Fundraising Information

According to media reports, Rain.fi completed M&A financing on December 11, 2025, with Jupiter as the investor.Rain.fi is a robust decentralized NFT lending protocol that enables users to establish their own banks by creating custom lending strategy pools. The protocol officially launched on its mainnet on November 23, 2023, delivering innovative liquidity solutions to the NFT market.With this financing round, Rain.fi will further strengthen its position in the NFT lending sector. As the NFT market continues to evolve, demand for lending protocols is rising. Rain.fi’s decentralized architecture and flexible strategy customization features offer users diversified asset management options, supporting the healthy development of the overall NFT ecosystem.

According to media reports, cross-chain aggregation protocol LI.FI secured $29 million in funding on December 11, 2025. Investors in this round include Multicoin Capital, CoinFund, and other institutions. Following this round, LI.FI's total cumulative funding has reached $52 million.LI.FI is a bridge aggregation protocol with capabilities for decentralized exchange connectivity and cross-chain data messaging. The protocol provides these features via API and contract-level integrations, and offers widget-based solutions for developers to seamlessly incorporate them into their own products. As cross-chain interactions become increasingly frequent, LI.FI aggregates multiple bridging solutions and decentralized exchanges (DEXs) to deliver users optimal cross-chain transaction routing and data interaction experiences.Notably, LI.FI has faced several challenges during its development. In July 2024, LI.FI suffered a security incident resulting in a loss of approximately $11 million. Despite this setback, the project has continued to enhance its security mechanisms and pursue further funding and development. Previously, LI.FI completed a $17.5 million Series A round in March 2023 and a $5.5 million strategic round in July 2022. The current round of financing reflects investors’ recognition of LI.FI’s long-term value and their confidence in the prospects for cross-chain infrastructure.

According to industry media reports, Argentine cryptocurrency exchange Buenbit was acquired by digital asset platform Nexo on December 11, 2025. Following the completion of this transaction, Buenbit’s total cumulative funding reached $11 million.Buenbit is a cryptocurrency exchange headquartered in Argentina, with operations in Mexico and Peru. The platform is committed to providing users with convenient digital asset trading services. Through this acquisition, Buenbit users will be able to use MakerDAO’s stablecoin DAI as collateral to borrow nuARS, a stablecoin pegged to the Argentine peso. This initiative will help expand the platform’s service footprint across Latin America, offering local users a broader range of financial products and solutions.Previously, Buenbit completed a Series A funding round on July 13, 2021, raising $11 million. With this acquisition, Buenbit will gain access to Nexo’s global digital asset expertise and resources, further advancing its development and innovation in the Latin American market.

According to media reports, blockchain security firm TestMachine completed a $6.5 million funding round on December 11, 2025. The round saw participation from Blockchange Ventures, New Form Capital, Generative Ventures, Contango Digital Assets, Decasonic, Delphi Ventures, UDHC, Auros Ventures, BaboonVC, and Santiago Roel Santos. Following this transaction, TestMachine’s total cumulative funding has reached $6.5 million.TestMachine is an AI-driven company focused on blockchain security. Leveraging advanced artificial intelligence technology, it conducts in-depth analysis of smart contracts to accurately identify potential security vulnerabilities and risks. By detecting and analyzing recurring code structures and logic patterns, the company ensures that smart contracts are effectively protected against known attacks and threats, safeguarding the security of on-chain ecosystems.With the rapid advancement of blockchain technology and the continuous expansion of its application scenarios, smart contract security has become an increasingly prominent concern within the industry. TestMachine’s innovative solutions address a critical market gap, providing developers and users with reliable security assurance and supporting the blockchain sector’s progression toward greater maturity and safety.

According to industry media reports, TenX secured $22 million in funding on December 10, 2025. Investors in this round include Borderless Capital, Chorus One, DeFi Technologies, HIVE Blockchain Technologies, BONK Contributors, among others. Following this transaction, TenX’s total cumulative funding reached $22 million.TenX is a project focused on building staking infrastructure, providing secure and reliable staking solutions for high-throughput blockchain protocols. The project aims to support more efficient scaling and accelerated development of blockchain networks. As blockchain technology continues to evolve, the significance of staking infrastructure has become increasingly prominent. By delivering targeted and robust infrastructure services, TenX contributes to the stability and scalability of the sector, facilitating faster growth and more reliable operations for high-performance blockchain protocols.

According to industry sources, AllScale secured $5 million in Seed funding on December 8, 2025. Investors in this round include YZi Labs, Generative Ventures, Aptos, V3V Ventures, Summer Sun Capital, Carry Investment, Deep Mind, INP Capital, Astera Ventures, Informed Ventures, among others. With this latest round, AllScale’s cumulative funding has reached $6.5 million.AllScale is a next-generation crypto-fiat neobank focused on enabling small businesses to expand globally more rapidly using stablecoins. As an innovator in Web3 financial infrastructure, AllScale bridges the gap between traditional banking and crypto finance, offering efficient and cost-effective cross-border payment and financing solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises.Amid the ongoing expansion of the global digital economy, use cases for stablecoins are increasing, and demand for cross-border payments and financial services continues to grow among businesses. AllScale’s emergence reflects this market demand, combining crypto technology with traditional financial services to provide more accessible and cost-efficient financial tools for small businesses worldwide. Completion of this funding round will further strengthen AllScale’s research and development capabilities and accelerate its market expansion, advancing the adoption of stablecoins in real-world commercial scenarios.

According to industry media reports, DeepNode AI secured $3 million in strategic financing on December 5, 2025. The round was backed by IOBC Capital, Blockchain Founders Fund, Side Door Ventures, FOMO Ventures, TBV, Nestoris, and other institutional investors. With this latest round, DeepNode AI’s cumulative funding has reached $5 million, and its most recent valuation stands at $75 million.DeepNode AI is a decentralized artificial intelligence network platform whose core concept is to enable any individual or institution to contribute AI models, data, or computing power, earning rewards in the form of $DEEP tokens. The project disrupts the traditional centralized approach to AI development by building an open, shared, and incentive-compatible ecosystem.As AI technology advances rapidly and industry applications continue to expand, decentralized AI networks are emerging as a key sector trend. The successful completion of this financing round demonstrates capital market recognition of distributed AI infrastructure. By integrating global AI developers, data contributors, and computing resource providers, DeepNode AI aims to advance the democratization of AI technology and create new opportunities for value generation for a broader range of participants.

According to industry reports, LayerBank raised $2.3 million in pre-seed funding on December 5, 2025. Investors in this round include Taiko, Rootstock, DV Chain, Torab Torabi, and Coin Bureau Chinese. With this latest round, LayerBank's total funding now stands at $2.3 million.LayerBank is a non-custodial lending platform focused on yield enhancement and revenue sharing for users. The platform features an automatic buyback and burn mechanism, continuously supporting the value of its governance token, $LAB. Through this innovative approach, LayerBank aims to build a more transparent, efficient, and user-friendly lending ecosystem.As of July 19, 2023, LayerBank launched its mainnet, marking the transition from the testing phase to full-scale operations. The proceeds from this funding round will further enable LayerBank to strengthen its technology development, expand market presence, and enhance platform functionality, providing users with a more stable and reliable lending experience.

According to relevant media reports, CoinMENA completed a merger and acquisition financing totaling $240 million on December 5, 2025. The investment was provided by Paribu. Following this transaction, CoinMENA’s cumulative financing has reached $240 million, with the latest valuation at $240 million.Headquartered in the Kingdom of Bahrain, CoinMENA is a Sharia-compliant cryptocurrency trading platform licensed and regulated by the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB). The platform offers users secure and reliable services for buying, selling, storing, and receiving digital assets, and supports deposits and withdrawals in local fiat currencies.As the crypto asset market rapidly expands in the Middle East, Sharia-compliant trading platforms are facing significant market opportunities. As a regulated and compliant platform, CoinMENA holds a distinct advantage in meeting local user needs. The completion of this M&A financing will further strengthen the platform’s market competitiveness and promote the standardized development of crypto assets in the Middle East.

According to industry media reports, Fin raised $17 million in Series A funding on December 4, 2025. The round saw participation from prominent investors and institutions including Pantera Capital, Samsung Next, and Sequoia Capital. Following this round, Fin’s total funding has reached $17 million.Fin is an enterprise-grade payment platform built on stablecoin technology, focused on delivering efficient fund transfer solutions for both individual users and businesses. The platform enables rapid transfers of funds in the multimillion-dollar range, allowing direct payments to other Fin users, bank accounts, or transactions via cryptocurrency channels. Amid the ongoing digital transformation of the global payments market, Fin combines stablecoin innovation with enterprise payment requirements to offer advanced solutions for cross-border transactions and corporate cash flows. This approach supports deeper integration between traditional finance and crypto payments, reduces cross-border payment costs for businesses, and enhances the efficiency of fund transfers.

According to industry sources, Haiku raised $1 million in pre-seed funding on December 4, 2025. Investors in this round include Big Brain Holdings, Auros, Ahmed Al-Balaghi, Frostlight, among others. Following this transaction, Haiku's total funding has reached $1 million.Haiku is an AI-powered on-chain intent trading protocol designed to transform any on-chain target state into a unified transaction. The project abstracts the complex mechanisms underlying DeFi, enabling users and partners to focus on strategy formulation without concern for the specific execution methods. This innovative approach significantly lowers the barriers to DeFi adoption and supports broader utilization and growth of on-chain trading.As the DeFi ecosystem continues to expand, users face increasingly complex operational processes for on-chain transactions. By integrating AI technology with intent protocols, Haiku delivers a more convenient and efficient trading experience, positioning itself as a key infrastructure provider in the DeFi sector. The proceeds from this funding round will enable Haiku to further enhance product functionality, grow its user base, and drive protocol adoption across a wider range of applications.

According to media reports, Digital Asset secured $50 million in strategic financing on December 4, 2025. Leading institutions including BNY Mellon, S&P Global, Nasdaq, and iCapital participated in this round. Following this transaction, Digital Asset’s total cumulative funding reached $440 million.Digital Asset is a blockchain software and services provider focused on enabling enterprises to create economic value through interconnected networks. The company’s core offerings are built on the Daml platform, a leading solution for developing and operating complex multi-party applications. Daml utilizes advanced smart contract language and developer tools, delivering industry-leading privacy protection and a high-quality software development kit that ensures all participants remain synchronized and have access to reliable real-time data.As a key player in blockchain infrastructure, Digital Asset’s financing needs continue to attract capital market attention. This strategic round was backed by global leaders in fintech and data services, underscoring market confidence in Digital Asset’s technology solutions and business outlook. The investors’ extensive expertise in financial transactions, data services, and market infrastructure will provide significant support for Digital Asset’s expansion in enterprise blockchain applications.Since 2016, Digital Asset has completed multiple funding rounds, including a $135 million Series E in June 2025 and a $120 million Series D in 2021. This track record highlights the company’s core competitiveness and market position within the blockchain sector. The completion of this strategic financing will further accelerate product innovation and market expansion, supporting the large-scale development of enterprise blockchain applications.

According to industry reports, Bitcoin cross-chain protocol Portal raised $25 million in funding on December 4, 2025. Investors in this round include JTSA Global and others. Following this latest round, Portal’s cumulative funding has reached $117.5 million.Portal is a non-custodial Bitcoin interoperability protocol focused on enabling efficient connectivity across the Bitcoin ecosystem. Through technical innovation, the protocol facilitates fast, low-cost atomic swaps of native Bitcoin assets—such as BTC, Ordinals, and Runes—between Layer 2 and other Layer 1 networks, eliminating the need for traditional cross-chain bridges or token wrapping. This design significantly reduces both the complexity and risk associated with cross-chain operations, opening new possibilities for the development of the Bitcoin ecosystem.Since its inception, Portal has maintained steady fundraising progress. The project completed an $8.5 million pre-seed round in September 2021, followed by a $34 million seed round in January 2024. In August 2025, Portal secured an additional $50 million in funding. Meanwhile, the project’s token, PTB, was officially listed for trading on September 3, 2025, marking a new phase in ecosystem development. This $25 million funding round will further accelerate Portal’s technology development and market expansion, supporting the robust growth of the Bitcoin cross-chain ecosystem.

According to industry sources, crypto AI discovery engine TrueNorth raised $3 million in a Pre-Seed funding round on December 4, 2025. The round was backed by prominent investors including Cyber Fund, SNZ Holding, GSR, Delphi Labs, and Ocular. Following this round, TrueNorth’s total funding has reached $3 million.TrueNorth is an AI-powered discovery engine designed for next-generation crypto users, focused on delivering reliable, automated, and personalized investment solutions. By integrating agent orchestration technology, edge cloud deployment, and domain-specific models, the project effectively addresses the complexities of cross-ecosystem trading.With the rapid expansion of the crypto market, users face an increasing array of trading options and information noise. TrueNorth aims to meet market demand for intelligent investment tools. Leveraging advanced AI technology and on-chain trading capabilities, TrueNorth helps lower investment barriers and enables users to make more informed decisions, driving the evolution of the crypto asset management sector.

According to industry media reports, enterprise-grade liquid staking protocol Alluvial completed an M&A financing round on December 4, 2025, with Galaxy participating as the investor. This brings Alluvial’s total cumulative financing to $22.5 million.Alluvial is a liquid staking protocol designed for enterprise applications, enabling digital asset holders to earn rewards while staking assets, and ensuring those assets remain freely tradable and usable across other DeFi platforms. The protocol employs an API-first integration approach, allowing digital asset exchanges, custodians, and other enterprises to efficiently incorporate liquid staking capabilities into their existing offerings.Alluvial’s growth trajectory reflects the rapid expansion of the liquid staking sector. Since raising $6.2 million in its seed round in May 2022, Alluvial secured $12 million in Series A funding in July 2023, followed by $4.3 million in strategic financing in November 2024. The completion of this M&A financing further reinforces Alluvial’s leading position in the liquid staking space and demonstrates continued institutional confidence in the long-term value of this sector.

According to media reports, N3XT secured funding on December 4, 2025. Investors in this round include leading institutions such as Paradigm, Hack VC, and Winklevoss Capital.N3XT is a fully reserved bank offering programmable real-time settlement capabilities. Leveraging blockchain technology, the platform enables users to transfer funds around the clock—24/7—without the need to inject additional collateral into accounts or allocate capital to letters of credit. N3XT operates within an isolated secure environment, allowing users to bypass third-party intermediaries, traditional batch processing windows, and conventional banking hours, resulting in a more efficient and transparent financial service experience.Founded by the former Signature Bank team, N3XT brings together deep expertise in both traditional finance and blockchain technology. Against the backdrop of the ongoing convergence of fintech and cryptocurrencies, N3XT addresses the gap in real-time settlement efficiency within traditional financial institutions. The platform is poised to drive the digital transformation of global payment and settlement systems, providing institutional clients with secure and efficient financial infrastructure solutions.

According to media reports, Axis secured $5 million in funding on December 3, 2025. Investors participating in this round include Galaxy Ventures, Maven 11, GSR, CMS Holdings, OKX Ventures, CMT Digital, FalconX, Marc Zeller, among others. Following this transaction, Axis’s total cumulative funding has reached $5 million.Axis is a quantitative yield protocol designed to introduce institutional-grade trading strategies to blockchain. The project employs market-neutral models to enable on-chain real-time tracking and performance verification. Axis has established a multi-asset yield hub, offering users yield opportunities linked to assets such as the US dollar, Bitcoin, and gold.As the crypto asset market continues to mature, institutional investors are increasingly seeking low-risk, stable returns. Axis addresses this demand by integrating quantitative trading strategies from traditional finance into the blockchain ecosystem, providing an innovative yield solution for the market. By bringing market-neutral strategies on-chain, Axis not only diversifies asset allocation options for investors but also advances the DeFi sector toward greater specialization and institutional adoption.

According to relevant media reports, predict.fun received investment from YZi Labs on December 3, 2025.predict.fun is a decentralized prediction market platform built on BNB Chain. The project aims to provide users with a transparent and secure prediction trading experience. As an emerging application in the blockchain sector, prediction markets are attracting increasing attention. Through on-chain prediction mechanisms, users can forecast various events, enabling value discovery and risk hedging. This innovative model is expected to drive diversification in the on-chain application ecosystem.predict.fun launched its mainnet operations in September 2024, with project progress remaining stable and orderly. The latest funding will provide strong support for further development and ecosystem expansion.

According to relevant media reports, global fintech company Fern completed its M&A financing on December 2, 2025, with Rain as the investor.Fern is an innovative fintech company specializing in global payments and cross-border financial services. The platform is committed to providing enterprises, developers, and individual users with instant, compliant fund transfers, collections, and currency exchange services. Fern’s core technological infrastructure seamlessly integrates fiat currencies, stablecoins, cryptocurrencies, and traditional banking channels into a unified, robust platform, delivering a streamlined financial experience for users.On the product side, Fern offers developers flexible API interfaces, enabling rapid integration of global payments, fiat on- and off-ramps, and convenient currency exchange features within their own applications. Additionally, Fern has launched a comprehensive application for general users that supports payments, savings, and cross-border financial services. The completion of this M&A financing will further advance Fern’s development in global financial infrastructure, providing more efficient and secure financial solutions for users and enterprises worldwide.

According to media reports, Gonka secured $12 million in strategic funding on November 28, 2025. The investment was led by BitFury. Following this round, Gonka’s total cumulative funding has reached $12 million.Gonka is a decentralized computing network focused on AI inference and training. The network features an innovative incentive mechanism, enabling contributors to earn GNK tokens by providing GPU computing power. Developers can run AI applications without cloud service restrictions and in an environment supporting open-source models, while users drive the network’s value flow through their inference demands.Against the backdrop of rising demand for AI infrastructure, Gonka’s decentralized computing network offers AI application developers a more open and flexible solution, helping to break the traditional cloud computing monopoly and promoting the democratization of AI development. This strategic funding round reflects strong market recognition of the project.Recently, Gonka has actively advanced its ecosystem development. On November 13, 2025, Gonka launched its miner data dashboard, providing contributors with a transparent data query tool. On November 10, 2025, the Gonka network initiated a 10 million token incentive program, focusing on supporting developer innovation in three key areas and further motivating ecosystem participants.

According to media reports, SpaceComputer raised $10 million in a Seed funding round on November 27, 2025. Investors participating in this round include Maven 11, Lattice Capital, Superscrypt, Arbitrum, Nascent, HashKey Capital, Chorus One, as well as Marc Weinstein, Jason Yanowitz, and Ameen Soleimani. Following this transaction, SpaceComputer’s total funding reached $10 million.SpaceComputer is a blockchain validation layer project leveraging satellite technology. By deploying space-based infrastructure, the company aims to deliver secure and reliable transaction validation and threat protection services for interstellar finance, with the goal of establishing an "orbital root of trust." The project completed its Pre-Seed funding round in May this year, and the successful closing of the Seed round further demonstrates market recognition of its innovative technological direction.As blockchain technology evolves toward a multi-chain ecosystem, cross-chain security and trustworthy validation have become critical industry requirements. SpaceComputer utilizes the global coverage and neutrality of satellite networks to introduce a new approach to security for distributed systems. The project is expected to play a significant role in the future of interstellar computing and decentralized finance.

According to media reports, Nexton raised $4 million in strategic funding on November 27, 2025. Investors participating in this round include Amber Group, Kaia, The Open Network, Outlier Ventures, VistaLabs, STON.fi, Danal, Value Systems, Metalabs Ventures, and PayProtocol. Following this transaction, Nexton's total cumulative funding has reached $4 million.Nexton is an all-in-one staking protocol within the TON ecosystem, dedicated to maximizing and optimizing user staking yields. With this strategic funding, Nexton has secured strong backing from leading ecosystem investors and core TON network participants. This support will further enhance its staking service framework and improve the user experience. As the TON ecosystem continues to develop and staking demand rises, Nexton is positioned to become a critical infrastructure provider, delivering secure and efficient staking solutions to a growing user base.

According to media reports, high-performance Layer 1 blockchain project Monad completed a public offering, raising $188 million on November 22, 2025. Following this round, Monad’s total funding reached $432 million, with its latest valuation at $2.5 billion.Monad is a high-performance Layer 1 blockchain designed for next-generation decentralized applications. The project aims to accelerate disruptive decentralization by building a blockchain that is 100 to 1,000 times faster than its closest competitors. Monad seeks to address critical performance bottlenecks in existing blockchains, providing the foundation for more complex use cases and broader user adoption.Monad has achieved several significant milestones in its development. In February 2025, Monad officially launched its testnet. In August, the project distributed Monad cards to approximately 5,000 active members of the crypto community, further expanding its community presence. In October, Monad initiated an airdrop campaign and listed futures trading on major exchanges, including pre-market trading. Additionally, the project launched MonadExplorer and introduced staking functionality, further enhancing its ecosystem infrastructure.In the current blockchain industry landscape, high performance and scalability are key drivers for mainstream application adoption. Monad’s breakthrough performance optimizations are expected to substantially reduce transaction costs and improve user experience, thereby attracting more developers and users to its ecosystem. The successful completion of this funding round will provide Monad with ample resources to continue advancing its technology and expanding application scenarios.

According to media reports, Kinetiq raised $1.75 million in funding on November 22, 2025. Investors in this round include Maven 11, Flowdesk, Chorus One, Pier Two, IMC Trading, Infinite Field, DeFi Dad, Comfy Capital, Lawrence, and Maximilian Fiege. Following this round, Kinetiq's total funding has reached $1.75 million.Kinetiq is a liquid staking protocol within the Hyperliquid ecosystem, dedicated to establishing kHYPE as the first staking pool on Hyperliquid. The project utilizes StakeHub as its operating system to provide users with a more flexible and efficient staking experience. As the DeFi ecosystem continues to evolve, liquid staking protocols are increasingly becoming essential infrastructure. The launch of Kinetiq addresses a critical gap in the Hyperliquid ecosystem, offering users a new option for asset appreciation.Notably, Kinetiq successfully launched its mainnet on June 4, 2025, with steady project progress. The successful completion of this funding round will enable Kinetiq to further enhance its product features, expand its user base, and deliver higher-quality liquidity management services for the Hyperliquid ecosystem.

According to media reports, social trading app Vector.fun was acquired by Coinbase on November 21, 2025. The investor in this acquisition is Coinbase.Vector.fun is an innovative social trading application focused on integrating social interaction with token trading, offering users services across multiple blockchain networks via its mobile platform. The project centers on a socialized trading experience, breaking down traditional barriers to entry for trading applications and enabling more users to participate conveniently in digital asset transactions.This acquisition marks Coinbase’s strategic expansion into the social trading sector. By integrating Vector.fun’s social trading capabilities, Coinbase will further diversify its product portfolio and deliver a broader range of trading experiences to users. The partnership also highlights the digital asset industry’s increasing emphasis on social and mobile trading modalities, positioning social trading as a key gateway for onboarding new users into the crypto market.

According to media reports, RateX raised $7 million in funding on November 21, 2025. Investors in this round include prominent institutions such as GSR, Crypto.com Capital, Gate, echo, Animoca Ventures, Summer Capital, Rzong Capital, and BGX Capital. Following this transaction, RateX’s total cumulative funding reached $7 million.RateX Protocol is a decentralized exchange (DEX) built on the Solana blockchain. The project focuses on providing users with leveraged yield trading capabilities, similar to perpetual futures contracts, enabling users to gain significantly larger position exposure with relatively small margin requirements, thereby achieving high-multiplier returns on underlying assets. To fully unlock the potential of yield trading, RateX integrates three core functional modules: leveraged yield trading, yield earning, and synthetic assets.Amid the robust growth of the current DeFi ecosystem, RateX leverages innovative product design to offer users more flexible and efficient trading and yield tools. The participation of mainstream investment institutions in this funding round highlights market recognition of innovative DEX projects within the Solana ecosystem. This capital infusion will enable RateX to further enhance its technology development, improve product features, expand its user base, and drive continued innovation in the decentralized finance sector.

