[New M&A] Bitfire has acquired Avenir Crypto for $1.6 million and launched its Bitcoin asset management service, Alpha BTC
Avenir Crypto is an institutional crypto investment platform aims to maintain a leading position in trading technology through technology-driven and data-driven quantitative trading strategies.
More about Avenir Crypto:
https://www.rootdata.com/Projects/detail/Avenir%20Crypto?k=MTQzNDc%3D
Source：
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/chinese-crypto-tycoon-eyes-hong-kong-capital-with-bitcoin-asset-management-push-2026-04-22/
Avenir Crypto is an institutional crypto investment platform aims to maintain a leading position in trading technology through technology-driven and data-driven quantitative trading strategies.
More about Avenir Crypto:
https://www.rootdata.com/Projects/detail/Avenir%20Crypto?k=MTQzNDc%3D
Source：
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/chinese-crypto-tycoon-eyes-hong-kong-capital-with-bitcoin-asset-management-push-2026-04-22/
[New Fundraising] RealGo Raises Over $3.5 Million in Funding, with Animoca Brands Among the Investors
RealGo is a Web3 IP game that fuses gaming, meme culture and SocialFi to turn the real world into an immersive exploration playground. Relying on real geographic coordinates, Augmented Reality (AR) and Location Based Services (LBS) technologies, global landmarks become playgrounds for gamers. Players can capture popular Meme characters from all over the internet, embark on exciting treasure hunts, and participate in player-governed active economies.RealGo is committed to building the ultimate bridge between world-class Meme IP and Web3 ecosystems, seamlessly integrating the Web2 and Web3 user communities.
More about RealGo: https://www.rootdata.com/Projects/detail/RealGo?k=MTcyOTE%3D
Source: https://x.com/RealGoOfficial/status/2047269404044669250
RealGo is a Web3 IP game that fuses gaming, meme culture and SocialFi to turn the real world into an immersive exploration playground. Relying on real geographic coordinates, Augmented Reality (AR) and Location Based Services (LBS) technologies, global landmarks become playgrounds for gamers. Players can capture popular Meme characters from all over the internet, embark on exciting treasure hunts, and participate in player-governed active economies.RealGo is committed to building the ultimate bridge between world-class Meme IP and Web3 ecosystems, seamlessly integrating the Web2 and Web3 user communities.
More about RealGo: https://www.rootdata.com/Projects/detail/RealGo?k=MTcyOTE%3D
Source: https://x.com/RealGoOfficial/status/2047269404044669250
X (formerly Twitter)
RealGo (@RealGoOfficial) on X
We are thrilled to announce that RealGo has successfully raised over $3.5 million in funding.
The Early Investor and Strategy rounds for RealGo were backed by prominent institutions and strategic partners including @animocabrands , @CogitentV , @X21_Digital…
The Early Investor and Strategy rounds for RealGo were backed by prominent institutions and strategic partners including @animocabrands , @CogitentV , @X21_Digital…
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[New Fundraising] Cluster Protocol Raises $5 Million in Funding, Led by DAO5
Cluster Protocol is a proof of compute protocol and Open Source community for decentralized AI models. Through ingenious integration of Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE), Cluster ensures a paradigm shift by facilitating secure and consistent rewards for GPU providers, thereby empowering individuals and SMEs worldwide.
More about Cluster Protocol: https://www.rootdata.com/Projects/detail/Cluster%20Protocol?k=MTIwMjc%3D
Source:https://www.theblock.co/post/398581/cluster-protocol-raises-5-million-to-accelerate-codexero-a-browser-native-vibe-coding-ai-ide-for-evm-bringing-total-funding-to-7-75-million
Cluster Protocol is a proof of compute protocol and Open Source community for decentralized AI models. Through ingenious integration of Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE), Cluster ensures a paradigm shift by facilitating secure and consistent rewards for GPU providers, thereby empowering individuals and SMEs worldwide.
