Fundraising

SEC Nears Proposal on Crypto Fundraising and Startup Exemptions, Chair Says

SEC Chair Paul Atkins said Monday the agency will move forward with a proposal addressing crypto fundraising and startup exemption issues, signaling regulatory clarification is coming.

Published at 2026-04-07 04:15:06
Ledger Confirms $50M Secondary Share Sale, Keeps IPO Option Open

Ledger has confirmed a $50 million secondary share sale in Q4 led by CEO Pascal Gauthier and says a future IPO remains on the table. The deal provides liquidity to shareholders while signalling executive confidence in the business.

ParaFi Raises $125M for New Fund, Bucking Crypto Downturn

ParaFi closed a $125 million raise for a new fund, bringing its assets under management to roughly $2 billion after securing an additional $325 million for existing strategies since last year.

Published at 2026-03-24 12:46:10
a16z Targets $2B for Fifth Crypto Fund, Marking VC Comeback

a16z crypto is reportedly seeking about $2 billion for its fifth dedicated crypto fund. The proposed raise underscores renewed venture capital appetite for digital assets after a prolonged pullback.

Published at 2026-03-05 05:15:54
BlueFive Capital Closes $3B Onyx Fund I to Back U.S. and European Tech

BlueFive Capital announced it has closed Onyx Fund I at $3 billion, targeting opportunistic technology and growth investments across the U.S. and Europe. The fund gives the firm significant dry powder to back scaling companies and participate in later-stage rounds.

Galaxy Digital Raises $100M for New Crypto Hedge Fund

Galaxy Digital has secured $100 million to launch a crypto hedge fund slated to debut in Q1 2026, focusing on cryptocurrencies and blockchain-disrupted financial services. The raise underscores continued institutional interest in digital-asset strategies.

Anchorage Digital Seeks $200M–$400M Funding Ahead of Possible IPO

Crypto custodian Anchorage Digital is pursuing $200 million to $400 million in new capital as it prepares for a possible IPO next year. The raise is positioned to strengthen the firm's balance sheet and support growth ahead of a public listing.

Published at 2026-01-17 01:15:06
HashKey Raises $250M for Fourth Crypto Fund in Initial Close

HashKey Capital has secured $250 million in commitments for the initial close of its fourth crypto fund, underscoring continued institutional appetite despite market volatility.

Coinbase Integrates Solana Trading onto Onchain Rails

Coinbase has begun routing Solana (SOL) trading onto onchain rails to enable native on‑chain settlement and custody. The rollout arrives as crypto M&A and fundraising surge to new cycle highs.

Published at 2025-12-17 22:00:07
Kraken Files Confidential IPO After $800M Raise, Racing to Go Public

Kraken submitted a confidential IPO filing just days after closing an $800 million funding round, seeking to lock in momentum as U.S. regulators edge toward clearer crypto rules. The move signals confidence in a firmer regulatory path and a bid to reach public markets while sentiment is favorable.

Published at 2025-11-20 16:15:48