Jacquelyn Melinek
Senior reporter, Crypto, TC+
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Solana’s speedy approach to crypto is attracting developers, despite hiccups
Even though the market is shaky and Solana has had its share of problems, there’s still a pool of developers who want to build on Solana in this bear market cycle.
Playstudios launches blockchain gaming division and $10M web3-focused fund
Playstudios, a publicly traded mobile gaming platform and developer, is venturing into the web3 world with a new blockchain division and investment fund. The gaming entity, which owns popular mobile a
Tiffany and Gucci’s dip into crypto is a balance of reputation and revenue
Are crypto integrations by household name brands and sports teams evidence of increasing use cases for digital assets and cryptocurrencies -- or more of a marketing ploy?
Why education is key to halting hacks like the $190M Nomad exploit
Following the loss of almost $200 million on crypto protocol Nomad, security experts insisted that more education and security protocols are necessary for protecting against hacks.
FTX CEO leads Trustless Media’s seed round to help build community-owned web3 shows
A new web3-focused production hub, Trustless Media, has launched out of stealth mode as it aims to build an NFT community-owned media company.
Investors focus on DeFi as it remains resilient to crypto market volatility
As many subsectors in the crypto market continue to take heavy hits from recent volatility, some market players see DeFi as resilient and gaining interest despite the macroeconomic environment.
Topl blockchain raises $15M to help track social impact initiatives
Blockchain ecosystem Topl has raised $15 million in a Series A funding round to help companies track and monetize social impact initiatives, the firm exclusively told TechCrunch. The raise was co-led
Crypto valuations may sink until September as VCs play a waiting game
Tons of capital has been raised across the crypto industry in recent months, but there has been a noticeable pause in deployment. That might change in the coming months.
What does the SEC’s warning shot at crypto mean?
"Speculation of a broader crackdown on digital assets as an industry has been coming for years. The truth is, if the Feds wanted this industry regulated — it would be."
Former ‘Bitcoin maximalist’ Dan Held sees a future in DeFi for the digital asset
As the crypto markets continue to tumble, a major industry player’s beliefs are also taking a turn as he shifts from being a “Bitcoin maximalist” to what he calls a “Bitcoin rationalist.”
Regulators should address crypto ‘garbage’ first, former SEC Chairman Clayton says
Stablecoins, CFTC oversight are among the first issues the U.S. Senate hopes to tackle in a bipartisan crypto bill.
VC firm Tribe Capital raises $25M to launch crypto incubator program
As capital continues to enter the crypto space, Tribe Capital has launched its incubator program Tribe Crypto Labs, which has raised $25 million from outside investors, its CEO Arjun Sethi exclusivel
Crypto exchange Gemini executes second round of layoffs less than two months after axing 10% of staff
Just seven weeks after crypto exchange Gemini cut approximately 10% of its workforce due to “turbulent market conditions,” the startup has made a second round of layoffs, TechCrunch has learned,
NFTs have the potential to become media companies, Rarible co-founder says
As NFTs work to retain mainstream attention, one founder predicts the digital assets sector will pivot in a new direction.
Some venture investors are doubling down on crypto despite an unknown recovery timeline
The crypto markets might be red all over, but that isn’t stopping many venture capitalists from investing in the space.
MetaMask co-founder sees a developer-led future for its crypto wallet
MetaMask is spending the crypto downturn helping developers build by getting out of their way.
Gaming-focused UnCaged Studios raises $24M to build good crypto games
UnCaged Studios, a web3-focused gaming studio, has raised $24 million in a Series A equity funding round to continue growing the crypto gaming industry. The raise includes investors from Griffin Gamin
Meet the newest crypto builders from web3 accelerator Alliance DAO’s demo day
It seems like every time a demo day ends, there’s a new one waiting around the corner — and as you know, TechCrunch is no stranger to covering them. Oftentimes these events are filled with traditi
The US government is digging into NFTs’ impact on intellectual property
After NFTs exploded over the past year, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and Copyright Office are launching a joint study to investigate the digital assets’ impact on intellectual property right
Longtime Bitcoin bull Anthony Pompliano launches crypto hiring firm Inflection Points with $12.6M raise
Over the past 18 months, Inflection Points has been working in stealth mode to build out a crypto-focused employment and corporate training business and just secured $12.6 million in funding. The firm