According to media reports, Meme platform LootGO completed a new round of funding on November 21, 2025. Investors in this round include Kartik Talwar, SungMo Park, Nick Tong, Lyuben Belov, Arnold Lee, Lilmon, ZACKY, Benja, @jusup11, @leomarudesu, and several other prominent backers.LootGO is an innovative Meme platform that integrates proven Web2 gaming mechanics with Web3 reward systems, aiming to transform everyday life into a Meme coin treasure hunt. Users can collect loot boxes by walking—such as reaching step goals or visiting designated locations—and upon opening these loot boxes, they receive random Meme coin rewards for free. This model combines fitness incentives with crypto assets, delivering a novel participation experience for users.The completion of this funding round marks LootGO’s recognition in the capital markets and is expected to further advance its development within the Meme coin ecosystem. As more users show interest in play-to-earn models, LootGO injects new momentum into the sector and is poised to have a significant impact on Web3 gaming and community engagement.

According to media reports, Nad.fun raised $1.1 million in seed funding on November 21, 2025. Investors in this round include Neoclassic Capital, Tim Won, Nicholas Deng, Patrick Hizon, Benja, and others. Following this transaction, Nad.fun’s total funding has reached $1.1 million.Nad.fun is a social memecoin platform built on the Monad blockchain, offering users a seamless ecosystem by integrating token creation, trading, and social interaction features. The platform innovatively consolidates previously fragmented memecoin operations onto a single interface, enabling users to create tokens, trade, and engage with the community all in one place, significantly lowering the barriers to entry.As the memecoin market continues to grow and user engagement increases, Nad.fun aims to become a key infrastructure provider in the sector by delivering an integrated platform for creation, trading, and social interaction. This round of financing will support further product optimization, user base expansion, and contribute to the healthy development of the memecoin ecosystem.

According to industry reports, Takadao raised $1.5 million in a Seed funding round on November 20, 2025. The investment was led by Istari Ventures, Hasan VC, Syla Invest, Wahed Ventures, Ice Blue Fund, and Adverse, among others. Following this round, Takadao’s total funding has reached $4.6 million.Takadao is a blockchain-native platform offering Sharia-compliant alternatives to traditional insurance, with a focus on building community-owned financial services on the blockchain. The project features two core products: Takaturn, a savings and lending platform, and a community-based mutual life insurance solution. By integrating conventional insurance models with blockchain technology, Takadao provides users with a transparent, secure, and Sharia-adherent financial services platform.The completion of this Seed round marks a significant milestone in Takadao’s global market expansion efforts. Since securing $1.6 million in Pre-Seed funding in October 2023, the project has consistently advanced product development and market outreach. With rising global demand for Sharia-compliant financial products and the increasing adoption of blockchain technology in the insurance sector, Takadao is positioned to carve out a distinctive growth trajectory in emerging markets.

According to media reports, digital asset custody and management platform Parfin completed a new round of financing on November 20, 2025, with Tether as the investor. Following this round, Parfin's total funding has reached $33.6 million.Parfin is a modular platform specializing in secure digital asset custody, trading, and management, featuring robust and reliable infrastructure. The company is currently developing Parchain, a permissioned blockchain compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine, designed to enable regulated institutions to participate in decentralized finance (DeFi) and asset tokenization.This financing is significant for Parfin’s development. Through collaboration with Tether, Parfin will further enhance its capabilities in secure digital asset custody and accelerate the development of Parchain. As traditional financial institutions increasingly focus on DeFi and asset tokenization, Parfin’s modular platform and permissioned chain solutions are positioned to become key infrastructure connecting traditional finance with decentralized finance, providing regulated institutions with professional technical support to participate in the digital asset ecosystem.Previously, Parfin secured investment across several stages. In August 2024, the company completed a Series A financing round, raising $10 million. In January 2023, Parfin also received $15 million in Series A funding. This series of financings demonstrates continued investor confidence in Parfin’s technology and market outlook.

According to media reports, AI sales agent project ZENi raised $1.5 million in seed funding on November 20, 2025. Investors in this round include Waterdrip Capital, Mindfulness Capital, Rootz Labs, Attention Ventures, DePIN-X, and Metalabs Ventures. Following this round, ZENi’s total funding has reached $1.5 million.ZENi is an AI sales agent project powered by the aZen protocol, focused on connecting Web3 brands with high-value users through intelligent data analytics to enable targeted marketing and community growth. The project addresses key pain points for Web3 brands in user acquisition and community management, leveraging artificial intelligence to deliver innovative solutions. As the Web3 ecosystem continues to evolve, the importance of precise marketing and user engagement has become increasingly prominent, and ZENi aims to meet this market demand. This funding round will further advance the project’s exploration and application in AI-driven marketing, providing more efficient growth tools for Web3 brands.

According to media reports, prediction market platform Kalshi raised $1 billion in funding on November 20, 2025. The round was led by top-tier investment firms including Sequoia Capital, CapitalG, Andreessen Horowitz, Paradigm, Anthos Capital, and Neo. Following this round, Kalshi’s total funding has reached $1.515 billion, with its latest valuation at $11 billion.Kalshi is a federally regulated prediction market platform that supports cryptocurrency deposits and enables investors to trade contracts based on real-world events. Users can trade on the outcomes of specific events, with coverage extending far beyond traditional equities and derivatives markets to include news, finance, pop culture, and other areas. Both domain experts and enthusiasts interested in particular topics can profit on Kalshi by accurately forecasting outcomes. The platform also provides a wide array of resources and tools such as tutorials and market data to help traders understand prediction markets and optimize their trading strategies.Recently, Kalshi has demonstrated strong growth momentum. In early October this year, the platform partnered with sports betting giant Robinhood to launch prediction markets for NFL and college football games, further expanding its use cases. In the same month, Kalshi teamed up with data oracle platform Pyth Network to enable on-chain circulation of prediction market data, enhancing transparency and reliability. The platform has also been integrated into major crypto applications and exchanges, supporting deposits in SOL and native USDC on the Solana blockchain. In addition, renowned crypto industry figure John Wang has joined as Head of Crypto Business, further strengthening Kalshi’s influence within the crypto ecosystem. These initiatives underscore Kalshi’s leading position and rapid expansion strategy in the prediction market sector.

According to media reports, ZenGo completed a strategic funding round on November 20, 2025, with MoonPay Ventures as the investor. Following this round, ZenGo’s total funding has reached $24 million.ZenGo is a user-friendly and secure cryptocurrency wallet application designed to help users manage and track their crypto portfolios. The project employs an innovative security architecture, abandoning traditional private key management in favor of a dual mathematical key-sharing mechanism. Specifically, ZenGo splits each user’s key into two independently generated mathematical shares: one stored on the user’s mobile device and the other held on ZenGo’s server. This structure eliminates single points of failure—ensuring that even if one key share is compromised or lost, the user’s crypto assets remain secure.ZenGo’s funding trajectory reflects sustained market recognition of its innovative security solution. Since raising $4 million in seed funding in 2018, the project secured a $20 million Series A round in 2021. The completion of this strategic round further validates ZenGo’s core competitiveness in crypto wallet security. As demand for crypto asset management continues to grow, ZenGo’s dual-key sharing solution offers the industry a safer and more convenient custodial approach, positioning it to drive the crypto wallet sector toward greater security and user-friendliness.

According to media reports, Numerai secured $30 million in Series C funding on November 20, 2025. Investors in this round include USV, Shine Capital, Paul Tudor Jones, and leading university endowment funds. Following this round, Numerai’s total cumulative funding has reached $56.5 million, with its latest valuation at $500 million.Numerai is an innovative hedge fund platform built by a network of data scientists. Its core product, the Numerai Tournament, provides global data scientists with free, high-quality financial data that is cleaned, standardized, and anonymized. Through a crowdsourcing model, Numerai harnesses the expertise of top data science talent worldwide, leveraging machine learning and artificial intelligence to optimize investment decisions and deliver data-driven solutions to traditional finance.Notably, in August 2025, Numerai received a $500 million investment commitment from JPMorgan Chase, highlighting the recognition of its business model by established financial institutions. Previously, Numerai completed funding rounds in 2021, 2020, and 2019, maintaining steady growth momentum. With the completion of the Series C round, Numerai is expected to further expand its platform, attract more top global data scientists, and accelerate the integration of fintech and data science.

According to media reports, Mu Digital secured $1.5 million in pre-seed funding on November 20, 2025. Investors participating in this round include CMS Holdings, Signum Capital, UOB Venture, Monad, Yield Guild Games, Cointelegraph, echo, Gauntlet, Kizzy, and Clober. Following this financing, Mu Digital’s total funds raised have reached $1.5 million.Mu Digital is an RWA (Real World Asset Tokenization) platform targeting Asian enterprises, dedicated to helping companies in Asia obtain USD financing through cryptocurrency and access global liquidity. The platform’s core value lies in bringing high-quality Asian assets and yields on-chain, providing Asian businesses with new financing channels and opportunities in global markets.As the RWA market expands rapidly and demand for international financing among Asian enterprises increases, Mu Digital addresses a significant market gap. By integrating blockchain technology with traditional financial needs, the platform aims to facilitate the global circulation of Asian assets and establish a bridge between Asian enterprises and global investors. The successful completion of this funding round will further accelerate Mu Digital’s product development and market expansion.

According to industry sources, Web3 trading platform HelloTrade completed a $4.6 million funding round on November 20, 2025. The round was backed by prominent investors including Dragonfly and Mirana Ventures. Following this transaction, HelloTrade’s total cumulative funding has reached $4.6 million.HelloTrade is a Web3 trading platform built on MegaETH, dedicated to providing global users with uninterrupted 24/7 trading services. The platform offers a diversified range of products, including equities, commodities, and real-world assets, featuring a mobile-first design and support for leveraged perpetual futures trading. By integrating traditional finance with Web3 technology, HelloTrade is eliminating geographic barriers and enabling users worldwide to access financial markets anytime, anywhere, thereby advancing the development and enhancement of Web3 financial infrastructure.

According to media reports, Wizzwoods raised $10 million in Series A funding on November 19, 2025. Investors in this round include Animoca Brands and IVC, among others. Following this round, Wizzwoods' total funding has reached $10 million.Wizzwoods is a pixel farm game featuring cross-chain integration and SocialFi elements. Players earn gold and silver coins by completing social tasks, which can be used to upgrade farm staff—wizards. Higher-level wizards yield greater output in farming and management activities. The project originated from incubation by Tabi.This funding will support Wizzwoods in further expanding its gaming ecosystem and driving innovation in SocialFi and blockchain gaming. Notably, the WIZZ token was officially listed on major exchanges on March 31, 2025, establishing a foundation for the project's market operations. With the completion of Series A funding, Wizzwoods is poised to accelerate its development in the Web3 gaming sector.

According to industry reports, AIUSD, an AI-native currency infrastructure project, completed its Pre-Seed funding round on November 19, 2025.AIUSD is an intelligent agent AI currency infrastructure platform focused on enabling AI-native trading, payments, and asset transfers across major blockchains, stablecoins, and leading exchanges. The launch of this project coincides with a pivotal period in the convergence of AI and blockchain, providing essential infrastructure to support autonomous economic activity by AI agents on-chain.Driven by rapid advancements in AI technology, the demand for AI agents to autonomously conduct transactions and manage assets on-chain is increasing. By building an AI-native currency infrastructure, AIUSD enables seamless trading and payments for AI agents across multiple blockchains, addressing a significant gap in the current market. This innovative approach is expected to foster deeper integration between AI and the DeFi ecosystem, offering new interaction experiences for both users and developers.The completion of this funding round marks a significant milestone for AIUSD in its development of AI-native currency infrastructure.

According to media reports, DeFi privacy and compliance platform 0xbow completed its Seed funding round on November 19, 2025, raising $3.5 million. The round was jointly invested by leading institutions including Starbloom Capital, Coinbase Ventures, BOOST VC, Status, as well as industry experts such as Balaji Srinivasan, Sam Kazemian, Dan Finlay, and Plutos Capital. Following this round, 0xbow’s total funding has reached $3.5 million.0xbow is an innovative platform focused on privacy protection and regulatory compliance within DeFi, dedicated to providing comprehensive resources and tools for education, learning, assessment, and research. The project was launched in response to the urgent demand for privacy and compliance in the current DeFi market. As the digital asset sector rapidly expands, privacy protection and regulatory compliance have become key factors for the healthy development of the industry. Through its specialized solutions, 0xbow enables users and institutions to safeguard privacy while meeting regulatory requirements, supporting the advancement of the DeFi ecosystem toward greater maturity and standardization.

According to industry sources, leading global cryptocurrency exchange Kraken secured $600 million in funding on November 18, 2025. The round included investments from HSG, Tribe Capital, DRW Venture Capital, Jane Street Capital, Arjun Sethi, and Oppenheimer Alternative Investment Management, among others. Following this transaction, Kraken’s total cumulative funding has reached $918 million, with its latest valuation standing at $15 billion.Founded in 2011, Kraken is one of the world’s longest-standing and largest cryptocurrency exchanges. The company is committed to making digital assets accessible worldwide, empowering individuals across industries to invest and achieve financial independence. In September 2020, Kraken received a charter to establish a crypto bank from the state of Wyoming, becoming the first U.S. crypto exchange to obtain such a license—a milestone marking significant progress for the industry.Recently, Kraken has continued its strategic expansion. In May 2025, the company completed its acquisition of NinjaTrader, posting a year-over-year revenue increase of 19% in Q1. Subsequently, Kraken introduced several innovative products: in June, it launched "Krak," an integrated global financial application, and announced support for 60 tokenized U.S. equities for non-U.S. users. In July, Kraken partnered with Backed to expand xStocks to the BNB Chain, further advancing its multi-chain ecosystem. Additionally, Kraken announced a strategic relocation of its headquarters. These initiatives underscore Kraken’s ongoing innovation and expansion in the digital asset space and are expected to drive broader adoption and application of cryptocurrencies and tokenized assets globally.

According to media reports, global cryptocurrency exchange Kraken secured $200 million in funding on November 18, 2025. Investors in this round included Citadel Securities and others. With this transaction, Kraken’s total cumulative funding reached $918 million, and its latest valuation stands at $20 billion.Kraken is one of the world’s oldest and largest cryptocurrency exchanges, established in 2011. The company is dedicated to making cryptocurrencies more accessible and usable globally, enabling individuals from all sectors to participate in digital asset investment. In September 2020, the State of Wyoming granted Kraken a license to establish a crypto bank, making it the first US-based crypto exchange to receive such approval—a significant milestone reflecting Kraken’s progress in regulatory compliance.Recently, Kraken has accelerated its pace of product innovation. In May 2025, Kraken completed the acquisition of NinjaTrader, with first-quarter revenue increasing by 19% year-over-year. Subsequently, the company launched “Krak,” integrating global financial applications, began offering 60 tokenized US stocks to non-US users, and partnered with Backed to expand xStocks onto BNB Chain—further broadening its product ecosystem. Additionally, Kraken announced the relocation of its headquarters as part of a strategic adjustment for business expansion. These initiatives underscore Kraken’s proactive approach to market adaptation and innovation, and signal an ongoing trend toward convergence in the global cryptocurrency trading and financial services markets.

According to industry media reports, digital payment solutions provider Grateful was acquired by Exodus on November 13, 2025. The transaction was led and completed by Exodus.Grateful, headquartered in Uruguay, is an innovative company specializing in convenient digital payment solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises and freelancers. Leveraging stablecoin technology, Grateful enables merchants to seamlessly receive and manage digital payments. Its comprehensive native blockchain payment platform offers a full suite of services, including merchant dashboards, cross-wallet payments, fund withdrawals, QR code-based point-of-sale features, and e-commerce payment integration, providing robust support for merchants entering the digital payments economy.This acquisition underscores Exodus’s commitment to the digital payments sector. By integrating Grateful, Exodus will further enhance its payment ecosystem, offering users a more convenient and efficient payment experience while advancing the adoption and expansion of blockchain payment solutions in emerging markets.

According to industry media reports, Web3 security project LISA raised $12 million in Series A funding on November 13, 2025. The round was backed by notable institutions including UOB Venture, Signum Capital, NGC Ventures, Hash Global, LongHash Ventures, ByteTrade, Redpoint Ventures, M23, Kryptos, and Fellows Fund. With this round, LISA’s total funding has reached $24 million.LISA is a Solidity smart contract security analysis tool powered by large language models, specializing in vulnerability detection and audit services for smart contracts. The project leverages blockchain technology to provide developers and enterprises with efficient and reliable security solutions. As the blockchain ecosystem evolves rapidly, security risks associated with smart contracts are becoming increasingly prominent. LISA’s intelligent vulnerability detection mechanisms help mitigate the risk of contracts being exploited by hackers, advancing the development and enhancement of security infrastructure within the Web3 sector. The successful completion of this funding round underscores strong market demand for smart contract security audits and reflects investors’ long-term confidence in the value of the Web3 security segment.

According to industry sources, Acurast raised $11 million in funding on November 13, 2025. Investors in this round include prominent institutions and individuals such as CoinList, Tezos, Web3 Foundation, Scytale Digital, peaq, Gavin Wood, and ogle. Following this round, Acurast's cumulative funding has reached $16.4 million.Acurast is a truly decentralized computation layer network, composed of nodes distributed globally to deliver secure and reliable computing services to users. The project leverages hardware resources from mobile devices to enable confidential and verifiable computation. Acurast is compatible with a broad range of use cases, supporting both Web2 applications (including traditional cloud services like Amazon Lambda and Google Cloud Functions) and the full spectrum of Web3 ecosystem applications, providing flexible computing solutions for diverse sectors.This funding round highlights investor confidence in Acurast's decentralized computation technology. As blockchain and Web3 applications rapidly evolve, demand for efficient, secure, and trustworthy computing resources continues to grow. By distributing computational power across a global node network, Acurast offers developers and enterprises an innovative alternative, poised to advance the development of decentralized computing infrastructure.

According to industry media reports, Self Protocol raised $9 million in funding on November 13, 2025. The round attracted investment from prominent firms and individuals including Greenfield Capital, Verda Ventures, SoftBank, Sreeram Kannan, Sandeep Nailwal, Julien Bouteloup, Hart Lambur, Jill Carlson, Spearhead VC, and Fireweed Ventures. Following this round, Self Protocol’s total cumulative funding stands at $9 million.Self Labs is developing a privacy-centric trust layer for the internet. The company focuses on enabling users to prove their identity and unique attributes without disclosing personal data. Self Protocol’s open-source platform integrates two core products—Self Pass and Connect—leveraging zero-knowledge proofs and electronic passport NFC technology to deliver secure, decentralized verification services to millions of users. The protocol supports passport standards from more than 174 countries worldwide and complies with regulatory requirements essential for the fast-growing digital economy.With demand for digital identity verification rising, Self Protocol’s privacy-first solution addresses a critical market gap. Through advanced cryptographic technologies such as zero-knowledge proofs, users can authenticate their identities while preserving personal privacy—an essential step toward building a safer and more trusted digital ecosystem. The proceeds from this funding round will further support Self Protocol’s global expansion and accelerate the adoption of privacy-protecting identity verification across various industries.

According to industry media reports, Web3 recruitment platform Remote3 completed M&A financing on November 13, 2025, with Bondex as the investor.Remote3 is a global Web3 remote work platform dedicated to providing job seekers worldwide with remote opportunities in blockchain, smart contracts, DeFi, NFTs, and cryptocurrency sectors. By aggregating job postings from leading blockchain companies around the world, the platform helps developers, product managers, designers, and other professionals secure ideal remote positions.With the rapid expansion of the Web3 sector, demand for specialized talent continues to grow. Through its professional recruitment services, Remote3 effectively connects global Web3 enterprises with top talent. This M&A financing will further advance the platform’s development and make a positive contribution to talent mobility and industry growth within the Web3 ecosystem.

According to media reports, Kyuzo's Friends completed a new round of financing on November 12, 2025. Investors in this round include several prominent institutions such as DeAgentAI, Stratified Capital, Chain Capital, KnightFury, LBank Labs, and @xwavelabs.Kyuzo's Friends is an AI-powered Web3 social game that transforms the popular DNAxCAT IP into an interactive platform with a reward mechanism. As one of the first projects to receive official support from the LINE Dapp Portal, it fully leverages LINE's extensive ecosystem. The game centers on robust social interaction, allowing players to explore maps, construct and upgrade buildings, and engage in friendly competition or collaborative gameplay with friends. Whether assisting each other in building upgrades or fostering healthy competition, social engagement is pivotal to the game's success.Within the industry, Web3 social games are experiencing rapid growth, combining traditional gaming with blockchain technology to offer players genuine asset ownership and a more immersive experience. By integrating AI technology and social features, Kyuzo's Friends brings renewed momentum to the Web3 gaming sector and further expands the IP's application boundaries within the digital ecosystem.It is noteworthy that Kyuzo's Friends token (KO) is scheduled to be listed on major exchanges on November 23, 2025. This milestone is expected to enhance market visibility and liquidity support for the project.

According to industry reports, Shodai Network raised $2.5 million in a Seed funding round on November 12, 2025. Investors in this round include prominent institutions and individuals such as ConsenSys Mesh and Joseph Lubin. Following this transaction, Shodai Network’s total funding has reached $2.5 million.Shodai Network is a platform focused on empowering Web3 fundraising, dedicated to providing healthy and mission-aligned capital support for entrepreneurs in the crypto sector. The project offers tailored fundraising support and solutions for Web3 founders, facilitating precise matching between investors and projects to drive the sustainable development of the Web3 ecosystem.As the crypto market continues to mature, demand for Web3 project financing is increasing. Identifying like-minded investors with long-term commitments has become a key challenge for founders. Shodai Network’s fundraising platform addresses this need through personalized services, helping Web3 founders receive professional guidance and support throughout the fundraising process, further promoting the standardization and healthy growth of the overall Web3 ecosystem.

According to media reports, Cypherpunk, a publicly listed company specializing in privacy and user autonomy, completed a $58.9 million post-IPO financing round on November 12, 2025. Winklevoss Capital served as the sole investor in this round. Following this transaction, Cypherpunk’s total financing has reached $58.9 million.Cypherpunk, formerly known as Leap Therapeutics—a biotechnology company—has rebranded to focus on privacy protection and user autonomy. This latest funding round demonstrates strong market recognition and support for privacy protection technologies. As global privacy regulations become increasingly stringent and user concerns about data security continue to rise, the substantial capital raised is expected to further strengthen Cypherpunk’s competitive position in the privacy protection sector. The company also plans significant acquisitions to expand its business scope and reinforce its industry leadership.

According to industry media reports, TronBank.pro completed a new round of funding on November 12, 2025. Notable investors participating in this round include BlockX, K300 Ventures, Blockin.Ventures, Onebit Ventures, and Sky Venture Labs.TronBank.pro is an energy leasing and TRX staking financial platform within the TRON ecosystem. The project is dedicated to helping users reduce transaction and transfer fees on the TRON blockchain, while enabling users to earn additional returns by staking idle TRX tokens. Amid current blockchain application trends, lowering user transaction costs and offering diversified yield solutions have become key priorities for public chain ecosystem development. TronBank.pro has emerged as an innovative product in response to these industry shifts.TronBank.pro has maintained an active fundraising pace in recent months. Following two rounds of strategic financing in May and June 2025, the completion of this latest round further strengthens the project's capital reserves, supporting ongoing platform enhancements and user base expansion. By optimizing the TRON ecosystem’s user experience, the project aims to deliver low-cost, high-yield digital asset management solutions to a broader user base.

