# Сопутствующие статьи по теме Venture

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Franklin Templeton Acquires CoinFund Affiliate, Accelerating Traditional Finance's Rush for Crypto Assets

Franklin Templeton, a global investment giant with over $1.5 trillion in assets under management, has established a new independent cryptocurrency division called Franklin Crypto. This move coincides with the acquisition of 250 Digital, a crypto investment management firm spun out from CoinFund. Although the acquisition amount was not disclosed, the deal is expected to close in Q2 of this year. The announcement is part of a broader trend of traditional financial institutions accelerating their entry into the crypto space. Recent examples include Mastercard's $1.8 billion acquisition of stablecoin infrastructure startup BVNK and Stripe's acquisition of the stablecoin project Bridge. Industry experts predict that crypto-related mergers and acquisitions will exceed $37 billion by 2026. Franklin Templeton’s new division will expand its existing crypto and blockchain venture operations and broaden its digital asset investment platform. The firm’s global head of digital assets currently manages around $1.8 billion. Company executives noted growing institutional and younger investor interest in crypto, signaling a convergence of traditional and digital asset investing.

marsbit04/02 04:50

Franklin Templeton Acquires CoinFund Affiliate, Accelerating Traditional Finance's Rush for Crypto Assets

marsbit04/02 04:50

XRP Builder Funding Shifts In 2026 As Ripple Backs New Model

Ripple is shifting its funding model for the XRP Ledger (XRPL) ecosystem in 2026, moving from a centralized structure to a more distributed network involving DAOs, independent hubs, universities, and venture partners. Over $550 million has been deployed since 2017 to support nearly 200 projects. The new approach includes the FinTech Builder Program for institutional-grade financial applications, expanded accelerator partnerships, and community-led initiatives like XAO DAO. Regional expansion includes a dedicated APAC hub and university collaborations. The goal is to provide builders with diverse funding channels and reduce reliance on Ripple as the sole gatekeeper.

bitcoinist02/28 05:02

XRP Builder Funding Shifts In 2026 As Ripple Backs New Model

bitcoinist02/28 05:02

Pump.fun Pushes Past Memecoins, Launches Investment Arm To Back New Projects

Pump.fun, known as a memecoin launchpad, has expanded its operations by launching an investment division named Pump Fund. It has initiated a public hackathon with a $3 million fund to support new projects. Twelve winning teams will each receive $250,000 at a $10 million valuation, along with mentorship from the founders. The selection process will be market-driven, relying on real token demand and community traction rather than traditional venture capital methods. Projects are required to build publicly, issue tokens, and demonstrate user interest. This move marks a strategic shift for Pump.fun from memecoins toward backing broader startup ideas using token-based mechanics. However, the platform's history of security issues and legal concerns related to memecoin launches adds controversy to this new initiative. Critics caution that the model may prioritize short-term hype over sustainable development and raise questions about transparency and long-term viability. Applications are currently open for the hackathon.

bitcoinist01/20 17:31

Pump.fun Pushes Past Memecoins, Launches Investment Arm To Back New Projects

bitcoinist01/20 17:31

Pump.fun Expands With New Investment Arm, Pump Fund to Support Startups

Pump.fun, a platform known for memecoins, has launched Pump Fund, a new investment arm to support early-stage startups. It also introduced a $3 million "Build in Public" Hackathon, offering 12 selected projects $250,000 each at a $10 million valuation, along with mentorship and ecosystem support. Unlike traditional hackathons, funding is determined by public traction rather than judges, requiring teams to launch tokens and develop openly with community interaction. Co-founder Alon Cohen stated that demand for strong founders remains high regardless of market conditions. Meanwhile, PUMP’s price saw a slight increase, though trading volume has declined, indicating cautious optimism about the platform’s strategic shift toward startup support.

TheNewsCrypto01/20 08:26

Pump.fun Expands With New Investment Arm, Pump Fund to Support Startups

TheNewsCrypto01/20 08:26

a16z: Behind the Palantir-ization of Everything, a Doomed Imitation Show

In the article "a16z: The Palantir-ization of Everything and the Doomed Imitation Game," Marc Andrusko critiques the trend of AI startups adopting Palantir's model—deploying engineers on-site, offering highly customized solutions, and securing large contracts. While appealing for landing seven-figure deals, this approach often fails to replicate Palantir’s success. Palantir’s uniqueness lies in its integrated platform, elite talent, and focus on mission-critical sectors like defense and intelligence, where high stakes justify deep customization. Most imitators lack these conditions, risking evolution into service-based consultancies with unsustainable economics. Andrusko advises founders to use embedded engineering as scaffolding for product development, prioritize reusable platform primitives, and honestly assess scalability and margins. True Palantir-like success requires a blend of product vision, strategic market selection, and patient capital—not mere imitation.

marsbit01/19 03:18

a16z: Behind the Palantir-ization of Everything, a Doomed Imitation Show

marsbit01/19 03:18

Cross-Border Collaboration: Tom Lee Invests $200 Million, Partnering with Global Top Streamer MrBeast

