Digital assets are no longer a fringe investment, but an essential component of a well planned and diversified portfolio. The road to $200,000=₿1 has been paved with institutional & user adoption, market growth and regulatory tailwinds from Capitol Hill, which are poised to catalyze the expansion of Bitcoin and the broader digital asset ecosystem. Lightning Capital is strategically positioned to capture alpha through tactical asset allocation in our Liquid Token Fund and by deploying capital into high-growth ventures driving mainstream adoption and the continued maturation of the digital asset ecosystem.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The firm’s flagship vehicle employs a directional strategy that is prone to more volatility