Crypto derivatives startup Lighter has closed a $68 million funding round at a $1.5 billion valuation ahead of its token-generation event, backed by high-profile investors including Founders Fund, Ribbit Capital, Haun Ventures and Robinhood Markets, according to a Fortune report. Founded by Vladimir Novakovski, Lighter… Read More
Cryptocurrency-friendly investment firm Franklin Templeton introduced a blockchain-based money-market fund for professional investors in Hong Kong and said it’s also working on a version for retail investors as it looks to expand its footprint in Asia. The Franklin OnChain U.S. Government Money Fund invests in… Read More
Ethereum-focused digital asset treasury firm ETHZilla (ETHZ) on Froday sold about $40 million ether ETH$4,117.08 from its treasury, so far using some of the cash to repurchase shares of its own stock, the company said on Monday. Since the sale on October 24, the firm… Read More
