NPC Labs, an onchain product distribution platform founded by former members of Base, has successfully raised $ 18 million in a Seed Round led by Pantera Capital. The funding round saw participation from prominent investors such as Makers Fund, Hashed, Collab+Currency, Sfermion, Mirana Ventures, Bitscale Capital, and Mantle Ecofund. This latest funding round brings …
Momint Secures Grant from Dfinity Foundation for Global Blockchain Expansion
Momint, a Web3 startup, is poised for global expansion after securing a $ 50,000 grant from the Dfinity Foundation. This Swiss non-profit organization, known for its blockchain R&D, awarded the grant through the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) Hub of Southern Africa. Momint plans to integrate ICP blockchain technology into its operations, enhancing its global …
UAE Blockchain and AI Startup Sentient Labs Secures $85 Million in Seed Funding
Sentient Labs, a UAE-headquartered startup, has successfully raised $ 85 million in seed funding. The funding round was spearheaded by billionaire Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund and Pantera Capital, with additional participation from Framework Ventures. Sentient Labs stands out by merging decentralized blockchain features with cutting-edge AI technology, aiming to challenge existing norms and create …
SEC Secures Default Judgments in $45 Million Coindeal Fraud Case
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced this week that the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan has issued default judgments against Garry Davidson and Linda Knott for their involvement in a fraudulent $ 45 million Coindeal scheme. Davidson and Knott were accused of deceiving investors with false promises of …
Tanzania Fintech Startup Nala Secures $40 Million via Series A RoundÂ
Tanzanian fintech startup Nala recently secured $ 40 million in a Series A funding round led by San Francisco-based venture capital firm Acrew Capital. The funds will be used to bolster Nala’s business-to-business (B2B) payment platform and support its overall growth plans. New Funding to Support Nala’s Growth Plans Tanzanian fintech startup Nala recently …
Satoshi Protocol Secures $2 Million Seed Funding to Build Universal Stablecoin for Bitcoin
PRESS RELEASE. Satoshi Protocol, a pioneering project building a “universal” stablecoin designed specifically for the Bitcoin ecosystem, successfully closed a $ 2 million seed funding round in May 2024. Led by CMS Holdings and RockTree Capital, the round signifies strong investor confidence in Satoshi Protocol’s vision of unlocking Bitcoin’s full potential. This funding round …
Crypto Sector Secures $317M in Venture Capital Deals in Early June
With the first half of June concluded, there have been 37 venture capital deals and fundraising events in the crypto sector. Collectively, these investments totaled $ 317.87 million, with Avail, a modular blockchain project, leading the pack with $ 43 million. 37 Crypto Startups and Projects Gather $ 317 Million Crypto investments …
Paradigm Secures $850 Million for Third Crypto Fund, Targets Early-Stage Projects
On June 13, the leading San Francisco-based crypto-focused venture capital firm Paradigm revealed it has secured its third fund, totaling $ 850 million, aimed at early-stage crypto projects. Paradigm Announces $ 850 Million Fund Established in 2018 by Coinbase co-founder Fred Ehrsam and ex-Sequoia partner Matt Huang, Paradigm ranks among the leading crypto …
Kelp DAO Secures $9 Million in Private Sale to Boost Defi Expansion
Kelp DAO, a liquid restaking platform, has completed a private funding round, amassing $ 9 million to propel its growth in the decentralized finance (defi) sector. The funding aims to enhance the platform’s capabilities and expand into new ecosystems, including Solana and Bitcoin. Restaking Protocol Kelp DAO Secures $ 9 million Leading the …
NY Attorney General Secures $2 Billion Settlement With Bankrupt Crypto Lender Genesis
New York Attorney General Letitia James has secured a $ 2 billion settlement with bankrupt cryptocurrency firms Genesis Global Capital, Genesis Asia Pacific, and Genesis Global Holdco. The settlement, which requires bankruptcy court approval, will establish a victims’ fund to compensate over 29,000 New Yorkers who invested more than $ 1.1 billion through …
Egyptian Fintech Startup Secures $3.5M in Seed Funding Round
The Egyptian fintech startup Mnzl plans to enhance its lending technology and expand its operations using the $ 3.5 million raised in a seed funding round. Co-founder Sameh Saleh said the startup seeks to empower families by providing financial leverage and contributing to broader economic prosperity in the region. Empowering Financially Excluded Egyptian Families …
Binance Kazakhstan Secures ISO Certifications for Security and Privacy
Binance Kazakhstan has been awarded the ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 certifications, marking significant recognition for its robust information security and privacy management systems. These certifications, issued by the British Standards Institution after a thorough audit, affirm Binance’s compliance with the highest industry standards. The achievement emphasizes the platform’s dedication to maintaining a secure and […]
GoMining Secures Bitscale Capital Backing to Accelerate Its NFT-Based Bitcoin Mining Operation
PRESS RELEASE. British Virgin Islands / Wednesday / GoMining, the infrastructure company easing access to Bitcoin mining with its Liquid Bitcoin Hashrate protocol, has raised $ 3 million through a direct investment from Bitscale Capital, a top international VC fund. The agreement will see Bitscale Capital acquire equity worth $ 3 million, in …
Mad Viking Games ® Just Secures US-Trademark and Unveils Ashes of Idunn ® MetaVerse
PRESS RELEASE. Mad Viking Games ® proudly announces its official registration as a U.S. trademark by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) confirmed on April 16 2024. This landmark achievement is not merely a legal formality but a strategic step forward, reinforcing Mad Viking Games’ position as a company integrating Norse mythology with […]
Aligned Layer Secures $2.6M in Funding to Become a Faster and Cheaper Settlement Layer for Validity Proofs on Top of EigenLayer
PRESS RELEASE. April 15th, 2024 –– Aligned Layer has successfully raised $ 2.6 million in a funding round led by Lemniscap, a VC firm specializing in emerging crypto assets and early-stage blockchain startups. The round also won investment from Paper Ventures, Bankless Ventures and industry angels. The raise marks a significant milestone in Aligned …