According to media reports, the on-chain rewards platform Uptop completed M&A financing on November 12, 2025, with Rain as the investor.Uptop is an innovative on-chain rewards platform dedicated to converting users’ everyday shopping expenditures into digital points. By simply binding a card or scanning receipts, users automatically accumulate points during their daily purchases, which can later be redeemed for preferred discounts and rewards.By integrating traditional consumer reward systems with blockchain technology, the platform offers users a more transparent and efficient point management experience. As consumer demand for digital and intelligent services continues to grow, on-chain rewards platforms are emerging as a new trend in retail and consumer sectors. Uptop’s innovative model is expected to drive the transition of traditional consumer rewards systems toward digitalization, creating greater value for users.

According to relevant media reports, BSX was acquired by RISE Chain on November 11, 2025. This M&A event marks a new phase in BSX's development. BSX has raised a cumulative total of $4 million, having previously completed a $4 million seed funding round in August 2024.BSX is a decentralized limit order book trading platform built on the Base chain, dedicated to providing users with leveraged long and short trading experiences. The project skillfully integrates the strengths of traditional centralized exchanges (CeFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi). In terms of trading experience, BSX offers cross-collateral support, robust cross-margin management, an optimized user interface, and limit order functionality—features that are standard in CeFi exchanges. At the same time, BSX enables users to self-custody assets directly on the Base chain, fully embodying DeFi’s autonomy and security.BSX launched on mainnet in April 2024, officially opened for trading on January 16, 2025, and plans to conduct an airdrop on the same day. The acquisition by RISE Chain is expected to further strengthen BSX’s competitiveness in the derivatives trading sector and provide users with a more mature and stable trading environment.

According to industry reports, Bluefin raised $2,479,752 in funding on November 10, 2025. The investment round was led by Sui Group Holdings and other investors. Following this round, Bluefin’s cumulative funding has reached $31,679,752.Bluefin is a decentralized perpetual contract protocol built on the Sui blockchain, enabling users to trade perpetual contracts with up to 20x leverage at any time and from anywhere. The project team has also launched AlphaLend, a decentralized, non-custodial lending protocol.Bluefin has achieved notable progress throughout its development. The project officially launched its mainnet on February 7, 2023, and completed a new funding round in June 2024. Subsequently, the project’s token, BLUE, was listed on major exchanges on December 11, 2024, following an airdrop event on November 28, 2024, which further expanded its user base. As a key infrastructure component within the Sui ecosystem, Bluefin provides users with efficient perpetual contract trading and lending services, offering greater trading options and investment opportunities.

According to industry media reports, Bitcoin peer-to-peer trading protocol Rift secured $8 million in funding on November 8, 2025. The round was led by prominent investment firm Paradigm. Following this funding, Rift’s total capital raised amounts to $8 million.Rift is an innovative Bitcoin peer-to-peer trading protocol that integrates Uniswap’s liquidity support and Trusted Execution Environment (TEE) technology to deliver a secure and reliable, intermediary-free trading experience. A key feature of the protocol is that users retain full control of their assets throughout the entire transaction process, enabling true self-custody. This design addresses the centralized risk inherent in traditional trading platforms, granting users complete authority over their assets.Notably, Rift launched on its mainnet on November 8, 2025, marking its official entry into practical application. The mainnet launch closely coincides with the completion of the funding round, reflecting the project’s rapid progress. As user participation increases and the ecosystem continues to mature, Rift is positioned to pioneer new directions in Bitcoin trading, offering users safer, more transparent, and more efficient transaction options.

According to industry reports, fomo raised $17 million in Series A funding on November 6, 2025. The round was backed by Benchmark, Coinbase Ventures, Archetype, Jacob Horne, Ivan Soto-Wright, Will Price, Luca Netz, Colin Hong, based16z, Andy Chorlian, and others. Following this round, fomo’s total funding reached $19 million.fomo is a cross-chain trading application that enables users to execute cross-chain transactions through a single account. With just one click, users can purchase any asset without creating a new wallet, using cross-chain bridges, or paying gas fees. As the multi-chain ecosystem continues to expand, the complexity of cross-chain operations has been a persistent challenge for users. By streamlining the cross-chain trading process, fomo significantly lowers the entry barrier for users—a development that is crucial for driving mass adoption of Web3 applications.Tracing its development trajectory, fomo has demonstrated robust growth. On February 18, 2025, the project completed a $2 million angel round, laying the groundwork for product development. Subsequently, on May 6, 2025, fomo officially launched on mainnet, marking its transition into live operations. Within just six months, the project secured $17 million in Series A funding led by prominent investors such as Benchmark and Coinbase Ventures, reflecting strong market recognition of its cross-chain trading solution.As the blockchain ecosystem increasingly embraces a multi-chain landscape, the importance of cross-chain infrastructure is becoming more pronounced. fomo’s one-click cross-chain trading model is poised to become a key bridge connecting different blockchain networks, delivering a seamless multi-chain asset management experience for users and advancing the industry toward greater interoperability.

According to industry sources, Funes completed a new round of financing on November 6, 2025, with YZi Labs as the lead investor.Funes is an online museum platform dedicated to the preservation of human architectural heritage. The project leverages crowdsourced photogrammetry and computer vision technologies to capture and generate high-fidelity 3D models, creating a persistent and ever-expanding digital archive. This innovative approach effectively integrates archaeology, engineering, and artificial intelligence, offering a novel solution for the digital preservation of cultural heritage.As global awareness of cultural heritage protection increases and AI technology advances rapidly, digital archiving is becoming a critical tool for safeguarding human civilization. Funes’ crowdsourcing model not only reduces the cost of digitizing heritage but also enables global users to participate in cultural preservation efforts. The investment from YZi Labs will help Funes further expand its 3D model repository, enhance technical precision, and provide richer data resources for archaeological research, architectural restoration, and AI training—driving the integration of culture and technology.

According to industry media reports, Web3 development toolkit platform Sprinter closed a $5.2 million seed funding round on November 6, 2025. The round saw participation from prominent investors including Robot Ventures, A.Capital, Wagmi Ventures, Atka Capital, Topology Ventures, Uniswap Labs Ventures, as well as industry veterans such as Ameen Soleimani, Stephane Gosselin, Simona Pop, and James Waugh. With this latest funding, Sprinter’s total capital raised now stands at $5.2 million.Sprinter offers a comprehensive toolkit tailored for Web3 developers, providing end-to-end solutions across the development lifecycle. Whether building cross-chain decentralized applications (DApps), games, or DeFi platforms, developers can leverage Sprinter to manage all workflows within a unified platform. As the Web3 ecosystem rapidly evolves, demand for cross-chain applications and DeFi platforms continues to grow, driving an urgent need for efficient, integrated development tools. By delivering an all-in-one development solution, Sprinter aims to lower the barrier to entry for developers and accelerate innovation and iteration within the Web3 application space.

According to industry sources, Kakarot was acquired by Zama on November 5, 2025. This acquisition marks a significant milestone in Kakarot’s development trajectory.Kakarot is a zkEVM project written in Cairo, designed to enable users to leverage the scalability advantages of validity rollups while maintaining compatibility with the Ethereum ecosystem. Through Kakarot, users can run Ethereum smart contracts on Starknet, offering developers greater flexibility in deployment options. With the rapid advancement of Ethereum Layer 2 solutions, zkEVM technology has become a focal point within the industry, effectively addressing the performance bottlenecks of the Ethereum mainnet while ensuring seamless integration with existing ecosystems.Reflecting on Kakarot’s development history, the project completed its Pre-Seed funding round on June 2, 2023, followed by a Seed round on November 14, 2023, demonstrating investor confidence in its technical roadmap. On July 3, 2024, Kakarot’s testnet officially went live, establishing a robust technological foundation for its subsequent acquisition by Zama. This transaction is expected to accelerate Kakarot’s technological innovation in the zkEVM sector and further drive the expansion of the Ethereum ecosystem.

According to media reports, Ripple secured $500 million in funding on November 5, 2025. The round was led by prominent institutions including Pantera Capital, Galaxy Digital, BH Digital, Citadel Securities, Marshall Wace, and Fortress Investment Group. With this latest capital injection, Ripple’s cumulative fundraising total has reached $783 million, and its latest valuation stands at $40 billion.Ripple is a real-time gross settlement system, currency exchange, and remittance network developed by US technology firm Ripple Labs Inc. Launched in 2012, the project is built on a distributed open-source protocol and supports tokens representing fiat currencies, cryptocurrencies, commodities, or other units of value. Ripple aims to enable “secure, instant, and nearly free global financial transactions of any size without chargebacks.” This substantial funding round underscores the continued interest of traditional financial institutions in blockchain-based payment solutions and signals the cryptocurrency sector’s transition from speculation to practical use. Innovative technologies in cross-border payments are increasingly gaining recognition from mainstream financial markets.Notably, Ripple has achieved several significant milestones in recent years. On July 13, 2023, Ripple won a ruling from the US District Court for the Southern District of New York, which confirmed that XRP is not considered a security—removing a major regulatory hurdle for the project’s development. Following this decision, major exchanges resumed XRP trading on July 14, 2023. By January 2, 2025, XRP’s market capitalization surpassed that of USDT, reclaiming its position among the top three cryptocurrencies by market cap and demonstrating strong market performance. Ripple has also actively supported ecosystem development: in September 2021, it announced a $250 million fund to support NFT projects on the XRP Ledger; in March 2022, it launched a grant program totaling 1 billion XRP. These initiatives highlight Ripple’s commitment not only to payment solutions but also to expanding the application scenarios of blockchain technology, laying a solid foundation for the long-term growth of the digital asset industry.

According to media reports, Harmonic secured $6 million in seed funding on November 5, 2025. The investment round was led by Paradigm and other investors. Following this round, Harmonic’s total funding has reached $6 million.Harmonic is an open block-building system on Solana that enables validators to retrieve blocks in real time from multiple competing builders, enhancing network speed and efficiency. As the Solana ecosystem rapidly evolves, demand for high-performance block-building solutions continues to grow. By introducing a competitive building mechanism, Harmonic not only streamlines block production but also offers validators greater choice, supporting further decentralization of network infrastructure. The proceeds from this funding round will accelerate Harmonic’s product development and ecosystem expansion, driving ongoing improvements in Solana’s network performance and fostering innovation in blockchain infrastructure.

According to industry media reports, Blockchain Wire completed its M&A financing on November 5, 2025, with AlphaTON Capital as the investor.Blockchain Wire is a press release distribution platform specializing in the blockchain and cryptocurrency sector, dedicated to providing professional information dissemination services for blockchain enterprises and projects. As a leading media distribution platform in the industry, Blockchain Wire connects project teams with media resources and plays a critical role in information transmission within the cryptocurrency sector.The acquisition by AlphaTON Capital signifies that Blockchain Wire will gain additional resource support, which is expected to further expand its influence in blockchain media services. As the blockchain industry continues to develop, demand for specialized information dissemination services is rising. This acquisition will help Blockchain Wire enhance its service capabilities, delivering high-quality news release and media distribution solutions to more blockchain projects. It also reflects sustained optimism among investment institutions regarding the blockchain infrastructure services segment.

According to industry sources, Tharimmune secured $540 million in post-IPO financing on November 4, 2025. Investors in this round include Liberty City Ventures, DRW Venture Capital, leading exchanges, Polychain, and ARK Invest. With this transaction, Tharimmune’s cumulative financing total has reached $540 million.Tharimmune, Inc. (THAR) is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing a portfolio of therapeutic candidates targeting inflammation and immunology. This financing marks a significant milestone for the company in the capital markets and reflects sustained investor confidence in the biopharmaceutical sector, particularly in the field of immunotherapy. Notably, beyond advancing its core pharmaceutical R&D initiatives, Tharimmune intends to implement a cryptocurrency financing strategy and acquire the native token of Canton Network, Canton Coin (CC). This innovative approach underscores a new trend of traditional biotech firms integrating blockchain technology.Driven by the rising global prevalence of immune-related diseases, demand for inflammation and immunology treatments continues to grow. Tharimmune’s diversified financing strategy not only provides robust capital support for its clinical research but also serves as a reference case for novel funding models in the biopharmaceutical industry. This round brings together traditional venture capital firms, cryptocurrency trading platforms, and innovation-focused investment funds, demonstrating cross-sector capital recognition of the company’s development potential.

According to industry media reports, lava secured $200 million in funding on November 4, 2025. The round was backed by investors including Anthony Pompliano and Eric Jackson. Following this transaction, lava’s cumulative total funding reached $227.5 million.lava is focused on developing tools to streamline sovereign finance, offering services such as bitcoin-backed loans, global payments, and instant bitcoin purchases. The platform utilizes cryptographic technologies to protect users from traditional risks associated with bitcoin-backed lending, including custodial risk, origination risk, repayment risk, and collateral management risk. Collateral security can be verified on-chain, and automated systems ensure a reliable loan process.Examining its funding trajectory, lava completed three rounds of financing within just one year. On December 9, 2024, lava closed a $10 million Series A round; on October 1, 2025, it raised $17.5 million in a Series A1 round; followed by the latest $200 million round on November 4, 2025. The rapid fundraising pace underscores strong market interest in bitcoin financial services.As bitcoin’s role as a reserve asset continues to strengthen, demand for bitcoin-based DeFi services is steadily increasing. Through on-chain verifiable security mechanisms and automated processes, lava provides users with safer and more convenient bitcoin financial service solutions, positioning the platform to drive further adoption of bitcoin in mainstream finance.

According to industry reports, Semantic Layer raised $2 million in Series A funding on October 31, 2025. The round was led by Greenfield Capital and other investors. With this latest capital injection, Semantic Layer’s total funding has reached $5 million.Semantic Layer focuses on enhancing incentive mechanisms and native scalability for decentralized applications (dApps) deployed on Ethereum. By enabling programmable meta-transactions, the project delivers protocol-level customizable MEV (Miner Extractable Value) allocation and native extension capabilities, offering innovative infrastructure solutions to the Ethereum ecosystem.Notably, Semantic Layer completed a $3 million seed round on October 8, 2024, securing Series A funding just one year later—a reflection of the capital market’s recognition of its technical approach. As MEV continues to gain importance within the blockchain sector, Semantic Layer’s programmable meta-transaction technology provides protocols with more flexible value capture and distribution mechanisms. This advancement is expected to further drive development in Ethereum’s scalability and incentive models, offering dApp developers enhanced deployment options.

According to media reports, MoonClash secured strategic funding on October 31, 2025. Investors in this round include Becker Ventures, Oasis Labs, Candaq Fintech Group, BlockPulse, and Apus Capital.MoonClash is a Web3 tower defense strategy game featuring real-time battles and a play-to-earn (P2E) mechanism. The project deeply integrates traditional tower defense gameplay with blockchain technology, providing players with an engaging experience that also offers economic incentives. As the Web3 gaming sector continues to gain momentum, games combining strategy elements with play-to-earn models are attracting widespread market attention. The completion of this strategic funding round will accelerate MoonClash's game development, enhance its economic model, and expand its global player community. The participation of well-known institutions such as Becker Ventures and Oasis Labs demonstrates ongoing investor confidence in innovative projects within the Web3 gaming space and establishes a solid foundation for MoonClash to secure a competitive position in the blockchain gaming market.

According to industry sources, DeepSafe secured $3 million in seed funding on October 30, 2025. Investors participating in this round include Cogitent Ventures, Spark Digital Capital, Gate Ventures, Sharding Capital, SatoshiLab, ViaBTC Capital, Antalpha Ventures, Eagle Labs, and CKB Eco Fund. Following this round, DeepSafe’s total funding to date amounts to $3 million.DeepSafe is an independent public blockchain and cryptographically random AI verification network focused on creating a decentralized zero-trust verification layer for blockchain and artificial intelligence. The project integrates cutting-edge cryptographic technologies such as Multi-Party Computation (MPC), Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKP), Trusted Execution Environment (TEE), and Ring Signature Verifiable Random Function (Ring-VRF), aiming to deliver cryptographic security and verifiable fairness while ensuring the privacy, authenticity, and reliability of data and transactions.Notably, DeepSafe previously operated under the name Bool Network and completed a rebranding on January 21, 2025. As the convergence of artificial intelligence and blockchain technology becomes a prevailing industry trend, the demand for data verification and privacy protection continues to grow. By building an independent verification layer, DeepSafe provides trusted technical infrastructure for AI applications and is positioned to play a significant role at the intersection of Web3 and AI. The successful completion of this funding round will enable DeepSafe to further enhance its technical architecture and accelerate product deployment.

According to industry sources, Metalpha secured $12 million in post-IPO financing on October 30, 2025. The round was led by Avenir Group and Gortune, among others. Following this transaction, Metalpha's total funding reached $12 million.Metalpha is a global cryptocurrency wealth management firm headquartered in Asia. The company brings together top talent from Wall Street banks and primarily provides crypto derivatives services to institutional clients, including leading exchanges, crypto mining companies, investment funds, and family offices. As one of Asia’s largest derivatives dealers, Metalpha holds a significant competitive advantage in the digital asset derivatives sector.With the ongoing development of the digital asset market, institutional demand for professional crypto investment and risk management services continues to grow. This funding round will enable Metalpha to further expand its market share, develop innovative derivatives solutions, and strengthen its leadership position across Asian and global markets. The company plans to use the proceeds to grow its team, upgrade its technology infrastructure, and extend its institutional client offerings.

According to media reports, Slice was acquired by the cryptocurrency rewards platform Lolli on October 30, 2025.Slice is an innovative browser extension designed to help users convert their daily web browsing time into tangible value. The platform enables users to earn rewards through routine online activity, providing fair compensation for their time and attention spent online. This acquisition highlights the growing importance of user data sovereignty and the attention economy within the Web3 sector. Through this integration, Lolli will be able to expand its cryptocurrency rewards ecosystem, offering users a broader array of earning opportunities, while also allowing Slice to access greater growth potential and a larger user base.As the internet economy continues to evolve, the value of user data and the attention economy are emerging as new drivers of growth. This acquisition signals strong market confidence in the sector, and similar innovative products and services are expected to appear in the future, further advancing the development of the Web3 ecosystem.

According to industry sources, Dare Market secured $2 million in funding on October 30, 2025. The investment round was led by Karatage, Paper Ventures, and others. With this round, Dare Market’s cumulative fundraising total has reached $2 million.Dare Market is a social platform built on the Solana blockchain, with a core concept that enables users to challenge anyone on the internet. Users can interact by posting, accepting, or sponsoring challenge tasks, aiming to convert attention into tangible rewards and help creators monetize viral stunt performances. As momentum continues to build in the Web3 social space, innovative models that combine social engagement with economic incentives are attracting increasing interest from users and investors. Through its challenge mechanism, Dare Market offers creators new monetization opportunities and has the potential to carve out new growth areas at the intersection of social entertainment and blockchain technology.Notably, one day after completing this funding round—on October 31, 2025—Dare Market officially launched on mainnet, demonstrating the project team's strong execution and rapid product deployment. The close timing of these events indicates that the newly raised capital will be directly allocated to support the platform’s official operations and ecosystem development. Leveraging Solana’s high-performance blockchain technology, Dare Market is able to deliver a low-cost, high-efficiency user experience, which is critical for social platforms requiring frequent interactions. With its official launch, Dare Market is well positioned to pioneer innovative approaches for effectively monetizing user attention in the Web3 social entertainment sector.

According to industry reports, Capybobo secured $8 million in funding on October 30, 2025. Investors in this round include prominent institutions such as Pluto.Vision, Animoca Brands, HashKey Capital, Mirana Ventures, and Folius Ventures. Following this round, Capybobo’s total cumulative funding has reached $8 million.Capybobo is a GameFi project focused on the TON and Kaia ecosystems, aiming to introduce global trendsetting art and culture into the Web3 space and develop hybrid virtual-physical IP. As the GameFi sector continues to gain momentum, traditional cultural and artistic assets are increasingly integrating with blockchain technology. Capybobo’s dual-ecosystem strategy leverages TON’s large user base and Kaia’s technological strengths to expand opportunities for project growth.This financing round brings together leading investors in the Web3 sector. Animoca Brands, a global leader in Web3 gaming investment, further validates Capybobo’s potential in GameFi through its participation. The involvement of HashKey Capital and Mirana Ventures adds significant industry resources and market expertise to the project. The capital raised will be primarily allocated to product development, IP content creation, and global market expansion, supporting Capybobo in building a comprehensive trend culture ecosystem and advancing the deep integration of Web3 with real-world culture.

According to industry media reports, OpenMind received investment from Pi Network on October 30, 2025. Following this round, OpenMind’s total cumulative funding has reached $20 million.OpenMind is a decentralized AI architecture platform dedicated to building intelligent, secure, and governable robotic systems. The project is currently developing OM1, a cross-platform robot operating system designed to provide unified foundational technology for the robotics industry. As artificial intelligence and robotics technologies become increasingly integrated, decentralized AI architecture is emerging as a new industry trend. OpenMind’s technical solution is positioned to deliver essential infrastructure support for the intelligent upgrading of robotics.Notably, OpenMind has demonstrated a high level of activity in recent months. On August 4, 2025, the project completed a $20 million funding round; on September 22, the founder delivered a keynote at EastPoint; on September 26, OpenMind hosted a Robot AI Forum; and on October 9, the project launched the FABRIC Network and badge collection features. This series of initiatives indicates that OpenMind is actively advancing product development and ecosystem building, laying the groundwork for a decentralized robot operating system. The recent investment from Pi Network will further support OpenMind’s technology R&D and market expansion efforts.

According to media reports, WhalePay completed its acquisition transaction on October 30, 2025, with ANT.FUN as the acquiring party.WhalePay is an intelligent digital wallet offering WhalePay Visa Card services, seamlessly integrating digital finance with everyday spending. Serving as a bridge between crypto assets and traditional payment scenarios, WhalePay is dedicated to providing users with a convenient digital currency payment experience. The acquisition by ANT.FUN signals that WhalePay will receive additional resource support, which is expected to further expand its payment network and user base.As the crypto payments sector continues to grow rapidly, an increasing number of users are seeking to use digital assets directly for daily transactions. Solutions like WhalePay, which combine crypto wallets with Visa cards, are becoming a key industry trend. This acquisition not only reflects market recognition of digital payment infrastructure but is also set to accelerate the adoption of cryptocurrencies in the real economy, injecting new momentum into the mainstreaming of the industry.

According to industry reports, Hercle secured a new round of financing on October 29, 2025, led by F-Prime Capital.Hercle is an institutional-grade infrastructure platform focused on connecting fiat currencies, stablecoins, and digital assets to enable large-scale, real-time, cross-asset, and cross-border transactions. With the rapid growth in global digital payment demand, the significance of cross-border payment infrastructure has become increasingly prominent. Through its innovative technological solutions, Hercle provides institutional clients with secure and efficient cross-border payment services, positioning itself to play a key role in advancing global financial market connectivity.This financing round underscores continued investor confidence in the cross-border payments and digital asset infrastructure sector. As a prominent investment firm, F-Prime Capital's participation brings valuable strategic resources to Hercle, supporting its efforts to further expand market share and enhance product competitiveness. Looking ahead, Hercle is expected to intensify its technological innovation and refine its product offerings, delivering superior cross-border payment solutions for financial institutions worldwide.