Wall Street analyst Tom Lee's BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) is investing $200 million in MrBeast's holding company, Beast Industries, which plans to integrate DeFi into its upcoming financial services platform. MrBeast, whose YouTube channels have over 4.6 billion subscribers, has built a massive but costly content empire, with single videos often costing $3-5 million to produce. His company, Beast Industries, generates over $400 million in annual revenue but operates with thin margins due to high content expenses. Its profitable chocolate brand, Feastables, brings in $250 million in sales. Despite a valuation around $5 billion, MrBeast has described himself as "cash poor," reinvesting nearly all earnings back into the business. The partnership with Tom Lee signals a strategic move to explore decentralized finance solutions, potentially creating a programmable financial infrastructure for creators and fans, though specific plans remain undisclosed.

marsbit01/16 04:02

Cross-Border Collaboration: Tom Lee Invests $200 Million, Partnering with Global Top Streamer MrBeast

marsbit01/16 04:02

Weekly Funding Roundup | 7 Projects Secured Funding, Total Amount Reaches $332 Million (Jan 5 - Jan 11)

According to incomplete statistics from Odaily, between January 5 and January 11, 2025, seven blockchain-related funding rounds were disclosed globally, raising a total of $332 million. This marks a significant increase compared to the previous week. The largest single funding round was secured by stablecoin company Rain, which raised $250 million at a $1.95 billion valuation, led by ICONIQ. AI data exchange platform Protege followed with a $30 million Series A round led by a16z. Other notable raises include a $30 million strategic investment for Web3 gaming platform RuneSoul, a $15 million round for Bitcoin protocol Babylon with participation from a16z Crypto, and a funding round of over $10 million for RWA infrastructure provider TBook. Additionally, HabitTrade raised nearly $10 million for its regulated brokerage infrastructure, KOLECT raised $1.2 million in a pre-seed round, and digital payment infrastructure PhotonPay raised tens of millions in a Series B round. The funds are primarily allocated for global expansion, platform development, regulatory compliance, and advancing blockchain-based financial infrastructure.

marsbit01/13 08:45

Weekly Funding Roundup | 7 Projects Secured Funding, Total Amount Reaches $332 Million (Jan 5 - Jan 11)

marsbit01/13 08:45

MiniMax's Funding Story: 7 Rounds in 4 Years, Who is Driving China's First AI Capital Feast

MiniMax, a Chinese AI startup, has completed an IPO on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange after raising $1.5 billion across 7 funding rounds in just 4 years. Founded in early 2022 by former SenseTime executives Yan Junjie and Yun Yeyi, the company focuses on developing multimodal and large language models with the vision of "Intelligence with everyone." Key investors include Alibaba (largest external shareholder), Hillhouse Capital (first investor and largest financial backer), and Mihoyo, among others. MiniMax’s strategy combines foundational model development with practical applications, generating revenue through three balanced segments: companion AI apps (e.g., Talkie), content generation tools (e.g., Hailuo AI), and API services. The company navigated the competitive "war of a hundred models" in China, emphasizing both technological risk-taking—such as early bets on MoE architecture and linear attention models—and capital efficiency. Its approach reflects lessons from the previous AI wave: avoid over-customized enterprise solutions and prioritize scalable consumer applications. Despite market uncertainties and intense competition from tech giants, MiniMax went public not as a finale but as a means to secure more resources for ongoing R&D and expansion. The stock surged over 78% on its first trading day, reaching an HK$89.8 billion market cap.

marsbit01/09 05:14

MiniMax's Funding Story: 7 Rounds in 4 Years, Who is Driving China's First AI Capital Feast

marsbit01/09 05:14

Crypto Meets Gold: DWF Labs Breaks The Mold

DWF Labs, a crypto market maker and venture firm, has completed its first physical gold trade as a test transaction. The deal involved a single 25-kilogram gold bar and was settled using traditional bullion custody and settlement systems rather than on-chain methods. The company did not disclose details such as the counterparty, price, or custodian. Announced via social media on December 22, 2025, the move is part of DWF Labs' broader strategy to enter the real-world asset (RWA) market. The firm plans to expand into trading silver, platinum, and cotton if the initial test proves successful.

bitcoinist12/24 14:41

Crypto Meets Gold: DWF Labs Breaks The Mold

bitcoinist12/24 14:41

From FTX fallout to fresh capital: Former US chief raises $35M for new exchange

Brett Harrison, former president of FTX US, has raised $35 million for his new derivatives exchange, Architect Financial Technologies. The platform targets institutional traders with services spanning derivatives, equities, futures, and digital assets. This follows a previous $12 million funding round in 2024. Architect recently received regulatory approval in Bermuda to offer perpetual futures tied to traditional assets like stocks and commodities. The company plans to expand into Europe and Asia-Pacific. The funding highlights continued venture interest in crypto-linked derivatives, which dominate crypto trading volume but also contribute to market volatility, as seen in recent large liquidation events.

cointelegraph12/23 21:37

From FTX fallout to fresh capital: Former US chief raises $35M for new exchange