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📈 CoinDesk, citing an analysis by Daniel Choung, co-founder of digital asset hedge fund Syncracy Capital, reported that the Solana (SOL) price could rise to $200 by the end of this month. Choung noted, "Solana has ample room for further upside due to memecoin, stablecoin trading volume, and DeFi activities. It could soon break a new high after recovering to the $200 level at the end of this month." According to CoinMarketCap, SOL is currently trading at $168.62, up 6.02%. 🚀📊 #BitcoinWorld

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Here's our fundraising update... So far ZNest has raised the following: Reg D - $1,065,000 Reg CF – $146,305 from 75 investors For Wefunder (an SEC-regulated platform), our average check is $1,951, and the most common size is $100. We are doing what’s called a “Community Round” where we try to build up a team of ambassadors and future customers.  The small checks mean just as much as the big ones. Invest in ZNest: https://lnkd.in/gC7ypqFc

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All of this happened in crypto this week 👇 1️⃣ Paradigm raises $850M for its third fund. "In April, Paradigm was in talks with investors about raising $850 million for a fund. In 2021, Paradigm set up a $2.5 billion venture fund to support crypto companies and protocols." 2️⃣ Curve's founder's $100M loans got liquidated. "Michael Egorov, the founder of Curve Finance had his on-chain loan positions liquidated earlier on Thursday. Egorov was liquidated for $140 million in CRV across his loan positions in various protocols." 3️⃣ JPMorgan skeptical $12B YTD crypto inflows will continue. "JPMorgan analysts are skeptical about the sustainability of strong crypto inflows so far this year, citing current high bitcoin prices. If the current trend were to continue, it would result in an annualized net inflow of around $26 billion, they said." 4️⃣ MicroStrategy proposes $500M convertible notes to buy BTC. "MicroStrategy (MSTR) announced Thursday that it intends to offer $500 million aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due 2032, proceeds of which will be used to acquire additional bitcoin and on other corporate affairs." 5️⃣ Gensler says Ethereum ETF S-1 approvals are likely over the summer. "SEC Chair Gary Gensler estimated that the S-1 approvals for spot ether ETFs could occur sometime by the end of this summer." 6️⃣ Paradigm unveils Symbiotic protocol. "Restaking project Symbiotic launched yesterday and announced a $5.8 million funding round from Paradigm and cyberFund." 7️⃣ US Judge signs off on $4.5B Terraform-Do Kwon settlement. "The settlement bans Kwon and Terraform Labs from buying and selling crypto asset securities while agreeing to pay $4.5 billion in disgorgement, prejudgment interest, and civil penalties." 8️⃣ Biden proposes a 30% tax on BTC mining. "The move, part of the government's budget proposal for the upcoming fiscal year introduced in March, is in stark contrast to recent, pro-crypto statements from former President Donald Trump." 9️⃣ ZKsync plans 3.6B ZK tokens airdrop. "The ZKsync Association will conduct a one-time token airdrop to 695,232 eligible wallets next week." 🔟 Tether expects to invest $1B+ in deals in the next year. "Tether's focus for investment is financial infrastructure, AI, and biotech, Ardoino said in an interview. The company has also invested around $2 billion in these areas in the last two years, a trend it expects to continue." --- 👨‍⚕️🧪 Read my free newsletter for the next best web3 products, strategies, and trends. Join 19,500+ web3 builders and investors at: https://launchy.app/

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Terraform Labs and Do Kwon Reach Tentative Settlement with SEC over Allegations of Misleading Investors Terraform Labs and its founder, Do Kwon, have agreed to a tentative settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding accusations of misleading cryptocurrency investors before the collapse of the stablecoin TerraUSD in 2022. The SEC had alleged that Terraform falsely stated that its blockchain was utilized in a popular Korean mobile payment app. While the specifics of the settlement have not been disclosed, both parties have been instructed to submit supporting documents by June 12. The collapse of TerraUSD and its associated token, Luna, resulted in over $40 billion in investor losses. Initially, the SEC sought a $5.3 billion relinquishment from stablecoin sales and fines of $420 million for the company and $100 million for Kwon. However, Terraform Labs and Kwon have proposed considerably lower penalties. The outcome of this settlement could set crucial precedents for the cryptocurrency market, with the crypto community closely monitoring the developments. # Thank you Léa Dufresne for your submission!

