Securitize receives $47m funding round headed by BlackRock

As an analyst with extensive experience in the digital asset and blockchain space, I am thoroughly impressed by Securitize’s recent $47 million funding round led by industry giant BlackRock. This strategic alliance is a testament to Securitize’s groundbreaking work in digitizing capital markets through tokenization. BlackRock spearheaded a significant $47 million investment round for Securitize, … Read more

UK Treasury warns of money laundering risks via cryptocurrency

As a seasoned financial analyst with extensive experience in regulatory compliance and risk management, I find the UK Treasury’s latest report on money laundering risks particularly insightful. The fact that cryptocurrencies, banking, and asset management created the greatest risks during the reporting period is not surprising, given the rapid growth and increasing complexity of these … Read more

Losses from crypto hacks drop 67% to $60m in April

As an analyst with extensive experience in the crypto industry, I find the decline in crypto attacks and resulting losses in April 2024 to be a welcome trend. According to PeckShieldAlert’s data, there were around 40 hacks in April, resulting in losses of approximately $60.2 million. This represents a significant decrease of 67% from the … Read more

Altcoin recovery is on the way

As an experienced analyst, I’ve seen my fair share of market downturns in the crypto space. The recent plunge in Bitcoin and the subsequent dumping of altcoins must have left many investors with a bitter taste in their mouths. Those who held onto their altcoin positions are likely sitting on significant losses, and the temptation … Read more

A16z buys $90m of Optimism’s OP token in private deal

As a researcher with a background in cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, I find Andreessen Horowitz’s (a16z) latest investment in Optimism intriguing. The $90 million commitment to the Ethereum layer 2 solution is a strong endorsement of its potential and highlights the growing importance of layer 2 solutions for the future of the Ethereum ecosystem. According … Read more