Bitcoin start-up River secures $35 million Series B funding led by Kingsway Capital, aiming to create a transparent and robust financial ecosystem. River offers Bitcoin services, including brokerage, custody, mining, and wallet services, and plans to prioritize security and infrastructural development.
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River Raises $35M: A Step Towards Bitcoin-Powered Equitable Economy or Risky Investment?
River raises $35 million in Series B funding, led by Kingsway Capital and supported by billionaire investor Peter Thiel. River offers Bitcoin-related services such as zero-fee dollar-cost averaging, mining, full-reserve custody, and a wallet supporting on-chain and Lightning Network transactions.
Mocaverse Funding Boosts Blockchain Evolution: Promise or Peril in Web3 Gaming?
Animoca Brands, a forefront player in the evolving blockchain technology sector, recently raised $20 million for their Web3 identity project, Mocaverse. This funding aims to advance Mocaverse by directing more resources towards product development, Web3 adoption, and building new alliances. However, there exist concerns about the project’s execution, data privacy and the balance between expansion and sustainability.
Crypto Error Sees Loss of $500k in BTC: A Week of Crypto Highs, Lows, and Ethical Pursuits
In a significant blockchain error, a Bitcoin user mistakenly paid a 20 BTC ($500,000) fee to move only 0.074 BTC ($200). Additionally, gaming VC firm Animoca Brands secured $20 million for the Mocaverse project, and Unstoppable Domains introduced a Business-to-User messaging feature. Meanwhile, the DOJ targets Bitcoin fraud and French regulators launch an educational module for influencers. Decentralized exchange Sushi integrated with non-Ethereum Virtual Machine chain Aptos, marking a significant step in blockchain interoperability.
Animoca Brands Raises $20M for Mocaverse Project: A Revolutionary Leap or a Risky Bet?
Animoca Brands raised $20 million in initial financing for its Web3-native tool project, ‘Mocaverse’. With this funding, the company aims to foster product development, enhance Web3 adoption, and establish strategic partnerships to enrich the gaming, culture, and entertainment ecosystem. However, the complexity and uncertainty of blockchain developments foster skepticism.
Foresight Ventures Accelerator Boosts Web3 Projects: Is It Enough Amidst Funding Slump?
Foresight Ventures has allocated an additional $10 million to its accelerator program, targeting emerging Web3 projects. Offering $200,000 fixed investments, valuable mentorship, and guidance, Foresight Ventures aims to fuel growth in areas such as ZK systems, AI, machine learning, liquid staking derivatives, Bitcoin, and NFTs. However, the sustainability and appeal of such projects remain uncertain amid a decline in VC funding.
Bitcoin-only Companies Thrive Amid Market Downturn: Exploring the Growth and Adoption Trends
Despite the recent downturn in Bitcoin Ordinals, investments in Bitcoin-only companies continue to grow, driven by business and institutional adoption. River, a US-based Bitcoin technology and financial services company, recently secured $35 million in Series B funding, highlighting interest in Lightning Network solutions for low-fee, high-throughput payments.