Sunday, July 20, 2025

Former Polychain GP unveils $125M crypto fund with DAO governance ambitions

Former Polychain Capital general partner Tekin Salimi has launched a new blockchain-focused investment fund that will eventually be converted into a founder-owned decentralized autonomous organization (DAO), offering a novel way for startup leaders to be rewarded for their contributions. The $125 million fund, known simply as “dao5,” will invest in blockchain

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Internet Computer eyes 50% move as ICP enters ‘falling wedge’ breakout territory

The price of Internet Computer (ICP) reversed directions after falling to its record low near $14.50 on Feb. 24 and has rebounded by more than 30% ever since. And now, it appears the 35th-largest digital asset by market capitalization has more room to grow in the coming weeks.ICP breaks out

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Investment Bank Cowen Launches Digital Unit, Aims to Compete With Bulge-Bracket Firms

The leader in news and information on cryptocurrency, digital assets and the future of money, CoinDesk is a media outlet that strives for the highest journalistic standards and abides by a strict set of editorial policies. CoinDesk is an independent operating subsidiary of Digital Currency Group, which invests in cryptocurrencies

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FTX and CoinShares launch physical staked Solana ETP

CoinShares, one of the largest crypto investment firms in Europe, and FTX crypto exchange have united forces to launch a new physically-backed Solana (SOL) exchange-traded product (ETP).The new product, titled CoinShares FTX Physical Staked Solana, is launching with 1 million SOL in seed capital, allowing investors to get 3% in

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Wex Exchange Co-Owner Reportedly Detained in Russia – Exchanges Bitcoin News

Authorities in Russia have arrested a crypto entrepreneur associated with an unidentified cryptocurrency exchange who is suspected of embezzling funds and property. According to a media report, the detained person is one of the owners of Wex, successor of the infamous BTC-e exchange. Owner of Wex Exchange Apprehended in Russia Russian law

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