Security platform Blockaid raises $50M in Series B funding

February 18, 2025
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Blockaid plans to use the funds for growth research and development as demand for onchain security tools is expected to rise.

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Ethereum Foundation clarifies that the upcoming Merge upgrade will not reduce gas fees

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