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🚀 AlleyCorp Closes $250M Fund to Fuel Tech Innovation in NYC and Beyond🗽 🌟 Founded by NYC internet entrepreneur Kevin Ryan, AlleyCorp incubates and invests in transformative companies across diverse verticals including Diversified Technology, Healthcare, Robotics, and Impact. 💡💰 🤝 The fund, backed by a select group of LPs, supports AlleyCorp's mission to originate ideas, hire teams, provide initial funding, and maintain integral leadership throughout the company’s lifecycle. 🌱🔍 💼 With about 20–30 new investments and 5–8 incubations per year, AlleyCorp has a track record of nurturing early-stage tech pioneers. 📈🌐 🦄 Notable investments include MongoDB (NASDAQ: MDB), Business Insider, Gilt Groupe, Zola, and Nomad Health, shaping the landscape of tech innovation in NYC. 🌆🌟 🔬 AlleyCorp also announces the incubation of Radical AI, pioneering AI-driven materials design, and Conduce Health, revolutionizing access to personalized healthcare specialists. 💻🏥 ✅ Looking to raise capital for your #fund and increase the international pool of your LP #investors?   🤝 Need warm #LP introductions?   📝 Selling #secondaries to increase liquidity?   🧐 Looking for co-investments?   ▶ G+QUANT's link for inquiries and fund decks: https://lnkd.in/gjC_EuTE #VentureCapital #TechInnovation #NYCTech #StartupInvestment #Incubation #AlleyCorp #ImpactInvesting #HealthTech #AI #Robotics #DiversifiedTechnology #InvestmentStrategy

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Millennium, Point72, and Elliott are part of the notable buyers of the Bitcoin ETF. There are now over 500 insto holders, With over 414 holders of the IBIT fund alone, the fund has garnered significant attention, described as "mind-boggling" by analyst Eric Balchunas. The diversity of holders is striking, ranging from hedge fund managers, investment advisors, private equity, pension funds, brokerages, banks, trusts, insurance companies, holding companies, and family offices, highlighting broad interest and participation in the ETF. Hedge fund managers dominate the ownership landscape, holding nearly 69% of the fund's shares, followed by investment advisers at 22%. This robust investor base is unprecedented for a recently launched ETF, signaling exceptional early success and liquidity for IBIT. Also sort of looks like IBIT is flipping the sideways 🐦! #Bitcoin #ETF #Investing #Finance #bird

