DeFi: Blackbird brings crypto to the culinary world; Membrane Labs, a hedge fund-focused crypto trading platform, secures $20MM

Blackbird Labs raised $24MM in Series A funding led by a16z. Blackbird is aiming to create a unified rewards network that benefits both restaurant-goers and restaurants.

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Today we highlight the following:

1. NFTs: Blackbird,…