investments
University of Michigan Considers Further Investment in A16z's Crypto Fund
The University of Michigan, which has an endowment valued at about $12 billion, may further invest in Andreessen Horowitz’s crypto fund.
Brazilian Bank Aims to Raise $15 Million Through Security Token Offering
Brazilian investment bank BTG Pactual is planning to raise millions of dollars through the offering of a security token tied to property assets.
Sequoia India Leads $3 Million Round for Token Startup Tackling 'Fake News'
Sequoia India has led a $3 million funding for Band Protocol, a startup that incentivizes reliable content producers with token rewards and staking.
Pantera Has Already Raised $125 Million for Its Third Crypto Fund
A slide deck obtained by CoinDesk shows Pantera has secured the majority of its third venture fund, though the bear market has slowed progress.
Galaxy Digital Backs $15 Million Raise for Crypto Analytics Firm CipherTrace
Blockchain and crypto security firm CipherTrace has raised $15 million in funding from investors including Mike Novogratz's Galaxy Digital.
Goldman Sachs Veterans Raise $3 Million to Fight Crypto Manipulation
A U.S.-based crypto market surveillance startup led by former Goldman Sachs fintech engineers has raised $3 million in seed funding.
South Korean Capital's $1 Billion Startup Fund Will Include Blockchain Firms
The Seoul Metropolitan Government has committed over $1 billion to invest in innovative startups by 2022, including blockchain firms.
Fairfax County Invests Total of $21 Million in Blockchain VC Fund
Fairfax County Retirement Systems has released details about its investment in a blockchain fund, apparently to quell fears about it.
Ripple, Barclays Accelerator Back $1.7 Million Round for Remittance Firm
Barclays' accelerator program, Ripple and others have backed a $1.7 million round for a new remittance startup that will use XRP.
Two Public Pensions Anchor Morgan Creek's New $40 Million Venture Fund
In a potential first for the crypto investment sector, two U.S. public pension funds are dipping their toes in Morgan Creek's latest vehicle.
