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Digital Asset Investing, Alternative Assets, Bitcoin, Crypto Regulation

Trump's Triumph: A New Era for Crypto Regulation
The results are in on the 2024 election, and the digital assets industry is poised for regulatory inclusion. With Donald Trump reclaiming the presidency and Republicans securing control of Congress, the landscape for digital assets is positive. In researching this update, we think it is important to cover the new Administration’s statements within the first 24 hours of the election. Many of our investors and partners are asking: How quickly and dramatically will this new administration reshape the crypto regulatory environment?
Lower Interest Rate Impact on Digital Assets

Impact of Lower Interest Rates on Digital Assets
Lower interest rates have complex and multifaceted effects on digital assets. To the upside, they often disproportionately stimulate investment and innovation, as well as increase the attractiveness of digital assets. The downside is heightened volatility and liquidity risks. As the digital assets market continues to evolve, understanding the broader macroeconomic environment and its potential impact is crucial for investors and 24/7 portfolio management is necessary.
Wealth Preservation

Blockchain investing: A Family Office Memorandum
In a world where inflation and macro risks pose significant challenges, wealth preservation for family offices demands a nuanced and forward-looking approach. Digital assets, despite their volatility, offer compelling advantages as part of a diversified investment strategy. By carefully incorporating digital assets alongside traditional investments, family offices can enhance their ability to preserve and grow wealth over the long term.
Venture Fund

Venture Fund News: Kino Raises $2.5M from Ark Invest, Sequoia, Lightning Capital....
Kino, a Los Angeles, CA-based provider of an interactive digital cinema platform, raised $2.35M in Pre-Seed Extension funding. The round was led by Cathie Wood’s ARK Venture Fund, with participation from Lightning Capital, Hyperithm, Mindfulness, WAGMI, and others. Previusly, Kino raised a $2M pre-seed round which included Slow Ventures and Sequoia Capital, bringing its total pre-seed raise to more than $4.35M.
Venture Fund

Venture Fund News: Kutt secures $1M in Seed Funding
NEW YORK, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kutt, the leading social betting platform, announced today that it closed the first quarter of 2024 with a successful fundraise of over $1 million and that it has surpassed the 10,000 user mark.
Research

BlackRock's Bitcoin Spot ETF
BlackRock's recent filing Bitcoin Spot ETF with the SEC signals confidence that Grayscale will win their lawsuit against the SEC. So, what does this mean for the digital assets and Lightning Capital.
Venture Fund

Venture Fund News: GameOn Closes $1.7m Funding Led by Lightning Capital & Flow
GameOn (CSE: GET) (OTCQB: GMETF), a next generation fantasy sports platform partnered with the world's biggest IPs to launch, operate, and monetize web3 games, today announces a strategic financing from industry heavyweights, Lightning Capital and Flow, the blockchain platform started by NBA Top Shot maker Dapper Labs.
RESEARCH

Insight: Market Volatility & Recession
Lightning Capital GP, Jock Percy, PhD-Economics, discusses recent market volatility and examines the driving forces behind the current environment. In such markets, he reminds us that patience and discipline are essential.
Press

Crypto Hedge Fund Launching Market-Neutral Strategy to Meet Investor Demand, Sources Say
The firm’s flagship vehicle employs a directional strategy that is prone to more volatility
Podcast

Web 3.0, Crypto and the Internet of Things with Charles Hwang and Jason Albanese
Welcome to Jon Gordon’s Positive University podcast. Jon is joined by Charles Hwang and Jason Albanese of . This is a future focused discussion about Web 3.0, crypto and the internet of things. It's about what's coming and how new technologies a…