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UNLOCKING THE SECREATS OF THE GLOBAL VC ECOSYSTEM : A SUMMIT FOR LIMITED PARTNERS AND VENTURE CAPITALISTS TO THE GLOBAL VC's ECOSYSTEM SUMMIT -------------- 💰💵 Check 1st post in features section in my profile 💵💰 -------------- #VCEcosystemSummit #VentureCapital #LimitedPartners #Investment #PortfolioManagement #GrowthStrategy #IndustryLeaders #Networking #Collaboration #Innovation #Startup #Entrepreneurship #Funding #Investor #LP #GP #VC #PrivateEquity #HedgeFund #AssetManagement #WealthManagement #FinancialServices #InvestmentBanking #CapitalMarkets #BusinessGrowth #Scaling #Expansion #Disruption #Volatility #RiskManagement #Resilience #Sustainability #ESG #ImpactInvesting #Diversity #Inclusion #Equity #Equality #WomenInVC #WomenInFinance #MenInVC #MenInFinance #VentureCapitalist #InvestmentBanker #FinancialAnalyst #PortfolioManager #InvestmentManager #AssetManager #WealthManager #FinancialPlanner #InvestmentAdvisor #VCFirm #StartupAccelerator #Incubator #CoworkingSpace #EntrepreneurialEcosystem #InnovationHub #BusinessNetworking #ProfessionalDevelopment #Leadership #Mentorship #CareerGrowth #IndustryTrends #MarketInsights #FinancialRegulations #InvestmentStrategy #RiskAssessment #DueDiligence #DealMaking #MandA #IPO #PrivatePlacement #HedgeFundManager #AssetAllocator #FamilyOffice #SovereignWealthFund #PensionFund #EndowmentFund #VentureCapitalInvesting #StartupFunding #GrowthCapital #ExpansionCapital #Buyout #Recapitalization #Restructuring #Turnaround #DistressedInvesting #SpecialSituations #EventDriven #CreditInvesting #DebtFinancing #EquityInvesting #MezzanineFinancing #GrowthEquity #VentureDebt #SeedFunding #SeriesA #SeriesB #SeriesC #IPOPrep #PreIPO #PostIPO #PrivateCompany #PublicCompany #MicroVC #NanoVC #SeedStage #EarlyStage #GrowthStage #LateStage #PrivateEquityFund #HedgeFundManager #InvestmentPortfolio #RiskManagementStrategy #InvestmentResearch #FinancialPlanning #WealthCreation #CapitalGrowth #InvestmentOpportunities #BusinessExpansion #MarketTrends #IndustryInsights #FinancialInnovation #InvestmentInnovation #VCDeals #StartupSuccess #InvestmentStrategy #PortfolioDiversification #InvestmentRisk #InvestmentReturn #InvestmentGrowth #InvestmentIncome #InvestmentManagement #InvestmentConsulting #PrivateEquityInvesting #HedgeFundInvesting #VentureCapitalInvesting #AngelInvesting #ImpactInvesting #SustainableInvesting #ESGInvesting #ResponsibleInvesting #InvestmentFirms #InvestmentCompanies #InvestmentPartners #InvestmentNetwork #InvestmentCommunity #InvestmentEvents #InvestmentConferences #InvestmentSummit #InvestmentForum #InvestmentRoundtable #StartupInvesting #EarlyStageInvesting #GrowthStageInvesting #LateStageInvesting #PrivateEquityFirms #HedgeFundManagers #VentureCapitalFirms #AngelGroups #ImpactInvestors

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📊 According to CoinDesk, Greg Magadini, director of derivatives at Amberdata, stated that market expectations for the approval of an Ethereum (ETH) spot ETF are excessive. He noted that the spread between the ETH 30-Day Implied Volatility Index (DVOL) and Bitcoin (BTC DVOL) has widened significantly since April, indicating high expectations for an ETH spot ETF in the U.S. However, with ETH futures open interest at $1.6 billion on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, compared to BTC futures at $10 billion, ETH is not yet as institutionally commercialized as BTC. Magadini suggested that the impact of an ETH spot ETF would likely be modest. #Bitcoinworld

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This is a clear stamp of approval for tokenization of RWA with BlackRock leading the funding round for Securitize, a big win for RWA! 🚀 This development will make way for more funding into RWA, a still nascent space that will require more players to grow the pie. NASDEX $NSDX & Metafyed are well positioned in RWA with licenses in place to launch a regulated RWA marketplace opening up opportunities for token issuers to raise and borrow through tokenized RWA, truly a game-changer disrupting tradfi! https://lnkd.in/g2hw9ZjF

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🚨🚨 Episode 15 of Liquidity Podcast is out and this week Jason Calacanis and I have Delian Asparouhov of Founders Fund and Mel Williams, Co-Founder of TrueBridge Capital Partners. In this episode, we discuss the Midas List, return of crypto and democratizing VC. Link to the episode below 👇

