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Bithumb Lists Civic (CVC) and HUNT in Korean Won Markets
Bithumb, a leading virtual asset platform, has announced the addition of Civic (CVC) and HUNT tokens to its Korean Won trading market.
Hack VC Closes $150M Fund I, Increases Assets Under Management to $425M
Crypto venture firm Hack VC has closed a $150 million maiden fund, bringing total assets under management to $425 million. Hack VC is a long-time web3 investor, having backed over 100 projects since 2014. The firm remains firmly bullish on web3's future potential and will deploy its new capital to seed critical infrastructure startups.
Ethereum Team Leader Critiques University's Apathy Towards Crypto Education
Ethereum head, Péter Szilágyi, expressed frustration over his alma mater's lack of interest in blockchain technology, contrasting with global demand for blockchain education driven by major corporations and student interests.
Proposal to Amend Cryptocurrency Leverage Regulations in Japan
JCBA has proposed to JVCEA to amend the leverage ratio regulations in cryptocurrency margin trading, advocating for the application of corporate leverage calculation methods to individual transactions as well. The proposal aims to align the crypto market's leverage regulations with other derivative markets and possibly re-attract users who shifted to overseas exchanges for higher leverage.
Japan's JCBA Submits Initial Proposal for IEO Regulatory Reform to JVCEA
JCBA submits an initial proposal for IEO regulatory reform to JVCEA, outlining four key agendas aimed at stabilizing the IEO market and enhancing user protection. The reform aims to make domestic IEOs more attractive than foreign exchanges.
Pahdo Labs Secures $15M Series A Funding led by a16z
New York-based game development studio Pahdo Labs has raised $15M in a Series A financing round, with participation from Pear VC, BoxGroup, Long Journey Ventures, Neo, and Global Founders Capital. The company, founded in 2021, focuses on creating multiplayer video games and is launching its upcoming project, "Halcyon Zero," in September. The game, built on the Godot Engine, combines anime aesthetics and action role-playing, allowing players to craft their own worlds.
Why MOVR, RSS3, FTT, C98, MLN, CVC Are the Coins to Watch After PERP and FORTH's Surge
After the surges in PERP and FORTH, MOVR, RSS3, FTT, C98, MLN, and CVC are the coins that investors should be keeping an eye on.
Web3 Startups Witness 76% Plunge in Venture Funding in Q2 2023
Web3 startups saw a 76% drop in Q2 2023 funding, with only $1.8B raised. Despite VC downturn, Bitcoin and Ether prices surged. Future of Web3 funding remains uncertain.
European Crypto Startups See Record VC Investment in 2022
Despite a challenging year for the crypto industry in 2022, VC investment in European crypto startups reached an all-time high of $5.7 billion, with decentralized finance startups seeing a 120% increase in investments. Europe is also home to the highest number of crypto startups, but lags behind the US in unicorns and startups with over $1 million in funding. Investment in financial service-based startups declined by 19% compared to 2021, while infrastructure grew by 24%. The EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets regulations are set for a final vote in April 2023.
Venture Capital Firms Reportedly Cashed Out in advance before LUNA Crash
The collapse of Terra Classic (LUNC) - the name of the old Terra chain and token - may come as a shock to many, but quite a number of venture capital firms or backers cashed out before the protocol was attacked.