The Funding: Crypto VCs unpack the largest liquidation event in history — and what’s next
I asked crypto VCs what triggered the cascade, what fixes are needed to prevent a repeat, and what comes next. Source link
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MegaETH buys back 4.75% equity and token warrants from pre-seed investors
Shuyao Kong said the buyback was completed at a valuation above the seed round, which was at a “9-figure” token valuation. Source link
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JPMorgan says crypto native investors likely behind recent market correction
The correction in crypto markets, which involved massive liquidations, was likely driven by crypto native investors, according to JPM. Source link
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Tether-linked USDT0 and XAUT0 launch on Solana via LayerZero tech
USDT0 and XAUT0, cross-chain bridged versions of Tether’s USDT stablecoin and its gold token, have launched on Solana. Source link
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Arbitrum Foundation hires its first head of investment strategy for ecosystem growth
The Arbitrum Foundation has hired Brendan Ma, formerly of Immutable and Goldman Sachs, as its head of investment strategy. Source link
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JPMorgan says Solana ETFs could see low inflows of around $1.5 billion in first year
JPMorgan analysts say spot Solana ETFs are likely to get approved soon but will see limited inflows compared to Bitcoin or Ethereum ETFs. Source link
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Coinbase is hiring a ‘token & governance research specialist’ for its Base team
Coinbase’s Base team is hiring a “token & governance research specialist,” suggesting formal token and decentralization planning. Source link
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Bitcoin profit-taking remains low, suggesting the rally could continue: CryptoQuant
Profit-taking in bitcoin remains low even as the cryptocurrency reached a new all-time high above $126,000 this week, CryptoQuant said. Source link
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Bitcoin life insurer Meanwhile raises $82 million in new funding to expand operations
Haun Ventures and Bain Capital Crypto co-led the new funding, with participation from Pantera Capital, Apollo and other investors. Source link
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The Funding: Why perp DEXs are getting VC attention now
Perp DEXs are back in the spotlight. After Hyperliquid’s success, new players are attracting fresh VC attention and capital. Here’s why. Source link