Crypto infra startup Reservoir secures $14m to drive expansion

Reservoir, a crypto infrastructure startup that facilitates token trading across the industry, has raised $14 million in a Series A funding round. Union Square Ventures led the funding round, Reservoir announced on Feb. 5. According to the platform, the capital injection will support its goal of bringing token trading to every blockchain network. As a […]
Erik Voorhees-backed AI startup Venice debuts VVV crypto on Base

Artificial intelligence startup Venice, backed by Erik Voorhees, has announced its own token VVV on Coinbase’s Base network. With AI advancements like China’s DeepSeek grabbing attention, Venice — backed by Erik Voorhees — marks its move into web3 by launching the VVV cryptocurrency on Coinbase’s Base layer-2 network. With the token, Venice wants to make […]
Chainalysis acquires AI fraud detection startup Alterya

Chainalysis has acquired the artificial intelligence-powered fraud detection startup Alterya. The blockchain analytics platform announced the acquisition on Jan. 13, with details in a Business Insider report indicating Chainalysis completed the deal at $150 million. Chainalysis’ announcement did not disclose any financial details. Alterya’s AI-powered architecture allows it to identify scammers before they reach their […]
Cathie Wood foresees startup M&A surge, $1M Bitcoin under Trump
Cathie Wood predicts a surge in M&A activity under Trump’s administration, driven by deregulation and reduced FTC barriers. Source link