More about Cluster Protocol: https://www.rootdata.com/Projects/detail/Cluster%20Protocol?k=MTIwMjc%3D
Source:https://www.theblock.co/post/398581/cluster-protocol-raises-5-million-to-accelerate-codexero-a-browser-native-vibe-coding-ai-ide-for-evm-bringing-total-funding-to-7-75-million
The Block
Cluster Protocol Raises $5 Million to Accelerate CodeXero, a Browser-Native Vibe Coding AI IDE for EVM, Bringing Total Funding…
New York, April 23,2026 — Cluster Protocol, an AI deeptech and Web3 infrastructure company, today announced it has raised $5 million in its latest funding
[New Fundraising]3F announced the completion of raised $4 million in seed funding led by Maven 11, with participation from F-Prime, Metalayer Ventures, GSR, Susquehanna Crypto, Gate_Ventures and others.
3F is a DeFi’s Global Yield Network that bridges top-tier alternative assets with decentralized finance, delivering leveraged yield, transparency, and global access—all on-chain.
More about 3F：
https://www.rootdata.com/Projects/detail/3F?k=MjM5NzM%3D
Source:
https://x.com/3f_xyz/status/2047385542644453404?s=20
3F is a DeFi’s Global Yield Network that bridges top-tier alternative assets with decentralized finance, delivering leveraged yield, transparency, and global access—all on-chain.
More about 3F：
https://www.rootdata.com/Projects/detail/3F?k=MjM5NzM%3D
Source:
https://x.com/3f_xyz/status/2047385542644453404?s=20
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[New Fundraising]Voran Completes $3 Million Seed Round, Backed by IBC Group and Others
Voran is a decentralized computing platform aimed at providing scalable decentralized computing services globally.
More about Voran：
https://www.rootdata.com/Projects/detail/Voran?k=MjQzNjE%3D
Source:
https://x.com/Voranofficial/status/2047216147800744227
Voran is a decentralized computing platform aimed at providing scalable decentralized computing services globally.
More about Voran：
https://www.rootdata.com/Projects/detail/Voran?k=MjQzNjE%3D
Source:
https://x.com/Voranofficial/status/2047216147800744227
X (formerly Twitter)
Voran (@Voranofficial) on X
🚀 Exciting announcement! VORAN is thrilled to share that we’ve successfully closed a $3M seed round! 🎉
Backed by amazing partners:
@ibcgroupio | @MarioNawfal
@CGVFOF
@0xALLINCLUB
@harbordigitalvc
and leading Web3 OGs 🙌
We’re just getting started! Join…
Backed by amazing partners:
@ibcgroupio | @MarioNawfal
@CGVFOF
@0xALLINCLUB
@harbordigitalvc
and leading Web3 OGs 🙌
We’re just getting started! Join…
[New Fundraising]Fere AI Secures $1.3 Million in Funding, Led by Ethereal Ventures
FereAI is an AI-driven platform that utilizes machine learning algorithms to conduct crypto research and execute trades. It analyzes vast amounts of market data, news, and social media sentiment in real-time to provide insights and automate trading strategies for cryptocurrencies.
More about Fere AI：
https://www.rootdata.com/Projects/detail/Fere%20AI?k=MTYwMDc%3D
Source:
https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/04/23/3279629/0/en/fere-ai-raises-1-3m-to-put-a-self-improving-trading-agent-in-everyone-s-hands.html
FereAI is an AI-driven platform that utilizes machine learning algorithms to conduct crypto research and execute trades. It analyzes vast amounts of market data, news, and social media sentiment in real-time to provide insights and automate trading strategies for cryptocurrencies.
More about Fere AI：
https://www.rootdata.com/Projects/detail/Fere%20AI?k=MTYwMDc%3D
Source:
https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/04/23/3279629/0/en/fere-ai-raises-1-3m-to-put-a-self-improving-trading-agent-in-everyone-s-hands.html
GlobeNewswire News Room
Fere AI Raises $1.3M to Put a Self-Improving Trading Agent in Everyone's Hands
SINGAPORE, April 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- What OpenClaw did for personal computing, Fere is doing for financial markets. Always-on AI agents that...
[New Fundraising]Robin Markets Completes $475,000 Angel Round Led by Fabric VC
Robin Markets is a yield-bearing prediction market that lets users trade on the outcome of future events while earning passive income. Unlike traditional prediction markets where funds sit idle, Robin deploys all matched capital into DeFi protocols to generate real yield during the market’s lifecycle.
