CMT Digital

CMT Digital is a venture capital firm based in Chicago, Illinois, established in 2015 as the venture capital arm of Capital Markets Trading. The firm specializes in the cryptocurrency and blockchain technology sectors, focusing on asset trading, investments in blockchain companies, and legal and policy considerations related to the industry. As a Registered Investment Adviser, CMT Digital aims to identify and support innovative companies within the crypto asset space.

Sam Hallene

Investment Partner

Augie Ilag

Investment Partner and Head of Asia

Lueders, Jan-Dirk

Co-Founder

Charlie Sandor

Investment Partner

Past deals in Bitcoin

CoinRoutes

Series B in 2022
CoinRoutes is a provider of trading software focused on cryptocurrency assets. The company has developed an algorithmic trading system that allows traders to access a unified view of various cryptocurrency markets and liquidity providers. This system enables users to execute trades across multiple exchanges in a single transaction, thereby enhancing efficiency. Additionally, CoinRoutes' platform filters out market noise to deliver a clearer perspective on trading conditions. Importantly, the system allows clients to maintain full control over their exchange keys and wallets, ensuring enhanced security and autonomy in their trading activities.

VALR

Series B in 2022
VALR is a digital asset trading platform based in Johannesburg, South Africa, that enables customers to buy, sell, store, and transfer cryptocurrencies. The platform offers a wide selection of digital assets and incorporates multiple layers of security to ensure the safety of clients' accounts and funds. VALR aims to provide a seamless and secure experience for users while promoting access to financial services at fair and transparent prices. Through its services, VALR contributes to the development of a more inclusive financial system.

CoinLedger

Venture Round in 2022
CoinLedger is a financial services company focused on tax reporting and investment management within the cryptocurrency sector. It offers specialized software that assists users in calculating capital gains taxes related to digital assets. The platform is designed to simplify the process of managing crypto taxes by automatically calculating trading gains and preparing comprehensive tax reports. This functionality helps traders and investors navigate the complexities of cryptocurrency transactions, ultimately reducing the challenges associated with tax compliance in the digital asset space.

Rain

Series B in 2022
Rain is a regulated cryptocurrency exchange based in Manama, Bahrain, that was founded in 2017. It operates a digital currency trading platform specifically designed to facilitate secure and compliant transactions in the Middle East. The platform allows clients to buy, sell, and store digital currencies while adhering to regulatory standards. By functioning within a regulatory sandbox, Rain aims to provide a safe environment for digital transactions, enhancing trust and security for its users.

Busha

Seed Round in 2021
Busha is a digital currency exchange platform designed to facilitate the buying, selling, swapping, and storage of various cryptocurrencies. It offers users a reliable and secure way to manage their cryptocurrency portfolios, providing tools for crypto-to-crypto exchanges. The platform supports a range of digital currencies, including Bitcoin, Ether, and Litecoin, ensuring that both consumers and merchants have instant access to the cryptocurrency market. By prioritizing simplicity and safety, Busha aims to make cryptocurrency transactions accessible to a wider audience.

Xanpool

Series A in 2021
XanPool, founded in 2019 and headquartered in Singapore, operates an automated peer-to-peer cryptocurrency to fiat platform that facilitates seamless transactions without the need for custody of customer funds. The platform empowers users to automate their financial transactions across various accounts, including bank accounts, e-wallets, and cryptocurrency wallets. By allowing individuals to manage their own cryptocurrency trading, XanPool creates a network of users that can efficiently route and settle capital across borders. This unique omni-channel solution enhances the onboarding and offboarding infrastructure in the cryptocurrency space, resulting in instant transaction settlements and significantly reduced costs compared to traditional financial systems.

Abra

Series C in 2021
Abra, established in 2014 and based in the United States, is a cryptocurrency platform that facilitates buying, trading, and borrowing against digital assets. Serving over 2 million customers across more than 150 countries, Abra provides a user-friendly interface for both individuals and businesses to manage their cryptocurrency investments. The platform allows users to convert between cryptocurrencies and various local fiat currencies, catering to a diverse range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals and institutions. With a transaction volume exceeding $9 billion, Abra is recognized for its reliability and has been rated among the top five cryptocurrency wallets. The company is supported by reputable investors, including American Express Ventures and First Round Capital, as it pursues its vision of creating an accessible and open global financial system.
PDAX is the first order-book based digital currency exchange in The Philippines that enables users to buy, sell, trade and digital assets such as Bitcoin against the Philippine Peso. Its trade matching engine ensures liquidity and globally competitive prices in a market that has historically been too costly for the average Filipino to access. For more information please visit pdax.ph.

