TaaS launches early access for Lukrum blockchain asset portfolio manager
Token-as-a-service (TaaS) has announced today that Kepler, its cryptocurrency portfolio management and analytics platform, has made available an early access signup list for the expected launch of Kepler’s first product – Lukrum.
Cryptocurrency risk hedging platform DeHedge over 1,500 ETH raised
DeHedge, a startup that offers infrastructure to protect cryptocurrency investors is now well into their token generation presale event for DHT tokens, set to end on April 20th.
VC firm Venrock partners with crypto asset company CoinFund
CoinFund, a crypto asset investment fund started back in 2015 has announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with the team at Venrock, a venture capital firm founded by Laurence Rockefeller in 1969.
Blockchain asset fund KR1 invests in NexusMutual, Argent, and Herdius
KR1, one of the first token investment companies in backing digital-asset based network organizations today has announced their most recent purchases. The first supported project revealed by KR1 was a seed investment of GBP 184,000 into Nexus Collective Ltd, which is leading the Nexus Mutual Project (NXM).
Tokenized blockchain asset fund platform Blackmoon opens registration
Working hard behind the scenes over the last few months after announcing a rebrand from Blackmoon Crypto to just Blackmoon, the tokenized blockchain-asset investment platform has now launched.
ICONOMI lowers minimum blockchain asset fund seed to $50K
ICONOMI, the digital asset management application that makes it easy to invest in or get managed blockchain asset portfolios has announced that the minimum required seed for establishing a Digital Asset Array (DAA) fund has been lowered to $50K, the previous minimum for seeding a Digital Asset Array (DAA) has been $100K.
US bitcoin exchange Coinbase launching Index Fund
The US-based bitcoin and crypto exchange Coinbase today announced the launching of the Coinbase Index Fund. The aim is to give investors exposure to all digital assets listed on Coinbase’s exchange, GDAX, weighted by market capitalization.
Grayscale launching Investment Trusts for Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Ripple
Grayscale Investments today announced the launch of four new Investment Trusts for Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum, Litecoin, and XRP. This comes after last month when the company decided to launch a fund based on the largest market cap cryptocurrencies.
Grayscale launches fund for cryptocurrencies with greatest market caps
Grayscale Investments, the sponsor of the Bitcoin Investment Trust, the Ethereum Classic Investment Trust, and the Zcash Investment Trust, announced today the launch of a new investment vehicle, the Grayscale Digital Large Cap Fund.
Kryptonite 1 invests in Bluezelle, GBX, and Elastos
Kryptonite 1, a company which manages investments in blockchain ecosystem projects and cryptoassets today disclosed some new ICO token purchases that support their investment strategies.
First, Kryptonite confirmed they have taken part in the private pre-sale of the Bluzelle project.
Digital Asset fund OC Horizon Fintech sees solid 58% return since launch
OC Horizon FinTech, an Asia based fund has concluded its first two months of activity in the world of blockchain-related fund operation. In its launch year of 2017, the fund reported a 58% return through a diversified portfolio of blockchain-related equities and digital assets, including both high market cap cryptocurrencies and strategically selected altcoins.
Blockchain marketplace Swarm announces inaugural investment funds
Swarm Fund, the blockchain for private equity, today unveiled the first two funds running on its network and confirmed the on-track timing of its initial product release date, set for January 29th, 2018.
Block.one and Mike Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital announce $325m EOS.IO Fund
Block.one, the developer behind the decentralized blockchain software EOS.IO, and Galaxy Digital LP, a full service, digital assets merchant bank, today announced the formation and capitalization of a joint venture that is focused on developing the EOS.IO ecosystem and making strategic investments in projects that utilize EOS.IO blockchain software.
CoinShares launching two new cryptocurrency investment funds
CoinShares Group, the group behind the first bitcoin and ether exchange-traded notes, issued by group company XBT Provider, and the team behind the world’s first regulated bitcoin strategy (GABI), is announcing two new flagship crypto investment funds today.
