Zerohash Seeks $250M Raise after Mastercard Talks End
Zerohash is in discussions to raise $250 million at a $1.5 billion valuation after stepping away from acquisition talks with Mastercard.
Startups & Investors
The Startups & Investors section covers funding rounds, venture activity, new project launches, and the strategies shaping early-stage innovation across the crypto and fintech landscape. This category highlights investor trends, startup milestones, incubator and accelerator news, acquisition activity, and the evolving dynamics between builders and capital. Readers get clear insights into how founders and investors drive growth and competition in the digital asset industry.
YZi Labs Backs BitGo IPO with Strategic Investment
Changpeng Zhao-backed YZi Labs invests in BitGo as the crypto custodian debuts on the NYSE, supporting regulated infrastructure for institutional digital assets.
Justin Sun Invests $8M in River as Leverage Signals Emerge
Tron founder Justin Sun invested $8 million in DeFi protocol River, as analysts flagged unusually high leverage during a sharp rally in the RIVER token.
Pump.fun Launches Investment Arm with $3M Fund
By
Julia Sakovich
• 2 mins read
Memecoin launchpad Pump.fun is expanding beyond token launches with the creation of Pump Fund, an investment arm that will back up to 12 early-stage projects through a $3 million hackathon.
Vitalik Buterin Donates $760,000 in Ether to Two Decentralized Privacy Apps
By
Julia Sakovich
• 1 min read
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has contributed approximately $760,000 in Ether to two decentralized messaging applications, Session and SimpleX Chat.
Ripple Secures $500 Million in Funding, Reaches $40 Billion Valuation
By
Sophie Anders
• 2 mins read
Ripple has raised $500 million in a new funding round, pushing its valuation to $40 billion as it expands beyond payments into digital asset custody, stablecoins, and prime brokerage.
FalconX to Acquire 21Shares in Latest Crypto Industry Deal
By
Sophie Anders
• 2 mins read
FalconX is set to acquire Swiss-based 21Shares, marking one of the most significant mergers in the digital asset sector this year. The deal signals growing institutional interest in crypto infrastructure and investment products.