According to industry reports, Pieverse completed a new round of financing on October 29, 2025, with investors including CMS Holdings and other institutions. Following this round, Pieverse's total financing has reached $7 million.Pieverse is an on-chain payment protocol that utilizes x402b technology to enable auditable, gas-free payment transactions. The platform provides timestamped records of transaction value through on-chain invoices, receipts, and checks, offering users a transparent and efficient payment solution. Against the backdrop of rapid growth in blockchain payments, Pieverse addresses market demand for low-cost, high-efficiency on-chain payment tools.Since the completion of its financing, Pieverse has seen increasing popularity on major trading platforms. On November 13, 2025, PIEVERSE/USDT began pre-market spot trading on BitMart. On November 14, Binance announced the listing of Pieverse (PIEVERSE) tokens and initiated token circulation on the same day. Subsequently, on November 16, OKX launched PIEVERSE/USDT perpetual contract trading. This series of listings demonstrates Pieverse's growing market recognition and its potential to further drive the adoption of on-chain payment protocols.

According to media reports, Alsa completed its Pre-Seed funding round on October 28, 2025. The round was led by Waterdrip Capital, SNZ Holding, CatcherVC, Sats Ventures, Impa Ventures, and 10K Ventures, with participation from prominent investors including Bo Shen, Tim Draper, Adam Draper, and domo.Alsa is a payment infrastructure project specifically designed for the AI agent economy, aiming to redefine transaction logic in AI-driven environments. As artificial intelligence technology rapidly advances, AI agents are playing an increasingly vital role in the digital economy. Alsa’s innovative payment solutions are set to provide more efficient and secure payment channels for economic activities between AI agents, positioning the project as a potential cornerstone for the development of the AI economy.The successful completion of this funding round not only demonstrates investor confidence in the Alsa team and product but also reflects the market’s positive outlook on the AI payment infrastructure sector. As a key component of the AI economy’s foundational infrastructure, Alsa’s growth is expected to make a significant contribution to the prosperity of the AI agent economy.

According to industry reports, peaq completed a new funding round on October 28, 2025, with investors including Greenfield Capital and others. To date, peaq has raised a total of $41 million.peaq is a Web3 network built on Polkadot, dedicated to developing the "Economy of Things" (EoT) ecosystem. The platform enables entrepreneurs and developers to build decentralized applications for vehicles, robots, and devices, while empowering users with governance and monetization rights over connected machines, allowing them to earn income through the provision of goods and services.As the integration between the Internet of Things and Web3 technology deepens, peaq's pioneering "Economy of Things" concept is emerging as a new industry trend. By connecting real-world assets and devices to the blockchain ecosystem, the project brings fresh possibilities to traditional economic activities.peaq’s development trajectory reflects ongoing market recognition. From its initial $6 million funding in 2022, to a $15 million round in March 2024, followed by a $20 million ICO in May 2024, peaq has steadily established itself as a key player in the sector. In November 2024, peaq’s mainnet officially launched with live trading, subsequently listing on major exchanges and further enhancing its market presence and liquidity. The completion of this latest funding round will provide strong support for peaq’s continued technological innovation and ecosystem expansion.

According to industry reports, Bron Wallet secured $15 million in funding on October 28, 2025. The investment round was led by GSR, LocalGlobe, and Fasanara Capital, among others. Following this transaction, Bron Wallet’s cumulative total funding has reached $15 million.Bron Wallet is a non-custodial cryptocurrency wallet focused on delivering secure, private, and flexible blockchain access for users. Its core philosophy centers on enabling true self-custody for retail investors through institutional-grade security and a user-friendly interface. As the cryptocurrency market matures, demand for enhanced asset security and privacy protection continues to rise. Bron Wallet addresses this trend by offering retail users a professional-grade asset management solution.With the rapid development of the Web3 sector, non-custodial wallets have become a key gateway for users entering the blockchain ecosystem, making security and ease of use increasingly critical. The successful completion of this funding round demonstrates investor confidence in Bron Wallet’s technological capabilities and growth prospects. The capital injection will empower the project team to further refine product features, enhance the user experience, and provide more secure and reliable digital asset management services to a broader user base. This development is expected to have a positive impact on advancing the cryptocurrency wallet industry toward greater accessibility and security.

According to industry media reports, Aerodrome completed a new round of financing on October 28, 2025, with Animoca Brands as the investor.Aerodrome Finance is a next-generation automated market maker (AMM) purpose-built for the Base chain, aiming to become the central liquidity hub of the Base ecosystem. The platform features a robust liquidity incentive engine, a vote-locked governance model, and a user-friendly interface. Aerodrome integrates the latest features from Velodrome V2, utilizing an NFT-based voting mechanism to allocate token emissions, while participants receive protocol-generated incentives and fees.In terms of development updates, Aerodrome announced the launch of "Aero Launch" on October 22, 2025. This is a permissionless token issuance platform within the Base ecosystem, further advancing the democratization of blockchain development. Additionally, the AERO token has been listed on major exchanges, providing users with convenient trading channels. Decentralized exchange (DEX) trading functionality has also been integrated into the Coinbase app, delivering a seamless trading experience to a broader user base.As a critical infrastructure component within the Base ecosystem, Aerodrome supports the overall growth of Base by implementing innovative liquidity incentive mechanisms and governance models, contributing significantly to the expansion of Layer 2 solutions.

According to media reports, Kite AI obtained strategic financing on October 27, 2025, with Coinbase Ventures as the lead investor. Following this round, Kite AI’s cumulative funding has reached $33 million.Kite AI is developing the foundational transaction layer for an agent-based internet, aiming to build a world where AI agents operate and coordinate securely in alignment with human intent. The project’s infrastructure encompasses real-time payments, programmable governance, cryptographic identity verification, and verifiable attribute tracking, all deployed on a blockchain purpose-built for AI. By equipping AI agents with essential capabilities for secure and autonomous operation, Kite AI is laying the groundwork for a globally interoperable network of AI services.Kite AI has demonstrated rapid progress in its fundraising efforts. In February 2025, the project completed a $15 million seed round, followed by an $18 million Series A round in September 2025. The completion of this strategic financing further affirms market recognition of the project.Immediately following the financing, Kite AI released its tokenomics details: the total token supply is set at 10 billion, with an initial circulating ratio of 18%. On October 31, 2025, the project launched on Binance Launchpool as the platform’s 71st project. Subsequently, major exchanges announced listings for the KITE trading pairs, including spot trading and perpetual contracts, offering diverse trading channels for community users. This series of developments marks Kite AI’s official entry into market circulation and signals a new phase in the project’s ecosystem development.

According to industry reports, Loon raised $2.15 million in Seed funding on October 27, 2025. The round was led by Version One Ventures and Garage Capital. Following this transaction, Loon’s total funding has reached $2.15 million.Loon is a fintech company focused on developing regulated and transparent Canadian dollar stablecoins. Amid rapid global expansion of the stablecoin market, demand for compliant stablecoins continues to rise. As a native Canadian stablecoin initiative, Loon is set to inject new momentum into Canada’s digital asset market. The project aims to provide Canadian users with more convenient payment solutions and may enhance Canada’s competitiveness in the global digital currency sector.This round of funding will enable Loon to further advance product development, strengthen regulatory compliance, and expand its market share. As regulatory frameworks for digital currencies become increasingly defined worldwide, compliant stablecoin projects are poised for significant growth opportunities. With its emphasis on regulation and transparency, Loon is positioned to play a key role in the future competitive landscape.

According to industry sources, Pieverse secured $7 million in strategic funding on October 24, 2025. The investment round was led by prominent institutions including Animoca Brands, UOB Venture, Signum Capital, Morningstar Ventures, Sonic, 10K Ventures, Serafund, and Undefined Labs. Following this round, Pieverse’s cumulative fundraising total reached $7 million.Pieverse is an on-chain payment protocol that leverages innovative technology to deliver an auditable and gas-free payment experience. The protocol also enables timestamped records of value through on-chain invoices, receipts, and checks, providing users with transparent and verifiable transaction histories. This design marks a significant advancement in blockchain payments, supporting the broader adoption and application of on-chain payment solutions.Following the completion of the funding round, Pieverse accelerated its activities. In November 2025, the project’s token quickly gained support from leading exchanges and was listed across multiple platforms. The token began trading on major exchanges on November 14, 2025, including launch in contract trading. Subsequently, the token became available for trading in perpetual contract and spot markets on several leading exchanges, attracting substantial market attention and recognition. These successive listings demonstrate strong market confidence in the Pieverse project and provide a solid foundation for its continued development.

According to media reports, Me3 raised $3 million in funding on October 24, 2025. The round was backed by prominent investors including Outlier Ventures, Master Ventures, Maven Capital, Tokocrypto, Marshland Capital, and Kakao Games. Following this transaction, Me3’s total cumulative funding stands at $3 million.Me3 is an AI-powered Web3 community verification platform dedicated to addressing fraudulent reward activities caused by bots and fake users on platforms such as Discord within the Web3 ecosystem. As Web3 communities expand rapidly, the risks posed by fake users and bots are increasingly undermining the integrity of these communities. Leveraging advanced AI models, Me3 effectively identifies and filters out non-genuine users, safeguarding the interests of authentic community members and providing a more secure and trustworthy environment for Web3 communities.The completion of this funding round demonstrates broad industry recognition of Me3’s innovative approach to Web3 community security. The capital raised will further support Me3’s technology development, product enhancement, and global rollout of its community verification solutions, contributing to the healthy growth of the overall Web3 ecosystem.

According to relevant media reports, Padre was acquired by Pump.Fun on October 24, 2025.Padre is an all-in-one ERC-20 token trading platform dedicated to becoming the leading on-chain trading venue, offering users autonomous trading services while ensuring private key security. The platform officially launched its trading functionality on March 8, 2024. After more than a year of operational development, it was ultimately acquired by Pump.Fun. This acquisition reflects the ongoing consolidation trend within the decentralized trading platform sector. As blockchain technology advances and user demand for security increases, the significance of on-chain trading platforms continues to grow.The acquisition will enable Pump.Fun to expand its footprint in the decentralized trading space and provide Padre users with a broader range of products and services. This merger marks a step toward the maturation of the decentralized finance (DeFi) industry, highlighting the increasing trend of market participants enhancing competitiveness through strategic integration.

According to industry media reports, the AI-driven token bot project Clanker was acquired by Farcaster on October 24, 2025. This acquisition marks Clanker's official integration into the Farcaster ecosystem, further advancing the convergence of decentralized social networking and AI applications.Clanker is an AI-powered token bot designed specifically for rapid DIY token deployment. Users simply tag Clanker on Farcaster clients such as Warpcast or Supercast, share their token concept, and the system automatically launches the token for them on the Base blockchain. This innovative tool significantly lowers the barrier to token creation, enabling any user to easily participate in the token economy.Following the acquisition, the Clanker team initiated a token buyback and deflationary mechanism to further enhance ecosystem sustainability. On October 25, 2025, the Clanker project team used protocol fees to buy back approximately $65,000 worth of CLANKER tokens. Subsequently, on November 8, Clanker announced that beginning November 13, creators will permanently retain control over fees, further empowering the community. The project has also attracted attention from major exchanges, with CLANKER/USDT and BEAT/USDT perpetual contract pairs listed on leading exchanges as of November 12, 2025.This acquisition and subsequent initiatives demonstrate that Clanker is steadily strengthening its ecosystem. Through deep collaboration with Farcaster, it is providing users with a more comprehensive solution for social token deployment.

According to media reports, Pave Bank completed a $39 million Series A financing round on October 23, 2025. Investors participating in this round include Accel, Wintermute, Tether, Quona Capital, and Helios Digital Ventures. With this latest funding, Pave Bank's total capital raised has reached $44.2 million.Pave Bank is dedicated to providing enterprises with a secure and compliant financial services platform that supports stablecoin transactions, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), and tokenized real-world assets (RWA). The platform aims to reshape the global financial landscape by seamlessly integrating traditional finance with digital assets. Since its founding, Pave Bank has experienced rapid growth, completing a $5.2 million seed round in December 2023. The Series A financing will further accelerate its business development.As the digital asset market continues to mature, programmability in financial services is becoming increasingly important. Through its innovative solutions, Pave Bank offers new possibilities for traditional financial institutions transitioning to digitalization. The proceeds from this round will be used to expand its technology infrastructure, strengthen compliance frameworks, and drive global market expansion. Amid the wave of digital transformation, Pave Bank's progress is set to bring new opportunities and changes to the fintech sector.

According to media reports, Dynamic was acquired by Fireblocks on October 23, 2025. Prior to this transaction, Dynamic had raised a total of $21 million in funding.Dynamic is a multi-chain wallet-based authentication and authorization platform dedicated to enabling developers to quickly implement wallet interaction features. With Dynamic’s streamlined SDK, developers can complete installation within one minute and manage all authentication, user registration, and authorization functions via the developer dashboard. The platform allows for one-click addition of new blockchain networks, user management, comprehensive registration workflows, and integration with Chainalysis to block OFAC-listed and high-risk wallets—all without any coding required.In terms of funding history, Dynamic completed a $7.5 million seed round in June 2022, followed by an additional $13.5 million in December 2023. This acquisition by Fireblocks marks industry recognition of Dynamic’s technical expertise in Web3 authentication and authorization. The merger will also help Fireblocks expand its digital asset infrastructure services, providing more comprehensive Web3 solutions to institutions and developers.

According to industry media reports, Stable was acquired by Aave on October 23, 2025. This acquisition represents a significant strategic consolidation between the two companies within the fintech sector.Stable is an innovative fintech firm specializing in providing convenient financial services and decentralized technology solutions. Its core offerings include cash-to-USDC conversion services. Through its stablecoin wallet, users can deposit funds into protocols such as Aave, Morpho, or Spark to earn higher yields.Following the acquisition by Aave, Stable is expected to further expand its business scope and market presence. As a leading entity in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space, Aave’s acquisition will enable both parties to integrate their strengths and deliver more comprehensive decentralized financial services to users. This merger also reflects the accelerating trend of consolidation in the DeFi industry and is anticipated to have a positive impact across the sector.

According to media reports, Bitcoin investment solutions provider Berglinde was acquired by Blockstream on October 23, 2025. The transaction was completed by Blockstream, a global leader in blockchain technology.Berglinde is a fintech company specializing in Bitcoin investment, primarily offering secure and reliable Bitcoin investment solutions to institutional and professional investors, and helping clients achieve attractive market-neutral returns. This acquisition reflects the growing demand from traditional financial institutions for Bitcoin investment services, as well as the market’s recognition of specialized Bitcoin investment solutions. Through this transaction, Blockstream will further expand its influence in the Bitcoin financial services sector, providing institutional clients with a more comprehensive range of Bitcoin investment products and services. The integration is expected to inject new momentum into the institutional development of the Bitcoin ecosystem, advancing the professionalization and standardization of Bitcoin investment services.

According to relevant media reports, APRO Oracle completed a strategic round of financing on October 22, 2025. Notable investors in this round include YZi Labs, Gate Labs, TPC Ventures, and WAGMi Ventures. Following this financing, APRO Oracle’s total funding reached USD 3 million, further strengthening its competitive position in the oracle sector.APRO Oracle is a decentralized oracle network that adopts the innovative Oracle 3.0 standard, providing secure, reliable, and fast price data services for RWA (Real World Assets), Crypto AI Agents, and DeFi applications. The project is dedicated to addressing the limitations of traditional oracles in terms of data security and response speed, offering robust data infrastructure for asset tokenization and smart contract applications within the Web3 ecosystem.As emerging sectors such as AI Agents and RWAs experience rapid growth, market demand for high-quality oracle services continues to rise. APRO Oracle’s innovative solutions contribute to the development and refinement of the overall DeFi ecosystem. Recently, APRO Oracle has accelerated its exchange strategy; its native token AT was listed for trading on major exchanges on October 24, 2025, supported by the Binance Alpha airdrop program. Additionally, BitMart announced the launch of the AT/USDT perpetual contract on October 30, 2025, further expanding the project’s market reach. This series of initiatives reflects market and exchange recognition of APRO Oracle’s growth potential.

According to industry reports, Bluwhale raised $10 million in Series A funding on October 22, 2025. The round was backed by PAID Network, UOB Venture Management, Sublime Ventures, High Cosmos Capital, CMY Ventures, DataSpike, NewHeritage, and other institutional investors. Following this transaction, Bluwhale’s cumulative funding reached $17 million.Bluwhale is an innovative AI personalization protocol platform designed to unlock the full potential of decentralized applications (dApps). The project derives deep insights from user-consented wallet data and conducts analytics across multiple blockchain networks. Bluwhale’s core mission is to drive user growth, engagement, and retention by enabling data-driven decision-making and personalized wallet-to-wallet communication to identify and reach potential users.With the rapid development of blockchain applications, user acquisition and retention have become critical success factors for dApps. Leveraging advanced AI technologies, Bluwhale delivers targeted user growth solutions by precisely understanding user needs. The company is also expanding its AI network on the blockchain, empowering users to monetize and contribute their idle smartphone resources—including data, storage, and computing power—thus fostering a more inclusive and sustainable ecosystem.Notably, Bluwhale’s native token, BLUAI, commenced trading on October 21, 2025, and has received support from leading exchanges. On October 20, 2025, a major exchange announced that Bluwhale (BLUAI) would be listed on its primary spot and futures platforms and launched an airdrop campaign to further expand project reach. Since raising $7 million in Seed funding in March 2024, Bluwhale’s rapid development and ongoing fundraising have demonstrated strong market validation for its business model.

According to media reports, Beam was acquired by Modern Treasury for $40 million on October 22, 2025. Following this transaction, Beam’s total funding reached $54 million.Beam, launched by Ansible Labs, is a stablecoin payment service provider (PSP) focused on enabling faster, lower-cost, and smarter global fund transfers. The platform offers compliant digital asset-to-fiat transfer services for fintech firms, banks, and consumer platforms, facilitating efficient fund flows through its payment network.Reviewing Beam’s development history, the company completed a $7 million seed round in August 2022 and secured another $7 million in funding in May 2025. This acquisition by Modern Treasury signifies recognition of Beam’s value in the payment services sector and indicates further convergence between traditional finance and digital payments. The merger is expected to foster the emergence of innovative payment solutions and accelerate the digital transformation of the global payments industry.

According to media reports, cryptocurrency angel investment platform Echo was acquired by global digital asset exchange Coinbase on October 21, 2025, in a transaction valued at $375 million. Following the completion of this acquisition, Echo’s total funding reached $375 million.Echo is an angel investment platform designed specifically for crypto investors, enabling group pooling of capital for collective investment in cryptocurrency projects. The platform aims to lower the barriers to crypto investing, allowing more participants to access early-stage funding opportunities in high-quality projects.Latest information indicates that after the acquisition by Coinbase, Echo will continue to operate as an independent platform, maintaining its distinct product and operational systems. This move highlights Coinbase’s commitment to the angel investment ecosystem and its positive outlook on the democratization of crypto investing.Recently, Echo has achieved significant milestones across several areas. On October 16, 2025, the platform announced that users who previously invested through Echo would receive a Monad token airdrop. Additionally, Echo introduced a commitment request sale feature and launched Sonar token sale infrastructure earlier this year, further enhancing its suite of investment tools and services.The acquisition by Coinbase marks a major milestone in Echo’s development, signifying broad industry recognition of the platform’s value in the crypto angel investment sector.

According to media reports, Sign secured $25.5 million in strategic financing on October 21, 2025. Investors in this round include YZi Labs, IDG Capital, and others. Following this transaction, Sign’s total funding has reached $54.15 million.Sign is building a global platform for premium services and asset distribution. The company’s first product, EthSign, enables users to sign legally binding agreements using public keys, with user consent to contract terms recorded on-chain. Its second product, TokenTable, assists Web3 projects in executing, tracking, and managing token distribution processes. Together, these products offer innovative solutions for contract management and token allocation within the blockchain ecosystem.Sign has achieved several key milestones in its recent development. On April 26, 2025, the Sign Protocol initiated its airdrop; two days later, on April 28, the SIGN token was officially listed for trading. In August, the Sign Foundation completed a $4 million token buyback agreement and further enhanced project value through a large-scale token repurchase program. These actions demonstrate Sign’s strong commitment to ecosystem growth and have reinforced investor confidence. The completion of this strategic financing will further strengthen Sign’s competitiveness in the global distribution platform sector and drive the standardization of contract management and token allocation in the blockchain era.

According to industry sources, Open Campus secured $5 million in strategic funding on October 20, 2025. The round was led by prominent investors including YZi Labs, Animoca Brands, HSG, Shima Capital, Polygon, Caladan, Kingsway Capital, and GameFi Ventures. With this latest round, Open Campus’s cumulative fundraising has reached $16.65 million, reflecting strong recognition and support from top-tier industry capital.Open Campus Protocol is a decentralized solution designed to address key challenges in the education sector. By leveraging decentralization, the project empowers educators to create and publish content, enabling students to access a wider range of educational resources while offering educators new revenue opportunities and pathways for recognition. The ultimate goal of Open Campus Protocol is to transform the $5 trillion global education industry by returning control to educators and learners. TinyTap has already adopted and implemented the protocol as an early adopter.Since its inception, Open Campus has achieved notable milestones. In April 2023, the project completed a public sale raising $2.5 million, followed by a $6 million private round in December 2023. In November 2023, it raised an additional $3.15 million. The EDU token was listed on major exchanges in April 2023, providing a robust foundation for ecosystem growth. This latest strategic funding further consolidates Open Campus’s leading position in the education blockchain sector and lays a solid foundation for future expansion and innovation.

According to media reports, Turtle raised $5.5 million in strategic funding on October 20, 2025. Notable investors participating in this round include SNZ Holding, GSR, Anchorage, Flowdesk, Amber Group, FalconX, Fasanara Capital, Varys Capital, Relayer Capital, and coinIX. Following this financing, Turtle’s total funding has reached $11.7 million.Turtle is a liquidity allocation protocol that operates without smart contracts, focused on aligning the interests of key participants in the DeFi ecosystem, including liquidity providers (LPs), developers, venture capital firms, security auditors, and miners. Through innovative incentive mechanism design, Turtle aims to balance the interests of all parties within the DeFi space and promote healthy industry development.In the days immediately following the completion of this funding round, Turtle rapidly expanded its market presence. On October 21, 2025, Turtle joined the Binance HODLer airdrop campaign, offering BNB airdrop rewards to holders. Subsequently, BitMart officially listed the Turtle (TURTLE) trading pair on October 22, 2025. On the same day, Binance Alpha launched the Turtle airdrop claim event with a minimum claim threshold of 220 points. On October 23, 2025, Turtle was officially listed on major exchanges and introduced multiple trading services, marking a further enhancement of its market strategy. Previously, Turtle completed a $6.2 million seed round in May 2025 and officially launched trading in September 2025.

According to media reports, Nubila Network raised $8 million in its Seed funding round on October 20, 2025. Investors in this round include Block Space Force, IoTeX, Assembly Partners, Quantum Holdings, Synharbour AI, and others. With this latest round, Nubila Network’s total funding has reached $10.5 million.Nubila Network is a data oracle platform dedicated to delivering accurate and actionable environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data services for the decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) ecosystem. By providing high-quality data support to DePIN participants, the project enables more informed decision-making and holds strategic significance as the blockchain industry accelerates its integration with the real economy.Following the financing, Nubila Network promptly initiated its tokenomics model and exchange listing plans. According to the published NB tokenomics, the total supply is 1 billion tokens, with 41% allocated for mining incentives. The NB token has been listed on several major exchanges, including Binance Alpha and Aster. Notably, Aster offers both spot and futures trading for NB and has launched a reward pool featuring over 6 million NB tokens and $200,000, providing robust trading and incentive opportunities for ecosystem participants.

