https://pitchbook.com/tag/cryptocurrency cryptocurrency en-US Fri, 29 May 2026 11:01:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/crypto-vet-michael-sonnenshein-is-leaving-the-industry-to-become-an-ai-vc Exclusive: Sonnenshein joins Corner as partner and group president, betting AI's still-forming regulatory landscape offers the same institutional opening digital assets did a decade ago. Fri, 29 May 2026 11:01:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/crypto-vet-michael-sonnenshein-is-leaving-the-industry-to-become-an-ai-vc https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/stablecoin-issuer-tether-has-so-much-cash-that-its-becoming-a-vc Beyond fintech and crypto startups, Tether has now backed a mattress-maker and a humanoid robotics specialist. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:30:06 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/stablecoin-issuer-tether-has-so-much-cash-that-its-becoming-a-vc https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/bitgo-pares-back-first-day-trading-gains-closes-at-2-6b-market-cap The crypto custodian and infrastructure company is the first on what's expected to be a crowded docket for 2026 crypto IPOs. Thu, 22 Jan 2026 22:50:32 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/bitgo-pares-back-first-day-trading-gains-closes-at-2-6b-market-cap https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/crypto-companies-finally-cracked-the-ipo-ceiling-in-2025-and-2026-could-keep-pace Crypto VC deal value surged to $19.7B in 2025, fueled by an injection of growth equity. Investors are now eying loftier startup valuations for 2026. Wed, 07 Jan 2026 20:20:36 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/crypto-companies-finally-cracked-the-ipo-ceiling-in-2025-and-2026-could-keep-pace https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/breaking-down-the-trump-administrations-2025-moves-to-reshape-financial-regulations Trump and Congress, in the first 11 months of his second term, orchestrated what private markets investors view as the largest policy shift in years. Mon, 22 Dec 2025 20:24:43 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/breaking-down-the-trump-administrations-2025-moves-to-reshape-financial-regulations https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/grayscale-files-for-an-ipo-capping-off-big-year-for-crypto-exits The crypto investment manager's revenue has been dropping, but its net income has increased. Thu, 13 Nov 2025 17:54:39 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/grayscale-files-for-an-ipo-capping-off-big-year-for-crypto-exits https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/panteras-recent-token-bets-are-the-real-portfolio-winners The firm is targeting a $1 billion Fund V, betting that its mix of venture equity, private tokens and event-driven plays will keep outperforming classic VC strategies Thu, 06 Nov 2025 22:02:59 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/panteras-recent-token-bets-are-the-real-portfolio-winners https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/stablecoins-trillion-dollar-rise-meets-the-friction-of-traditional-finance As stablecoin transaction volumes soar, startups must overcome costly currency conversions and other bottlenecks to fulfill their promise. Fri, 17 Oct 2025 22:29:09 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/stablecoins-trillion-dollar-rise-meets-the-friction-of-traditional-finance https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/polymarket-lands-2b-from-nyses-parent-company-as-prediction-markets-go-mainstream The company had raised funding this summer, and acquired a licensed exchange to return to US operations. Tue, 07 Oct 2025 18:25:54 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/polymarket-lands-2b-from-nyses-parent-company-as-prediction-markets-go-mainstream 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/despite-losses-crypto-exchange-gemini-aims-for-2-1b-ipo The company is seeking to raise around $316 million from its offering. Tue, 02 Sep 2025 16:26:20 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/despite-losses-crypto-exchange-gemini-aims-for-2-1b-ipo https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/theres-crypto-vc-optimism-despite-a-55-q2-deals-slump Exits and median deal size and valuations are looking up. Fri, 22 Aug 2025 18:33:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/theres-crypto-vc-optimism-despite-a-55-q2-deals-slump https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/bullish-pops-89-on-first-day-of-trading-riding-crypto-hype After Circle, Bullish is the second big-name crypto startup to go public this year. Wed, 13 Aug 2025 20:21:38 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/bullish-pops-89-on-first-day-of-trading-riding-crypto-hype 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/congress-passes-genius-act-first-major-us-crypto-legislation The US House overwhelmingly approved the landmark legislation that now goes to President Donald Trump's desk to be signed into law. Thu, 17 Jul 2025 22:24:24 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/congress-passes-genius-act-first-major-us-crypto-legislation https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/circles-supersized-ipo-delivers-hotly-anticipated-windfall-to-crypto-investors The stablecoin issuer's listing raised the most money in an IPO of any crypto company since Coinbase. Thu, 05 Jun 2025 21:46:25 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/circles-supersized-ipo-delivers-hotly-anticipated-windfall-to-crypto-investors https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/vc-stablecoin-startups-supply-hits-239b The interest in stablecoins comes as top issuer Circle preps its anticipated IPO this year. Thu, 29 May 2025 14:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/vc-stablecoin-startups-supply-hits-239b