1/ What do DAOs do with their airdropped tokens, and why could they do it better? The first article in a series from our strategic governance team explores the Uniswap Arbitrum Grant Program (UAGP) and how it proposed a unique way for DAOs to utilize their airdropped tokens 👇

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Ever wondered about the universe of publicly listed crypto companies and insights into private market activity? We at Areta have been monitoring these developments and published a report that outlines the key trends shaping our sector as well as an overview of public comps

We are excited to announce blocktorch (acquired by thirdweb), a comprehensive solution provider for developing & optimizing decentralized apps, has been acquired by thirdweb, a leading web3 dev. tools provider that previously raised $24m from Haun Ventures. Areta acted as excl. sell-side advisors.

1/ gm Arbitrum, we’re back with two important program updates for the RWAIG… 1️⃣ Our applications are now closed! 2️⃣ We’re excited to announce our first batch of grantees 👏🏼

1/ GM @Arbitrum! To mark the completion of the ArbitrumDAO Procurement Committee's (ADPC) inaugural term, we’ll be providing section highlights of our Outcome Report. Part 1 of this series will focus on the Security Service Provider (SSP) Procurement Framework.

1/ What is the M&A case for DAOs? And what is happening in the market? In our report we show the typical drivers for M&A in DAOs and how other crypto projects have used M&A to strategically grow.

1/ Areta's Digital Assets M&A Insights - September 2024 M&A is heating up in crypto! Q2 2024 set a new record with $2.7B in announced considerations, showing a growing appetite for equity and token M&A. Find our full report here: docsend.com/v/r8fnh/areta_…

1/ We’re excited to share that applications for the 8-week cohort of the @Arbitrum Security Subsidy Fund (SSF) will be open from 00.00 UTC on September 30th and close 23.59 UTC on October 14th. Check the details below to see if your project is eligible to apply for a subsidy.

1/ Join Our IBD Team at Areta [ASAP - 3/6 months - Remote]! We’re seeking a highly motivated intern to join our crypto investment banking team with an immediate start. 📍 Location: Remote 🕒 Start Date: ASAP

1/ We’re excited to announce the Uniswap Foundation Security Fund (UFSF) – a $1M subsidy fund created through a Uniswap Foundation grant to help projects building Uniswap v4 hooks secure high-quality security audits. Areta will lead the fund, supported by @axisadvisory_ & Paul.

Excited to see the Uniswap Foundation announce the first 9 recipients of the Uniswap Foundation Security Fund (UFSF)! 🎉 These innovative Uniswap v4 hooks projects showcase the future of DeFi. We're proud to operate this initiative that removes security barriers for builders in the

GM @Arbitrum! The ADPC is set to launch an RPC Marketplace for Arbitrum DAO which allows whitelisted RPC providers to offer services to Arbitrum projects through a streamlined and cost-effective process that promotes ecosystem innovation. We will host a community call to

1/ We are calling on RPC service providers to apply to become whitelisted sellers on the RPC Marketplace for Arbitrum DAO. There are only 4️⃣ days left to apply and applications close at 23.59 UTC on Feb 21, 2025. The Marketplace will allow whitelisted RPC providers to sell

🔴 Weekly M&A Update 🔴 There's a lot of noise in crypto, but little clarity around M&A activity, rationale, and broader industry implications. This is why we're kicking off a weekly M&A rundown - breaking down why deals are happening, what they signal, and what to watch next.

We are excited to announce that Byte Trading , a pioneering technology firm specializing in advanced trading infrastructure and liquidity solutions, has been acquired by Hex Trust , a leading institutional-grade digital asset custodian. Congratulations to Dominik Vacikar  and the

🔴 Weekly M&A Update #3 🔴 This week, we highlight Phantom's acquisition of SimpleHash , a deal that underscores how crypto wallets are evolving beyond asset storage into full-service financial interfaces. Phantom Acquires SimpleHash to Strengthen On-Chain Data

🔴 Weekly M&A Update #4🔴 This week, we highlight Mintoak’s $3.5 million all-cash acquisition of Digiledge, a deal that reflects the increasing convergence of CBDCs, bill payments, and blockchain-powered financial services in digital payments. Stablecoins have moved beyond

1/ M&A Announcement Areta is proud to advise Easy Crypto on its sale to Swyftx to form Australasia’s second-largest crypto trading platform. Swyftx, one of Australia’s fastest-growing cryptocurrency exchanges, has acquired Easy Crypto, New Zealand’s leading crypto

🔴 Weekly M&A Update #5 🔴 Kraken Bets $1.5B on NinjaTrader in Pivot to Multi-Asset Dominance. In a move that could reshape crypto’s battle for TradFi dominance, Kraken will acquire NinjaTrader, giving it a licensed U.S. futures foothold to rival Coinbase and Binance. The