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Crypto Funds Log .24B in 10th Week of Inflows, But Momentum Slips on Geopolitical Tensions

Crypto Funds Log $1.24B in 10th Week of Inflows, But Momentum Slips on Geopolitical Tensions

Crypto funds recorded $1.24 billion in inflows last week, marking the tenth consecutive week of gains and pushing year-to-date totals to a record $15.1 billion. Key Takeaways: Crypto funds saw $1.24B in weekly inflows, extending the streak to 10 weeks and $15.1B year-to-date. U.S. led inflows with $1.25B, while Hong Kong and Switzerland posted notable […]

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WLD Soars 31% as Sam Altman’s World Network Lands 5M in Fresh Funding

WLD Soars 31% as Sam Altman’s World Network Lands $135M in Fresh Funding

Worldcoin (WLD), the biometric identity token backed by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, surged by more than 31%, from a daily low of $1.24 to a high of $1.63 after the World Network announced a $135 million investment by top-tier VC firms Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and Bain Capital Crypto. It marks a pivotal moment for the

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Morgan Stanley Crypto Chief Departs to Launch DeFi-Focused Investment Firm

Morgan Stanley Crypto Chief Departs to Launch DeFi-Focused Investment Firm

Andrew Peel, the head of digital asset markets at Morgan Stanley, has stepped down to launch his own crypto-focused investment and trading technology firm, aiming to bridge the gap between traditional finance and decentralized finance (DeFi). Peel, who joined Morgan Stanley in 2018 after a stint at Credit Suisse, left the Wall Street giant in

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Sonic Labs Secures M Galaxy Funding to Turbocharge US DeFi Push

Sonic Labs Secures $10M Galaxy Funding to Turbocharge US DeFi Push

$10 million in fresh capital has just landed on Sonic Labs after Galaxy snapped up its S-token, according to an announcement made at the recent Sonic Summit in Vienna from May 6-8. At Sonic Summit, we announced our $10M $S sale to @GalaxyHQ. This investment strengthens our US market position and provides critical support for

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Crypto Venture Funding Surges to .9B in Q1 2025, Highest Since 2022

Crypto Venture Funding Surges to $4.9B in Q1 2025, Highest Since 2022

Venture capital investment in the crypto industry soared to $4.9 billion in the first quarter of 2025, marking the sector’s most active fundraising period since late 2022, according to a May 1 report from Galaxy. The surge represents a 40% increase from the previous quarter, with 446 deals closed — a 7% uptick in deal

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