Valinor raises $25m to put private credit on-chain

Ex-Blackstone staffers raised $25M for Valinor, a startup using smart contracts to move private credit workflows on-chain and lend first to crypto firms. Summary On-chain private credit startup Valinor has closed a $25 million seed round led by Castle Island Ventures, according to Fortune. The firm, founded by ex-Blackstone private credit staff, wants to replace…

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Meta tests Instagram Plus subscription with stealth story viewing and paid features for users

Meta Platforms has begun testing a new premium subscription called Instagram Plus, offering everyday users access to exclusive features as the company expands its push into paid social media tools, according to a TechCrunch report. The test follows earlier plans to introduce subscriptions across its core apps, including Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp. Instagram Plus introduces…

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