More about Robin Markets：
https://www.rootdata.com/Projects/detail/Robin%20Markets?k=MTk3MzM%3D
Source:
https://x.com/robinmarketsxyz/status/2047658737117102214?s=20
Robin Markets is a yield-bearing prediction market that lets users trade on the outcome of future events while earning passive income. Unlike traditional prediction markets where funds sit idle, Robin deploys all matched capital into DeFi protocols to generate real yield during the market’s lifecycle.
More about Robin Markets：
https://www.rootdata.com/Projects/detail/Robin%20Markets?k=MTk3MzM%3D
Source:
https://x.com/robinmarketsxyz/status/2047658737117102214?s=20
X (formerly Twitter)
Robin Markets (@robinmarketsxyz) on X
Robin Markets has raised an $475k angel round from @fabric_vc @animocabrands @atkaincubator @johnlilic @StefanDGeorge with angels from @HilbertCapital @LayerZero & more.
With this announcement we are opening up the V1 staking product to the public.
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With this announcement we are opening up the V1 staking product to the public.
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[New Fundraising]Four Pillars announce that has raised Series A Funding from Pantera Capital and Further.
Four Pillars is a Web3 research institute assists enterprises in the effective implementation of blockchain technology, providing customized solutions based on its collaboration experience and technical understanding of blockchain projects, providing timely insights on blockchain technology, fundamentals, legal aspects and market analysis to provide Companies considering entering the blockchain market save time and costs.
More about Four Pillars：
https://www.rootdata.com/Projects/detail/Four%20Pillars?k=MTA5NzI%3D&nt=essentials_team
Source:
https://x.com/FourPillarsFP/status/2048576397288050929?s=20
Four Pillars is a Web3 research institute assists enterprises in the effective implementation of blockchain technology, providing customized solutions based on its collaboration experience and technical understanding of blockchain projects, providing timely insights on blockchain technology, fundamentals, legal aspects and market analysis to provide Companies considering entering the blockchain market save time and costs.
More about Four Pillars：
https://www.rootdata.com/Projects/detail/Four%20Pillars?k=MTA5NzI%3D&nt=essentials_team
Source:
https://x.com/FourPillarsFP/status/2048576397288050929?s=20
[New Fundraising]Liquid Raises $18 Million in Series A Funding, Co-Led by Neo and Left Lane Capital
Liquid is a decentralized cryptocurrency trading protocol.
More about Liquid：
https://www.rootdata.com/Projects/detail/Liquid?k=MTc5MjE%3D
Source:
https://fortune.com/2026/04/28/liquid-18-million-leveraged-trading/
Liquid is a decentralized cryptocurrency trading protocol.
More about Liquid：
https://www.rootdata.com/Projects/detail/Liquid?k=MTc5MjE%3D
Source:
https://fortune.com/2026/04/28/liquid-18-million-leveraged-trading/
OKX Boost Q1 Report: 23 Projects Distributed Over $11M in Incentives, Average Transparency Score Over 70%
Since launching in September 2025, #OKX Boost has become an important early-stage bridge connecting on-chain projects and users. RootData’s latest analysis of Q1 2026 reveals:
· 23 projects launched
· Over $11 million in total incentives distributed
· Average ~20,000 active participants per campaign
· Average project transparency score: 71.8% (with strong information disclosure)
· The listing rate for OKX spot or futures reached 45%
Full Report: https://chaincatcher.com/en/article/2261236
OKX Boost Projects list⬇️ https://www.rootdata.com/Archives/detail/OKX%20Boost%20Projects%20List?k=NDcwNzk4&se
Since launching in September 2025, #OKX Boost has become an important early-stage bridge connecting on-chain projects and users. RootData’s latest analysis of Q1 2026 reveals:
· 23 projects launched
· Over $11 million in total incentives distributed
· Average ~20,000 active participants per campaign
· Average project transparency score: 71.8% (with strong information disclosure)
· The listing rate for OKX spot or futures reached 45%
Full Report: https://chaincatcher.com/en/article/2261236
OKX Boost Projects list⬇️ https://www.rootdata.com/Archives/detail/OKX%20Boost%20Projects%20List?k=NDcwNzk4&se
[New Fundraising]Nuva Digital has raised $5.2 million in a seed funding round led by Morgan Creek Digital with with participation from Ulu Ventures.