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Have you heard? 📣 Merge is absolutely crushing it in the agency M&A market right now: 💥 14 new agencies on the market in the last 21 days alone + a whopping 65 this year ☄️ 6X more agencies for sale than anyone else in the space 🤝 A record number of closings, to the tune of $500M 😊 A team our clients can’t stop raving about 📈 Momentum that's off the charts All that 🟰 total market domination—and we couldn’t be more excited!! 🧨 Curious what the buzz is about? 🤔 Here are 8 of our hottest listings you need to know about: 🌍 Global Social Media Agency 💰 Valuation: $18,000,000 
✅ This powerhouse agency offers top-tier social media management—plus a diverse client base and rock-solid financials. Experiential Agency Serving Goldman, Invesco & Schwab 💰 Valuation: $40,000,000 ✅ This premier agency combines cutting-edge AI with creativity to deliver standout content for the financial services sector—with strong client retention and a knack for growth. 📰 PR Agency With 95% Retainers 💰 Valuation: $5,500,000 ✅ Looking to boost your brand profile? This award-winning PR agency is the ace of placements and has a fully remote, dynamic team. 📱 Mobile Display Ads Agency Specializing in Financial Services 💰 Valuation: $11,000,000 
✅ Massive margins + 100% retainers? You bet your ads. This agency does mobile marketing for regional banks and boasts stellar client retention. 🏨 Creative Branding Agency for Luxury Hospitality 💰 Valuation: $5,200,000 ✅ Creativity in the lap of luxury! This agency blends strategic thinking with artistic flair, serving high-end hospitality clients. 📹 $2.3M EBITDA Agency Serving Walmart and Coca-Cola 💰 Valuation: $9,250,000 ✅ WIn eyeballs and hearts with personalized video marketing! This agency’s proprietary tech caters to giants like Walmart and Netflix with unmatched creativity. 💻 UX/UI Agency with Offshore Team 💰 Valuation: $10,300,000 ✅ With strong bases in LA and India, this best-of-East-and-West agency excels in web development, boasting a loyal client base and experienced leadership. 🏛️ Lead Generation Firm with Skilled Sales Team 💰 Valuation: $15,000,000
 ✅ Need legal leads? This firm shines at mass tort campaigns, supplying attorneys with tailored leads and exceptional results. 🎓 College Activations Agency
 💰 Valuation: $7,500,000
 ✅ This leader in college marketing connects brands with students through dynamic activations, leveraging a deep network of university partnerships. What do I see when I look at these listings? I see stories of disruption, resilience, and passion. They remind me of my own journey. Every. Single. Agency listed here is a dream made real through hard work and determination. 💪 Inspired by these opportunities and thinking about your next big move? Now’s the time to explore. Check out the full listings on our site via the link in the comments!👇 Take that step. Dig into the details. Your next chapter starts here. 🥳 #DigitalAgencies #MandA #BuyABusiness #Merge

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Have you heard? 📣 Merge is absolutely crushing it in the agency M&A market right now: 💥 14 new agencies on the market in the last 21 days alone + a whopping 65 this year ☄️ 6X more agencies for sale than anyone else in the space 🤝 A record number of closings, to the tune of $500M 😊 A team our clients can’t stop raving about 📈 Momentum that's off the charts All that 🟰 total market domination—and we couldn’t be more excited!! 🧨 Curious what the buzz is about? 🤔 Here are 8 of our hottest listings you need to know about: 🌍 Global Social Media Agency 💰 Valuation: $18,000,000 
✅ This powerhouse agency offers top-tier social media management—plus a diverse client base and rock-solid financials. Experiential Agency Serving Goldman, Invesco & Schwab 💰 Valuation: $40,000,000 ✅ This premier agency combines cutting-edge AI with creativity to deliver standout content for the financial services sector—with strong client retention and a knack for growth. 📰 PR Agency With 95% Retainers 💰 Valuation: $5,500,000 ✅ Looking to boost your brand profile? This award-winning PR agency is the ace of placements and has a fully remote, dynamic team. 📱 Mobile Display Ads Agency Specializing in Financial Services 💰 Valuation: $11,000,000 
✅ Massive margins + 100% retainers? You bet your ads. This agency does mobile marketing for regional banks and boasts stellar client retention. 🏨 Creative Branding Agency for Luxury Hospitality 💰 Valuation: $5,200,000 ✅ Creativity in the lap of luxury! This agency blends strategic thinking with artistic flair, serving high-end hospitality clients. 📹 $2.3M EBITDA Agency Serving Walmart and Coca-Cola 💰 Valuation: $9,250,000 ✅ WIn eyeballs and hearts with personalized video marketing! This agency’s proprietary tech caters to giants like Walmart and Netflix with unmatched creativity. 💻 UX/UI Agency with Offshore Team 💰 Valuation: $10,300,000 ✅ With strong bases in LA and India, this best-of-East-and-West agency excels in web development, boasting a loyal client base and experienced leadership. 🏛️ Lead Generation Firm with Skilled Sales Team 💰 Valuation: $15,000,000
 ✅ Need legal leads? This firm shines at mass tort campaigns, supplying attorneys with tailored leads and exceptional results. 🎓 College Activations Agency
 💰 Valuation: $7,500,000
 ✅ This leader in college marketing connects brands with students through dynamic activations, leveraging a deep network of university partnerships. What do I see when I look at these listings? I see stories of disruption, resilience, and passion. They remind me of my own journey. Every. Single. Agency listed here is a dream made real through hard work and determination. 💪 Inspired by these opportunities and thinking about your next big move? Now’s the time to explore. Check out the full listings on our site via the link in the comments!👇 Take that step. Dig into the details. Your next chapter starts here. 🥳 #DigitalAgencies #MandA #BuyABusiness #Merge

