# Sequoia Capital launches crypto fund worth up to 0M

# Sequoia Capital launches crypto fund worth up to $600M

“# Sequoia Capital launches crypto fund worth up to $600M ” American venture capital firm Sequoia Capital has launched a new cryptocurrency fund as part of its ongoing efforts to bootstrap the next generation of promising crypto-focused startups. Bloomberg reported Thursday that Sequoia is allocating up to $600 million towards the new sector-specific fund. Shaun…

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# VC Roundup: Animoca leads NFT3 raise, Arca launches NFT fund and Alexis Ohanian broadens crypto exposure

# VC Roundup: Animoca leads NFT3 raise, Arca launches NFT fund and Alexis Ohanian broadens crypto exposure

“# VC Roundup: Animoca leads NFT3 raise, Arca launches NFT fund and Alexis Ohanian broadens crypto exposure ” Venture capital funding in the cryptocurrency market is showing no signs of slowing, as major investors continue to back promising startups in niche industries spanning the metaverse, nonfungible tokens (NFTs) and GameFi.  Cointelegraph’s new series, VC Roundup,…

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# Polygon raises 0M in Sequoia-led funding round

# Polygon raises $450M in Sequoia-led funding round

“# Polygon raises $450M in Sequoia-led funding round ” Layer-2 scaling solution Polygon has raised $450 million in a funding round that was backed by some of blockchain’s biggest venture funds — offering further evidence that major investors are looking to support the future of Web3 development.  The investment round was led by Sequoia Capital…

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#Solana ecosystem wallet Phantom raises 9M

#Solana ecosystem wallet Phantom raises $109M

Solana ecosystem wallet Phantom raises $109M Software wallet and browser extension Phantom has raised $109 million in Series B financing to continue expanding its cross-platform capabilities beyond Solana. The funding round was led by Paradigm, an investment firm focused on cryptocurrency and Web3 companies. Other venture firms to have supported Phantom in prior funding deals…

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# Crypto Biz: Ripple takes the high road, Jan. 20–26

# Crypto Biz: Ripple takes the high road, Jan. 20–26

“# Crypto Biz: Ripple takes the high road, Jan. 20–26 ” Blockchain payments company Ripple (XRP) made it abundantly clear this week that it’s not letting its feud with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) hold back its business plans. On Wednesday, the company announced it had repurchased all Series C shares that…

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# Crypto tax calculator CoinTracker valued at .3B following 0M raise

# Crypto tax calculator CoinTracker valued at $1.3B following $100M raise

“# Crypto tax calculator CoinTracker valued at $1.3B following $100M raise ” Cryptocurrency portfolio tracker and tax calculator CoinTracker has attained “unicorn” status after raising $100 million in Series A financing, demonstrating once again that investors are allocating vast sums of capital toward crypto-focused companies.  The Series A investment round was led by California-based venture…

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# Crypto infrastructure firm Fireblocks valued at B following 0M raise

# Crypto infrastructure firm Fireblocks valued at $8B following $550M raise

“# Crypto infrastructure firm Fireblocks valued at $8B following $550M raise ” Digital asset custody platform Fireblocks has raised $550 million in Series E funding to become one of the blockchain industry’s most valuable companies, underscoring heightened institutional appetite for cryptocurrency products despite extreme price volatility.  The investment round was co-led by venture firms D1…

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