According to media reports, Lit Protocol completed a new funding round on October 20, 2025. Investors in this round include RRE Ventures, Collab+Currency, Protocol Labs, Sfermion, and Village Global. To date, Lit Protocol has raised a cumulative total of $15.2 million.Lit Protocol is a decentralized access control protocol designed for Web3 applications and private data on open networks. The protocol enables enterprises, creators, and DAOs to use tokens, NFTs, and blockchain identities as keys to grant access to content, software, and data. Since its inception, Lit Protocol has demonstrated robust growth, securing $2.2 million in funding in January 2022 and completing a $13 million Series A round in September 2022. Notably, according to the project team, Lit Protocol will launch its LITKEY token and begin trading on major exchanges on October 30, 2025.With the rising demand for Web3 and digital identity authentication, the importance of decentralized access control protocols is becoming increasingly prominent. This latest funding round not only reflects investor confidence in the project but also positions Lit Protocol for further breakthroughs in technological innovation and market expansion.

According to media reports, Greenlane (NASDAQ: GNLN) completed a $110 million post-IPO financing round on October 20, 2025. The round attracted participation from institutional investors including Polychain, Blockchain.com, dao5, Kraken, CitizenX, and North Rock Digital. With this latest funding, Greenlane’s total cumulative financing has reached $110 million.Greenlane, a Nasdaq-listed company, is primarily focused on enhancing the consumer experience across multiple segments. The company operates a brand aggregation platform dedicated to developing and distributing premium cannabis accessories, packaging solutions, vaping products, and lifestyle goods. As cannabis legalization continues to advance globally, Greenlane’s market positioning and strategic direction are increasingly significant. Proceeds from this financing will be allocated toward launching the BERA Treasury initiative, further strengthening its leadership within the industry.Notably, this financing round was backed by several prominent investment institutions, underscoring investor confidence in Greenlane’s business model and growth prospects. Against the backdrop of rapid expansion in cannabis-related industries, this capital infusion will help Greenlane broaden its market share, drive product innovation, and establish a solid foundation for future business growth.

According to industry sources, Metya raised $6 million in funding on October 20, 2025. Investors in this round included Greenwood Global Capital and Echo3. Following this transaction, Metya’s total cumulative funding has reached $6 million.Metya is an innovative social payment ecosystem platform, pioneering a new paradigm that integrates PayFi and SocialFi, connecting on-chain interactions with real-world spending. The company is dedicated to building a global social finance system, centered on the concept that "social interaction is an asset, and payment is value." Through its unique integrated model, Metya offers users a comprehensive platform combining social and payment functionalities, advancing the deep integration of digital finance and social networks.After this funding round, Metya rapidly advanced several key development initiatives. On October 21, 2025, Metya’s payment brand Metyacard was officially upgraded to MePay, further enhancing its payment ecosystem. Subsequently, Metya announced a brand upgrade and introduced a new token, MY, replacing the original MET token, marking a strategic evolution for the project. The new MY token has successfully launched on major exchanges, providing users with a more streamlined trading experience and expanding the platform’s ecosystem applications.As a leading innovator in PayFi and SocialFi integration, Metya is driving transformation in the social payment sector and is poised to play a significant role in shaping the global social finance landscape.

According to industry reports, Tempo raised $500 million in its Series A funding round on October 18, 2025. Investors in this round include Thrive Capital, Greenoaks Capital, Sequoia Capital, Ribbit Capital, and SV Angel. Following this transaction, Tempo’s total funding has reached $500 million, with its latest valuation at $5 billion.Tempo is a high-performance Layer-1 blockchain payment platform developed by Stripe and Paradigm. The platform supports all major stablecoins and delivers high-throughput, low-cost global transaction solutions for a wide range of commercial applications. Notably, prior to this funding round, Tempo officially launched its payment blockchain network on September 5, 2025, and completed a major system upgrade on August 6, 2025, indicating robust project momentum.Amid sustained global growth in digital payment demand, Tempo’s innovative blockchain solution is poised to drive significant transformation across traditional financial institutions and emerging payment sectors. The proceeds from this round will be primarily allocated to technology R&D, market expansion, and ecosystem development, further consolidating Tempo’s leadership in the blockchain payment space.

According to media reports, the Web3 RPG game project Astra Nova secured $48.3 million in funding on October 18, 2025. With this round, Astra Nova’s cumulative fundraising has reached $49.3 million.Astra Nova is a free-to-play Web3 RPG game built on Unreal Engine, with technical support from Immutable and Hedera Hashgraph. The project aims to deliver an immersive gaming experience by integrating blockchain technology with traditional game development strengths.Recently, Astra Nova has made significant progress within the ecosystems of several leading exchanges. On September 18, 2025, the team launched a pre-TGE (Token Generation Event), followed by the official TGE on major exchange wallet platforms on October 16, 2025. The participation threshold was set at 256 points, with each entry requiring the expenditure of 10 points. The project’s token (RVV) is now officially listed for spot and futures trading on major exchanges.Notably, during the project’s development, Astra Nova’s market maker account experienced a security incident on October 19, 2025. Market data monitoring revealed abnormal fund flows. The team has confirmed that the account was compromised by hackers, resulting in asset transfers, and is actively addressing the situation. This incident underscores the ongoing need for enhanced security measures in Web3 projects.As an innovative project combining RPG gameplay with blockchain-based economic models, Astra Nova’s successful fundraising highlights sustained market interest in the Web3 gaming sector and signals the growing importance of user experience and robust security in this field.

According to media reports, Ryder raised $3.2 million in a Seed funding round on October 17, 2025. Investors participating in this round include Tim Draper, Semantic Ventures, Borderless, SMAPE Capital, Solana founder Anatoly Yakovenko, Joe McCann, and VeryEarly, among others. With this latest round, Ryder’s total funding has reached $5.4 million.Ryder is an innovative company specializing in hardware wallet development, aiming to integrate Web3 technology with real-world social interactions. The project distinguishes itself by delivering the robust security of traditional hardware wallets while offering a user experience comparable to software wallets. Ryder enables users to securely begin their cryptocurrency journey, effectively safeguarding assets against theft and loss, and streamlining identity management. Notably, Ryder introduces decentralized master key storage, allowing users to distribute their master keys across multiple trusted Ryder devices—ensuring asset recovery even if seed phrases are lost.Ryder’s funding trajectory demonstrates sustained investor interest over the past three years. The company raised $1 million in October 2022, followed by $1.2 million in October 2023, culminating in the current $3.2 million Seed round. This consistent capital inflow highlights the growing market demand for secure and user-friendly hardware wallet solutions amid the expanding cryptocurrency sector, and underscores leading investors’ recognition of Ryder’s innovative vision and technical approach.

According to industry sources, Better Payment Network raised $50 million in Seed funding on October 16, 2025. The investment was provided by YZi Labs. Following this round, Better Payment Network’s total cumulative funding reached $50 million.Better Payment Network is a payment infrastructure natively built on the BNB Chain, facilitating seamless global capital flows by aggregating liquidity from multiple stablecoins. The project focuses on integrating stablecoin liquidity across G7 countries and emerging markets, delivering instant, borderless settlement services for enterprises, payment service providers, and institutions. Notably, YZi Labs also provides technical support for the project.Against the backdrop of rapid growth in the global cross-border payments market, Better Payment Network’s innovative solution is highly significant. By aggregating liquidity from various stablecoins, the project aims to reduce the cost and time required for cross-border transactions and enhance payment efficiency. This substantial Seed round underscores investor confidence in blockchain-based payment innovation and is expected to drive further development in the sector.

According to media reports, Coinsilium secured $22.78 million in post-IPO funding on October 16, 2025. Following this transaction, Coinsilium’s total cumulative funding reached $28.185 million.Coinsilium is a Gibraltar-based operator in the blockchain and open finance sectors. The company became the industry’s first publicly listed blockchain firm following its initial public offering (IPO) in 2015, setting a precedent for the sector. Since then, Coinsilium has progressively expanded its business scope to include revenue-generating strategic advisory services. In the non-fungible token (NFT) and open finance domains, Coinsilium has earned broad industry recognition for its innovative technological capabilities and commercial expertise.Notably, prior to this round, Coinsilium completed a £1.25 million funding round on May 16, 2025. This series of fundraising activities demonstrates sustained investor confidence in the growth prospects of blockchain and open finance. As the digital economy continues to evolve, Coinsilium is well positioned to leverage its strengths in blockchain technology and open finance to further expand its market influence.

According to media reports, Solana ecosystem MEV infrastructure project Jito secured $50 million in funding on October 16, 2025. The investment was led by Andreessen Horowitz. With this round, Jito’s cumulative funding has reached $62.1 million.Jito Labs specializes in building high-performance MEV (Maximum Extractable Value) infrastructure for Solana. By optimizing the efficiency of the Solana network, Jito aims to minimize the adverse impact of MEV on users and provide a fairer trading environment. As a key infrastructure provider within the Solana ecosystem, Jito plays a critical role in enhancing network performance and user experience.Recently, Jito has demonstrated strong momentum. On September 4, 2025, Jito Foundation completed its inaugural $1 million JTO buyback program, underscoring the team’s long-term commitment to ecosystem development. On August 22, Jito submitted an S-1 application for the VanEck JitoSOL ETF to the U.S. SEC. Additionally, Jito has proposed transferring all Block Engine and BAM revenue to the DAO treasury, further strengthening community governance. In terms of market recognition, Coinbase has included JitoSOL in its listing roadmap, and the JTO token is actively traded on major exchanges with ample liquidity.

According to industry reports, Daylight completed a $75 million funding round on October 16, 2025. Investors in this round include Andreessen Horowitz, Coinbase Ventures, Crucible Capital, Lerer Hippeau, M13, Room40 Ventures, EV3, Not Boring Capital, and Turtle Hill Capital. Following this transaction, Daylight’s total funding has reached $88.2 million.Daylight is a decentralized protocol platform that enables users to connect energy devices such as thermostats, batteries, electric vehicles, and solar inverters to its application and earn rewards. The Daylight marketplace also allows users to access energy upgrade services for homes or buildings, including solar panels, EV chargers, heat pumps, and water heaters.It is noteworthy that Daylight has experienced rapid growth over the past few years. The project closed a $4.2 million seed round in November 2022, followed by a $9 million Series A round in July 2024, and successfully launched its testnet in September 2024. This series of developments highlights increasing investor interest in decentralized energy management platforms amid rising global demand for sustainable energy solutions. The substantial new funding will further accelerate Daylight’s innovation in clean energy and smart home technologies.

According to industry reports, on October 16, 2025, mainstream exchange Kraken completed the acquisition of the SMALL exchange for $100 million. Following this transaction, the SMALL exchange’s total funding has reached $100 million.the SMALL exchange is a futures exchange focused on providing simpler and smaller-scale futures products for retail traders. The platform aims to lower barriers to entry for investors, attracting more participants to the futures and options markets. The acquisition by Kraken is expected to grant the SMALL exchange greater access to resources and technical support, further expanding its influence in the retail futures trading sector.As financial markets continue to evolve, demand from retail investors for user-friendly derivative trading products is increasing. This acquisition also signals that leading exchanges are actively positioning themselves in the retail trading segment by acquiring specialized futures platforms, thereby diversifying their product offerings and enhancing user services. With backing from Kraken, the SMALL exchange is well positioned to deliver an improved trading experience for a broader base of retail investors.

According to industry media reports, Web3 infrastructure provider Rated Labs was acquired by Figment on October 16, 2025.Rated Labs specializes in Web3 infrastructure, primarily offering Ethereum network explorers, data APIs, and oracle services. Its network explorer enables users to access both current and historical information on Ethereum validator sets. The data API allows Ethereum developers and node operators to build reporting, monitoring, and benchmarking solutions, while the oracle serves as a gateway to bring curated data onto the Ethereum mainnet.Prior to the acquisition, Rated Labs had completed several rounds of financing. Records indicate the company raised $12.89 million in a Series A round on September 27, 2023, following a $2.5 million seed round on September 8, 2022, bringing total funding to $15.39 million.The acquisition by Figment is expected to further strengthen both companies’ competitive positions in the Web3 infrastructure sector and deliver more comprehensive solutions for the Ethereum ecosystem. This merger also underscores a broader industry trend, as Web3 infrastructure providers pursue consolidation to enhance market competitiveness and drive new momentum for sector growth.

According to media reports, Voyage completed a $3 million Pre-Seed funding round on October 16, 2025. The round was led by Solana Ventures and IOSG Ventures, with participation from Alliance, Speedrun, and other institutions. Notable investors Mable Jiang, Varun Srinivasan, and Kuan also joined the round. Following this transaction, Voyage’s total funding has reached $3 million.Voyage is an innovative project focused on the GEOFi network, aiming to build foundational infrastructure for discovery and trust in the era of artificial intelligence. As AI assistants increasingly shape human perception and perspectives, Voyage’s core philosophy is to ensure that trust is grounded in authentic human knowledge rather than solely relying on algorithms. In the context of rapid advancements in AI technology, striking a balance between efficiency and credibility has become a key industry concern. Voyage’s solution aligns with technological trends while providing users with reliable information assurance.The proceeds from this round will primarily be allocated to technology development, product optimization, and team expansion. As an emerging force in the GEOFi sector, Voyage’s innovative approach has been recognized by leading investment institutions, reflecting the market’s emphasis on building trust infrastructure in the AI era. With further project development, Voyage is poised to play a greater role in integrating artificial intelligence with human knowledge.

According to media reports, Temple completed a $5 million seed funding round on October 16, 2025. The round saw participation from Paper Ventures, YZi Labs, CMT Digital, Sfermion, GSR, Halo Capital, Protagonist, Eterna Capital, and 5 N Canton. Following this transaction, Temple's total fundraising has reached $5 million.Temple Digital Group operates a compliant trading, liquidity, and asset issuance platform on the Canton Network. The platform offers privacy protection and is dedicated to enabling blockchain-based digital asset trading. As the digital asset market continues to expand, demand for secure and compliant trading platforms is increasing. Temple's solution integrates privacy safeguards and regulatory compliance to provide a reliable digital asset trading environment for institutional and individual users.This funding will support Temple in further enhancing its technological infrastructure, expanding market share, and advancing the standardization of digital asset trading. Against the backdrop of rapid growth in the digital asset market, Temple's innovative solution is expected to have a positive impact on the industry and promote the broader adoption of blockchain technology in the financial sector.

According to industry sources, legend.trade completed a $1.5 million Pre-Seed funding round on October 16, 2025. The round saw participation from Big Brain Holdings, Bodhi Ventures, Figment Capital, Kosmos Ventures, GTE, and MitonC. Following this transaction, legend.trade’s total funding has reached $1.5 million.legend.trade is a trading and matching platform built on Telegram, dedicated to providing users with a seamless, fair, and efficient trading and competition experience. As demand for trading within social media platforms grows alongside the ongoing development of the cryptocurrency market, legend.trade’s innovative approach meets user needs for transacting in familiar social environments. The platform streamlines the trading process and introduces a social dimension to cryptocurrency transactions, positioning itself to drive transformation in how digital assets are traded.This funding round reflects investor confidence in crypto trading solutions integrated with social platforms. Proceeds will be allocated to technology upgrades, user experience enhancements, and market expansion efforts, supporting legend.trade’s ambition to secure a leading role in the rapidly evolving crypto social trading sector. As the cryptocurrency market continues to mature, innovative platforms like legend.trade are expected to play a pivotal role in advancing the industry.

According to industry sources, GameFi platform DIGI_MineD completed its Series A funding round on October 16, 2025. Investors participating in this round include Cryptogram Venture, K24 Ventures, and WAGMi Ventures.DIGI_MineD is a GameFi mining simulation platform built on leading blockchain networks, offering users a unique gamified experience. Users earn DIGI tokens by collecting gems, completing tasks, and performing various operations. The platform features a sustainable tokenomics model and incorporates innovative mechanisms such as leaderboards and community rewards to effectively drive user engagement and foster ecosystem growth. This integration of gaming elements with DeFi attributes aligns with current market demand for innovative GameFi products.Following the completion of this funding round, DIGI_MineD has secured support from prominent venture capital firms, laying a solid foundation for the project's future development. Notably, DIGI_MineD has confirmed its scheduled launch on Binance Alpha on November 23, 2025, which is expected to further enhance its market visibility and create new opportunities for ecosystem expansion and user growth.

According to industry sources, Inference raised $11.8 million in seed funding on October 15, 2025. The round attracted investments from a16z CSX, Multicoin Capital, Topology Ventures, Founders Inc, as well as prominent investors including Anatoly Yakovenko, Santiago Roel Santos, Lucas Bruder, Zano Sherwani, Mert Mumtaz, and Albert Chen. Following this financing, Inference’s total capital raised stands at $11.8 million.Inference is a distributed GPU cluster inference platform built on the Solana blockchain. Inference.net has established a global network of data centers to provide fast, scalable, pay-as-you-go API services for large language models such as DeepSeek V3 and Llama 3.3. The project aims to optimize LLM inference performance through decentralized computing resources, reduce access costs for enterprises and developers, and accelerate the adoption and advancement of artificial intelligence applications.

According to industry reports, Indian cryptocurrency exchange CoinDCX completed a new funding round on October 15, 2025. The round was led by the prominent cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase. Following this financing, CoinDCX’s total funding reached $239.4 million, with its latest valuation at $2.45 billion.Founded in 2018, CoinDCX is a leading cryptocurrency trading platform in India, dedicated to providing accessible solutions for Indian users to engage with digital assets. The platform offers comprehensive investment, trading, and educational resources for the Indian crypto community, effectively addressing numerous challenges faced by local users in the cryptocurrency space.CoinDCX’s funding history reflects a steady growth trajectory. In 2020, the company completed several rounds of financing, including a $3 million Series A, $2.5 million strategic investment, and a $13.9 million Series B. In August 2021, CoinDCX secured $90 million in a Series C round, followed by a $130 million Series D in April 2022. The latest investment from Coinbase not only underscores international investors’ confidence in the Indian cryptocurrency market but also highlights CoinDCX’s leadership position within India’s digital asset industry.As the global cryptocurrency market continues to evolve, India’s vast population presents significant market potential. CoinDCX’s ongoing success in securing funding will support its efforts to further expand market share, enhance product and service quality, and deliver an improved trading experience for Indian users.

According to media reports, Tria completed a $12 million Pre-Seed funding round on October 14, 2025. The round was led by P2 Ventures and Aptos, with participation from prominent investors including James Smith, Sandeep Nailwal, Ryon Nixon, John Peurifoy, Katryna Hanush Rosoman, and Luke Hajdukiewicz. Additional support was provided by the Tria community and Michael Henrich. To date, Tria's total funding has reached $12 million.Tria is an innovative technology company focused on building next-generation self-custody banking and interoperable payment infrastructure, primarily targeting developers and artificial intelligence applications. The platform integrates core functions such as spending, transactions, and income to deliver comprehensive financial service solutions for users. Notably, according to disclosures from the project team, Tria plans to launch a community token sale event on the LEGION platform on October 30, 2025. This indicates the project is advancing its development roadmap and actively expanding its ecosystem. Against the backdrop of rapid convergence between fintech and artificial intelligence, Tria's innovative model is expected to drive new breakthroughs and transformations in traditional financial services.

According to media reports, 4AI raised $6 million in strategic funding on October 14, 2025. The investment was led by 0xLabs. Following this round, 4AI’s total funding has reached $6 million.4AI is a decentralized AI community platform focused on enabling collaboration between developers and users to build AI agent solutions. The platform offers an environment for creating and managing AI agent requests, facilitating efficient development and deployment of AI applications. As artificial intelligence technology evolves rapidly, demand for decentralized AI community platforms continues to grow. 4AI’s innovative model fosters collaboration among developers and provides users with a streamlined experience for developing AI applications. This strategic funding will further support 4AI’s technology development and ecosystem expansion, positioning the platform to play a significant role in the fast-growing AI sector.The proceeds from this round will be primarily allocated to expanding the technical team, enhancing platform capabilities, and pursuing global market expansion. As a pioneer in decentralized AI community platforms, 4AI is actively advancing the adoption and application of AI technologies, contributing to the development of a more open and innovative AI ecosystem.

According to industry reports, Brazilian stablecoin issuer Crown completed a $8.1 million Seed funding round on October 14, 2025. The round included participation from Framework Ventures, Coinbase Ventures, Paxos, Valor Capital Group, Norte Ventures, and Ed Wible.Crown is dedicated to modernizing the Brazilian real through secure and compliant digital infrastructure as a stablecoin issuer. With the growing adoption of digital payments and the expansion of the cryptocurrency market, stablecoins present significant opportunities in payment and cross-border settlement applications. Crown’s entry into the market will offer Brazilian users a more convenient and secure digital currency payment option, potentially driving innovation and upgrades in Brazil’s financial infrastructure.The proceeds from this round will enable Crown to further enhance its stablecoin issuance and management systems, strengthen compliance protocols, and expand its market share. The investor lineup features leading blockchain-focused firms as well as strategic investors with extensive experience in cryptocurrency trading and payments, signaling strong market confidence in the prospects of Brazil’s stablecoin sector. As product deployment advances, Crown is poised to become a key force in the development of Brazil’s digital finance ecosystem.

According to industry sources, TAO Synergies secured $11 million in post-IPO financing on October 13, 2025. Investors in this round include Digital Currency Group and James Altucher. Following this transaction, TAO Synergies' total cumulative funding reached $11 million.TAO Synergies Inc. (formerly Synaptogenix, Inc.) is a publicly traded company listed on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol TAOX, focusing on the integration of cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence (AI). As a listed company, TAO Synergies is committed to exploring the intersection of blockchain and AI technologies, capitalizing on opportunities presented by the digital economy era.Notably, shortly after this funding round, TAO Synergies disclosed its latest TAO token holdings on October 20, 2025. The company holds a total of 54,058 TAO tokens, reflecting its continued investment in crypto assets and firm commitment to the sector. This move further underscores TAO Synergies' proactive approach to advancing its strategy for integrating cryptocurrency and AI.

According to media reports, Rhuna secured $2 million in Seed funding on October 10, 2025. Investors in this round include CoinMarketCap, NewTribe Capital, Keyrock, X Ventures, FunFair Ventures, and Acc Ventures. Following this round, Rhuna’s total funding has reached $2 million.Rhuna is a decentralized ticketing system focused on streamlining event creation and planning. The platform offers modules for payments, real-time AI data analytics, marketing, ticketing, and access control. Amid ongoing digital transformation, demand for decentralized ticketing solutions is rising. Rhuna’s innovative approach not only enhances organizational efficiency for event hosts but also delivers improved data insights. Leveraging blockchain technology, the platform effectively mitigates ticketing fraud and elevates user experience, creating greater value for both organizers and participants. This funding will enable Rhuna to further enhance its product capabilities, expand market share, and drive digital transformation in the ticketing industry.

According to industry sources, prediction market platform Kalshi raised $300 million in funding on October 10, 2025. The round was backed by leading investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Paradigm, Coinbase Ventures, Sequoia Capital, and CapitalG. Following this financing, Kalshi’s total funding reached $1.515 billion, with its latest valuation at $5 billion.Kalshi is a federally regulated prediction market platform that supports cryptocurrency deposits, enabling users to trade contracts tied to real-world events. The platform allows investors to trade based on the outcomes of specific events, offering a broader range of trading topics compared to traditional equities and derivatives—including news, finance, and popular culture. Whether you are an expert in a particular field or have a strong interest in certain subjects, Kalshi provides opportunities to profit from accurate predictions. The platform also offers a wealth of resources and tools, including tutorials and market data, to help traders understand prediction markets and refine their trading strategies.Recently, Kalshi has been actively expanding its ecosystem. On October 13, Pyth Network partnered with Kalshi to enable on-chain circulation of prediction market data. On October 6, Robinhood collaborated with Kalshi to launch prediction markets for NFL and college football games. Additionally, Kalshi has been integrated into mainstream crypto applications and exchanges, introduced native deposit support for SOL and Solana-based USDC, and appointed crypto KOL John Wang as Head of Crypto Business. These initiatives indicate that Kalshi is accelerating the development of a comprehensive ecosystem to enhance platform liquidity and user base. Industry experts note that as prediction markets become more regulated and the crypto ecosystem further integrates, Kalshi is poised to serve as a vital bridge between traditional financial forecasting and crypto markets.

