Paradigm
A16z, Paradigm Lead $150M Round for Ethereum Scaling Solution Optimism at $1.65B Valuation
A16z previously led Optimism’s $25 million Series A round.
Solana NFT Marketplace Magic Eden Raises $27M in Series A
Magic Eden, an NFT marketplace on the Solana blockchain, has raised $27 million in a Series A funding round led by Paradigm along with Sequoia and Solana Ventures. “The Hash” hosts discuss the growth of the Solana ecosystem as a competitor to Ethereum and the increasing trading volume of NFTs.
Praxis Raises $15M in Series A Funding Round
The startup is trying to build a city organized around remote work.
Why Sequoia Capital Is Raising $600M to Launch New Crypto Fund
VC dollars continue to flow into the crypto space. The venerable venture capital firm Sequoia Capital is looking to raise $600 million for its first crypto-specific fund, primarily investing in liquid tokens and digital assets. "The Hash" team explains why Sequoia is jumping into the scene after other large VC funds Paradigm and Andreessen Horowitz.
Solana Wallet Phantom Raises $109M to Rival MetaMask
Phantom, the company building Solana’s top crypto wallet, is now worth $1.2 billion following a $109 million Series B raise led by crypto venture firm Paradigm. This comes as Phantom debuted its iOS app Monday, all part of a move to compete with Metamask, the popular wallet owned by ConsenSys. "The Hash" panel discusses what this means for Solana-based decentralized finance.
Paradigm Leads $110M Investment in Bahrain's First Licensed Crypto Brokerage
Kleiner Perkins co-led the funding round, which will go toward geographic expansion.
Paradigm, Sequoia to Invest $1.15B in Citadel Securities
The move brings Ken Griffin’s Citadel closer to the world of crypto.
OpenSea Now Valued at $13.3B; What This Means for the Broader NFT Market
NFT marketplace OpenSea is valued at $13.3 billion after raising $300 million in the latest funding round led by Paradigm and Coatue. "The Hash" hosts examine what this big number says about the broader NFT market and where NFTs go from here.
Ethereum Privacy Startup Aztec Raises $17M in Paradigm-Led Series A
In addition to developer grants, Aztec said it will use the funds to push for legal clarity on private crypto transactions.
