VC Roundup: Investors double down on funding for crypto, blockchain startups

Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) have almost broken even on funds sold versus funds they raised, new research by Hong Kong cryptocurrency trading platform BitMEX revealed Monday, October 1.The findings, compiled in partnership with crypto analytics resource TokenAnalyst, further suggested that despite Ethereum’s (ETH) price decline in 2018, ICO projects still had $93 million in “unrealized…

Social trading platform eToro could become the next fintech player to pursue a public listing in the United States by merging with a blank check firm. 2624 Total views 10 Total shares Crypto-friendly trading platform eToro appears to be making firm moves toward achieving its goal of going public in the United States.According to a…

Nexo, a crypto lending institution, announced that it has lowered the interest rates on its instant crypto credit lines.Lowest rates in the blockchain ecosystemIn a press release published Oct. 22, Nexo announced that it was lowering interest rates on its credit line service after securing long-term cost-efficient financing. The instant lending platform claims that they…

BTC price action continues to hold higher, with analysis also flagging the 200-week moving average potentially flipping to support. Own this piece of history Collect this article as an NFTBitcoin (BTC) approached a key weekly close on March 19 with traders concerned about a retest of lower levels.BTC/USD 1-hour candle chart (Bitstamp). Source: TradingViewBitcoin bulls…

Bitcoin’s price (BTC) fell below a four-day narrow trading range near $22,400 on March 7 following comments by U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell as he sat before a Senate banking committee. During the congressional appearance, the Fed chairman warned that the bank is prepared to tame inflation by pushing for more significant interest rate…

“Blockchain technology has immense potential for large gatherings of digital natives who for a brief period of time become part of a hyperlocal economy,” said Beniamin Mincu. 1014 Total views 7 Total shares The Untold Festival, scheduled to be held in Romania next month, has partnered with the Elrond Network to allow concert goers to…

Things may be boring now, but an increasingly "complacent" market provides kindling for a fiery market move, says QCP Capital. 1715 Total views 21 Total shares Bitcoin (BTC) stayed rangebound after hitting ten-day highs on Dec. 22 amid fresh warnings over market "complacency."BTC/USD 1-hour candle chart (Bitstamp). Source: TradingViewHow about a new year squeeze?Data from…