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Former Congressman Tim Ryan has joined Lightning Capital’s Board of Advisors
We are thrilled to announce that Former Congressman Tim Ryan has officially joined Lightning Capital’s Board of Advisors.
Cybersecurity

Lightning Ventures Spotlight on Hypersphere Technologies
Lightning Capital Ventures invests in digital asset technology and infrastructure that solves critical challenges in the evolving ecosystem. Our spotlight series provides investors with deeper insights into portfolio companies driving innovation across the digital economy. We invested in Hypersphere Technologies, a leader in preemptive cybersecurity solutions addressing threats from AI, quantum computing, and advanced cyberattacks. Hypersphere has earned recognition as a Gartner Example Vendor for Composite Security and received NSA sponsorship to develop the first cyberstorage product with a NIST National Checklist.

(₿) Bitcoin's Road to $200k: A New Era of Global Adoption
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.
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.