investments
Norwegian Bank Invests in Crypto Exchange Founded by Airline Magnate
Savings bank Sparebanken Øst has just taken a stake in NBX, a crypto exchange set up by Norwegian Air founder Bjørn Kjos.
Korean Banks Back $7.4 Million Funding Round for Blocko
Blocko, a blockchain firm working on enterprise applications of the tech, says it's raised $7.44 million from investors including Shinhan Bank.
New Zealand's ASB Bank Takes Stake in Trade Finance Blockchain Startup
ABS has invested a "significant" amount in TradeWindow, a startup working to put trade finance on a blockchain.
Coinbase Backs $4.3 Million Raise for New Crypto Derivatives Exchange
Blade, a crypto derivatives exchange that hasn't yet launched, has already won backing from major investors including Coinbase.
Sony Co-Leads €13 Million Raise for Crypto Banking Startup Bitwala
Bitwala raised almost $14.5 million in a Series A funding round led by Sony Financial Ventures and NKB Group.
Multicoin Leads $20 Million Round for Speed-Focused Solana Blockchain
Claiming it can handle many more transactions per second than existing blockchains, Solana has raised capital to ramp up development.
Oil Giant Shell Invests in Startup That Uses Blockchain Tech for Energy Tracking
A blockchain startup that says it's working to give energy consumers more choice has raised an undisclosed sum from Shell and Sumitomo Group.
Visa, Blockchain Capital, a16z Back $40 Million Series B Round for Crypto Custodian Anchorage
Institutional crypto custody provider Anchorage just raised $40 million in a Series B round backed by Blockchain Capital, Visa and a16z.
Multicoin, Binance, Coinbase Invest in Startup Keeping Private Keys Secure
Private key management startup Torus has raised $2 million from some heavy hitters, including Coinbase Ventures, Binance Labs and Multicoin Capital.
Billionaire Investor Henry Kravis Makes First Crypto Investment
Billionaire businessman Henry Kravis has reportedly made an investment in a crypto fund started by an ex-employee.