NUVA Digital is a software development company focused on accelerating the construction of a real-world asset (RWA) ecosystem. The company was co-incubated by Animoca Brands and Nuva Labs.
More about NUVA Digital：
https://www.rootdata.com/Projects/detail/NUVA%20Digital?k=MjQzNzA%3D
Source:
https://www.theblock.co/post/399222/rwa-yield-platform-nuva-animoca-seed-funding
NUVA Digital is a software development company focused on accelerating the construction of a real-world asset (RWA) ecosystem. The company was co-incubated by Animoca Brands and Nuva Labs.
More about NUVA Digital：
https://www.rootdata.com/Projects/detail/NUVA%20Digital?k=MjQzNzA%3D
Source:
https://www.theblock.co/post/399222/rwa-yield-platform-nuva-animoca-seed-funding
[New Fundraising]Belo Completes $14 Million Series A Funding Round Led by Tether
Belo is a crypto-fiat digital wallet, where users can exchange and save crypto and fiat money seamlessly. Additionally, Belo allows users to pay and collect payments using crypto and fiat, thanks to its QR and Belocard payments feature.
More about Belo：
https://www.rootdata.com/projects/detail/Belo?k=NDU5OA%3D%3D
Source:
https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/04/28/tether-leads-belo-s-usd14-million-raise-to-expand-stablecoin-payments-across-latin-america
Belo is a crypto-fiat digital wallet, where users can exchange and save crypto and fiat money seamlessly. Additionally, Belo allows users to pay and collect payments using crypto and fiat, thanks to its QR and Belocard payments feature.
More about Belo：
https://www.rootdata.com/projects/detail/Belo?k=NDU5OA%3D%3D
Source:
https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/04/28/tether-leads-belo-s-usd14-million-raise-to-expand-stablecoin-payments-across-latin-america
Coindesk
Tether leads Belo's $14 million raise to expand stablecoin payments across Latin America
Belo, which has over 3 million users across Latin America, offers a digital wallet that lets users hold and transfer local currencies alongside digital dollars.
[New Fundraising]Fence Raises $20 Million in Funding, Led by Galaxy Digital
Fence is a SaaS platform designed to streamline the operations of Capital Providers and Asset Originators by minimizing the need for low-value-added tasks. It harnesses the power of blockchain technology by employing smart contracts in the backend. These smart contracts automate the movement of capital and assets while ensuring the enforcement of specific clauses from credit agreements, such as Concentration Limits or Performance Triggers.
More about Fence：
https://www.rootdata.com/projects/detail/Fence?k=OTc4OA%3D%3D
Source:
https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/04/28/galaxy-digital-leads-usd20-million-investment-in-fence-to-overhaul-back-end-of-usd6-trillion-credit-market
Fence is a SaaS platform designed to streamline the operations of Capital Providers and Asset Originators by minimizing the need for low-value-added tasks. It harnesses the power of blockchain technology by employing smart contracts in the backend. These smart contracts automate the movement of capital and assets while ensuring the enforcement of specific clauses from credit agreements, such as Concentration Limits or Performance Triggers.
More about Fence：
https://www.rootdata.com/projects/detail/Fence?k=OTc4OA%3D%3D
Source:
https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/04/28/galaxy-digital-leads-usd20-million-investment-in-fence-to-overhaul-back-end-of-usd6-trillion-credit-market
Coindesk
Startup Fence takes aim at back end of $6 trillion credit market
Startup Fence uses blockchain technology and tokenization in the background to automate processes that many asset managers still rely on manual workflows.
[New Fundraising]Blockworks has closed a Series A extension round at a $192 million valuation, co-led by Parafi Capital and Reciprocal Ventures
Blockworks is a leading financial media and information platform that sits at the center of the crypto industry, transforming complex data into actionable research, alpha-driven insights, and world-class events. Through its three core pillars—media, research, and events—the platform empowers investors and institutions to see past the market noise and make informed decisions in the evolving digital asset landscape.
