Funding
American Cancer Society leverages Gitcoin for decentralized open-source cancer research funding
Ethereum
November 29, 2023
American Cancer Society leverages Gitcoin for decentralized open-source cancer research funding
In a move that blends innovation with philanthropy, the American Cancer Society (ACS) has embraced web3 technology by partnering with…
Upland secures $7M funding aiming at AI metaverse expansion and Spark token exchange listing
Ethereum
October 22, 2023
Upland secures $7M funding aiming at AI metaverse expansion and Spark token exchange listing
The web3 Metaverse “super app,” Upland, has extended its Series A funding, successfully securing an additional $7 million. According to…
Ethereum Funding Rates Turn Deep Red, What Does It Mean?
Ethereum
September 25, 2023
Ethereum Funding Rates Turn Deep Red, What Does It Mean?
Data shows the Ethereum funding rates have been quite negative in recent days. Here’s what this could mean for the…
Owocki rejoins Gitcoin amid shifting landscape and open-source funding needs
Ethereum
September 7, 2023
Owocki rejoins Gitcoin amid shifting landscape and open-source funding needs
In a recent Gitcoin forum post, Kevin Owocki, co-founder of Gitcoin, outlined his intentions for the platform following significant changes…
Pantera CEO calls 2023 ‘best time ever’ to start a crypto company with $121B VC funding available
DeFi
January 24, 2023
Pantera CEO calls 2023 ‘best time ever’ to start a crypto company with $121B VC funding available
Crypto investment firm Pantera Capital released a ‘Year Ahead’ letter to investors on Jan. 23, in which it disclosed data…
WalletConnect secures $12.5 million in an ecosystem funding round
DeFi
November 3, 2022
WalletConnect secures $12.5 million in an ecosystem funding round
Web3 communications protocol company, WalletConnect, announced raising $12.5 million in an ecosystem round, with participation from Shopify, Coinbase Ventures, ConsenSys,…
Uniswap Labs rumored to be raising $100M in funding at a $1B valuation
DeFi
September 30, 2022
Uniswap Labs rumored to be raising $100M in funding at a $1B valuation
TechCrunch has released information stating that the parent company of the Uniswap DEX, Uniswap Labs, is preparing for a new…
Stabilizing Ethereum Funding Rates Suggests Recovery Might Be In The Works
Ethereum
September 22, 2022
Stabilizing Ethereum Funding Rates Suggests Recovery Might Be In The Works
Ethereum funding rates had taken a beating after the Merge was completed. This event was the single most anticipated upgrade…
Ethereum Funding Rates Hit The Low Amid The Shift From PoW
Ethereum
September 16, 2022
Ethereum Funding Rates Hit The Low Amid The Shift From PoW
The Ethereum upgrade has shifted the network from Proof-of-Work (PoW) to Proof-of-Stake (PoS). The Ethereum mainnet and the Beacon Chain…
Aave developers to get $16.8M in retroactive funding
DeFi
September 8, 2022
Aave developers to get $16.8M in retroactive funding
Aave (AAVE) V3 developer Aave Companies is set to receive retroactive funding of $16.28 million from the DeFi protocol’s decentralized…