[Lead Bank Raises $70 Million at a $1.47 Billion Valuation] According to Jinse Finance, Lead Bank, a Missouri-based bank with a 97-year history, is currently restructuring to serve fintech and cryptocurrency companies. The company has raised $70 million, reaching a valuation of $1.47 billion—nearly double that of last year—with the aim of expanding its balance sheet and customer base. The bank stated that Silicon Valley's most renowned investors, Andreessen Horowitz and Khosla Ventures, along with other existing investors, including Ribbit Capital, Coatue, and Zeev Ventures, participated in this funding round. New participants Iconiq Capital and Greycroft also joined this round.