fundraising
PwC: Crypto M&A and Fundraising in Asia Reports Major Growth
PwC previewed its latest white paper—PwC Global Crypto M&A and Fundraising Report—last Thursday at CoinDesk’s Invest: Asia event. This is the first report by PwC on the broader crypto ecosystem, but the firm will continue to publish updates twice a year moving forward.
Blockchain Firms To Benefit From SEC's Upward Review of Fundraising Limits For SMEs
The Securities and Exchange Commission has amended its maximum fundraising limit for Small and Medium Enterprises a move that will benefit smaller blockchain firms.
PwC Reports Huge Shift in M&A and Fundraising from US to Asia and EMEA in 2019
In 2019, crypto fundraising and M&As began migrating over to Asia, Europe and the Middle East and saw a lack of new VC investments as the majority of funding came from crypto firms within the industry, according to PWC’s latest report released on April 6.
Leading Asian Fintech Company WeLab Completes the Largest Ever Fintech Fundraising in China
Leading fintech company, WeLab announced on Dec. 12 that it has raised US$156 million in Series C of strategic financing, becoming the largest fintech fundraising in China so far. WeLab was one of the first virtual banks established in Hong Kong, after receiving a virtual banking license from Hong Kong’s de facto central bank, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) in April 2019.
Liberland Aid Foundation Launches Cryptocurrency Fundraising Program
The Liberland Aid Foundation (LAF), the humanitarian arm of the Free Republic of Liberland, now accepts donations via cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. The LAF relies on the core philosophies of freedom, voluntarism, and charity to guide its program.
Saros Cryptocurrency (SAROS) will be listed on Bybit
Saros raises $3.75M in funding and gets listed on Bybit with a 50,000 USDT prize pool, marking significant strides in expanding its reach and enhancing its offerings in the DeFi space.
Argo Shares Plunges 72% After Fundraising Fails to Go Through
Shares of Bitcoin miner Argo fell 72% on Monday after a strategic investor failed to participate in the company's fundraising event
Animoca Brands Cuts Metaverse Fund Target to $800M
Animoca Brands, a Hong Kong-based developer of blockchain gaming technology, has reduced its target for its metaverse fund by 20% to $800 million due to volatility in the crypto sector. The company's market capitalization has also fallen from $6 billion to below $2 billion, signaling a change in sentiment in the crypto industry.
Hong Kong Investors Launch $100M Fund for Web3 Startups
ProDigital Future, a new $100 million fund led by Hong Kong-based equity firm SAIF Partners, aims to support early-stage Web3 companies in the regional market. The fund has already raised $30 million during its half-year fundraising period and plans to raise $100 million by the end of 2023. ProDigital Future has already invested in six digital-asset projects, including GigaSpace and One Future Football. The fund intends to operate in Hong Kong, Australia, Singapore, Europe, and the United States, while adhering to the necessary licensing and regulatory requirements.
Fundraising by Crypto Companies Accounts for $8.2B in Q3
A study says that as cryptocurrencies continue gaining steam, crypto companies raised capital worth $8.2 billion in the third quarter of 2021.
Animoca Brands refutes claims of scaling back metaverse fund target and plummeting valuation
Animoca Brands denied reports of scaling back its metaverse fund target by $200 million and a decrease in valuation from $6 billion to $2 billion. The firm acknowledged the impact of banking collapses but stressed that fundraising is still ongoing.
FTX and FTX.US Looking to Raise New Funds after Acquisition Campaign
FTX Derivatives Exchange and its American subsidiary FTX.US are exploring options to raise new sets of funds after the duo injected the bulk of the funds in supporting distressed crypto companies.
DeFi Startup Arch Secures $5m from Seed Round, to Achieve 'BlackRock of Web3'
Arch Finance, a DeFi startup, has acquired $5 million in funding from a seed round, aiming at becoming the "BlackRock of web3."
Crypto Wallet and Data Giant Reported to Raise $50M Funding Round
According to a report by Yahoo Finance, Blockchain is raising a VC fund to invest in both equity and crypto coins.
#BitcoinTuesday: It’s Giving Tuesday for Cryptocurrencies
The Giving Block has launched the world’s largest cryptocurrency fundraising platform to coincide with Giving Tuesday (December 3, 2019), where the platform will co-promote with influencers, sponsors and partners, the top nonprofits accepting cryptocurrency donations for “Bitcoin Tuesda
US Government Seize Bitcoin Terrorism Funding for Islamic State and Al-Qaeda
The US Justice Department has revealed that it has seized cryptocurrency worth millions of dollars intended to fund the activities of terror groups like the military arm of Hamas, the Islamic State, and Al-Qaeda. This breakthrough is the largest clampdown on online terrorist fundraising,
Reddit Now Worth $6 Billion after $250 Million Funding Round Amid WSB Mania
Reddit doubles its valuation to $6 Billion after raising another $250 million in a Series E fundraising round just weeks after its subreddit r/WallStreetBets took on Wall Street.
Barred from Leaving China? Tron Founder Justin Sun Surfaces in San Francisco
Justin Sun was on the border control list by the Chinese government that can restrict him from travelling abroad due to alleged illegal fundraising, money laundering, gambling and involvement in pornography according to Caixin. However, on a live video broadcast on Justin Sun’s Twitter, he shows the Bay Bridge in the background, which meant he appeared to be in San Francisco.
How Kaspersky Protects Investors During Token Sales in 7 Ways
In the exclusinve interview with Blockchain.News, Yeo Siang Tiong, General Manager for Southeast Asia at Kaspersky shares the latest trend on cybersecurity threats in crypto fundraising and how Kaspersky's solutions can protect investors in 7 ways.
Binance Launches 'Crypto Against COVID' Charity Project To Fight Global Pandemic
On March 25, 2020, Binance in its blog post announced the launch of its new fundraising project titled 'Crypto Against COVID' which aims to raise $5 million in cryptocurrencies which will be used to buy medical equipment for the countries worst affected by Coronavirus.
Blockpass Supports Permissionless DeFi Protocol UniLend Fundraiser with KYC & AML Screening
HONG KONG, Nov 24, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - Blockpass today announced a successful working partnership with UniLend, the decentralised finance (DeFi) platform. UniLend recently conducted a successful fundraiser, with Blockpass providing the requisite KYC and AML provision in order to meet regulatory compliance. By handling the compliance measures, the UniLend team were able to focus their efforts on the actual fundraising process.