Crypto asset fund Apollo Capital opens doors to investors
Australia’s first of its kind crypto-fund, Apollo Capital, has announced it is now accepting official investment applications. The actively managed cryptocurrency fund involves expert advisors including Dominet Venture Partners founder and Chairman Domenic Carosa and Wall Street veteran Henrik Andersson.
SBI targets investments of $450 million for new AI and blockchain fund
Japan’s SBI Holdings announced that group company SBI Investment is creating the SBI AI & Blockchain Fund, a Venture Capital Fund (SBI AI & Blockchain LPS) in order to invest in promising companies in AI and blockchain technology.
Block.one and TomorrowBC to create blockchain fund using EOS
Block.one today announced with TomorrowBC the creation of a fund to exclusively invest in opportunities leveraging EOS.IO software. This is the first announcement for block.one’s EOS VC partnership program to stimulate EOS innovation.
Banca launching cryptocurrency bank community based on Qtum
Recently the decentralized and intelligent community investment bank, Banca, announced its decision to build on Qtum, the decentralized blockchain application platform. This collaboration will combine blockchain technology, artificial intelligence, and big data to tackle problems faced by the financial industry.
Swiss bank Falcon now accepting wealth originating from crypto assets
Zurich-based Swiss private bank group Falcon has announced they have implemented a process in line with relevant compliance provisions to enable acceptance of wealth originating from crypto assets.
Digital asset platform ICONOMI announces higher Tier 1 account limits
ICONOMI, the digital asset management platform which launched this past summer announced today that as part of its efforts to expand verification services, the company has redesigned Tier 1 verification.
Waves to launch blockchain venture capital fund
Waves, the blockchain trading and custom asset/token generation platform announced today it will play a major role in creating a new blockchain venture product. ‘The Basics Fund’ will be dedicated to investment in blockchain assets and infrastructure.
Crypto asset manager KRYPTONITE1 sells QTUM tokens, buys NEO
KRYPTONITE1, a crypto asset manager focused on the blockchain ecosystem has recently announced some portfolio updates which include a partial disposal of its holding of tokens in the Qtum project.
SALT lending platform to allow WAX tokens as collateral
Following its token generation event, WAX today announced it will use blockchain-backed loan platform SALT to allow token holders to use WAX as collateral for cash loans.
ICONOMI adds 5 new digital assets for crypto managers
ICONOMI, the digital asset management application that makes it easy to invest in or get managed crypto portfolios announced 5 new digital assets which Digital Asset Array (DAA) managers can immediately take advantage of.
TMT Investments launches $60 million crypto fund supported by Waves Platform
Together with a group of American investors, venture company TMT Investments Plc announced it’s launching a $60 million crypto fund for investment in blockchain startups from the US, Eastern Europe, and Asia.
TechCrunch founder launches $100 million XRP denominated crypto fund
The Ripple team announced today that Mr. Michael Arrington, the founder and former editor-in-chief of TechCrunch, announced the launch of his new XRP capital fund on stage at Consensus Invest today.
Apollo Capital launching Australia’s first crypto fund
Apollo Capital will be the first fund to specialize in crypto-asset investments, which include digital currencies, other blockchain based assets, and ICOs. The fund intends to launch with an estimated A$30 million and will be open exclusively to wholesale clients, with a minimum buy-in of A$50,000.
Luxembourg cryptocurrency fund of funds opens to qualified investors
A new Luxembourg domiciled open-ended fund of funds is now open for investment to qualified investors, it will invest in a carefully selected portfolio of blockchain/cryptocurrency investment funds, which apply a variety of strategies within the sector and have a combined AUM of over USD $500m.
Crypto investment firm Kryptonite1 invests $986K in Polkadot Project
Kryptonite1, a publicly listed investment company focused on the blockchain ecosystem today announced that the company took part in the private allocation round preceding the public auction of the Polkadot Project (DOT).
Blackmoon Crypto signs with Allen & Overy to create a legal framework for tokenized funds
Blackmoon Crypto, a fintech blockchain based company that raised $30 million during its ICO on September 12th, announced today an agreement with global law firm Allen & Overy LLP.