"Blockchain capital raising $700M" Apr 23, 2026
Thursday, 23 April 2026 · 1 min read · Listen to the episode ↗
The key topics include Blockchain Capital's significant $700 million fundraising for growth-focused investments, indicating strong interest in blockchain ventures. Also highlighted is the rising cryptocurrency crime, exemplified by a recent home invasion in France involving a large crypto transfer. Lastly, MetaMask's advancements in user-friendly features for decentralization and support for multiple networks reflect ongoing enhancements in the crypto ecosystem.
Starting a business can be overwhelming, making it essential to find the right tools to simplify processes. In the crypto market, Bitcoin is currently priced at $77,733, Ethereum at $2,329, and XRP at $1.41, all showing slight increases. MetaMask co-founder Dan Finley announced his departure from Consensus due to burnout after nearly a decade. MetaMask has evolved to support multiple networks and introduced features like Advanced Permissions for DApps, improving user-friendly transactions.
Crypto-related crime is on the rise, with a family in northwest France forced to transfer $820,000 in crypto during a home invasion, contributing to over 40 reported extortion cases in the country in 2023. In regulatory news, Kalshi has fined and suspended three congressional candidates—Mark Moran, Matt Klein, and Ezekiel Enriquez—for betting on their own races, citing insider trading violations.
Blockchain Capital is raising $700 million across two funds aimed at growth and early-stage investments, having already deployed some capital, including a $12 million investment in PAXOS Labs. Meanwhile, Uzbekistan is establishing a special crypto mining zone in Krakalpakstan, exempting mining income from tax until 2035, with only registered legal entities qualifying for the tax break and a 1% monthly income fee to the regional budget. Mining permits will be managed by the national agency for prospective projects.
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