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Another day, another update. Umoja Protocol broke $20M in notional volume this past week before some major updates and partnership announcements. This is before the introduction of #smartcoins - digital assets that can execute their own management strategies to minimize risk and optimize yield. More to do.

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All of this happened in crypto this week 👇 1️⃣ Stripe to enable USDC payments. "Fintech company Stripe will begin supporting transactions in USDC this summer, reviving its involvement in crypto-based commerce." 2️⃣ Pantera Capital seeks $1B for new crypto fund V. "Pantera Fund V, as its called, would focus on startup equity, early-stage tokens and liquid tokens among others assets, the source said." 3️⃣ Consensys sues SEC, challenging its approach to Ethereum. "The blockchain and web3 development company behind the well-known MetaMask Wallet filed a lawsuit against the agency on Thursday in a Texas court." 4️⃣ Immutable plans a $50M crypto gaming rewards program. "Blockchain gaming platform Immutable announced it is launching what it calls 'the largest ever web3 gaming quest and rewards program.'" 5️⃣ Morgan Stanley may allow brokers to recommend Bitcoin ETFs. "Morgan Stanley may allow its 15,000 brokers to recommend that customers purchase spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds, according to a report from AdvisorHub on Thursday, which cited two senior executive sources familiar with the company’s plans." 6️⃣ SEC thinks Do Kwon and Terraform Labs should get a $5.3B fine. "The SEC asked a New York judge to impose $5.3 billion in fines against Terraform Labs and Do Kwon to resolve the civil fraud case against them." 7️⃣ Blockchain Association sues the SEC over dealer rule. "The Blockchain Association and the Crypto Freedom Alliance of Texas sued the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission over a newly adopted dealer rule that they say would have 'disastrous effects' on the industry." 8️⃣ Jupiter acquires Ultimate Wallet as part of mobile push. "Solana DEX aggregator Jupiter announced Tuesday it has acquired the self-custody crypto wallet firm Ultimate Wallet as it aims to onboard millions more users with a mobile expansion." 9️⃣ Block develops a 3-nanometer BTC mining chip. "Block, a digital payments firm co-founded by Jack Dorsey, has finished developing a three-nanometer Bitcoin mining chip." 🔟 Ripple rejects SEC $2B fine in final judgment. "Ripple Labs filed its opposition on Monday against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) proposal to ask a New York judge to impose a nearly $2 billion fine against the company behind the XRP Ledger blockchain." --- #stablecoin #ethereum #bitcoin 👨‍⚕️🧪 Read my free newsletter for the next best web3 products, strategies, and trends. Join 19,500+ web3 builders and investors at: https://lnkd.in/e8yTC9qA

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