Vauld

Series A in 2021
Vauld is a Singapore-based cryptocurrency platform established in 2018, also with a presence in Bengaluru, India. It provides a unified online service that allows users to buy, lend, borrow, and trade various crypto assets, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and several stablecoins. The platform emphasizes asset-backed lending and borrowing, offering features such as token borrowing, liquidity management, interest rate information, and repayment services. Vauld aims to facilitate a seamless experience for users by providing integrated solutions for enterprises, including exchange services and funds tracking. The company was previously known as Bank of Hodlers and focuses on delivering a customer-centric banking service that treats cryptocurrencies as a distinct asset class.

Ledn

Series A in 2021
Ledn builds financial products with a mission to help more people save in digital assets. Ledn’s suite of products consists of Borrow - A bitcoin-backed loan which allows customers to access dollars without selling their bitcoin, B2X - Allowing clients to instantly double their bitcoin holdings through the use of a Ledn loan and Save - A bitcoin and USDC savings account that pays interest on bitcoin or USDC with no minimums. For more information visit ledn.io.

GlobeDX

Seed Round in 2021
The startup, which has dubbed itself the “Coinbase for derivatives,” has built a cryptocurrency-derivative exchange that supports high-frequency trading. The platform allows crypto holders to trade global markets with bitcoin and grants users the same access to data leveraged by institutional investors.

FalconX

Venture Round in 2021
FalconX, Ltd. is a cryptocurrency brokerage and digital asset trading platform founded in 2018 and based in San Mateo, California. The company specializes in providing trading solutions for blockchain and fintech sectors, focusing on reliable execution for its clients. Utilizing data science and machine learning, FalconX's platform aims to eliminate slippage and hidden fees, enabling efficient access to cryptocurrency markets. It serves hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, and other institutional clients by facilitating mid-to-large size trades with smart routing across various liquidity sources for optimal pricing.

Ledn

Seed Round in 2021
Ledn builds financial products with a mission to help more people save in digital assets. Ledn’s suite of products consists of Borrow - A bitcoin-backed loan which allows customers to access dollars without selling their bitcoin, B2X - Allowing clients to instantly double their bitcoin holdings through the use of a Ledn loan and Save - A bitcoin and USDC savings account that pays interest on bitcoin or USDC with no minimums. For more information visit ledn.io.

Compass Mining

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Compass Mining is a bitcoin mining and hosting platform focused on making Bitcoin mining accessible and profitable for its users. The company seeks to promote the decentralized growth of hash rate and enhance network security by providing resources for individuals to learn about, explore, and participate in bitcoin mining. Its platform offers essential information such as miner purchase prices, monthly hosting fees, estimated online dates, miner efficiency, current bitcoin prices, and network difficulty. This data empowers users to make informed decisions regarding their mining investments.

Vauld

Seed Round in 2020
Vauld is a Singapore-based cryptocurrency platform established in 2018, also with a presence in Bengaluru, India. It provides a unified online service that allows users to buy, lend, borrow, and trade various crypto assets, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and several stablecoins. The platform emphasizes asset-backed lending and borrowing, offering features such as token borrowing, liquidity management, interest rate information, and repayment services. Vauld aims to facilitate a seamless experience for users by providing integrated solutions for enterprises, including exchange services and funds tracking. The company was previously known as Bank of Hodlers and focuses on delivering a customer-centric banking service that treats cryptocurrencies as a distinct asset class.

Rain

Venture Round in 2020
Rain is a regulated cryptocurrency exchange based in Manama, Bahrain, that was founded in 2017. It operates a digital currency trading platform specifically designed to facilitate secure and compliant transactions in the Middle East. The platform allows clients to buy, sell, and store digital currencies while adhering to regulatory standards. By functioning within a regulatory sandbox, Rain aims to provide a safe environment for digital transactions, enhancing trust and security for its users.

Zero Hash

Series C in 2020
Zero Hash LLC is a Chicago-based company that provides post-trade settlement services for digital assets, including derivatives and loans. Established in 2017, it offers a range of services such as digital asset storage, settlements, institutional custody, and regulatory compliance, all facilitated through an application programming interface (API). Zero Hash serves various clients, including neo-banks, broker-dealers, and payment groups, enabling them to seamlessly integrate digital asset trading and custody into their platforms. Its turnkey solution simplifies the complexities associated with regulatory licensing and back-end operations, allowing businesses to focus on enhancing customer experiences. Zero Hash’s clients include notable names like MoneyLion, Transak, and MoonPay. The company is supported by investors such as Point72 Ventures and Bain Capital Ventures, emphasizing its role in making digital assets accessible to a broader audience.

