investments

Pantera Capital Backs Blockchain Security Startup's $5.5 Million Round
Smart contract security startup Synthetic Minds has raised $5.5 million from investors including Pantera Capital.

F2Pool Founder's Crypto Wallet Startup Raises $13 Million
Cobo, the crypto wallet created by F2Pool's founder, has raised $13 million from NEO and DHVC to expand its staking pool with a cold wallet launch.

How Savvy Crypto Traders Gamed Coinbase's Latest Listing for a 35% Payday
It's possible to know what cryptocurrencies are going to be listed on Coinbase before it goes public.

Media Startup Civil to Issue Refunds as $8 Million Token Sale Fails
New York-based blockchain media startup Civil will issue refunds to participants in its token sale, which failed to hit the $8 million minimum.

Startup Bringing Blockchain Privacy to Central Banks Wins $15 Million Funding
Blockchain startup Adhara, which aims to bring zero knowledge proofs to central bank systems, has secured $15 million in new funding from Consensys.

Not So Safe Haven? Signs Suggest Bitcoin Might Still Be a Risk Asset
Bitcoin and the equities markets both took a tumble this week, leaving many to wonder if BTC is more safe haven or risk asset.

Binance Labs Invests Millions in Blockchain Auditing Platform CertiK
Binance Labs, the crypto exchange's incubator wing, says it has has invested millions in smart contract and blockchain auditing platform CertiK.

Circle Eyes Crypto Securities Bid With Crowdfunding Site Acquisition
Crypto company Circle is reportedly moving to acquire SeedInvest, a crowdfunding platform for startups.

Yale University Said to Invest in $400 Million Paradigm Crypto Fund
Has Yale University just plunged into the turbulent waters of the cryptocurrency space? A new Bloomberg report suggests it has.

Overstock's Medici Ventures Invests in Wine-Tracking Blockchain Startup
Medici Ventures, the blockchain accelerator arm of Overstock.com, has made a seven-figure investment in wine-tracking startup VinX.

