Crypto•
Kraken Reportedly Secures $500M at $15B Valuation
Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has reportedly raised $500 million in a new funding round, pushing its valuation to $15 billion amid growing IPO speculation.
Aaron Hayes
Aaron Hayes is a corporate finance correspondent for Wealtoro, specializing in venture capital, mergers and acquisitions, and the financial strategies of technology companies. He reports on major funding rounds and corporate pivots shaping emerging industries.
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Tech•
Alibaba Stock Surges on Increased AI Investment, Nvidia Partnership
Alibaba Group's stock rose 8.19% after the company announced increased AI spending, a new large language model, and a strategic partnership with Nvidia.
Crypto•
Tether Explores Funding Round at $500 Billion Valuation
Stablecoin issuer Tether is in early-stage talks for a funding round of $15-20 billion, which could value the company at an estimated $500 billion.
Crypto•
Tether Reportedly Seeks $500 Billion Valuation in Funding Talks
Tether, the issuer of the USDT stablecoin, is reportedly in talks to raise up to $20 billion in a funding round that could value the firm at $500 billion.
Crypto•
Metaplanet Buys $633M in Bitcoin, Becomes 5th Largest Holder
Japanese firm Metaplanet acquired 5,419 BTC for $633 million, becoming the fifth-largest corporate Bitcoin holder with a total of 25,555 BTC.
Business•
Corporate Crypto Adoption Grows Amid Market Volatility
Publicly traded companies are increasingly adding Bitcoin to their balance sheets and using it as collateral, a trend marked by major acquisitions and new financing deals.
Finance•
Figma Stock Down 60% on Growth and Competition Concerns
Figma's stock has dropped 60% from its post-IPO high, driven by concerns over a slowing growth forecast, intense competition from Adobe and Canva, and a high valuation.
Crypto•
Flora Growth Secures $401M to Pivot into Crypto-AI
Nasdaq-listed cannabis firm Flora Growth is pivoting to crypto-AI, securing $401 million to create a treasury for the new Zero Gravity (0G) blockchain.