Polychain Capital, one of the most prominent venture capital firms in the crypto space, has raised around $200 million in the “first close” of its fourth fund, according to a person familiar with the matter, while letting go three members of its research team amid new investing priorities. It still plans to raise around $400 million total for the fourth fund. The raise is a bullish sign for the industry, suggesting ongoing interest in the sector despite a “Crypto Winter” that has seen venture funding evaporate for both startups and VC firms.