A Strategic Bet on Crypto: Theta Blockchain Ventures IV

Amsterdam-based Theta Capital Management has launched its new $175 million fund, named Theta Blockchain Ventures IV, with the goal of empowering early-stage blockchain startups through seasoned crypto VC firms. The fund specifically targets investment managers with a deep understanding of the blockchain ecosystem.

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“We’ve always looked for areas where specialization offers a sustainable edge,” said managing partner Ruud Smets. Theta, which pivoted toward digital assets in 2018, has backed top crypto investors like Polychain Capital, CoinFund, and Castle Island Ventures.

Crypto VC Rebounds as Market Confidence Grows

The announcement coincides with signs of revival in crypto venture capital. According to Galaxy Digital, VC funding for digital assets surged by 54% in Q1 2025, reaching $4.8 billion. Although deal count declined year-over-year, the capital inflow doubled compared to Q1 2024, signaling renewed investor confidence.

PitchBook data reveals that most capital was funneled into asset management, trading platforms, and crypto financial services — totaling $2.55 billion across only 16 deals. Infrastructure and development firms followed with nearly $955 million, while Web3 companies secured $231.2 million across 23 deals.

Looking ahead, Circle’s anticipated IPO may become the sector’s next pivotal moment. If it exceeds the rumored $4–$5 billion valuation, experts believe it could attract significant late-stage capital and reshape the valuation landscape. With $1.18 billion in VC raised, PitchBook estimates a 64% likelihood that Circle will go public.

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BIS Report ‘Dangerous’ and Misinformed

Referring to the April 15 BIS paper on crypto and DeFi, Perkins claimed the report reflects fear, arrogance, or ignorance — and poses a threat to global financial stability.

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“Crypto is not communism. It’s the new internet. You cannot control it any more than you can control the web.”

Real-Time Crypto vs 9-to-5 Banking

Perkins warns that BIS’ “containment” approach could backfire, leading to systemic liquidity risks as crypto operates 24/7 while traditional markets shut down after hours.

“These recommendations will create the very risk they seek to prevent.”

Anonymity Isn’t Unique to Crypto

Responding to BIS’ concerns about anonymous DeFi developers, Perkins points out the double standard:

“When was the last time a TradFi firm published its developer list?”

He also rebuts BIS’ alarm over stablecoins and their role in developing economies:

“If USD stablecoins help people in Venezuela or Zimbabwe, isn’t that a net positive?”

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Related: Neutron (NTRN) will be listed on Binance.

What is Neutron Token?

Neutron is an inter-chain smart contract platform. Moreover, this platform offers complementing features addressing the main problems faced by multi-chain protocols; lack of security, reliable neutrality, ecosystem compatibility, and inter-chain substructure deficiency. This allows developers to deploy their applications only once, without having to manage their protocols with multiple custom versions.

Neutron Ecosystem

There are many DApps in the Neutron ecosystem.

Tokenomics

The maximum supply of Neutron token is 1 Billion and supply cannot be increased.

• Founders have a 23% supply. These tokens will be under the lock for one year, gradually open for three years, and no voting rights during the transfer restrictions period.
• Early backers have a 11% supply. Also, these tokens will be under the lock for one year, gradually open for three years, and have voting rights during the period of transfer restrictions.
• Community has a 12% supply. Also, these tokens are allocated to the community through Neutron’s airdrop and launch event.
• Neutron DAO has a 54% supply. Also, users will use these tokens for project development.

The Supporters of Neutron

NTRN has received investment from companies like Binance Labs, CoinFund, Delphi Ventures, and ChainLayer.

Neutron Market Data

• Current Price: $0.4849
• Current Market Value: $105,245,998
• Current NTRN Token Price: $0.2522
• 24-hour trading volume: $11,558,230

The circulating supply of NTRN Token, which has a total supply of 1,000,000,000, is currently 217,112,292. Thus, this corresponds to 21% of the total supply.

Where And How To Buy NTRN Token?

Neutron Token is current on many major cryptocurrency exchanges. Besides, the easiest way to buy NTRN Token is from the Binance exchange.

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