Despite ongoing market volatility, several crypto startups have successfully closed significant funding rounds, signaling continued investor confidence in the potential of decentralized technologies. These investments have gone into different sectors, such as decentralized finance (DeFi), artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain infrastructure.Yupp, a new platform focused on comparing outputs from the...
Venture capital activity in the cryptocurrency space is booming. As you probably know, extraordinary investments are especially pouring into the decentralized finance (DeFi) and artificial intelligence (AI) projects. The latest strategic funding rounds prove that the DeFi sector is still strong despite initial signs of slowing down in recent months....
European startups across various sectors have recently secured significant funding rounds, signaling robust investor confidence and a vibrant ecosystem for innovation. From deeptech and logistics to EdTech and sustainable energy, these companies are poised to scale their operations, expand their market reach, and further develop their cutting-edge technologies. This wave...
The age of zero interest rate policies (ZIRP) is done, along with the highly speculative techno boom it underwrote. Investors are now confronting a stark new reality: the "growth at any cost" mantra of the 2010s and 2020s has collapsed under the weight of rising rates and dwindling liquidity. The...
PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel is said to be part of the group of billionaires that are looking to create a new financial services firm. The venture aims to address the gap created by the failure in March 2023 of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB). Thiel’s venture fund, Founders Fund, is an...
Solana has solidified its position as a leading blockchain network, demonstrating dominance in decentralized exchange (DEX) trading volume and Real Value (REV) rankings. Continued innovation and technological improvements are pushing the limits of what today’s network is capable of. The new Alpenglow consensus code will increase speed and efficiency on...
Innovation Networknoya intends to revolutionize DeFi yield farming by combining artificial intelligence (AI) with a renewed focus on community involvement. The platform tracks 25+ blockchain networks, protocols, and pools to find the best yield opportunities available to its users. Networknoya addresses security issues directly. They prioritize transparency and embrace a...
BitMine is going all-in acquiring $250 million in Ethereum. That strategic shift in their investment philosophy was first described in a Coin World exclusive story of July 1, 2025. This change is a big departure for the firm. Now, BitMine is positioning itself to become one of the largest corporate...
As 2010 proved, the world of startups was about to change dramatically. The “Lean Startup” methodology took hold, tech behemoths formed from the ashes of the Great Recession, and platforms that became iconic like Instagram and Pinterest emerged. Venture capital firm A16Z recently and somewhat immodestly marked its first anniversary....
South Korea has one of the world’s most active cryptocurrency markets. President Lee Jae-myung’s pro-won based digital assets position fuelling continued Korean stock market rally. An estimated 20% of the nation’s population has dabbled in digital asset trading. Consequently, banks, brokerages, and fintech companies have become increasingly interested in issuing...
