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![Crypto median VC deal size down 86% since 2018, data shows](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2024/01/crypto-news-trading-chart-front-side-view-Exchange-building-background-bright-neon-colors-option06-880x525.webp)
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Despite Bitcoin hitting a record high of $100,000 in Q4 2024, venture capital activity in crypto startups remained flat, with VC deal size down nearly 90% since 2018. PitchBook’s latest data reveals that the median size of venture capital deals…
![Crypto VC funding: Taproot Wizards bags $30m, Reservoir raises $14m](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2024/10/crypto-news-dollar-sign-option04-880x523.webp)
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Total venture capital investments in the crypto space exceeded $105 million this week. Infrastructure and AI solutions secured decent capital across different funding stages. TNFT marketplace Taproot Wizards secured $30 million while the rest of the funding industry this week…
![Crypto VC funding: Cipher Mining takes home $50m, D3 Global raises $25m](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2024/10/crypto-news-dollar-sign-option04-880x523.webp)
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The final week of January saw a strong focus on AI and infrastructure development, with Cipher Mining securing $50 million from SoftBank. The week’s funding reached over $200 million, with investments spread across various sectors, from mining operations to identity…
![Crypto VC funding:Â Trump-backed World Liberty Financial raises $300m via public sale, SignalPlus bags $11m](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2024/10/crypto-news-dollar-sign-option04-880x523.webp)
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According to VC data from Crypto Fundraising, the total funding for the week reached $382 million across various blockchain sectors, with World Liberty Financial securing $300 million through a public sale. The week saw particular activity in derivatives trading and…
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![Crypto VC funding:Â Phantom raises $150m, Komainu bags $75m](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2024/10/crypto-news-dollar-sign-option04-880x523.webp)
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The crypto VC funding sector touted a $150 million Series C round this past week, bringing total weekly investments to over $700 million. Payment solutions, wallet infrastructure, and financial services drew the most capital, according to Crypto Fundraising data. Let’s…
![UAE’s Sigma Capital debuts $100m fund targeting metaverse and blockchain infrastructure](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2023/11/crypto-news-UAE-Dubai-view02-880x525.webp)
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Gulf-based Sigma Capital has introduced a $100 million fund to invest in web3 sectors, from blockchain infrastructure to the metaverse. Sigma Capital, a private equity firm specializing in early-stage startups, has announced the launch of a $100 million fund to…
![Crypto VC funding set to surge: PitchBook predicts $18b in venture capital for 2025](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2024/08/crypto-news-ONLY-Crypto-VC-roundup-option05-880x523.webp)
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PitchBook analyst Robert Le expects crypto VC funding to be "much much stronger" in 2025 compared to 2024.
![Crypto VC funding: Gaming, AI and infrastructure capture $120m in capital](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2024/03/crypto-news-dollar-trading-chart-option01-880x525.webp)
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Weekly investments totaled nearly $120 million. Here’s a look at the other notable investments closing out 2024.
![Crypto VC funding roundup: Riot snags over $594m, BVNK raises $50m](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2024/12/crypto-news-Bitcoin-dollar-option03-880x523.webp)
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The third week of December 2024 marked a major moment in crypto funding, with Riot securing a $594.40 million investment. This represents one of the largest capital raises in the Bitcoin (BTC) ecosystem this year. The last seven days showcased…
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Akshay Naheta is reportedly negotiating the sale of a minority stake in his stablecoin payments startup, with plans to use the proceeds for market expansion. Akshay Naheta, the former SoftBank executive behind some of the company’s biggest deals, is reportedly…
![Crypto VC funding: Public leads with $135m fundraise](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2024/02/crypto-news-dollar-option04-880x525.webp)
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December kicked off with Public securing a $135 million Series D investment. This week’s crypto venture capital funding is almost thrice that of last week’s $90 million raised. The week’s funding activity showed a clear trend toward infrastructure development and…
![Blockchain startup Partior secures Deutsche Bank as strategic investor](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2023/11/crypto-news-Germany01-880x525.webp)
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Blockchain payments firm Partior has added Deutsche Bank as an investor in its Series B round, raising the total funding to $80 million. Deutsche Bank has joined Singapore-based blockchain fintech startup Partior as a strategic investor, participating in the company’s…
![Timestamp launches crowdfunding platform for Bitcoin startups](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2023/11/crypto-news-presale-crowdfunding03-880x525.webp)
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Timestamp, a regulated investment platform based in Austin, Texas, has officially launched with the goal of connecting Bitcoin-focused startups with investors worldwide. The platform leverages crowdfunding to make investing in Bitcoin-related companies accessible to a broader audience, including those without…
![Crypto VC Funding: Monkey Tilt, Canaan Creative secure $30m each](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2023/12/crypto-news-coins-dollar-trading-chart-option03-880x525.webp)
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Gambling and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions took center stage in crypto funding, with both Monkey Tilt and Canaan Creative securing $30 million each in the third week of November. Total investments surpassed $125 million across various sectors. This is slightly…
![SuiHub launches startup accelerator program with $200k funding](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2024/01/crypto-news-trading-chart-front-side-view-Exchange-building-background-bright-neon-colors-option09-880x525.webp)
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SuiHub launches its Global Accelerator Program, dedicated to supporting pre-token projects with Sui Solution technical support and funding of up to $200,000 per team. Run in partnership with Brinc, CoinList and Ghaf Group, SuiHub’s accelerator program will run for 12…
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![Stablecoin firm BVNK looks to raise $50m amid market surge](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2024/09/crypto-news-Stablecoins-option03-880x523.webp)
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The London-based stablecoin startup BVNK is exploring a new funding round, aiming to raise $50 million, as investor appetite for the sector grows. Stablecoin payments firm BVNK is said to be in early discussions to raise at least $50 million…