Private Investors and VCs Flock to Crypto and DeFi As the Bull Run Rages On By IBTimes Staff Reporter 05/11/21 AT 1:29 PM Private Investors and VCs Flock to Crypto and DeFi As the Bull Run Rages On Photo: Pixabay This cryptocurrency bull run looks very different from the last one. In 2017 and 2018, would-be entrepreneurs raked in funding by promising the earth to newcomer investors, who often received very little in return. In contrast, blockchain development in 2021 is proving itself to be a far more professionalized ecosystem. Projects are turning to seasoned backers, offering a more sustainable chance of success. For their part, VC firms and private investors alike are seeking out prime opportunities to get in on the ground of the rapidly expanding vision for Web 3.0. Here is a selection of recent funding rounds making headlines in the crypto world.