Latest Funding Rounds in Tech & Agri
Funding highlights:
- Johnvents Industries: $40.5M - Indigenous agribusiness in Africa. Read more
- Valencia Technologies: $35M - Focused on tech innovations. Read more
- Certn: $30M - Efficient background screening solutions. Read more
- EG 427: $28.17M - DNA medicines for chronic diseases. Read more
- Methuselah: $27.46M - Medical technology advancements. Read more
- Spore.bio: $23M - Innovations in microbiology. Read more
- Avandra Imaging: $17.75M - Imaging technology developments. Read more
- Nuveen Green Capital: $15M - Sustainable real estate financing. Read more
- METYCLE: $14.71M - Supplier access and product sales. Read more
- fileAI: $14M - AI file automation solutions. Read more
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Crypto Inheritance Feature Launched
Block by Jack Dorsey has unveiled a new inheritance feature for its Bitkey hardware wallet, allowing users to designate beneficiaries for their crypto assets. This system aims to bypass the complexities of blockchain for heirs and eliminates central counterparty risks. A portion of the encrypted key is shared with both parties, unlocking access upon the user's death without revealing PINs or seed phrases. Pre-orders are open in over 85 countries, with shipments starting in 2024. The Bitkey also supports multi-signature transactions, enhancing security for asset control. Read more: Forklog News
#Crypto#Bitkey#Block#Security#Inheritance#HardwareWallet#Dorsey#Decentralization#Finance#Tech
Trump Prioritizes Crypto with New Executive Order
Donald Trump is set to issue an executive order designating cryptocurrency as a national priority. The order will also establish an advisory council for the crypto industry, further highlighting the significance of digital currencies in U.S. policy. For more details, read the full article here.
#Crypto#Trump#ExecutiveOrder#Bitcoin#AdvisoryCouncil#DigitalCurrency#Finance#Policy#US#Government#Blockchain#Investment#Innovation#Tech#Future#VC#FinanceNews#Cryptocurrency
China's New Tech Giants Emerge
China's "Fantastic Four" reshapes global tech: ByteDance, DeepSeek, DJI, and Unitree. These young entrepreneurs, aged 35-45, are progressive, differing from older industry leaders. They focus on tangible innovations like drones and robots, contrasting their American counterparts. Discover more about their influence on technology's future here: SCMP
#China#Tech#Entrepreneurs#ByteDance#DJI#Innovation#Drones#Robotics#Entrepreneurship#FutureTech#AI#VC#Crypto
Fix AI Secures $500K Funding
🔹 Fix AI has successfully closed a funding round amounting to $500K on December 4, 2024. For more details, visit their website: Fix AI
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Coinbase Lists Solana Futures with CFTC
Coinbase Derivatives has filed with the CFTC to list Solana Futures, nano Solana Futures, and Hedera Futures, marking an expansion in their derivatives offerings for popular cryptocurrencies. For details, check the link: Coinbase Futures Filing.
#Coinbase#Solana#Hedera#Futures#CFTC#Investing#Crypto#DeFi#Finance#Trading#Markets#Blockchain#DigitalAssets#YFI#SEC#Regulation#CryptoNews#Innovation#Tech#VC
U.S. Must Lead in Crypto Regulation
U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent emphasizes the need for the U.S. to take a global lead on cryptocurrency. Key points include bringing Bitcoin transactions onshore and ceasing government Bitcoin sales. Notably, the evolving regulatory landscape also aims to foster greater adoption of cryptocurrencies in the U.S.
#Crypto#U.S. #Bitcoin#Regulation#SEC#BTC#Blockchain#Innovation#CryptoAdoption#Finance#Bessent#Investment#CryptoPolicy#DigitalAssets#Mainstream#MarketTrends#Tech
Deribit Attracts Potential Acquirers Attention
Crypto exchange Deribit is drawing interest from potential acquirers, signaling a shift in the M&A landscape for crypto platforms. This comes amid regulatory scrutiny and evolving market conditions. For more details, check the full article here: BBG.
#Crypto#Deribit#Investment#Acquisition#Exchange#Mergers#MarketTrends#Finance#Regulation#Tokens#Trading#DigitalAssets#GlobalFinance#VentureCapital#Tech#Cryptocurrency
BitMEX Fined $100 Million Again!
BitMEX faces an additional fine of $100 million for violating the Bank Secrecy Act, according to reports from the Department of Justice. This follows earlier scrutiny over its compliance practices. Meanwhile, $110 million in USDT was transferred from Tether to an unknown wallet. In other news, the price of CryptoPunks NFTs surged by 13% amidst rumors of a potential sale of intellectual property rights. Oklahoma has also introduced a new bill to buy and hold Bitcoin as a state asset.
#Crypto#BitMEX#USDT#NFT#CryptoPunks#Bitcoin#Blockchain#Legislation#Oklahoma#Tether#DeFi#ExecutiveOrders#Finance#Market#DigitalAssets#Innovation#Investing#Tech
Bitcoin Dips Below $100,000
🚨 55,375 #ETH ($171.7M) transferred between unknown wallets, per Whale Alert. Bitcoin's price drops under $100K, causing a market decline over 5% and liquidations reaching $610M. Analysts note profit-taking following regulatory developments regarding Donald Trump. More details: News.
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Solana ETF Filing Acknowledged by SEC
The SEC has officially recognized the Solana ETF 19b-4 filing, marking a significant shift from previous decisions. Meanwhile, Wisdomtree, Bitwise, and 21Shares have submitted an application for an XRP ETF with the CBOE. In blockchain news, Alexey Pertsev, co-founder of Tornado Cash, is set to be released under electronic monitoring on February 7, allowing him to work on his appeal. Additionally, cryptocurrency exchange Gemini is considering an IPO this year as it prepares to return at least $1.1 billion to customers amid the Genesis Global Capital bankruptcy process. Monthly trading volume across all DEXs reached an all-time high of $562.7 billion in January 2025.
#SEC#Solana#ETF#XRP#Gemini#IPO#TornadoCash#Crypto#Blockchain#DeFi#DEX#Winklevoss#Finance#Cryptocurrency#Investing#Regulation#MarketUpdates#Tech#Innovation#VC
Whale Data Not Predictive for Traders
Analysts from Presto Research analyzed on-chain whale data and found it doesn't reliably predict trading signals. Although platforms like Whale Alert are popular, major coin price changes often follow large transfers. Their conclusion: while whale deposits lack predictive power, on-chain data remains valuable for blockchain analysis and tracing illicit funds. More details: Forklog News.
#Whales#Trading#Crypto#XRP#MarketAnalysis#Blockchain#Prices#PrestoResearch#WhaleAlert#IllicitFunds#CoinPrice#Finance#Tech#AI#VC