BlockFi

Series C in 2020
BlockFi, Inc. is a New York-based financial services company that specializes in providing wealth management products for cryptocurrency investors. Founded in 2017, it offers interest-bearing accounts that allow clients to earn yields on their Bitcoin, Ether, and Gemini Dollar holdings. The company also facilitates secured loans in USD, where clients can collateralize their loans with cryptocurrency assets. Additionally, BlockFi provides a trading platform for exchanging various cryptocurrency pairs and customizable lending options for institutions. By leveraging a sophisticated infrastructure that integrates with multiple blockchains, BlockFi aims to enhance liquidity and efficiency in digital financial markets, catering to the needs of both individual and institutional clients.

BAKKT

Series B in 2020
BAKKT, LLC is a digital asset platform that facilitates the buying, selling, storing, and spending of digital assets for consumers, businesses, and institutions. Founded in 2018 and based in Alpharetta, Georgia, BAKKT provides a user-friendly experience through its app and partnerships, enhancing consumer spending and loyalty programs. The platform is equipped with institutional-grade technology that includes custody solutions for secure crypto storage, catering to both experienced market participants and casual users. BAKKT's offerings also encompass the redemption of loyalty points, enabling clients to enhance customer engagement and value. The company generates revenue primarily through subscription services, positioning itself as a key player in the evolving digital economy.

BlockFi

Series B in 2020
BlockFi, Inc. is a New York-based financial services company that specializes in providing wealth management products for cryptocurrency investors. Founded in 2017, it offers interest-bearing accounts that allow clients to earn yields on their Bitcoin, Ether, and Gemini Dollar holdings. The company also facilitates secured loans in USD, where clients can collateralize their loans with cryptocurrency assets. Additionally, BlockFi provides a trading platform for exchanging various cryptocurrency pairs and customizable lending options for institutions. By leveraging a sophisticated infrastructure that integrates with multiple blockchains, BlockFi aims to enhance liquidity and efficiency in digital financial markets, catering to the needs of both individual and institutional clients.

BlockFi

Series A in 2019
BlockFi, Inc. is a New York-based financial services company that specializes in providing wealth management products for cryptocurrency investors. Founded in 2017, it offers interest-bearing accounts that allow clients to earn yields on their Bitcoin, Ether, and Gemini Dollar holdings. The company also facilitates secured loans in USD, where clients can collateralize their loans with cryptocurrency assets. Additionally, BlockFi provides a trading platform for exchanging various cryptocurrency pairs and customizable lending options for institutions. By leveraging a sophisticated infrastructure that integrates with multiple blockchains, BlockFi aims to enhance liquidity and efficiency in digital financial markets, catering to the needs of both individual and institutional clients.

FalconX

Funding Round in 2019
FalconX, Ltd. is a cryptocurrency brokerage and digital asset trading platform founded in 2018 and based in San Mateo, California. The company specializes in providing trading solutions for blockchain and fintech sectors, focusing on reliable execution for its clients. Utilizing data science and machine learning, FalconX's platform aims to eliminate slippage and hidden fees, enabling efficient access to cryptocurrency markets. It serves hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, and other institutional clients by facilitating mid-to-large size trades with smart routing across various liquidity sources for optimal pricing.
PDAX is the first order-book based digital currency exchange in The Philippines that enables users to buy, sell, trade and digital assets such as Bitcoin against the Philippine Peso. Its trade matching engine ensures liquidity and globally competitive prices in a market that has historically been too costly for the average Filipino to access. For more information please visit pdax.ph.

Rain

Seed Round in 2019
Rain is a regulated cryptocurrency exchange based in Manama, Bahrain, that was founded in 2017. It operates a digital currency trading platform specifically designed to facilitate secure and compliant transactions in the Middle East. The platform allows clients to buy, sell, and store digital currencies while adhering to regulatory standards. By functioning within a regulatory sandbox, Rain aims to provide a safe environment for digital transactions, enhancing trust and security for its users.