According to industry sources, Galaxy Digital secured $460 million in post-IPO funding on October 10, 2025. This brings the company's total cumulative fundraising to $2.36 billion.Galaxy Digital (NASDAQ: GLXY) is a technology-driven financial services and investment management firm that delivers comprehensive financial solutions across the digital asset ecosystem to both institutional and direct clients. The company operates five synergistic business lines: trading, asset management, principal investments, investment banking, and mining. As a NASDAQ-listed entity, Galaxy Digital’s latest funding round reflects sustained confidence from traditional financial markets in the digital asset sector.With the continued evolution of the digital asset industry, Galaxy Digital is leveraging its diversified business structure and professional service capabilities to become a key bridge between traditional finance and the digital asset world. This capital raise will further strengthen the company’s financial position, support its market expansion efforts, and contribute to the standardization and development of the digital asset industry.

According to industry sources, Fanable secured $11.5 million in funding on October 10, 2025. Investors participating in this round include Polygon, Borderless Capital, Ripple, Polygon Labs, Steel Perlot, and Fanatics. With this latest round, Fanable’s total funding has reached $11.5 million.Fanable is a Web3 marketplace focused on Pokémon, comic books, and collectibles. The platform enables users to buy, sell, and engage with their favorite collectibles in both physical and digital formats. By integrating blockchain technology, Fanable offers collectors authenticity verification, liquidity support, and new interaction models driven by tokens and community engagement.This funding round demonstrates strong market confidence in Web3-based collectible trading platforms. As the digital collectibles market continues to expand, Fanable’s innovative approach is poised to set new industry trends. By bridging physical and digital collectibles, the platform is driving transformative change in the traditional collectibles market and delivering enhanced experiences and value for enthusiasts. The prominent investor lineup, featuring leading blockchain firms such as Polygon and Ripple, further underscores the project’s growth potential.

According to media reports, Solana ecosystem privacy protocol Umbra successfully completed a $3 million public offering financing on October 10, 2025. Following this round, Umbra's total fundraising has reached $3 million.Umbra is a transaction privacy protocol built on the Solana blockchain, dedicated to providing users with confidential and secure on-chain transaction experiences. Whether for personal payments, asset transfers, or other transactions, Umbra ensures the privacy and security of users’ fund flows. Amid the growing diversity of blockchain applications, demand for transaction privacy continues to rise. Umbra addresses this gap within the Solana ecosystem through innovative privacy protection technologies.Upon completion of this financing, the Umbra token (UMBRA) has officially been listed for trading, marking a significant step toward ecosystem integration. Looking ahead, Umbra is expected to leverage its privacy technology to deliver secure transaction protection for more Solana users and drive the development of privacy-focused applications within the Solana ecosystem.

According to industry sources, Ferra completed a $2 million Pre-Seed funding round on October 10, 2025. The round was backed by Comma3 Ventures, Sui, Arche Fund, Rooter, Elliscope F., Luke, Antora Technology, and @henrybuild. Following this investment, Ferra’s total funding has reached $2 million.Ferra is a dynamic liquidity layer built on the SUI network, offering deep, flexible, and capital-efficient liquidity solutions for DeFi developers, liquidity providers, and token projects. The platform integrates three advanced AMM engines: DLMM, CLMM, and DAMM. Additionally, Ferra provides a comprehensive toolkit featuring Dynamic Binding Curves (DBC) for seamless token launches, internal pools and a DEX aggregator for optimal price routing, and extensive API/SDK documentation for smooth integration within the Sui ecosystem.Efficient liquidity management and flexible trading mechanisms have become increasingly vital in the current DeFi market. Ferra’s innovative solutions enhance capital efficiency and deliver robust liquidity support across the Sui ecosystem. This funding will enable Ferra to further refine its product offerings, expand market presence, and drive growth within the DeFi industry.

According to media reports, Dinero was acquired by Plume on October 9, 2025. This acquisition is expected to drive significant transformation in the Web3 infrastructure sector.Dinero is an innovative protocol designed to integrate ETH staking, block creation, RPC, and other functionalities into a unified protocol. The project consists of three core components: Pirex ETH, Redacted Relayer RPC, and the DINERO stablecoin. Through this integration, Dinero offers users a comprehensive ETH staking solution.Notably, prior to the acquisition, Dinero was listed on major exchanges on July 23, 2024, reflecting the project’s strong growth potential. Following its acquisition by Plume, Dinero is anticipated to further strengthen its competitiveness in ETH staking and DeFi infrastructure, bringing new possibilities for innovation across the crypto ecosystem.

According to industry media reports, Block Street secured $11.5 million in funding on October 9, 2025. The investment round was led by Hack VC, Generative Ventures, DWF Ventures, among others. Following this round, Block Street’s total funding has reached $11.5 million.Block Street is the first DeFi protocol focused on tokenized equity functionality, offering users decentralized lending, leveraged trading, and yield opportunities. As the digitalization of traditional financial assets accelerates, tokenized equities are increasingly emerging as a key bridge between conventional financial markets and the cryptocurrency sector. Block Street’s innovative solutions not only enhance asset liquidity but also provide users with a more diverse range of investment options.Amid rapid development in the current DeFi market, this funding will enable Block Street to further refine its product features, expand market share, and lay a solid foundation for future business growth. With rising interest from institutional investors and retail users in the DeFi space, Block Street is positioned to play a significant role in tokenized equities and related financial services.

According to industry media reports, multi-chain trading terminal LAB completed a $5 million funding round on October 9, 2025. Investors in this round include prominent institutions such as Lemniscap, OKX Ventures, GSR, Animoca Brands, Amber Group, Cypher Capital Group, Kucoin Ventures, Gate Ventures, MEXC Ventures, and Selini Capital.LAB is a multi-chain trading terminal platform dedicated to providing users with proprietary trading algorithms, multi-chain support, and customizable features to facilitate efficient trading across various blockchain networks. As the crypto market continues to evolve, demand for professional trading tools is rising. By integrating multi-chain ecosystems and intelligent trading functionalities, LAB is rapidly becoming the preferred platform for users.Following the completion of its fundraising, LAB accelerated its development efforts. In mid-October 2025, LAB successfully launched spot trading on major exchanges, subsequently introduced integrated PERPS trading pairs functionality, and initiated a buyback plan for over 20.9 million LAB tokens, with an expenditure of approximately $2.35 million—demonstrating the project’s strong commitment to ecosystem growth. Looking ahead, LAB plans to launch its mobile application on October 18, further lowering barriers to user adoption. Additionally, OKX will list the LAB USDT perpetual contract on November 1, providing users with more trading options. These initiatives are expected to drive ongoing improvements and expansion of the LAB ecosystem.

According to media reports, Falcon Finance raised $10 million in strategic funding on October 9, 2025. Investors in this round include Cypher Capital Group, M2 Capital, and others. Following this financing, Falcon Finance's cumulative funding has reached $20 million.Falcon Finance is a universal staking infrastructure project focused on enhancing on-chain liquidity and yield generation. As a key component within the DeFi ecosystem, the project offers streamlined staking services that create ongoing earning opportunities for users.Since the beginning of this year, Falcon Finance has made significant progress in its business development. The project officially launched its mainnet in February 2025, marking the commencement of platform operations. In July, Falcon Finance announced a full withdrawal of funds from centralized exchanges, demonstrating its emphasis on on-chain security and self-custody. To further safeguard user assets, the project established an on-chain insurance fund in August, with an initial investment of $10 million to provide additional protection for users.In terms of tokenomics, Falcon Finance has released the economic model for the FF Token and conducted a primary FF Token allocation snapshot in mid-September. Subsequently, the project completed a community token sale on the BuildPad platform, further expanding its community base. Meanwhile, major exchanges have launched the Falcon Finance (FF) HODLer airdrop campaign, and the project has officially announced the establishment of the FF Foundation to support future ecosystem development and governance. Through these initiatives, Falcon Finance is building a more robust, transparent, and user-centric DeFi staking ecosystem.

According to media reports, Lemon Argentina raised $20 million in a Series B funding round on October 9, 2025. Investors in this round include ParaFi Capital, F-Prime Capital, VanEck, Alumni Ventures, DRW Venture Capital, Endeavor Catalyst, Lambda Class, and Persea VC. Following this transaction, Lemon Argentina’s total cumulative funding has reached $65.2 million.Lemon Argentina is a digital asset platform serving users in Argentina and Peru, offering cryptocurrency trading, storage services, and payment functions. The platform also provides Visa debit cards linked to users’ cryptocurrency holdings. Since its inception in 2020, Lemon Argentina has demonstrated robust growth, starting with a $1.1 million seed round and subsequently completing a $16.3 million Series A and a $27.8 million Series A1 round.Cryptocurrency adoption continues to rise across Latin America, particularly in countries experiencing inflationary pressures, where demand for digital assets as a hedging tool has increased significantly. Through its user-friendly platform and comprehensive payment infrastructure, Lemon Argentina is enabling more users to access digital assets conveniently and driving innovation in local financial services. This funding round will further support the platform’s investments in product development and market expansion, enhancing digital asset services for users throughout the region.

According to media reports, TransCrypts completed a $15 million Seed funding round on October 8, 2025. The round was led by Pantera Capital, Faction, Alpha Edison, Motley Fool Ventures, and the California Innovation Fund. Following this round, TransCrypts’ total funding has reached $17.4 million.TransCrypts is a blockchain-based solution designed for human resources departments, primarily aimed at automating employment and income verification processes. Leveraging proprietary technology, the platform enables HR teams to save time and costs, streamline compliance procedures, and minimize operational challenges, while allowing employees full control over how their employment information is shared. Notably, prior to this round, TransCrypts raised $2.4 million in a Pre-Seed round in January 2023, reflecting sustained investor confidence in the company’s growth prospects.As enterprises advance their digital transformation efforts, automation and data security in human resource management have become increasingly critical. Through blockchain technology, TransCrypts innovatively addresses traditional HR management inefficiencies and security concerns, providing new momentum for industry development. This latest funding is expected to further drive the company’s technological innovation and market expansion, enhancing its influence within the human resources management sector.

According to industry reports, DDC secured $124 million in post-IPO financing on October 8, 2025. The round was led by PAG Pegasus Fund, OKG Financial Services Limited, Mulana Investment Management, and Jia Ying Zhu, among others. Following this round, DDC's total accumulated financing has reached $124 million.DDC Enterprise is a New York Stock Exchange-listed company (NYSE: DDC) focused on transforming corporate finance by adopting Bitcoin as a core reserve asset. As a Web3 financial initiative, DDC has successfully integrated blockchain technology into corporate asset management. Notably, DDC demonstrated robust activity in 2025, continuously increasing its Bitcoin holdings. Public data shows that on August 27, 2025, DDC increased its total Bitcoin holdings to 1,008 BTC, following an earlier increase to 888 BTC on August 25. Previously, in July 2025, the company completed a $528 million financing round and allocated the net proceeds to acquire additional Bitcoin.Against the backdrop of rapid growth in the global digital asset market, DDC's ongoing strategy of accumulating Bitcoin as a reserve asset underscores its confidence in the long-term value of digital assets. This innovative approach to asset management not only enhances the company's market competitiveness but also provides a practical reference for traditional enterprises considering digital asset adoption.

According to industry reports, Coinflow completed a $25 million Series A funding round on October 8, 2025. The round included participation from Pantera Capital, Coinbase Ventures, Jump Capital, CMT Digital, and Reciprocal Ventures. With this transaction, Coinflow’s total funding has reached $28.7 million.Coinflow provides payment solutions for Web3 enterprises, enabling businesses to accept traditional payment methods and facilitating the conversion of cryptocurrencies to US dollars for deposit into conventional bank accounts. The platform primarily serves Web3 products such as gaming, NFT projects, and digital wallets, offering familiar payment processes to help non-crypto users more easily enter the Web3 ecosystem. Coinflow manages all backend infrastructure requirements.Examining the company’s funding trajectory, Coinflow has completed multiple financing rounds over the past two years. In April 2023, it secured $1.45 million in seed funding, followed by another $2.25 million seed round in May 2024. The Series A round underscores sustained investor confidence in the company’s business model and growth prospects. As the Web3 sector rapidly evolves, demand for integration between traditional and crypto payments continues to rise, and Coinflow’s solutions play a significant role in driving industry adoption and expanding user access.

According to industry media reports, 375ai secured $5 million in funding on October 8, 2025. The round was led by prominent investors including Hack VC, Delphi Ventures, Strobe Ventures, 6MV, Arca, Heartcore, EV3, and peaq. Following this round, 375ai’s total cumulative funding reached $10 million.375ai is an edge data intelligence network built on the Solana blockchain, dedicated to delivering advanced real-time data collection and analytics services, aiming to create a smarter and more interconnected world for users. By integrating Solana’s high-performance blockchain with cutting-edge data technologies, the project has pioneered new applications in the Web3 space, addressing the growing demand for on-chain data solutions.This funding will support 375ai in further enhancing its technical infrastructure and ecosystem development. The project recently achieved a significant milestone: on October 29, 2025, 375ai officially launched its mainnet, and its native token EAT began trading on major exchanges. These developments mark 375ai’s transition from concept to practical deployment, providing more robust data infrastructure services for the Solana ecosystem and the broader Web3 industry.

According to industry sources, Anthea completed a $22 million Series A funding round on October 8, 2025. The round was led by Yunfeng Financial Group. Following this transaction, Anthea’s total funding has reached $22 million.Anthea, headquartered in Bermuda, is a cryptocurrency life insurance company that has received in-principle approval from the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) to register as a Bermuda Class ILT innovative insurer. The company distinguishes itself by integrating traditional insurance operations with the cryptocurrency sector, offering specialized insurance services for cryptocurrency holders. As the cryptocurrency industry continues to expand, demand for related insurance products is also rising. Anthea addresses a market gap in crypto insurance, providing digital asset holders with enhanced risk protection solutions. The newly raised funds will enable Anthea to further develop its product portfolio, expand its market share, and drive the standardization of the cryptocurrency insurance sector.

According to media reports, Meanwhile completed an $82 million funding round on October 7, 2025. Investors in this round included Haun Ventures, Bain Capital Crypto, Pantera Capital, Apollo Global Management, Northwestern Mutual, and Future Ventures. Following this transaction, Meanwhile's total funding reached $141 million.Meanwhile is an innovative insurtech company primarily offering life insurance services denominated in Bitcoin (BTC). Leveraging artificial intelligence (AI), the company streamlines the BTC life insurance application process, enabling policyholders to unlock the value of their Bitcoin holdings with potential tax advantages. Since its inception, Meanwhile has demonstrated strong growth momentum—from its initial $19 million seed round in June 2023, to a $40 million Series A in April 2025, and now this latest round—highlighting investor confidence in the crypto insurance sector.As the cryptocurrency market continues to mature, demand for financial services based on digital assets is increasing. By integrating traditional insurance with digital assets, Meanwhile not only addresses a market gap but also provides Bitcoin holders with new asset allocation options. This latest funding is expected to further drive the company's product innovation and market expansion, and is poised to play a significant role in advancing the crypto insurance industry.

According to media reports, CrunchDAO raised $5 million in a Strategic funding round on October 7, 2025. Investors in this round include Galaxy Ventures, Road Capital, Multicoin Capital, and VanEck. Following this round, CrunchDAO’s total funding has reached $8.5 million.CrunchDAO is an AI research community composed of data scientists, providing AI researchers with opportunities to participate in distributed machine learning competitions. Community members can earn regular rewards and also compete for CRNCH tokens, which grant holders governance rights and additional privileges within CrunchDAO. Notably, CrunchDAO completed a $3.5 million seed round in August 2024. The completion of this strategic round further demonstrates market recognition of the AI research community model.With the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence technology, distributed AI research communities are receiving increasing attention. Through its competition-based incentive mechanism, CrunchDAO engages data scientists worldwide, fostering innovation and development in AI technology while offering substantial incentives to participants. This strategic investment from leading institutions will help CrunchDAO further expand its ecosystem, attract more outstanding researchers, and advance the development of decentralized AI research.

According to industry sources, NebX secured $6 million in funding on October 7, 2025. The investment was led by M2M Capital. Following this round, NebX’s total cumulative funding has reached $6 million.NebX is an innovative technology company focused on extracting value from social media, primarily leveraging X Account Value Solutions and its proprietary Insight large-scale model for market analysis. With the continued global expansion of social media, the demand for data analytics and value assessment is steadily increasing. NebX’s solutions enable businesses and individuals to better understand and capitalize on social media assets, playing a significant role amid the current wave of digital transformation.This funding round will further strengthen NebX’s capabilities in technology development and market expansion, and is expected to drive innovation within the social media value assessment industry. As artificial intelligence technology continues to advance, NebX’s Insight large-scale model will deliver more accurate and comprehensive market analysis, generating greater value for its clients.

According to media reports, Polymarket secured $2 billion in strategic financing on October 7, 2025. The investment was led by Intercontinental Exchange. Following this round, Polymarket’s total funding reached $2.279 billion, with its latest valuation at $9 billion.Polymarket is a decentralized information market platform that enables users to trade predictions on globally relevant topics such as pandemics, politics, and current affairs. Users can build investment portfolios based on their forecasts and earn returns if their predictions prove accurate. The platform reflects traders’ expectations of future events through market pricing, converting trading activity into actionable insights to support better decision-making.Since its launch in June 2020, Polymarket has experienced rapid growth, beginning with a $4 million seed round and expanding through multiple funding rounds. Notably, in the first half of 2025, the project secured consecutive large-scale investments, with its valuation surpassing $1 billion, demonstrating strong growth momentum. Despite facing regulatory challenges such as warnings from Thai authorities, Polymarket obtained key business opportunities—including a partnership with X platform—and successfully passed a U.S. Department of Justice investigation in July 2025, further establishing its compliance credentials. Completion of this strategic financing round will help Polymarket further expand its influence in the prediction markets sector and drive industry innovation.

According to media reports, blockchain infrastructure service provider Figment completed a new round of financing on October 6, 2025. The round was led by C1 Fund. To date, Figment’s total cumulative funding has reached $164.5 million.Figment is a leading provider of blockchain infrastructure and services, primarily operating a proof-of-stake (PoS) validator node network that enables token holders to participate in network security, governance, and earn rewards. The company’s DataHub platform allows developers to leverage core blockchain functionalities without deep protocol knowledge, thereby accelerating the development of Web3 applications. Additionally, through its Figment Capital division, the company offers seed investment and development support for innovative PoS projects.A review of Figment’s funding history demonstrates robust growth momentum. Previously, the company raised $110 million in a Series C round in December 2021, $50 million in a Series B round in August 2021, $2 million in a Series A round in October 2020, and an initial $1 million seed round in June 2018. This series of financings reflects sustained investor confidence in the blockchain infrastructure services sector and underscores Figment’s leading position within the industry.

According to relevant media reports, Oasis Pro was acquired by Ondo Finance on October 6, 2025. This merger is expected to generate significant synergies for both parties and create greater value in the field of digital asset securitization.Oasis Pro is a licensed broker-dealer and Alternative Trading System (ATS) operator, primarily offering issuance and trading services for digital asset securities. The platform provides convenient and secure secondary market trading for issuers and subscribers, supporting a variety of alternative assets, including tokenized securities. This acquisition reflects the ongoing interest of traditional financial institutions in digital asset securitization and underscores the market's demand for regulated digital asset trading platforms. As the digital asset market continues to mature, similar integrations are expected to drive the industry toward increased specialization and standardization.Following the completion of this transaction, the combination of Oasis Pro’s technological strengths with Ondo Finance’s resources is expected to deliver more comprehensive digital asset securitization solutions, fostering innovation and advancement across the industry.

According to media reports, Bee Maps completed a $32 million funding round on October 6, 2025. The round saw participation from institutions including Pantera Capital, Borderless Capital, LDA Capital, and Ajna Capital. To date, Bee Maps has raised a total of $32 million.Bee Maps, an innovative mapping service platform supported by Hivemapper, is dedicated to building the world's most up-to-date map database through contributions from the community and AI-driven technology. The platform provides real-time geospatial data for fleets, autonomous vehicles, and urban planners, enabling users to improve navigation and plan future developments.This funding reflects investor confidence in the real-time geospatial information services market. As autonomous driving technology advances and smart city initiatives accelerate, demand for high-quality, real-time map data continues to rise. By combining community engagement with AI technology, Bee Maps addresses the lag in updates typical of traditional mapping services and secures a unique position in the rapidly evolving geospatial information market. The capital will be used to further enhance its technology infrastructure, expand the contributor community, and accelerate global market expansion.

According to media reports, Agio Ratings completed a $6 million funding round on October 6, 2025. The round included participation from AlbionVC, Portage Ventures, and MS&AD. Following this latest investment, Agio Ratings’ total funding has reached $10.6 million.Agio Ratings is a cryptocurrency risk analysis and rating firm aiming to become the "Moody’s" of the crypto industry. The company primarily provides counterparty risk assessment services for market makers, brokers, and lending institutions within the digital asset ecosystem. As the cryptocurrency market continues to evolve, the importance of risk assessment and management has become increasingly prominent. Agio Ratings’ services help enhance industry professionalism and transparency, offering institutional investors greater security when entering the crypto market.Notably, Agio Ratings previously secured $4.6 million in funding in March 2024, demonstrating strong growth momentum. This new round will further accelerate the company's business development and strengthen its position in the crypto risk assessment sector. As the crypto industry matures, specialized risk rating services are expected to play a vital role in maintaining market stability and supporting healthy industry growth.

According to media reports, Quantum Execute raised $2.3 million in funding on October 3, 2025. The investment was led by Pacific Synergy Group, WT Capital, and others. Following this round, Quantum Execute’s total cumulative funding reached $2.3 million.Quantum Execute is an AI-powered institutional-grade quantitative execution platform focused on the digital asset market. The platform primarily provides cost-efficient execution algorithms for quantitative institutions and large block trades, enabling users to reduce trading costs and optimize execution efficiency. With the increasing participation of institutional investors in the digital asset trading market, demand for efficient, low-cost execution solutions continues to rise. Quantum Execute’s offerings directly address this critical market need.It is noteworthy that as the digital asset market matures, the share of quantitative trading within the overall market is steadily increasing. By integrating artificial intelligence technologies with traditional quantitative trading strategies, Quantum Execute delivers more precise execution services for institutional clients while effectively reducing transaction costs—an important factor contributing to the healthy development of the digital asset market. This funding round will support Quantum Execute in further enhancing its product capabilities, expanding market share, and delivering innovative solutions to the digital asset sector.

According to media reports, National Bitcoin ATM was acquired by Bitcoin Depot on October 2, 2025. This acquisition marks further consolidation within the Bitcoin ATM industry.National Bitcoin ATM is an operator focused on providing physical Bitcoin services, aiming to make purchasing Bitcoin as simple as buying candy by deploying Bitcoin ATMs and enabling users to instantly gain self-custody of their Bitcoin. This acquisition reflects the ongoing development of cryptocurrency infrastructure services and demonstrates the increasingly blurred lines between traditional finance and cryptocurrencies.As cryptocurrencies continue to gain mainstream acceptance, demand for Bitcoin ATMs has been steadily increasing. This acquisition will help expand the coverage of Bitcoin ATMs, offering more users convenient access to Bitcoin purchasing services. At the same time, it underscores the maturing and standardization of the cryptocurrency sector, with improvements in physical service infrastructure expected to positively impact the broader adoption of cryptocurrencies.

