# SBI Group launches crypto-asset fund for Japanese investors

# SBI Group launches crypto-asset fund for Japanese investors

“# SBI Group launches crypto-asset fund for Japanese investors ” Tokyo’s biggest finserv firm, SBI Group, will now allow general Japanese investors to purchase cryptocurrencies via its newly launched ‘crypto asset fund’. The fund is composed of seven cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Litecoin (LTC), XRP, Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Chainlink (LINK) and Polkadot (DOT). …

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# Genius Yield raises 8M via ISPO in first 48 hours

# Genius Yield raises $118M via ISPO in first 48 hours

“# Genius Yield raises $118M via ISPO in first 48 hours ” On Dec. 15, Genius Yield, a decentralized automated market maker and liquidity management protocol built on the Cardano (ADA) blockchain, announced the launch of its initial stake pool offering, or ISPO. The fundraising will continue for six months until June 15, 2022. At…

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# Universities including Berkeley, MIT, Harvard, Oxford to form EduDAO to promote Web 3.0 innovations, financed by BitDAO treasury

# Universities including Berkeley, MIT, Harvard, Oxford to form EduDAO to promote Web 3.0 innovations, financed by BitDAO treasury

“# Universities including Berkeley, MIT, Harvard, Oxford to form EduDAO to promote Web 3.0 innovations, financed by BitDAO treasury ” On Thursday, BitDAO, one of the world’s largest decentralized autonomous organizations with over $2.5 billion assets under management and its partner Mirana Ventures, announced the creation of EduDAO with eight of the world’s top universities…

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# Upbit crypto exchange’s blockchain sister firm raises M

# Upbit crypto exchange’s blockchain sister firm raises $60M

“# Upbit crypto exchange’s blockchain sister firm raises $60M ” Dunamu, the operator of major South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Upbit, is progressing with blockchain development as its blockchain arm Lambda256 secured new funding. According to a Dec. 15 announcement, Lambda256 raised 70 billion Korean won ($60 million) in a Series B round, valuing the company…

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# Crypto payments solutions firm Ramp raises  million to increase adoption of dApps

# Crypto payments solutions firm Ramp raises $53 million to increase adoption of dApps

“# Crypto payments solutions firm Ramp raises $53 million to increase adoption of dApps ” On Wednesday, crypto-fiat gateway payments provider Ramp announced it had raised a $52.7 million Series A funding round led by Balderton Capital, NFX, Galaxy Digital, Seedcamp, Firstminute Capital, and angel investors. Ramp allows its partner brands to offer crypto-enabled services,…

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# NYDIG raises B in funding, valuation now B

# NYDIG raises $1B in funding, valuation now $7B

“# NYDIG raises $1B in funding, valuation now $7B ” On Tuesday, New York Digital Investment Group, or NYDIG, a financial institution specializing in Bitcoin financial services such as savings accounts, trading brokerages, 401(k)s, etc., announced it had secured a $1 billion equity investment led by WestCap. The funding places its valuation at nearly $7…

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