https://pitchbook.com/tag/blockchain blockchain en-US Fri, 14 Nov 2025 22:49:53 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/crypto-startups-private-funds-tokenization-securitize Fintech platforms grab the spotlight as private market races to reach new investors Fri, 14 Nov 2025 22:49:53 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/crypto-startups-private-funds-tokenization-securitize https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/lseg-launches-blockchain-platform-for-private-funds-transactions Exchange operator's Digital Markets Infrastructure platform expands move to digitize private markets. Mon, 15 Sep 2025 11:16:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/lseg-launches-blockchain-platform-for-private-funds-transactions https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/gemini-425m-blockbuster-ipo-debut-is-double-trouble-for-crypto-naysayers The crypto exchange's IPO had more investor interest than it could manage. Fri, 12 Sep 2025 22:18:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/gemini-425m-blockbuster-ipo-debut-is-double-trouble-for-crypto-naysayers https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/figure-ipo-rides-blockchain-enthusiasm-from-investors The blockchain-based lender finished Thursday's trading session up about 24% over its IPO share price. Thu, 11 Sep 2025 16:38:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/figure-ipo-rides-blockchain-enthusiasm-from-investors https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/blockchain-based-lender-figure-files-for-ipo The company has been profitable since 2024. Mon, 18 Aug 2025 20:56:42 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/blockchain-based-lender-figure-files-for-ipo https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/tokenized-securities-could-soon-finally-have-their-moment Figma's S-1 for its Thursday IPO signaled the company could issue tokenized shares. Wed, 30 Jul 2025 19:33:25 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/tokenized-securities-could-soon-finally-have-their-moment https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/investcorp-uses-blockchain-to-target-investors-for-second-gp-stakes-fund Investcorp is riding a burgeoning trend by tokenizing its private market offering. Wed, 26 Jun 2024 11:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/investcorp-uses-blockchain-to-target-investors-for-second-gp-stakes-fund https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/crypto-blockchain-vcs-coinbase-cvc-fundraising Crypto and blockchain startups have struggled to raise capital at anywhere close to 2021's pace. Fri, 05 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/crypto-blockchain-vcs-coinbase-cvc-fundraising https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/lightspeed-blockchain-faction-crypto-fund-joint-venture Lightspeed Faction's LP base includes endowments, pension funds, and fund-of-funds, some of which "come from Lightspeed's Rolodex," according to GP Samuel Harrison. Thu, 09 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/lightspeed-blockchain-faction-crypto-fund-joint-venture https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/mythical-games-web3-layoffs-lawsuit-vc-down-round Mythical Games was a Web3 gaming darling, raising over $300 million from big investors like Andreessen Horowitz. Then came layoffs, a lawsuit, and a down round. Thu, 24 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/mythical-games-web3-layoffs-lawsuit-vc-down-round https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/kkr-blockchain-tokenize-pe-fundraising-individuals In partnership with Securitize, KKR will tokenize a portion of its $4 billion Health Care Strategic Growth Fund II on the blockchain platform Avalanche. Tue, 13 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/kkr-blockchain-tokenize-pe-fundraising-individuals https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/market-map-entertainment-metaverse Does anybody know what the metaverse is? No. Has that stopped VCs from investing in it? Also no. Tue, 30 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/market-map-entertainment-metaverse https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/nft-startups-funding-trends Investors are anticipating a bright future for NFT marketplaces despite waning interest in digital collectibles in recent months. Tue, 21 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/nft-startups-funding-trends https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/andreessen-horowitz-5-billion-crypto-funding-coinbase Andreessen Horowitz has closed a $4.5 billion crypto fund led by Chris Dixon at a time when investors and speculators are fleeing the market in droves. Wed, 25 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/andreessen-horowitz-5-billion-crypto-funding-coinbase https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/andreessen-horowitz-gaming-fund-metaverse VC firm Andreessen Horowitz has raised $600 million for its first vehicle dedicated to gaming as it doubles down on an investment thesis centered in the metaverse. Wed, 18 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/andreessen-horowitz-gaming-fund-metaverse https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/nft-trading-crash-outlook-sports-gaming The market exuberance that powered the NFT boom has given way to more cynical conditions, forcing the largely speculative NFT market to confront reality. Wed, 04 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/nft-trading-crash-outlook-sports-gaming