FUNDING
Naoris Protocol Secures $11.5 m Funding, Enhancing Web3 Networks Security
Cybersecurity protocol Naoris raised the funding with $11.5 million, which it mentions will enable it to revamp network security for the Web3 world.
Aptos Labs Raises $150m Co-Led by FTX Ventures & Jump Crypto
Aptos plans to use the latest capital to bring the now-defunct Diem project back to life.
Barclays to Buy Stakes in Crypto Firm Copper
UK-based Barclays bank has agreed to invest in the UK headquartered Copper.co, a digital asset custody technology provider.
Animoca Brands's New Management Team Onboards
Animoca Brands, a digital entertainment, blockchain, and gamification startup has announced that it has onboarded many new staff to take up leadership positions in the company.
AI-Based Startup Optic Raises $11m, Developing AI NFT Content Recognition
NFT authentication company Optic raised $11 million to support its ongoing progress toward the development of AI technologies for NFT monitoring devices.
Crypto Recruitment Firm Inflection Points Raises $12.6m in Funding Round
Inflection Points, which was co-founded by long-time Bitcoin bull Anthony Pompliano, has raised $12.6 million to expand its crypto recruitment platform.
Magic Eden Floats New Venture Unit to Double Down on Web3 Gaming
Magic Eden has announced the establishment of its own venture outfit dubbed Magic Ventures with a focus on bootstrapping Web3.0 gaming protocols.
Animoca Brands Lands $75m in New Funding
In its latest funding round, digital entertainment, blockchain, and gamification outfit, Animoca Brands announced it has raised the sum of $75 million.
Prime Trust Pulls $100m in Series B to Float New Products
Cryptocurrency infrastructure service provider, Prime Trust LLC, has raised $107 million in Series B funding as it seeks to deepen ties with its clients with its proposed new products.
Playful Studios Launches Web3 Game Division, Raises $46M in Series A Funding
The Wildcard Alliance, Inc., a new mobile Web3 division launched by Taxes-based Playful Studios, is an ecosystem that focuses on democratizing access to web3 game development.
Skolem Raises $20m in Series A Funding to Enable Institutions Access DeFi
The fundraise shows Skolem’s commitment to developing an easy way for institutions to access DeFi services, enabling firms to easily and reliably access new markets powered by decentralized finance.
SEC Chair Gensler Seeks More Funding for Regulatory Programs
The US Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking additional money to fund its programmes to facilitate initiatives and cover additional costs.
USDC Issuer Circle Secures $400M Funding from Fidelity and BlackRock
Circle, the company behind USD Coin (USDC), has bagged funding worth $400 million from different players, including Fidelity Management, BlackRock Inc, and Research LLC, signalling traditional finance interest in the crypto space.
bloXroute Raises $70M in Series B Funding to Speed up DeFi transactions
As a critical infrastructure provider for quick decentralized finance (DeFi) trades on Ethereum, Polygon, and Binance Smart Chain, bloXroute has raised $70 million in Series B funding to boost its quest of reducing latency on blockchain networks.
Magic Eden Pulls $27m in Series A Funding Round
Solana-based NFT marketplace Magic Eden has pulled the sum of $27 million in a Series A funding round.