Silicon Valley-based tech accelerator expands its digital asset vertical to France

Plug and Play Tech Center will add crypto and digital assets to the list of verticals in its Paris office, where it will help startups network with consumer brands.

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Over 100 VCs, investors voice solidarity with Silicon Valley Bank

As the 40-year-old banking institution, Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), winds down operation, numerous venture capitalists and investors joined hands and decided to cushion the impact in case the bank “were to be purchased and appropriately capitalized.” Approximately 125 VCs and investors signed a statement supporting SVB as a way to limit the fallout of the [...]

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‘Fiat Is Fragile’ — Silicon Valley Bank’s Collapse Sparks Finger-Pointing and Concerns of Contagion

Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) has become the center of attention after its collapse prompted the U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to shut the bank down on Friday. It was the largest U.S. bank failure since 2008, and various alleged catalysts have been pointed to. Some believe venture capitalists caused a bank run, while others [...]

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Tech talent migrates to Web3 as large companies face layoffs

Web3 companies continue to hire amidst a bull market as tech giants undergo layoffs and hiring freezes.

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Coinbase CEO announces documentary on cryptocurrency and exchange

Armstrong said that the documentary will capture “the good, bad, and ugly” of building a tech start-up from the ground up.

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Bain Capital Ventures Unveils $560 Million Crypto Fund for Blockchain-Focused Tech Startups

Bain Capital Ventures’ crypto fund is designed to accelerate the growth of the crypto economy by backing firms and projects that serve users’ needs. (Read More)

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Blockchain startups grow as global VC funding generated $25.2B in 2021

A 713% increase in venture capital funding went to global blockchain startups last year, but will this trend continue?

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EU launches Trusted Investors Network to boost VC investment in tech

The European Union unveiled the Trusted Investors Network at a meeting in Athens, Greece to attract venture capital to deep-tech sectors like biotechnology and AI. 

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