BlockFi

Convertible Note in 2018
BlockFi, Inc. is a New York-based financial services company that specializes in providing wealth management products for cryptocurrency investors. Founded in 2017, it offers interest-bearing accounts that allow clients to earn yields on their Bitcoin, Ether, and Gemini Dollar holdings. The company also facilitates secured loans in USD, where clients can collateralize their loans with cryptocurrency assets. Additionally, BlockFi provides a trading platform for exchanging various cryptocurrency pairs and customizable lending options for institutions. By leveraging a sophisticated infrastructure that integrates with multiple blockchains, BlockFi aims to enhance liquidity and efficiency in digital financial markets, catering to the needs of both individual and institutional clients.

Zero Hash

Series B in 2018
Zero Hash LLC is a Chicago-based company that provides post-trade settlement services for digital assets, including derivatives and loans. Established in 2017, it offers a range of services such as digital asset storage, settlements, institutional custody, and regulatory compliance, all facilitated through an application programming interface (API). Zero Hash serves various clients, including neo-banks, broker-dealers, and payment groups, enabling them to seamlessly integrate digital asset trading and custody into their platforms. Its turnkey solution simplifies the complexities associated with regulatory licensing and back-end operations, allowing businesses to focus on enhancing customer experiences. Zero Hash’s clients include notable names like MoneyLion, Transak, and MoonPay. The company is supported by investors such as Point72 Ventures and Bain Capital Ventures, emphasizing its role in making digital assets accessible to a broader audience.

Circle

Funding Round in 2018
Circle is a financial technology firm that leverages blockchain technology and stablecoins to facilitate payments and e-commerce. Founded in 2013 by Jeremy Allaire and Sean Neville, Circle enhances the way users send and receive money through its platform, Circle Pay. The company offers a cryptocurrency investment product called Circle Invest, enabling users to buy and sell various crypto assets. Additionally, Circle provides over-the-counter trading services through Circle Trade, featuring one of the largest global liquidity pools for digital asset trading, with an average monthly volume of $2 billion. Backed by significant investments from notable firms, Circle operates from its headquarters in Boston and has branches in New York, San Francisco, Dublin, London, and Hong Kong.

Netki

Convertible Note in 2018
Netki, Inc. is a company that provides online services facilitating the transfer of money between various bitcoin services. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Canoga Park, California, Netki offers wallet name services that enable developers to create consumer applications for digital currencies. The company's platform aims to enhance the integration of bitcoin and cryptocurrency services, making it easier for users to navigate and utilize these digital financial tools. By providing solutions that simplify transactions and address translation, Netki supports the growing adoption of cryptocurrencies in the mass market.

Silvergate Bank

Funding Round in 2018
Silvergate Bank, founded in 1988 and headquartered in La Jolla, California, operates as a bank holding company providing a range of banking products and services to both individual and business clients in the United States and internationally. The bank accepts various deposit products, including demand accounts, money market accounts, savings accounts, and certificates of deposit. Its loan offerings encompass a variety of real estate loans, commercial loans, construction loans, and consumer loans. Notably, Silvergate Bank specializes in cash management services tailored for digital currency-related businesses, positioning itself as a key player in the growing digital currency industry. The bank's innovative real-time payments platform supports its commitment to delivering personalized banking solutions that meet the evolving needs of its clients, particularly within the expanding digital currency market.

Abra

Series B in 2017
Abra, established in 2014 and based in the United States, is a cryptocurrency platform that facilitates buying, trading, and borrowing against digital assets. Serving over 2 million customers across more than 150 countries, Abra provides a user-friendly interface for both individuals and businesses to manage their cryptocurrency investments. The platform allows users to convert between cryptocurrencies and various local fiat currencies, catering to a diverse range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals and institutions. With a transaction volume exceeding $9 billion, Abra is recognized for its reliability and has been rated among the top five cryptocurrency wallets. The company is supported by reputable investors, including American Express Ventures and First Round Capital, as it pursues its vision of creating an accessible and open global financial system.

Bloq

Convertible Note in 2017
Bloq, Inc. specializes in developing enterprise software solutions focused on blockchain technology. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Chicago, the company offers BloqEnterprise, a robust blockchain infrastructure that allows users to create, customize, and manage private, public, and permissioned blockchain networks. Additionally, Bloq provides BloqCloud, a blockchain management system, and BloqLabs, which focuses on the tokenization of assets. The company also features Metronome, a cross-blockchain cryptocurrency, and operates a digital currency wallet that offers various cryptocurrency services. With a team of experienced blockchain developers and entrepreneurs, Bloq aims to empower global enterprises by enabling them to build, manage, and scale blockchain-enabled ecosystems with comprehensive support.
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