FTX US, the American affiliate of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has raised $400 million in Series A funding round. … [Read more...] about FTX US raises $400 million at $8 billion valuation
Animoca Brands raises $360 million at $5 billion valuation
Animoca Brands, a Hong Kong-based metaverse startup focused on NFTs and gaming, has raised $358,888,888 in a new funding round and is now valued at over $5 billion. … [Read more...] about Animoca Brands raises $360 million at $5 billion valuation
FTX launches $2 billion venture fund
Crypto derivatives exchange FTX has set up a $2 billion fund FTX Ventures to invest in crypto-industry startups, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing Amy Wu, who heads the fund. … [Read more...] about FTX launches $2 billion venture fund
Rio de Janeiro’s mayor plans to allocate 1% of the city’s reserves in crypto
Eduardo Paes, mayor of Rio de Janeiro, revealed that he plans to allocate 1% of Brazil's second-most populous city's treasury reserves to cryptocurrencies. … [Read more...] about Rio de Janeiro’s mayor plans to allocate 1% of the city’s reserves in crypto
Crypto jobs postings grew 395% in 2021
According to a recent LinkedIn analysis, crypto-related job listings skyrocketed last year. … [Read more...] about Crypto jobs postings grew 395% in 2021
Associated Press to launch NFT photography marketplace
The marketplace and first NFTs are set to debut on Monday, Jan. 31. NFTs will range from space, climate, war and other images to spotlights on the work of specific AP photographers. … [Read more...] about Associated Press to launch NFT photography marketplace
Changpeng Zhao’s net worth is estimated at $96 billion
Changpeng Zhao, founder and CEO of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange Binance, is one of the world's wealthiest people. CZ's total net worth is $96 billion, according to Bloomberg. … [Read more...] about Changpeng Zhao’s net worth is estimated at $96 billion
MoneyGram acquires minority stake Coinme
Remittance giant MoneyGram has made a strategic minority investment in Coinme, a leading cryptocurrency cash exchange in the U.S. … [Read more...] about MoneyGram acquires minority stake Coinme