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Blockchain Capital Aims to Raise $700 Million with Two New Funds

On April 23, cryptocurrency venture capital firm Blockchain Capital is simultaneously raising two new funds, targeting a total of $700 million, which includes its seventh early-stage fund and its second growth fund. Sources reveal that the firm has begun deploying some of the newly raised capital, with the entire financing round expected to be completed within five to six months.

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