The 6ixth Event 🦕

Physical/Digital; Bourbon/Blockchain; don't bet on mid curve, bet on the edges.

Today, we launched Franklin Crypto: a new dedicated, institutional-grade crypto investment management unit. Industry veterans Chris Perkins and Seth Ginns will co-lead Franklin Crypto alongside @FTI_Global’s Tony Pecore. To expand our existing suite of actively managed crypto and blockchain VC investment offerings, Franklin Templeton will acquire 250 Digital, led by Perkins (@perkinscr97 ) and Ginns @sethginns , formerly of CoinFund. As part of the agreement, all CoinFund liquid cryptocurrency strategies will be acquired to broaden our crypto investment platform. The transaction is expected to incorporate tokenized registered securities within its settlement structure, marking an important step toward conducting M&A transactions on chain.

Finally the word is out. Incredibly excited to back the absolute chads @JasonYanowitz and @MikeIppolito_ over at @Blockworks. How they have evolved from crypto's greatest media company into one of the leading data businesses has been truly impressive to watch. Also a big supporter of what they are doing with the Token Transparency Frameworks. I think most people don't really get the immense and unique value that these guys are providing here, but it will become painfully obvious further down the road. One of the very few companies left that are focused on fixing the industry and growing the pie. If you're not a supporter of Blockworks, you're not a supporter of crypto. Simple as that.

Crypto media and analytics platform @blockworks closed Series A funding round led by @paraficapital, @recvcx, with participation from @cbventures, @AdvancitCapital, @moonpay, @Firestreakvc, @Modular_Capital, @MoonrockCapital, @flowdesk_co, @EV3ventures, @Auros_global, @equilibrium_vc, @EVGHQ, @Sfermion_, @MilkRoad, @therollupco, @6ixthEvent. Amount raised is not disclosed.

Gong has been rung, fundraise is officially complete

Future's so bright, got to wear shades:

BAM! Proud to back cataclysmic founders, team, opportunity @Blockworks:

3/ This round was co-led by @paraficapital and @recvcx With additional investment from @cbventures + @AdvancitCapital + @moonpay + @Firestreakvc + @Modular_Capital + @MoonrockCapital + @flowdesk_co + @EV3ventures + @Auros_global + @equilibrium_co + @EVGHQ + @Sfermion_ + @MilkRoad + @therollupco + @6ixthEvent

1/ Blockworks has raised a Series A extension at a $192M valuation. This allows us to double down on our mission to build trust in onchain markets. Thank you to all of our customers, we couldn’t have done this without you.

Who says Claude can’t “Cow Tip”? AI Camp for Kids / Young Adults to Build Bizes: aiinia.org

BREAKING: @BAXUSco announces a decentralized price-mapping layer for real-world assets, only for @solanamobile 🥃

Ever stood in a liquor store wondering: Is this actually a good price for this bottle? BAXUS turns real-world scans into a living price map, so you can spot deals instantly and avoid overpaying. Know the market. Shop smarter with BAXUS. Download the (d)app today.

Most people just buy their booze. Seekers hunt it.🥃 With BAXUS dApp on Seeker, you can scan real-world bottles, map real prices, and instantly turn your knowledge into points, prizes, and smarter buys. Join the hunt on @solanamobile Celebrity voiceover: @web4O

Multicoin summit 2025 @KyleSamani @multicoin

“Moving the spirits industry beyond 1680” @BAXUSco @strobefund @web4O

Bam!

@danielfschmidt @DoubleLoopApp @mixpanel Big impact - congrats☄️

We founded @DoubleLoopApp to help teams escape the feature factory & drive impact. Now we’re excited to share that we're joining @Mixpanel — a team that shares our vision. 🚀 👉Read more about our journey and why we’re joining forces with Mixpanel: mixpanel.com/blog/doubleloo…

Big Milestone - congrats☄️

Today, the @FWDInd team launched an institutional-grade Solana validator, powered by @DoubleZero’s high-performance global network. We’re continuing to execute fast and build core infrastructure that helps sets $FORD apart. The Forward Industries validator is now live — 0% Commission. Stake here: solanabeach.io/validator/3JD3…

This Keynote is not a security.