Funding Rounds
Crypto Derivatives Firm Paradigm Raises $35M From Jump Capital, Alameda Ventures, Others
More than 25 investors participated in the round, including Dragonfly Capital, DCG and Vectr Fintech Partners.

‘DeFi 2.0’ Platform JellyFi Raises $4.4M Seed Round
Over-collateralized lending reigns supreme in DeFi. JellyFi wants to change that.

A16z Leads $36M Bet on Web 3 Startup From Facebook Crypto Vets
Mysten Labs will soon launch its own NFT platform.

Binance Smart Chain and Animoca Brands Set Up $200M Program for Blockchain Gaming
The two companies will contribute up to $100 million each to invest in early-stage projects.

Structure Raises $20M to Make DeFi Mainstream- and Mobile-Friendly
Polychain Capital led the seed round.

Animoca Brands Leads $18M Series A for Play-to-Earn Upstart Avocado Guild
The guild wants to empower members to participate in virtual worlds and Web 3.

Binance Seeks Investments From Sovereign Wealth Funds
The cryptocurrency exchange’s global entity is looking to ameliorate its relationships with governments.

Crypto Exchange Gemini Trust Has $7B Valuation After $400M Funding Round
The Winklevoss-led exchange is the latest crypto firm to look for funding amid a booming market.

VCs Back ‘Pawn Shop of the Metaverse’ With $3M Raise
Pawnfi lets customers take out loans against their NFTs while also providing appraisal and liquidation services.

Crypto Miner MineOne Raises Over $20M in First Funding Round
The New York-based company, which launched in October, is now raising money for its second round.

