Industry Report: Kraken, Others Receive Large Investments

Industry Report: Kraken, Others Receive Large Investments

Want to see what’s new in the world of cryptocurrency? This week, we saw big investments coming into the Bitcoin ecosystem, notably a funding round from Kraken. Take a gander at some of the latest stories: It’s a week of investments for cryptocurrencies as Bitcoin exchange Kraken received a hefty sum during its Series B stage of financing from Money Partners Group in Tokyo, one of Japan’s leading foreign exchange brokerages. The firm holds nearly 300,000 clients and boasts a market cap of over $250 million. Kraken had also previously received a “multi-million dollar agreement” from....


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