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Lyzi Raises $1.4M to Expand Tezos-Based Crypto Payments Service for Retail
Tezos-based crypto payment hub Lyzi said it raised 1.3 million euros ($1.4 million) in a seed funding round to expand the development of its platform.The round included participation from angels investors Christopher Grilhault des Fontaines, founder of Dfns, and Jean-Luc Bernard, founder of Astek, according to an emailed announcement shared with CoinDesk on Tuesday.Lyzi, which is built on the Tezos layer-1 blockchain, allows consumers to use cryptocurrency to make everyday payments in retail and e-commerce environments. Merchants collect payments in cryptocurrency and receive fiat directly to their bank accounts.Following the seed raise, Lyzi's next step is launch on Tezos' layer-2, Etherlink, which is compatible with Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), the operating system of the world's second-largest blockchain. “Our goal is...
Janover Raises $42 Million to Focus on Solana Treasury Strategy
Janover, Inc. (NASDAQ: JNVR) announced the successful raising of approximately $42 million through a private offering of convertible notes and warrants, with participation from notable investors including Pantera Capital, Kraken, and Arrington Capital. The convertible notes, which accrue interest at a rate of 2.5% per year and mature on April 6, 2030, are convertible intoSource link
Crypto Daybook Americas: Bitcoin’s Haven Claim Hit as U.S., China Face Off Over Tariffs
By James Van Straten (All times ET unless indicated otherwise)
One thing markets despise is uncertainty, and right now it's coming from all corners of the globe, largely fueled by Trump’s tariffs.Markets rebounded somewhat on Tuesday following Monday’s bloodbath in Asia and Europe, but it was more of a relief rally than a true recovery. At the heart of the conflict are the U.S. and China, both refusing to be the first to blink — even if it means prolonged uncertainty and pain for global markets.As markets took a breather from the turmoil, crypto skeptics were quick to point out how bitcoin’s (BTC) safe haven narrative — bolstered by its resilience late last week — quickly unraveled on Monday when the...
Melania Solana Meme Coin Team Quietly Dumps $30 Million in Tokens: Bubblemaps
“No one from the MELANIA team has addressed this. Not the movements. Not the selling,” Bubblemaps said.Source link
Coinbase, Uniswap Join SEC for First Crypto Trading Roundtable
Key players in the crypto industry are joining the SEC's first of four scheduled roundtables, led by the agency's Crypto Task Force.Source link