Katie Haun, soon to be former partner at Andreesen Horowtiz (a16z), is looking to raise $900 million for a pair of crypto investment funds following her departure from the venture capital firm, according to a report by the Financial Times.Haun is aiming for $300 million for an early investment fund targeting crypto startups and $600 million for a fund focused on larger … [Read more...] about Katie Haun Seeks $900M for Crypto Funds After A16z Departure: Report
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Evedo seeks to bring event planning to the blockchain
Evedo, a platform consisting of business-to-business, or B2B, & business to consumer, or B2C, marketplaces, seeks to provide blockchain solutions for businesses and participants involved in organizing events.In an exclusive ask-me-anything, or AMA, session with Cointelegraph Markets Pro, Stoyan Angelov, Founder & CEO of Evedo & Fragmint, discussed the business … [Read more...] about Evedo seeks to bring event planning to the blockchain
European Markets Regulator Seeks Feedback on Regulation of Tokenized Securities
The European Union’s markets regulator is seeking feedback on whether regulations need to be amended to accommodate tokenized securities.The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is seeking submissions from stakeholders on the use of blockchain technology in the settlement and trading of tokenized securities.Specifically, ESMA is exploring whether existing rules need … [Read more...] about European Markets Regulator Seeks Feedback on Regulation of Tokenized Securities
Russian Central Bank Seeks Ban on Crypto Investment: Report
The Russian central bank is looking to ban cryptocurrency investments in the country, according to a Reuters report.The central bank is in discussions with market players regarding a possible ban. If approved by lawmakers, the ban would only apply to new purchases of crypto assets not to past purchases, the report added.Russia has been vocal in its stance against against … [Read more...] about Russian Central Bank Seeks Ban on Crypto Investment: Report
Binance Seeks Investments From Sovereign Wealth Funds
Zhao hopes that Binance’s “perception and relationships” with regulators around the world would improve if sovereign wealth funds took a stake in the company, according to the report. “But it may also tie us to specific countries[,] ... which we want to be slightly careful with,” Zhao said. Source link … [Read more...] about Binance Seeks Investments From Sovereign Wealth Funds