More about Blockwork：
https://www.rootdata.com/projects/detail/Blockworks?k=MzQ1NQ%3D%3D
Source:
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/29/blockworks-wants-to-become-the-crypto-equivalent-of-morningstar-how-it-plans-to-do-it.html
Blockworks is a leading financial media and information platform that sits at the center of the crypto industry, transforming complex data into actionable research, alpha-driven insights, and world-class events. Through its three core pillars—media, research, and events—the platform empowers investors and institutions to see past the market noise and make informed decisions in the evolving digital asset landscape.
More about Blockwork：
https://www.rootdata.com/projects/detail/Blockworks?k=MzQ1NQ%3D%3D
Source:
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/29/blockworks-wants-to-become-the-crypto-equivalent-of-morningstar-how-it-plans-to-do-it.html
CNBC
Startup Blockworks wants to become the crypto equivalent of Morningstar. How it plans to do it
Blockworks wants to position itself as the main data provider for the world of digital assets in a bid to attract more investors to the asset class.
[New Fundraising]Squads Completes $18 Million Strategic Funding Round Led by Solana Ventures
Squad is a Solana-based multi-signature management tool that handles complex governance and treasury aspects, with a mission to unlock the full potential of self-custody, co-ownership, and coordination for teams emerging in Web3.
More about Squad：
https://www.rootdata.com/projects/detail/Squads?k=NDc1Ng%3D%3D
Source:
https://www.theblock.co/post/399386/solana-ventures-squads-funding-stablecoin-altitude
Squad is a Solana-based multi-signature management tool that handles complex governance and treasury aspects, with a mission to unlock the full potential of self-custody, co-ownership, and coordination for teams emerging in Web3.
More about Squad：
https://www.rootdata.com/projects/detail/Squads?k=NDc1Ng%3D%3D
Source:
https://www.theblock.co/post/399386/solana-ventures-squads-funding-stablecoin-altitude
The Block
Solana Ventures leads $18 million round in Squads to scale its stablecoin platform Altitude
Squads, known for its Solana-based multisig protocol, has raised $18 million in new funding to scale its stablecoin platform Altitude.
[New Fundraising] Legend Completes $3.5M Seed Round Led by Electric Capital
legend.trade is a Telegram-based trading and matchmaking platform designed to provide users with a seamless, fair and efficient trading and competition experience.
More about Legend: https://www.rootdata.com/projects/detail/legendtrade?k=MTc0NjM%3D&nt=essentials_team
Source: https://x.com/legendtrade/status/2049520117147484346?s=20
legend.trade is a Telegram-based trading and matchmaking platform designed to provide users with a seamless, fair and efficient trading and competition experience.
More about Legend: https://www.rootdata.com/projects/detail/legendtrade?k=MTc0NjM%3D&nt=essentials_team
Source: https://x.com/legendtrade/status/2049520117147484346?s=20
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[New Fundraising] XO Market Raises $6M Seed Round to Build Permissionless Conviction Markets
XO Market is a decentralized prediction market powered by Celestia where users can create, trade and share their beliefs.
More about XO Market: https://cn.rootdata.com/projects/detail/XO%20Market?k=MTczOTA%3D
Source:https://x.com/AliHabbabeh/status/2049777364746322133?s=20
XO Market is a decentralized prediction market powered by Celestia where users can create, trade and share their beliefs.
More about XO Market: https://cn.rootdata.com/projects/detail/XO%20Market?k=MTczOTA%3D
Source:https://x.com/AliHabbabeh/status/2049777364746322133?s=20
[New M&A] AI Financial acquires Blockstreet for $43 million
Blockstreet empowers the next wave of builders driving USD1 adoption. Built with LayerZero for seamless multichain expansion, Block acts as the connective tissue of the Blockstreet ecosystem. Holders gain direct exposure to every project launched via Blockstreet.
More about Blockstreet:
https://www.rootdata.com/projects/detail/Blockstreet?k=MTk2OTA%3D
Source：
https://fortune.com/2026/04/30/trump-crypto-ai-financial-alt5-sigma-world-liberty-financial-wlfi-block-street-matthew-morgan/
Blockstreet empowers the next wave of builders driving USD1 adoption. Built with LayerZero for seamless multichain expansion, Block acts as the connective tissue of the Blockstreet ecosystem. Holders gain direct exposure to every project launched via Blockstreet.
