's Role in GameStop Mania
The company plans to double its headcount to 1,400 by the end of 2021.
