CRYPTOCURRENCY
OKX to Revamp Funding Fee Mechanism for Perpetual Futures
OKX announces changes to funding fee mechanism for perpetual futures.
The Sandbox (SAND) Secures $20 Million in Funding at $1 Billion Valuation to Boost Metaverse Creator Economy
The Sandbox (SAND) raises $20 million to expand its creator economy in the open metaverse.
Gitcoin Pivots to Ethereum Grants
Gitcoin, the open-source funding platform, announces a strategic shift from public goods funding to concentrate on grants infrastructure for the Ethereum ecosystem. This reorganization aims to enhance technological development within Ethereum, transitioning from a flat organizational structure to a more defined "Labs" model for improved efficiency and direction.
Dinari Secures $10M Seed Funding, Expands Crypto Asset Offerings
Dinari, a blockchain-based investment platform, secures $10M in seed funding, launches RWAs on Arbitrum, and expands dShare with crypto-themed assets, bridging TradFi and DeFi.
Quantinuum Secures $300 Million in Landmark Quantum Computing Funding Round
Quantinuum secures a significant $300M equity fundraise at a $5B valuation, led by JPMorgan Chase, Mitsui, Amgen, and Honeywell, marking a major stride in the quantum computing sector and boosting development of fault-tolerant quantum computers.
CharacterX Raises $2.8M for AI-DrivenAI Social Networking, Led by Lightspeed
CharacterX, a Stanford-initiated decentralized AI social network, secures $2.8M funding, blending AGI and blockchain to innovate social interactions, with significant user growth and technological advancements.
Here's Why Harvey's $80M Funding is a Game Changer in Legal AI
Harvey raised $715 million in a $80 million Series B funding round, showcasing its advanced AI-powered workflow optimization technology.
OpenAI in Advanced Funding Discussions Targeting Over $100 Billion Valuation
OpenAI is in talks to raise over $100 billion in funding, potentially making it the second most valuable U.S. startup, with discussions also involving a chip venture with G42.
BondbloX Secures $6M in Series B Funding Led by Beacon Venture Capital
Singapore-based FinTech company BondEvalue has raised $6 million in a Series B funding round, led by Beacon Venture Capital and supported by MassMutual Ventures and Citigroup. The funding will expand BondbloX Bond Exchange, a distributed ledger technology that democratizes bond market access through fractional and full-size trading.
Elliptic Debunks Claims of Substantial Crypto Funding to Hamas
Elliptic, a blockchain analytics firm, refuted claims of significant cryptocurrency funding to Hamas, following a wave of reports and a letter from US lawmakers to the White House. The firm highlighted the lack of substantial evidence supporting the alleged $130 million crypto funding between August 2021 and June 2023. Despite historical endeavors by Hamas to solicit crypto donations, recent analysis reveals that the amounts garnered remain minuscule compared to the figures cited in misinformed reports.