More about Blockstreet:
https://www.rootdata.com/projects/detail/Blockstreet?k=MTk2OTA%3D
Source：
https://fortune.com/2026/04/30/trump-crypto-ai-financial-alt5-sigma-world-liberty-financial-wlfi-block-street-matthew-morgan/
Fortune
Trump-tied public crypto company buys startup from one-time ‘cannabis king’ who serves as current advisor in deal worth up to $43…
The public company, AI Financial, struck a deal in August with a Trump family crypto outfit to stockpile $1.5 billion in Trump-linked cryptocurrency.
[New Fundraising] Fun Raises $72 Million in Series A Funding, Led by Multicoin Capital and SignalFire
Fun is a blockchain software development company building cross-chain wallet infrastructure in partnership with the Odsy Network. This empowers developers with the foundational components for new wallet APIs and protocols, providing their customers with seamless and whimsical experiences. Fun's infrastructure helps to eliminate the risks associated with centralized custodians when accessing cross-chain assets and core Web 2.0 functions in Web3.
More about Fun: https://www.rootdata.com/projects/detail/Fun?k=NDc1Mg%3D%3D
Source:https://fortune.com/2026/05/01/fun-series-a-fundraise-multicoin-capital-signalfire/
Fun is a blockchain software development company building cross-chain wallet infrastructure in partnership with the Odsy Network. This empowers developers with the foundational components for new wallet APIs and protocols, providing their customers with seamless and whimsical experiences. Fun's infrastructure helps to eliminate the risks associated with centralized custodians when accessing cross-chain assets and core Web 2.0 functions in Web3.
More about Fun: https://www.rootdata.com/projects/detail/Fun?k=NDc1Mg%3D%3D
Source:https://fortune.com/2026/05/01/fun-series-a-fundraise-multicoin-capital-signalfire/
Fortune
Startup Fun raises $72 million for the serious business of converting crypto and cash | Fortune
The crypto investor Multicoin Capital and the tech VC SignalFire led the Series A fundraise.
[New M&A] SOL Strategies Acquires Houdini Swap for $18 Million
Houdini Swap is a cross-chain service platform that protects sender anonymity by hiding the wallet address. Its system dynamically compares encryption pair rates and aims to find the lowest cost path for users.
More about Houdini Swap:
https://www.rootdata.com/projects/detail/Houdini%20Swap?k=MTEyMDg%3D
Source：
https://www.theblock.co/post/399844/sol-strategies-buy-houdini
Houdini Swap is a cross-chain service platform that protects sender anonymity by hiding the wallet address. Its system dynamically compares encryption pair rates and aims to find the lowest cost path for users.
More about Houdini Swap:
https://www.rootdata.com/projects/detail/Houdini%20Swap?k=MTEyMDg%3D
Source：
https://www.theblock.co/post/399844/sol-strategies-buy-houdini
The Block
SOL Strategies to acquire cross-chain swap aggregator Houdini for $18 million
The acquisition is expected to create a new revenue stream and make SOL Strategies less reliant on market cycles.
[New Fundraising]SC Ventures made a strategic investment in GSR, becoming its first external shareholder.
GSR is a global crypto market maker since 2013. They specialize in providing liquidity, risk management strategies, programmatic execution and structured products to sophisticated global investors in the digital assets industry.
More about GSR：
https://www.rootdata.com/projects/detail/GSR?k=NDA3OQ%3D%3D
Source:
https://www.theblock.co/post/399950/sc-ventures-first-external-shareholder-gsr-strategic-investment
GSR is a global crypto market maker since 2013. They specialize in providing liquidity, risk management strategies, programmatic execution and structured products to sophisticated global investors in the digital assets industry.
More about GSR：
https://www.rootdata.com/projects/detail/GSR?k=NDA3OQ%3D%3D
Source:
https://www.theblock.co/post/399950/sc-ventures-first-external-shareholder-gsr-strategic-investment
The Block
SC Ventures named first external shareholder of GSR following strategic investment
The move deepens a relationship between the firms struck when GSR invested in the SC Ventures-backed tokenization platform Libeara.