According to media reports, lava secured $17.5 million in Series A1 funding on October 1, 2025. The round saw participation from investors including Jacob Brown, cbspears, Peter Jurdjevic, Bijan Tehrani, Lee Linden, and Zach White. Following this round, lava’s cumulative funding has reached $227.5 million.lava is focused on building a sovereign financial tools platform, offering services such as bitcoin-backed loans, global payments, and instant bitcoin purchases. The platform leverages advanced cryptographic measures to effectively safeguard users against risks commonly associated with traditional bitcoin-backed lending, including custodial risk, origination risk, repayment risk, and collateral management risk. The security of lava’s collateral can be verified on-chain, and its automated processes ensure reliability throughout the loan lifecycle.lava’s fundraising trajectory demonstrates rapid growth. On December 9, 2024, the company completed a $10 million Series A round; on October 1, 2025, it closed the $17.5 million Series A1 round; and subsequently, on November 4, 2025, it secured a substantial $200 million funding round. This series of intensive fundraising activities indicates strong market recognition of lava’s bitcoin financial services model.As bitcoin increasingly becomes a mainstream financial asset, demand for secure and transparent bitcoin financial services continues to rise. By implementing on-chain verifiable security mechanisms and automated processes, lava is setting new industry standards and is poised to drive the evolution of bitcoin financial services toward greater security and convenience.

According to industry reports, VivoPower secured $19 million in post-IPO financing on October 1, 2025. Following this round, VivoPower’s total financing has reached $19 million.VivoPower is a sustainability-focused enterprise listed on NASDAQ (ticker: VVPR) and is currently undergoing a digital finance transformation. The company’s new strategic focus centers on the long-term acquisition, management, and holding of XRP digital assets as part of its diversified digital treasury strategy. This transformation underscores the proactive approach traditional public companies are taking toward the digital asset sector and demonstrates innovative thinking in the digital economy era. As the digital asset market continues to mature, a growing number of established enterprises are showing interest and entering the space. VivoPower’s strategic transition may present new growth opportunities for the company.

According to media reports, Cheeze completed its Seed funding round on October 1, 2025. This round was co-led by MH Ventures and Crypto.com Capital, with participation from Dutch Crypto Investors, Newman Capital, X Ventures, Arcadia, BlackDragon, and other institutions. Noted investor Brian D. Evans also joined the round.Cheeze is a comprehensive platform focused on NFT creation, collection, and trading. The platform provides brands with convenient tools for issuing digital collectibles, supports in-app NFT trading functionality, and integrates a digital asset wallet management system, delivering a seamless experience across mobile and web interfaces. As the NFT market continues to evolve, Cheeze is committed to lowering barriers to entry for users and offering a more user-friendly environment for creators and collectors. The proceeds from this funding will help Cheeze further enhance its product features, expand market share, and promote the adoption and application of NFT technology across additional sectors.Amid the rapid growth of the digital collectibles market, Cheeze’s integrated platform model demonstrates strong market competitiveness. By driving technological innovation and optimizing user experience, the platform is contributing to the healthy development of the NFT ecosystem. Industry experts believe that as the digital collectibles market matures, comprehensive service platforms like Cheeze will play a key role in promoting industry standardization and widespread adoption.

According to media reports, Talus completed a strategic financing round on September 30, 2025. Investors in this round include Sui and Walrus, among others. Following this transaction, Talus’s total cumulative funding has reached $9 million.Talus Network is a blockchain platform dedicated to decentralized artificial intelligence. Developed using the Move programming language, the platform places particular emphasis on security, speed, and developer experience. By fostering a diverse ecosystem of intelligent agents for decentralized applications, Talus Network aims to create a fair and accessible future empowered by technology.In the DeFi sector, Talus’s intelligent agents optimize liquidity provision strategies across protocols and blockchains. In the gaming sector, these agents can be deployed autonomously by players or guilds to collect resources on their behalf.Notably, Talus’s development is progressing steadily. The project successfully launched its testnet in mid-September 2025 and established its foundation and released its Litepaper earlier that month, with plans to launch its mainnet and the US token. Prior to this, Talus completed two funding rounds in November 2024 and February 2024, raising $6 million and $3 million respectively, underscoring sustained investor confidence in its growth prospects.

According to media reports, Bit Digital completed a $100 million post-IPO financing round on September 30, 2025. Following this transaction, Bit Digital’s total cumulative financing reached $100 million.Bit Digital (NASDAQ: BTBT) is a digital asset mining company headquartered in New York, United States. As a specialized mining institution, the company focuses on mining mainstream digital assets such as Ethereum and has become a significant industry participant.Public information indicates that Bit Digital continues to deepen its strategic presence in the digital asset sector. In July 2025, the company announced plans to raise $67.3 million to purchase Ethereum, reflecting its bullish outlook on leading digital assets like Ethereum. The Q2 financial report released in the same month showed revenue of $25.7 million and profit of $14.9 million. Despite a year-over-year growth rate of -11.7%, the company remained profitable.In the third quarter of 2025, Bit Digital’s Ethereum holdings further increased to 153,547 ETH, demonstrating robust execution in both mining and asset accumulation. As the digital asset market evolves and regulatory conditions improve, Bit Digital, as a publicly listed company, is expected to continue playing an important role in the digital asset mining sector.

According to industry reports, BaseVol completed a $3 million seed funding round on September 30, 2025. The round was jointly backed by Neoclassic Capital, Altos Ventures, BaboonVC, Virtuals Ventures, WTIC, and VTG. Following this investment, BaseVol’s total funding has reached $3 million.BaseVol is a crypto options trading platform built on the Base blockchain, dedicated to bringing traditional financial options products on-chain. As the cryptocurrency market continues to evolve, demand for derivatives trading is rising, and options—key financial derivative instruments—play an essential role in risk hedging and enhancing investment returns. BaseVol offers users a more convenient and transparent options trading experience, contributing to the growth of the crypto derivatives market.The new funding will support BaseVol in further enhancing its product features, improving user experience, and expanding market share. Against the backdrop of an increasingly mature cryptocurrency market, BaseVol’s innovative approach is expected to inject new momentum into the sector and provide investors with more diversified investment opportunities.

According to industry sources, xMoney secured $21.5 million in a strategic funding round on September 30, 2025. The sole investor for this round was Sui. Following this transaction, xMoney’s total cumulative funding has reached $25 million.xMoney is a cryptocurrency payment solution focused on modernizing the financial and payments industry. The project aims to address the limitations of traditional payment methods by offering instant transactions and immediate merchant settlement from cryptocurrency to cash. In terms of its development trajectory, xMoney completed a $3.5 million private funding round in September 2017 and listed on major exchanges in December 2017.This latest funding round reflects sustained investor confidence in the crypto payments sector. With rising demand for digital payments and expanding use cases for cryptocurrencies in everyday transactions, xMoney’s solution is expected to play a significant role in advancing the adoption of crypto payments. The project team stated that proceeds from this round will be primarily allocated to technology development, market expansion, and global business operations.

According to relevant media reports, KGeN raised $13.5 million in funding on September 30, 2025. Investors in this round include Jump Crypto, Accel, and Prosus Ventures, among others. With this latest round, KGeN’s total cumulative funding has reached $30.5 million.Founded in 2022, KGeN is a project dedicated to bringing millions of micro gaming communities from emerging markets into Web3, aiming to build the most robust Proof of Gamer (P.O.G.) engine and the Kratos gaming network. Through its multi-chain gaming data network, KGEN, the platform enables seamless interaction between global gamers and game developers.From a project development perspective, KGeN secured $1 million in pre-seed funding in December 2021, followed by a $6 million seed round in January 2022. In February 2023, the project was acquired by Kratos Studios. In November 2024, KGeN raised an additional $10 million. Notably, according to the latest information, the KGeN token is scheduled to be listed on major exchanges in October 2025.Amid the rapid growth of the Web3 gaming sector, KGeN’s multiple funding rounds reflect strong investor confidence in its business model and growth prospects. By building a decentralized gaming ecosystem, the project is poised to bring transformative changes to the gaming industry.

According to industry reports, Flying Tulip completed a $200 million Seed funding round on September 29, 2025. The round saw participation from CoinFund, DWF Labs, Lemniscap, Nascent, Hypersphere Ventures, Virtuals Protocol, BH Digital, FalconX, Selini Capital, and Sigil Fund. Following this transaction, Flying Tulip’s total fundraising has reached $200 million, with its latest valuation at $1 billion.Flying Tulip is an intelligent trading protocol that dynamically adapts to market conditions to deliver improved trade execution and higher returns for users, while integrating DeFi functionalities within a single platform. Users can conduct spot, leveraged, and perpetual contract trading through a unified liquidity pool, eliminating the need to move assets between different protocols and significantly enhancing user experience and capital efficiency.Notably, recent updates indicate that Flying Tulip plans to announce details of its public token sale on October 14, 2025. The token sale will be conducted simultaneously across six blockchains and divided into four rounds, each with identical terms to ensure fairness. This multi-chain deployment strategy underscores the project's commitment to cross-chain interoperability and aims to provide users with a more seamless trading experience. Amid intensifying competition in the decentralized trading sector, Flying Tulip’s innovative approach and robust investor lineup are expected to inject new momentum into the market.

According to media reports, Neemo Finance was acquired by Zoth on September 28, 2025. The acquirer in this transaction is Zoth.Neemo Finance is a non-custodial liquidity dApp staking protocol on the Astar Network. Users can stake ASTR tokens on the platform to support their preferred dApps, while also utilizing nsASTR within the DeFi ecosystem to pursue higher yields.This acquisition holds significant implications for the DeFi staking sector. As the DeFi market continues to evolve, demand for high-quality staking services is on the rise. Neemo Finance, through its innovative non-custodial solutions, provides users with safer and more flexible staking options. Following its acquisition by Zoth, the protocol is expected to further enhance its service capabilities and market competitiveness, delivering an improved staking experience for users.

According to industry sources, HeLa Network secured $2 million in funding on September 27, 2025. The round included participation from Quant Matter, Alpha Node Global, Integer Alpha, Zerox, and FutureWave Venture. With this financing, HeLa Network's total funding now amounts to $2 million.HeLa Network is a Layer 1 blockchain powered by a fiat-backed stablecoin (HLUSD), focused on advancing real-world adoption of blockchain technology. The project provides developers and users with seamless integration, robust scalability, and cross-chain interoperability as core features. As the blockchain sector experiences rapid growth, stablecoins are increasingly recognized as essential infrastructure bridging traditional finance and the crypto economy. By offering a fiat-backed stablecoin solution, HeLa Network is positioned to play a significant role in enabling large-scale commercial adoption of blockchain technology.The proceeds from this funding round will further support HeLa Network's technology development and ecosystem expansion, accelerating the project's advancement within blockchain infrastructure. As the platform continues to evolve and gain market recognition, HeLa Network is expected to drive further innovation and breakthroughs in the blockchain industry.

According to relevant media reports, UpTop.meme was acquired by Baiya International Group Inc on September 26, 2025. This acquisition is expected to create new growth opportunities for UpTop.meme.UpTop.meme is a liquidity protocol built on BNB Chain, allowing users to unilaterally add BNB to liquidity pools to earn high yields and support community development. Following its acquisition by Baiya International Group Inc, the protocol is expected to further strengthen its competitiveness in the DeFi sector. As the DeFi market continues to evolve, liquidity protocols play an increasingly significant role within the cryptocurrency ecosystem. This acquisition not only provides UpTop.meme with additional resources, but also helps it maintain a leading position in the highly competitive DeFi market.As a key project within the BNB Chain ecosystem, the acquisition of UpTop.meme also reflects the sustained interest and strategic investment of traditional financial institutions in blockchain technology and the DeFi sector. The merger is expected to bring a more professional management team and broader development opportunities to the project, potentially driving innovation and advancement across the entire industry.

According to media reports, Share raised $5 million in funding on September 26, 2025. The investment was led by Coinbase Ventures, Collab+Currency, and PTC Crypto. Following this round, Share’s total cumulative funding has reached $5 million.Share is a mobile application focused on on-chain social trading. The platform enables users to share their trading activity, follow any wallet address, view real-time charts, and execute trades across multiple blockchain networks including Solana, Base, and Ethereum. As the cryptocurrency market continues to evolve, demand for social trading is rising. Share’s innovative model integrates social features with trading functionality, providing users with a more intuitive and interactive trading environment.This funding round features a strong lineup of investors. The participation of Coinbase Ventures, a leading industry investment firm, not only provides financial support to Share but also reflects growing market confidence in the social trading sector. The capital raised will enable Share to further enhance its product capabilities, expand its user base, and strengthen its position in the rapidly developing crypto social trading landscape.

According to media reports, Level completed an acquisition transaction on September 26, 2025, marking a significant milestone for the stablecoin protocol project. Level’s cumulative funding reached $6.2 million.Level is a stablecoin protocol based on re-collateralized USD tokens such as USDT and USDC. Level USD (lvlUSD) is a liquidity re-collateralized USD token—a yield-bearing cross-chain dollar asset backed 1:1 by re-collateralized stablecoins. The project leverages an innovative tokenomics model to provide users with solutions that maintain USD stability while generating yield.Since its inception, Level has undergone several funding rounds. On August 29, 2024, Level completed a $3.6 million financing round; on March 18, 2025, the project raised an additional $2.6 million. However, the project faced challenges during its development. On August 15, 2025, Level’s official X account was reportedly compromised. Ultimately, on September 26, 2025, Level announced its closure and acquisition exit.This acquisition reflects the ongoing trend of market consolidation within the stablecoin sector and the project’s strategic adjustments amid intense competition.

According to relevant media reports, Divine secured $6 million in Seed round financing on September 25, 2025. The investment was led by Paradigm. Following this round, Divine's total funding has reached $6 million.Divine is an innovative lending platform focused on creating low-collateral loan processes for users lacking credit histories. In the current decentralized finance (DeFi) sector, most lending protocols require over-collateralization, presenting high barriers to entry for many users. Divine's solution aims to expand financial inclusion by providing accessible financial services and broadening DeFi's application scenarios and user base. As the DeFi industry continues to evolve, innovative projects like Divine are expected to play a significant role in enhancing financial inclusivity. This round of funding will enable Divine to further refine its product features, improve user experience, and accelerate market expansion.

According to media reports, RockSolid Network completed a $2.8 million Pre-Seed funding round on September 25, 2025. Participating investors include Castle Island, GSR, Rocket Pool, Kindred Ventures, Blockchain Builders Fund, and Stanford Blockchain Accelerator. Following this round, RockSolid Network’s total funding has reached $2.8 million.RockSolid Network is an Ethereum liquid staking protocol. Its flagship product, RockSolid ETH, is a Layer-2 liquid staking token (LST) built on the RocketPool protocol. The product integrates LST liquidity with higher yields than standard staking and low transaction fees, delivering enhanced staking services for users.As the Ethereum ecosystem continues to evolve, demand for liquid staking solutions is rising. RockSolid Network’s innovative approach offers an improved user experience and contributes to greater liquidity in the Ethereum staking market. This funding round will enable the team to further optimize product functionality, expand market share, and advance the development of decentralized staking services.

According to industry sources, RedotPay secured $47 million in a Strategic funding round on September 25, 2025. The round was led by investors including Coinbase Ventures, Galaxy Ventures, and Vertex Ventures. With this transaction, RedotPay’s total fundraising to date has reached $87 million.RedotPay is a blockchain technology company specializing in crypto wallets and payment solutions. The company is committed to driving innovation in global payment methods by accelerating the adoption of cryptocurrencies in everyday transactions and payments. As the digital payments market rapidly expands, crypto payment solutions are attracting increasing attention and adoption.Notably, RedotPay has completed two significant funding rounds within the past year. In addition to the $47 million Strategic round, the company raised $40 million in a Series A round in March 2025. This reflects continued investor confidence in the crypto payments sector and strong endorsement of RedotPay’s business model. The participation of prominent investors such as Coinbase Ventures not only provides RedotPay with substantial growth capital, but also supports further market expansion and accelerates product innovation and business development.With global demand for digital payments on the rise, RedotPay is poised to expand its influence in the crypto payments sector, offering users more convenient and secure payment solutions.

According to media reports, Elliptic completed its Strategic round of financing on September 24, 2025. The sole investor in this round was HSBC. Following this transaction, Elliptic’s total accumulated funding reached $90 million.Elliptic is a technology company specializing in blockchain risk management, providing technology-driven anti-money laundering compliance solutions for financial institutions and cryptocurrency businesses. Through its innovative technologies, the company enables clients to better manage blockchain-related risks and enhance their compliance capabilities.Elliptic has demonstrated steady growth throughout its fundraising history. The company secured $2 million in July 2014, followed by successive rounds: a $5 million Series A in March 2016, a $23 million Series B in September 2019, and a $60 million Series C in October 2021. This latest strategic investment from HSBC highlights the increasing importance traditional financial institutions place on blockchain compliance technologies and reflects the rising compliance demands within the cryptocurrency sector.Amid tightening global cryptocurrency regulations, Elliptic’s solutions play a critical role in promoting industry-wide compliance. The new financing will further strengthen the company’s technological leadership in blockchain analytics and risk management, supporting the healthy development of the cryptocurrency industry.

According to media reports, Neura AI completed a new round of financing on September 24, 2025. The round was led by MH Ventures and IBC Group, with participation from Mario Nawfal, renowned musician Ne-Yo, and Kinetic Kollective, among other entities.Neura AI is a blockchain platform designed specifically for AI developers, providing decentralized GPU resources, encrypted crowdfunding, and on-chain AI computation services. Built on Cosmos SDK with EVM compatibility, the project enables a deep integration of cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and Web3 technologies. Amid rapidly increasing demand for AI infrastructure, Neura AI’s solutions offer a more cost-effective option for training and deploying AI models.Notably, this funding round received support from both traditional technology investment firms and well-known artists, reflecting positive market sentiment toward decentralized solutions for AI infrastructure. As artificial intelligence technology advances, demand for decentralized GPU computing resources is expected to continue growing, positioning Neura AI as a key player in this sector.

According to industry reports, Bastion completed a $14.6 million funding round on September 24, 2025. This round attracted participation from prominent institutions including Coinbase Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, Hashed, Sony Financial Ventures, and Samsung Venture Investment Corp. Following this transaction, Bastion’s total cumulative funding has reached $39.6 million.Bastion is a technology company dedicated to delivering next-generation on-chain and off-chain product solutions for enterprises. Leveraging robust APIs and a cutting-edge technology stack, Bastion provides compliant white-label services such as custodial wallets, smart trade routing, and data analytics, enabling organizations to seamlessly integrate Web3 infrastructure into existing systems. Notably, prior to this round, Bastion secured $25 million in seed funding in September 2023, underscoring sustained investor confidence in its growth prospects.Amid the ongoing evolution of Web3 infrastructure, Bastion’s solutions empower traditional enterprises to better meet the demands of digital transformation. With the completion of this latest funding round, Bastion plans to further strengthen its technology development, expand market share, and deliver secure, convenient blockchain infrastructure services to a broader range of corporate clients.

According to industry sources, digital currency infrastructure provider Stablecorp raised $3.6 million in a Strategic funding round on September 24, 2025. The round was led by FTP Ventures. Following this transaction, Stablecorp’s total cumulative fundraising has reached $6.9 million.Stablecorp specializes in on-chain foreign exchange, payments, tokenization, and supply chain finance. Through its proprietary QCAD Digital Dollar and Grapes Digital Money API, Stablecorp has developed a highly interconnected infrastructure suite supporting diverse financial application scenarios.Notably, Stablecorp has demonstrated robust growth in recent years. The company completed a $1.5 million Pre-A round in April 2022, followed by a $1.8 million funding round in May 2025. This latest Strategic investment underscores continued investor confidence in Stablecorp’s outlook. As digital payments and financial infrastructure continue to evolve, Stablecorp’s solutions are positioned to drive financial innovation and enhance payment efficiency.

According to industry reports, Belfort, a developer of cryptographic computing solutions, completed a $6 million Seed funding round on September 24, 2025. The round was led by Anagram, Credibly Neutral, and Inovia Capital, with participation from Naval Ravikant, Vsquared Ventures, Protocol VC, Syndicate One, Prototype, and Google Senior Researcher Jeff Dean, among others. Following this investment, Belfort's total funding has reached $6 million.Belfort specializes in the development of hardware for cryptographic computing, with its core product being a hardware accelerator designed specifically for encrypted data processing. This technology enables direct computation on encrypted data, effectively preventing servers, cloud service providers, or privileged internal personnel from accessing sensitive information. Amid growing concerns over data security and privacy protection, Belfort’s solution is of significant importance. As global digital transformation accelerates, demand for robust data security continues to rise. Belfort’s technological innovation is expected to find broad applications in sectors such as finance, healthcare, and government, where data protection is paramount. The proceeds from this funding round will support Belfort in advancing product development, expanding market share, and driving the industrial adoption of cryptographic computing technology.

According to industry reports, BULK completed an $8 million seed funding round on September 24, 2025. The round saw participation from institutional investors including 6MV, Robot Ventures, Wintermute, Mirana Ventures, Big Brain Holdings, and Chapter One. Notable individual investors included Anatoly Yakovenko, Co-Founder of Solana. With this latest round, BULK’s total funding now stands at $8 million.BULK Trade is a decentralized exchange focused on building a high-performance on-chain perpetual contract trading platform. The project aims to narrow the gap between mainstream exchanges and decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms in terms of high-frequency order book trading performance. Notably, approximately one month after the funding round, BULK partnered with Sanctum to launch BulkSOL, a liquid staking token, underscoring the project’s strong growth momentum.As the DeFi market continues to evolve, demand for high-performance decentralized derivatives trading platforms is increasing. Through innovative technical solutions, BULK delivers a trading experience comparable to centralized exchanges while maintaining the advantages of decentralization, positioning itself as a key player in the rapidly expanding DeFi sector. The completion of this funding round will enable BULK to further enhance product performance, expand market share, and drive the development of decentralized derivatives trading.

According to media reports, Melee raised $3.5 million in a Pre-Seed funding round on September 24, 2025. Investors in this round include Variant Fund and DBA, among others. Following this round, Melee’s total cumulative funding has reached $3.5 million.Melee is a prediction market platform built on the Solana public blockchain, enabling users to create prediction markets on any topic. As an innovative financial instrument, prediction markets aggregate collective intelligence to forecast the outcomes of future events, and have gained increasing attention in recent years. With the advancement of blockchain technology, decentralized prediction market platforms are able to offer users a more transparent, fair, and efficient environment for predictive trading.This funding round reflects investor confidence in the future development of decentralized prediction markets. As a project within the Solana ecosystem, Melee is positioned to leverage Solana’s high performance and low transaction costs to deliver an enhanced prediction market experience for users. The proceeds from this round will be used for product development, market expansion, and ecosystem building, further advancing the application and growth of prediction markets in the blockchain sector.

According to industry reports, Fnality completed a $136 million Series C funding round on September 23, 2025. The round saw participation from Temasek, Citi, WisdomTree, Tradeweb Markets, Bank of America, and KBC Group, among other institutions. Following this transaction, Fnality’s total funding has reached $294.2 million.Fnality was initially launched as a project researching how distributed ledger technology (DLT) could transform financial markets. The initiative attracted interest from a consortium of financial institutions seeking to explore blockchain and DLT applications for settling securities transactions through tokenized cash assets. Known as the Utility Settlement Coin (USC) project, its primary objective is to establish a peer-to-peer digital cash asset to enable final settlement of tokenized transactions.Fnality’s funding trajectory reflects steady growth over recent years. The company raised $63.2 million in its Series A round in June 2019 and secured $95 million in Series B financing in November 2023 prior to the latest Series C round. This sequence of capital raises underscores sustained investor confidence in blockchain-based financial infrastructure solutions and highlights the increasing importance traditional financial institutions place on digital transformation.

