investments

Kleiner Perkins Backs $2 Million Seed Round for Crypto Derivative Data Firm
Crypto data analytics startup Skew has raised $2 million in seed funding from several VC firms including Silicon Valley icon Kleiner Perkins.

Bakkt's Slow Start Doesn't Mean Bitcoin Futures Have Flopped
The tepid reception to Bakkt's physically delivered futures contracts is not a surprise, nor does it mean they are a failure.

Token Tech firm Securitize Raises $14 Million from Santander, MUFG
The SEC-regulated firm raised $14 million from notable investors across traditional and blockchain finance.

Tencent, Fidelity Back $20 Million Round for Blockchain Firm Everledger
Blockchain provenance startup Everledger has raised $20 million in a Series A round led by internet giant Tencent.

These iAngels Are Bringing New Heavyweights Into Bitcoin Investing
The three women behind Israeli investment platform iAngels are promoting crypto adoption by connecting with traditional investors.

Binance Makes Strategic Investment in Chinese Crypto Media Firm
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has made an undisclosed investment in Chinese media and data source Mars Finance.

Acuitas, Arrington XRP Capital Back $14.5 Million Series A for CasperLabs
The open-source blockchain platform raised $14.5 million in a round led by financier Terren Piezer, known as the "Zelig of Wall Street."

UK Fund That Aims to Capitalize on Crypto Volatility Raises $50 Million
U.K.-licensed Nickel Asset Management says it has raised $50 million for a fund aimed to make profits off the volatility of cryptocurrencies.

Wallet Giant Blockchain Raising $50 Million Crypto Fund: Report
Crypto wallet and data provider Blockchain is raising a VC fund to invest in industry startups and cryptocurrencies, according to a report.

Crypto Sleuthing Firm Elliptic Raises $23 Million in Fundraise Led by SBI
Blockchain forensics firm Elliptic has raised $23 million in Series B round led by Tokyo-based financial institution (and XRP holder) SBI.

