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Nine crypto VCs on why Q1 investments were so hot and how it compares to previous bull market

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Nine crypto VCs on why Q1 investments were so hot and how it compares to previous bull market

The first quarter of 2024 has seen a surge in investments in the crypto and blockchain sectors, with a total of $2.52 billion raised, a 25% increase compared to the previous quarter. Positive legal wins for Ripple and Grayscale, the rise of decentralized finance (DeFi) on Solana, and increased demand for Bitcoin following SEC spot bitcoin ETF approvals have contributed to this surge. The crypto venture capital funding landscape is cautiously optimistic and rebounding from a challenging period, with notable upticks in deal-making activity. The market is expected to continue heating up throughout the year, driven by a bullish macro backdrop and institutional interest.

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Top nine tokens to watch in the upcoming bull run - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 13d ago

Top nine tokens to watch in the upcoming bull run - The Economic Times

Crypto investors are focusing on nine promising tokens as the market anticipates a bull run. Notable mentions include Little Pepe, which is launching its own Layer 2 chain, Sui, which has outpaced Solana in stablecoin transactions, and Cardano, experiencing significant whale accumulation. Solana is gaining traction with ETF interest, while Dogecoin has potential price predictions tied to Bitcoin trends. Other tokens like Ripple, Hyperliquid, and SPX6900 are also highlighting significant growth prospects in this crypto cycle.

Why Silicon Valley Falls for Frauds

Wired · 1y ago

Why Silicon Valley Falls for Frauds

Aditiya Baradwaj joined crypto-trading firm Alameda Research, led by Sam Bankman-Fried, who was a billionaire and proponent of effective altruism. However, a complaint by the US Department of Justice alleges that Alameda was using customers' deposits to fund its trading, leading to FTX's bankruptcy and criminal charges against senior figures. The case highlights how charismatic leaders in the crypto industry can create a "reality distortion field" that attracts investors, even when they have access to financial documents, ultimately resulting in one of the largest financial frauds in history. Silicon Valley often prioritizes narrative over economic fundamentals, leading to investments in companies that may not succeed.

Build for customers, not VCs

Ycombinator

Ycombinator · 3m ago

Build for customers, not VCs

It’s easy to analyze your way out of taking the first step. It’s something YC sees a lot, particularly when founders try to choose what to build based on what they think VCs will like. These founders will find a great problem that they could solve, only to convince themselves it’s not “venture scale.” Before they’ve written a line of code or even talked to a single person about it, they’re trying to predict market opportunities and exit strategies a decade down the road. That’s just not how early stage startups work. In this one, they talk about the risks of “thinking like a VC”, how to know when you’re stuck in this mindset, and how to unlearn it (spoiler: stop reading so much about who’s raising what.) They’ll also cover a short list of things that we’ve found actually matter when starting a company — it’s simpler than a lot of people think.

True North, Accel, nine more PE/VCs get exit window as portfolio firms secure IPO nod

VCCircle

VCCircle · 3m ago

True North, Accel, nine more PE/VCs get exit window as portfolio firms secure IPO nod

True North, Accel, and nine other private equity and venture capital firms are set to monetize their investments as three of their portfolio companies received regulatory approval for initial public offerings. These approvals from the Securities and Exchange Board of India provide an exit opportunity for these firms, allowing them to potentially realize profits from their investments in these companies through the public market.

Wing Venture's Sara Choi will dig into pitching VCs at TechCrunch Early Stage 2024

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Wing Venture's Sara Choi will dig into pitching VCs at TechCrunch Early Stage 2024

Wing Venture Capital's Sara Choi, a former founder turned investor, will be sharing her expertise on how to pitch to venture capitalists at TechCrunch Early Stage 2024. As venture capital expectations and market dynamics continuously evolve, it's crucial for early-stage founders to effectively communicate their strengths and momentum. The session will provide valuable insights and advice for founders looking to raise capital in the current challenging funding landscape. The deadline to apply for the So You Think You Can Pitch? program at the event is tomorrow, March 22. Early Stage 2024 is just a few weeks away, so secure your pass soon and save $200.

Why Pre-Investment Due Diligence Has Become Essential For PEs & VCs

Inc42 · 1y ago

Why Pre-Investment Due Diligence Has Become Essential For PEs & VCs

In Summary, the increase in investments has led to a rise in reports of regulatory non-compliance and operational issues. This not only presents challenges for businesses but can result in financial and reputational loss for investors and other stakeholders. Conducting a forensic due diligence allows investors to identify areas of risk and obtain answers to questions that may not be addressed through other types of due diligence.

Ubuntu will manually review Snap Store after crypto wallet scams

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 1y ago

Ubuntu will manually review Snap Store after crypto wallet scams

The Snap Store, which distributes containerized Snap apps for Ubuntu's Linux distribution, has been targeted by fake crypto wallet uploads aimed at stealing users' currencies. In response to the ongoing attacks, engineers at Ubuntu's parent firm, Canonical, are manually reviewing apps before they become available. The move follows reports by Alan Pope, a former Canonical/Ubuntu staffer, who highlighted how a user lost nine bitcoins by using a malicious "Exodus Wallet" app from the Snap store. Canonical is now implementing additional safety measures while also exploring ways to properly publish crypto wallets in the Snap store.

Venture cautiousness: Why Blume, other VCs are treading safe despite IPO wave

Livemint

Livemint · 9m ago

Venture cautiousness: Why Blume, other VCs are treading safe despite IPO wave

Indian investor Blume Ventures is taking a cautious approach with its next two funds due to a liquidity crunch in the startup ecosystem, despite recent public share offerings. Blume's most recent fund, Fund IV, amounts to approximately $290m, almost three times the size of Fund III. The company has no plans to increase the corpus for its next two funds, citing the challenges of managing a large early-stage fund. Other venture capital firms are also adopting a cautious stance as they struggle to sell their startup investments at attractive prices.

Deeptech VCs spot big funding momentum on government, geopolitical push

Economic Times

Economic Times · 28d ago

Deeptech VCs spot big funding momentum on government, geopolitical push

Indian deeptech funds, like Speciale Invest and Ideaspring, are raising new funds amid growing interest in deeptech sectors such as AI and robotics. Government support and geopolitical factors favoring India over countries like China have bolstered these efforts. Investments in Indian deeptech doubled in early 2025 compared to the previous year. While challenges remain due to deeptech's long gestation and few success stories, increased global investor interest could see more capital entering the ecosystem.

India Tops Global Crypto Adoption For Second Straight Year Despite Regulatory Hurdles & High Taxes

Inc42 · 10m ago

India Tops Global Crypto Adoption For Second Straight Year Despite Regulatory Hurdles & High Taxes

India witnessed significant growth in the use of both centralized exchanges and decentralized finance assets between June 2023 and July 2024, according to a report by a blockchain analytics firm. The report highlighted that while crypto adoption growth was driven by lower-middle-income countries in the previous year, this year showed increased activity across all income brackets. However, high-income countries faced a decline in crypto adoption since early 2024. Notably, India has maintained a strict stance on cryptocurrencies since 2018, with the Financial Intelligence Unit issuing show-cause notices to nine offshore exchanges in December 2023 for non-compliance with local regulations.

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