Function Secures $10 Million Seed Funding to Enhance Bitcoin Yield Product

Function's latest funding round, led by Galaxy Digital, aims to bolster institutional-grade yield solutions for Bitcoin, with FBTC currently valued at $1.5 billion.

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Summary

Function has successfully completed a $10 million seed round of financing, led by Galaxy Digital, to advance institutional-grade yield solutions for Bitcoin via its FBTC product, which boasts a total locked value of $1.5 billion. The investment will also see Galaxy Digital engage in liquidity provision and governance framework design for FBTC, supporting the company's strategic goals for proactive asset management by 2026.

Terms & Concepts
  • FBTC: A yield product for Bitcoin designed to provide institutional investors with enhanced returns through effective asset management.
  • total locked value (TLV): The total value of assets that are locked in a decentralized finance (DeFi) product, indicating its popularity and usage.