Tether’s Pact Labs Round Shows Stablecoin Issuers Are Still Building Compliance Rails is a useful reminder that crypto coverage is not only about token prices. Sometimes the more important story is the infrastructure, re
In 2017, a handful of developers with a whitepaper and a GitHub repository could launch a token or a crypto startup in a matter of days. Capital requirements were low, licensing was either non-existent or seen as an afterthought, and a compelling idea was usually enough to draw thousands of retail buyers into an ICO […]
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Autheo introduced a decentralized Internet Operating System aimed at AI agents and blockchain transaction coordination.
Kalshi is reportedly seeking new funding at a $40 billion valuation as investor interest in regulated prediction markets grows.
Kalshi is reportedly in talks to raise new capital at a $40 billion valuation, reflecting growing investor confidence in regulated prediction markets.
Ethereum’s latest “funding crisis” has triggered a fierce debate over whether to tax staking rewards or to pursue funding from large ETH holders for new organizations like EthLabs.
Bitcoin's repeated weekly candle close above $63,000 align with signals that may mark a market bottom.
The Series B round values the social trading and token discovery platform at $550 million as crypto venture funding remains active in 2026.
The warning comes as the Ethereum Foundation reduces spending, adjusts its treasury strategy and undergoes a wave of leadership departures.
Trace Finance has raised $32 million to expand regulated stablecoin settlement infrastructure across Brazil, the US and other emerging markets.
The raise comes as stablecoin regulation advances globally and financial firms invest in infrastructure connecting blockchain payments with traditional banking systems.
NewLimit, a longevity biotechnology company co-founded by Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, has raised $435 million in a Series C funding round led by Founders Fund. New investors, including Thrive Capital, Greenoaks and Quiet Capital, joined existing backers such as Kleiner Perkins and Eli Lilly Ventures. The company develops age-reprogramming therapies designed to restore cell function …
Sean Neville's Catena Labs closed a $30 million Series A to build governed infrastructure for AI agent financial transactions.
Tether led a $14 million funding round for Belo, a payments platform using crypto rails and stablecoins for faster, cheaper transactions. Belo helps users protect savings from inflation and weak local currencies, a major issue across Latin America. The funding is important as stablecoin adoption continues rising in the region. Next, Belo plans to expand …
Midas raised a $50 million Series A led by RRE and Creandum, and launched a $40 million liquidity facility for tokenized assets.
Circle Ventures led Tazapay’s Series B extension to $36M as the firm expands licensing and go-to-market efforts across emerging markets.
Institutional adoption of tokenized assets is gaining speed as Invesco, a U.S.-based asset management company with AUM of $2.2 trillion, moves to take over a $900 million on-chain U.S. Treasury fund. The move highlights growing institutional demand for tokenized real-world assets, as large asset managers compete to bring traditional money market products onto blockchain rails. …
KAST has raised $80 million in a Series A led by QED Investors and Left Lane Capital, valuing the startup at $600 million.
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Funded by Solayer Labs and Solayer Foundation, the effort targets onchain apps with revenue and high usage potential.
Kalshi raised $300 million at a $5 billion valuation on Friday after recently overtaking Polymarket in global market share.
The funding round was led by Hack VC, with backing from Generative Venture, DWF Labs and others including executives from firms like Jane Street and Point72.
French semiconductor company Sequans has filed to raise up to $200 million to expand its Bitcoin holdings. The company plans to gradually buy more Bitcoin, aiming to hold 100,000 BTC by 2030. This move strengthens its treasury strategy and aligns with a growing trend of tech firms investing in digital assets. Sequans currently holds over …
Despite a global investment slowdown, Canadian investors pumped $1.62 billion into fintech companies in the first half of the year — a trend KPMG expects to continue.
Capital B has successfully raised €2.2 million in funding, partnering with Bitcoin advocate Adam Back. The capital boost will help Capital B expand its Bitcoin portfolio and strengthen its position in the crypto market. This move signals growing confidence in Bitcoin’s long-term potential and commitment to increasing digital asset investments. With strong backing, Capital B …
The raise will be used to build out their yield infrastructure for traders, protocols, and institutions that are tapped into the Hyperliquid ecosystem.
Thumzup Media Corporation, backed by Donald Trump Jr., has raised $50 million to expand its cryptocurrency mining operations and digital asset investments. The company plans to deploy capital toward advanced, energy-efficient Bitcoin mining infrastructure and diversify its crypto treasury, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, and Solana. Thumzup also expanded its partnership with Coinbase, establishing a Bitcoin-backed …
Publicly traded SharpLink Gaming successfully raised $200 million in a private placement led by four global institutional investors. The capital will be used to grow its Ethereum (ETH) treasury, which is expected to surpass $2 billion in value once invested. SharpLink has already increased its Ethereum holdings by more than 18,000 ETH, bringing its total …
Tether has acquired a minority stake in Bit2Me, a leading Spanish crypto exchange, and is leading a €30 million funding round expected to close soon. Bit2Me recently became the first Spanish-speaking exchange authorized as a Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) under the EU’s MiCA framework. This investment strengthens Bit2Me’s position in the European crypto market and …
UK-based Satsuma Technology has secured $217.6 million in a convertible notes round. The fundraising was supported by investors including ParaFi, Kraken, and others. Uniquely, Satsuma chose to accept the investment in Bitcoin, receiving a total of 1,097.29 $BTC as payment. This move highlights growing confidence in cryptocurrency as a funding method, signaling a new direction …