According to media reports, Coop Records completed a $4.5 million seed funding round on September 23, 2025. Investors participating in this round include 1kx, Nascent, Coinbase Ventures, 1confirmation, Variant Fund, Mask Network, PTC Crypto, Infinite Capital, Scenius Capital, and Noise. With this financing, Coop Records' total funding has reached $4.5 million.Coop Records is a blockchain-based music label established in August 2023. Since its inception, the company has signed over 150 artists and released more than 600 music works. The platform utilizes ETH for music purchases and distributes proceeds to artists in real time. Through blockchain technology, fans, collectors, and artists share in the overall growth of the label. Holders of COOP tokens can participate in governance by voting on which songs are released as tokens on the platform, and can stake song tokens to earn additional collective ownership rewards.This funding round reflects investor confidence in the blockchain transformation of the music industry and demonstrates the growth potential of decentralized music platforms. Coop Records' innovative model introduces new business opportunities to the music sector and offers more direct and transparent engagement for artists and fans. As the Web3 music industry continues to evolve, Coop Records is positioned to play a significant role in the future digital music market.

According to media reports, Cloudburst completed a $7 million Series A funding round on September 23, 2025. Investors in this round include Borderless Capital, Coinbase Ventures, CoinFund, Strategic Cyber Ventures, Bloccelerate, and In-Q-Tel. Following this round, Cloudburst’s total funding has reached $10 million.Cloudburst Technologies is a technology company specializing in real-time monitoring of the cryptocurrency market and cyber threat intelligence. The company’s solutions enable real-time tracking of cryptocurrency fraud and precise identification of responsible parties. Its products serve public sector agencies, the Web3 ecosystem, and traditional financial institutions. Notably, Cloudburst’s unique suite of tools allows investigators to trace and identify participants in crypto fraud schemes without relying on anonymous wallet addresses.Regarding its fundraising history, Cloudburst raised $3 million in a seed round in May 2023. As the cryptocurrency industry continues to grow rapidly, the demand for cybersecurity and anti-fraud solutions is increasing. Cloudburst’s real-time monitoring solutions hold significant value in the market. This latest funding will help the company further strengthen product development, expand its market share, and contribute to building a more secure cryptocurrency ecosystem.

According to media reports, SegaSwap raised $10 million in a Seed funding round on September 23, 2025. Investors in this round included Sonic and 10K Ventures, among others. Following this round, SegaSwap’s total funding reached $10 million, with its latest valuation also at $10 million.SegaSwap is a decentralized exchange built on the Solana blockchain, offering users an automated market maker mechanism to facilitate liquidity provision and price discovery. The platform enables users to earn trading fees by providing liquidity. With the rapid development of decentralized finance (DeFi), Solana-based DeFi projects are attracting increasing investor interest. Solana’s high performance and low transaction fees continue to draw developers and users to the ecosystem. This latest funding will help SegaSwap further enhance its product features, improve user experience, and expand its market share. Amid the highly competitive DeFi landscape, SegaSwap’s innovative model and technological strengths are expected to create additional growth opportunities.

According to media reports, Synthesys raised $11 million in funding on September 23, 2025. The investment was provided by Mark Pui. Following this round, Synthesys's total funding has reached $11 million.Synthesys is an institutional-focused Web3 liquidity layer project that enables unified liquidity across multiple jurisdictions and distribution channels, offering compliant tokenized capital market solutions with blockchain interoperability. The project aims to address the current challenges of fragmented institutional liquidity and insufficient compliance in the digital asset market. Against the backdrop of rapid growth in the Web3 sector, Synthesys's solution is of significant importance. Its innovative liquidity aggregation approach is expected to provide institutional investors with a more convenient and secure environment for digital asset transactions.This funding will further support Synthesys’s technology development and market expansion, helping the project establish a stronger competitive advantage in the institutional digital asset services sector. As the digital asset market continues to mature, demand for professional and compliant institutional services is rising, positioning Synthesys to play an important role in this evolving landscape.

According to media reports, zerohash completed a $104 million Series D funding round on September 23, 2025. The round saw participation from Morgan Stanley, Apollo Global Management, Interactive Brokers, and SoFi. To date, zerohash’s total financing has reached $224 million.zerohash is a B2B2C embedded infrastructure platform focused on enabling various platforms to seamlessly integrate digital asset services into their customer experiences. The company provides diversified services—including digital asset trading and custody, cryptocurrency rewards programs, and staking rewards—for neobanks, brokerages, and payment institutions. Through zerohash’s all-in-one solution, clients can concentrate on business development without being burdened by backend complexities or regulatory licensing concerns.Reviewing zerohash’s growth trajectory, the company has consistently attracted capital market interest since its seed round in 2016. It raised $15 million in a Series B round in 2018, completed a Series C round in 2020, and secured $105 million in funding in 2022. The successful completion of this latest round not only demonstrates investor confidence in zerohash’s business model but also highlights the significant potential of the digital asset infrastructure services market. This funding will further solidify zerohash’s leadership in digital asset infrastructure and accelerate the integration of digital asset services among traditional financial institutions.

According to media reports, Raiku raised $11.25 million in its Seed funding round on September 23, 2025. Investors in this round include Pantera Capital, HashKey Capital, Jump Crypto, and Lightspeed China Partners, among others. Following this round, Raiku’s total funding has reached $13.5 million.Raiku is a coordination layer focused on enhancing the core functionality of Solana by enabling seamless collaboration between applications, operators, and the Layer 1 network to improve overall network performance. The project decouples the block-building process, allowing developers to concentrate on specialized feature development, creating new revenue opportunities for validators, and delivering richer experiences for applications. Additionally, its transparent transaction ordering mechanism strengthens network fairness and optimizes incentive structures for all participants.It is noteworthy that prior to this round, Raiku had completed a $2.25 million Pre-Seed round on the same day. This series of financings indicates that investment institutions hold a positive outlook toward solutions aimed at optimizing and expanding the Solana ecosystem. As blockchain technology continues to evolve, projects like Raiku—dedicated to improving underlying performance and user experience—are expected to play a significant role in the industry’s development.

According to media reports, GaiAI completed a $5 million funding round on September 23, 2025. The round saw participation from Adelson Ventures, Lynch Crypto Partners, MAVS, Heemin Capital, and Advokate Limited. With this round, GaiAI’s total cumulative funding has reached $5 million.GaiAI is a decentralized creative AI agent platform focused on establishing a new paradigm for on-chain visual creation, rights attribution, and revenue sharing. On the GaiAI platform, every image is treated as an asset, every invocation represents a collaboration, and every share generates income. As AI creative tools advance and blockchain technology matures, demand for decentralized AI creation platforms continues to rise. GaiAI’s innovative model addresses rights attribution challenges faced by traditional AI creation platforms and introduces new revenue streams for creators.This funding will enable GaiAI to further enhance product features, expand market share, and drive the development of the decentralized AI creation ecosystem. With the rapid growth of the digital creative industry, GaiAI is positioned to exert greater influence in the AI creation and blockchain sectors, providing global creators with improved creative environments and enhanced earning opportunities.

According to industry reports, USD.ai completed a $4 million funding round on September 22, 2025, led by Bullish. This latest round brings the company’s total fundraising to $17 million.USD.ai is an innovative fintech project focused on developing yield-generating synthetic stablecoins backed by computing resources, AI hardware, and network nodes. The platform utilizes the $USDAI token for transactions, providing stable returns through asset-backed mechanisms. USD.ai primarily addresses liquidity gaps by financing decentralized infrastructure assets such as GPUs and communication base stations.Notably, USD.ai has demonstrated strong growth throughout 2025. The project launched its mainnet in June 2025 and subsequently raised $13 million in a Series A round in August. On August 20, USD.ai held a public launch, followed by its deployment on the Arbitrum network the next day. Recently, the company announced an increase in its deposit cap to $160 million, underscoring rapid market expansion and rising user demand.Amid surging demand for AI infrastructure, USD.ai’s innovative model offers new approaches to integrating traditional finance with blockchain technology, positioning the project as a potential key player in decentralized infrastructure financing.

According to media reports, Stable secured strategic financing on September 22, 2025. The round was led by PayPal Ventures and included other investors. Following this funding, Stable’s total capital raised reached $28 million.Stable is a Layer 1 blockchain network launched by Bitfinex and Tether, focused on delivering a more efficient and cost-effective blockchain experience for users. The platform enables peer-to-peer transfers using USDT as native gas, allowing users to run smart contracts directly on stablecoins with zero gas fees. Key features include native fiat onramps, seamless cross-chain transfers via USDT0, a bridge-free architecture, and priority execution channels.This financing is significant for the development of the stablecoin ecosystem. As the crypto asset market matures, demand for robust and efficient blockchain infrastructure continues to grow. By utilizing stablecoins as native assets, Stable effectively lowers transaction costs and barriers to entry, offering users a more convenient payment and transfer experience. The participation of PayPal Ventures reflects mainstream financial institutions’ recognition of stablecoin technology.In terms of project milestones, Stable launched its testnet on November 4, 2025, with the mainnet scheduled for official launch on November 14, 2025. Prior to this, the team conducted two phases of pre-deposit campaigns; the first phase accumulated $825 million in pre-deposits, demonstrating strong community support. These key milestones highlight Stable’s steady progress in ecosystem development and its potential to become a foundational infrastructure in the stablecoin sector.

According to media reports, Shield raised $5 million in a Seed funding round on September 22, 2025. Investors in this round include Coinbase Ventures, a16z CSX, Factor Capital, Giant Ventures, and Bank of America. Following this round, Shield's total cumulative funding has reached $5 million.Shield is a crypto banking service provider dedicated to offering cryptocurrency-based cross-border transaction services for importers and exporters, alongside compliance screening. As the digital transformation of global trade accelerates, demand for more efficient and cost-effective solutions in cross-border payments continues to grow. By integrating traditional finance with blockchain technology, Shield delivers an innovative payment solution for participants in international trade.Support from leading investors not only demonstrates capital market confidence in the crypto payments sector but also highlights the urgent market demand for compliant cross-border payment solutions. Shield stated that the funds from this round will primarily be allocated to technology development, market expansion, and the acquisition of compliance qualifications, further advancing the digital transformation of global trade payments.

According to industry sources, ETHZilla secured $350 million in post-IPO financing on September 22, 2025, bringing its total cumulative funding to $775 million.ETHZilla (Ticker: ATNF) is an Ethereum asset management firm focused on providing investors with increased exposure to Ethereum (ETH) through targeted investment strategies. The company has demonstrated strong growth momentum in 2025, achieving several key milestones: In August, ETHZilla's Ethereum holdings surged from 82,200 to 94,675 ETH, surpassing BTCS to become the tenth-largest institutional holder of Ethereum. Additionally, the company approved a $250 million stock repurchase program, underscoring management’s confidence in ETHZilla’s long-term prospects.Notably, in early September, ETHZilla announced plans to deploy $100 million worth of Ethereum into EtherFi for restaking operations, reflecting its proactive expansion into new business areas and efforts to optimize asset allocation strategies. In August, the company also changed its stock ticker to "ETHZ," followed by a 10-for-1 reverse stock split in October—initiatives aimed at enhancing its capital market profile and liquidity. As the Ethereum ecosystem continues to evolve and institutional demand for digital assets increases, ETHZilla is positioned to play an increasingly significant role in the digital asset management sector.

According to media reports, Nucleus was acquired by Paxos on September 19, 2025. Previously, Nucleus had raised a total of $4.8 million in funding.Nucleus is an innovative project focused on network yield provision, aiming to fundamentally transform user interaction with network ecosystems by embedding yield generation at the network layer. The project enables networks—including Layer 2 scaling solutions and application-specific chains—to establish new yield-generation mechanisms at the ecosystem’s foundational level. Users can simply bridge assets into the network to automatically receive default yields in multiple assets, while retaining the flexibility to explore various unique applications within the network ecosystem.Key fundraising events indicate that Nucleus secured $4.8 million in funding in August 2024 and was subsequently acquired by Paxos in September 2025. This acquisition will support Paxos in expanding its presence in DeFi yield management, while also providing broader application scenarios and growth opportunities for Nucleus’s technological innovations. The transaction underscores the ongoing interest of traditional fintech companies in DeFi infrastructure and highlights the importance of yield aggregation and management within the future digital asset ecosystem.

According to industry sources, Bitlight Labs raised $9.6 million in a Pre-A funding round on September 19, 2025. The round was backed by prominent investors including Amber Group, Fundamental Labs, Signum Capital, Taisu Ventures, ArkStream Capital, Gate Ventures, HV Capital, Outliers Fund, Sidedoor Ventures, and United Overseas Bank. Following this transaction, Bitlight Labs' total funding has reached $9.6 million.Bitlight Labs is an infrastructure development team based on the RGB protocol, dedicated to deploying multiple applications on the Lightning Network, with a primary focus on building transactional infrastructure for RGB20 tokens. As the Bitcoin ecosystem continues to evolve, the RGB protocol—an advanced smart contract solution—offers new possibilities for asset issuance and trading on the Bitcoin network. The successful fundraising by Bitlight Labs underscores investor confidence in the prospects of RGB protocol applications and signals that the development of Bitcoin’s Layer 2 network infrastructure has entered a new phase.According to project updates, the LIGHT token officially commenced trading on September 27, 2025, and will be listed for spot and derivatives trading on major exchanges starting September 25, 2025. Additionally, the project team plans to unlock 1.59 million LIGHT tokens on March 27, 2026. This series of initiatives demonstrates that Bitlight Labs is accelerating product launches and market expansion, actively contributing to application innovation within the Bitcoin ecosystem.

According to media reports, GRVT completed a $19 million Series A funding round on September 18, 2025. The round saw participation from zkSync, EigenCloud, Further Ventures, and 500 Global, among other investors. With this latest funding, GRVT's total capital raised now reaches $28.3 million.GRVT (Gravity) is an institutional-grade, trustless trading infrastructure designed for the cryptocurrency sector. Built by professionals with expertise in technology and financial markets, the platform offers institutional traders a fully private, compliant (KYC & AML), and self-custodied trading venue.Public records indicate that GRVT has maintained a steady fundraising trajectory since 2022. The project secured $2.1 million in a pre-seed round in October 2022, followed by a $5 million seed round in September 2023, and $2.2 million in strategic funding in March 2024. Recently, GRVT unveiled its product roadmap for 2025 and plans to conduct a Token Generation Event (TGE) in the first quarter of 2026. Notably, GRVT announced an increase in its community airdrop allocation from 20% to 22%, underscoring the team's commitment to community development.Amid ongoing advancements in crypto trading infrastructure, GRVT is focused on delivering a more secure and compliant environment for institutional users, positioning itself to contribute positively to the standardization and development of the industry.

According to industry reports, Titan completed a $7 million Seed funding round on September 18, 2025. Investors in this round included Galaxy Ventures, Mirana Ventures, QuickNode, Auros, MonkeDAO, Susquehanna International Group, Frictionless Capital, Vamient.xyz, Ergonia, and Beluga. With this latest round, Titan’s total funding has reached $10.5 million.Titan is a DEX aggregator built on the Solana blockchain, focused on optimizing liquidity, enhancing user experience, and strengthening security. As the DeFi market continues to expand, DEX aggregators play an increasingly critical role in boosting market liquidity and improving trading efficiency. As an emerging DEX aggregation platform, Titan is committed to delivering a superior and more secure trading experience for users.Notably, Titan has completed two funding rounds within the past year. Prior to this Seed round, the project raised $3.5 million in a Pre-Seed round in September 2024. The continued interest from institutional investors underscores market recognition of Titan’s development prospects. Proceeds from this round will primarily be allocated to technology R&D, product optimization, and market expansion, which are expected to further enhance Titan’s competitiveness within the Solana ecosystem.

According to media reports, Aster completed a strategic funding round on September 18, 2025, with its latest valuation reaching $200 million. Aster is a next-generation decentralized perpetual exchange designed for all users, aiming to deliver a seamless, robust, and genuinely decentralized on-chain derivatives trading experience.Aster is redefining DeFi trading through innovative features such as one-click execution, intelligent automation, and deep on-chain liquidity, striving to make trading simple, efficient, and accessible to every user. The project integrates industry-leading technological solutions to overcome the limitations of traditional centralized exchanges and drive the development of the decentralized trading market.Aster’s progress has garnered significant attention. Notably, the team includes former Binance employees, and YZi Labs holds a minority stake in Aster. The project has recently achieved several key milestones: trading commenced on September 17, 2025; the Aster chain officially launched on October 1, 2025; major exchanges will list the Aster (ASTER) token and assign a seed label on October 6, 2025; and Aster Genesis Phase 2 will open airdrop eligibility checks in October, with applications available from October 14. This series of initiatives underscores Aster’s commitment and capabilities in building a decentralized derivatives trading ecosystem and is expected to deliver a superior trading experience for DeFi users.

According to industry media reports, Aster completed its Community round of financing on September 18, 2025. Aster is a next-generation decentralized perpetual trading platform designed for everyone, committed to delivering a seamless, robust, and truly decentralized on-chain derivatives trading experience. From one-click trading and intelligent automation to deep on-chain liquidity, Aster is redefining how DeFi operates—streamlined, efficient, and user-centric.The project team includes former Binance employees, and YZi Labs holds a minority stake in the project. Since the financing round, Aster has demonstrated rapid growth, with the project’s valuation reaching $200 million. As the DeFi derivatives trading market expands swiftly, Aster is transforming the landscape of traditional DeFi trading by offering a more user-friendly and efficient trading experience as a new-generation decentralized exchange.In terms of project milestones, Aster launched trading on September 17, 2025, and subsequently debuted on Binance Futures on September 19, 2025, supporting ASTERUSDT margin perpetual contracts. On October 1, 2025, Aster successfully launched its proprietary Layer 1 blockchain, Aster Chain, further strengthening its ecosystem. Notably, Changpeng Zhao publicly confirmed that the Aster team comprises former Binance employees, underscoring the project’s professionalism and market recognition. Additionally, the second phase of Aster Genesis will open for airdrop queries in October, with applications officially starting on October 14, attracting significant attention from the community. The active engagement by major exchanges and positive market response fully validate Aster’s innovative value and market potential in the decentralized derivatives trading sector.

According to industry media reports, the decentralized perpetual trading platform Aster completed its private funding round on September 18, 2025. Following this financing, Aster’s latest valuation reached $100 million, drawing widespread attention across the sector.Aster is a next-generation decentralized perpetual exchange designed for everyone, dedicated to delivering a seamless, robust, and genuinely decentralized on-chain derivatives trading experience. With features ranging from one-click trading and intelligent automation to deep on-chain liquidity, Aster is redefining how DeFi should operate—streamlined, efficient, and user-centric.Since securing funding, Aster has experienced rapid development. On September 19, 2025, leading exchange Futures announced the launch of ASTER/USDT contract trading. Notably, the founder of the major exchange, Changpeng Zhao, confirmed that former exchange employees are part of the Aster team, and YZi Labs holds a minority stake in Aster. Subsequently, on October 1, 2025, the project officially launched its Layer 1 blockchain, Aster Chain, marking a significant expansion of its technology landscape.Furthermore, in October, Aster initiated the second phase of its Genesis event and will open airdrop applications on October 14, attracting substantial user participation. The major exchange has also confirmed that it will list the ASTER token and add the Seed label on October 6, providing strong support for the project’s ecosystem development. Aster’s rapid iteration and market performance underscore its innovative value in the on-chain derivatives trading sector.

According to industry reports, SEON completed an $80 million Series C funding round on September 18, 2025. The round was co-led by IVP, Creandum, Sixth Street Growth, Firebolt, and Hearst. Following this transaction, SEON's total funding has reached $80 million.SEON is a technology company specializing in fraud prevention and AML compliance, providing risk management solutions to thousands of enterprises worldwide. By leveraging extensive customer profile data, the platform enables companies to make more informed risk decisions, effectively mitigating fraud risks while supporting business growth. In recent years, the rapid development of the digital economy has led to increasingly diverse and complex forms of online fraud and financial crime, raising the bar for corporate risk management capabilities. SEON’s solutions address the need for efficient risk control without hindering normal business operations, offering a strong competitive edge in the market.This funding round will further accelerate SEON’s global expansion, enhance product development and technological innovation, and enable the company to deliver advanced risk management solutions to more enterprises. As digital transformation deepens across industries, SEON is poised to play an increasingly significant role in fraud prevention and compliance management.

According to media reports, Mavryk Network raised $10 million in funding on September 17, 2025, with MultiBank as the lead investor. This brings the project’s total cumulative funding to $15.2 million.Mavryk Network is a non-custodial RWA tokenization platform featuring on-chain protocol vaults and liquidity mining capabilities. The platform has developed a new RWA token standard and several decentralized exchanges (DEXs) for non-custodial trading and lending. Notably, following this funding round, Mavryk Network has made rapid progress in several key business areas. On September 23, 2025, the project launched the asset tokenization MRC-30 standard, and its native token MVRK began trading on major exchanges as of September 18, 2025.Reviewing its development trajectory, Mavryk Network completed a $5.2 million funding round in February 2025. The latest $10 million investment reflects investor confidence in its technological innovation and market potential. As the migration of traditional assets to blockchain accelerates, Mavryk Network’s efforts in RWA tokenization are poised to deliver new opportunities and innovative solutions to the financial markets.

According to media reports, Kredete secured $22 million in Series A funding on September 17, 2025. Investors in this round include Polymorphic Capital, Partech, and AfricInvest. With this latest round, Kredete's total funding has reached $24.25 million.Kredete is a financial platform focused on empowering African immigrants, helping users build credit histories and providing low-cost cross-border remittance services through innovative financial solutions. The platform leverages stablecoin technology to reduce transfer fees to below $1, offering a significant advantage over traditional remittance services. Since its inception, Kredete has demonstrated strong growth momentum; it previously completed a $2.25 million seed round in August 2024, highlighting its promising development prospects.Amid rising global demand for cross-border payments, Kredete's innovative solutions offer African immigrants more convenient and cost-effective financial services. This round of funding will further drive the company's technological innovation and market expansion, and is expected to enhance financial inclusion for its target demographic.

According to media reports, BIO Protocol secured $6.9 million in Seed funding on September 17, 2025. The round was backed by prominent investors including Maelstrom Capital, Mechanism Capital, Animoca Brands, Zee Prime Capital, Mirana Ventures, Foresight Ventures, Big Brain Holdings, and Panga Capital. With this latest round, BIO Protocol’s total cumulative funding has reached $17.86 million.BIO Protocol is a financial infrastructure layer designed for the DeSci (Decentralized Science) sector, focused on accelerating the flow of capital and talent into on-chain scientific research. The protocol enables bioDAOs to raise funds through BIO Protocol’s auction contracts, directing capital toward research projects, intellectual property assets, and other biotechnology organizations. Amid the growing convergence of Web3 and scientific innovation, BIO Protocol leverages tokenization and decentralization to create a more open and efficient collaboration platform for researchers and investors worldwide.BIO Protocol has demonstrated rapid progress. In August 2024, the project raised $6.22 million in a public sale round; in November of the same year, it secured an additional $4.74 million in another public sale round. In early 2025, the BIO token was officially listed for trading and launched on major exchanges. In April this year, BIO Protocol released its V1 protocol upgrade, introducing the Launchpad feature and further advancing ecosystem development. In July, Coinbase added BIO Protocol to its asset roadmap, signaling recognition from mainstream institutions. Completion of this funding round will further strengthen BIO Protocol’s competitive position in the DeSci space and promote healthy growth of the on-chain science ecosystem.

According to relevant media reports, Superform completed a $1.4 million Community funding round on September 17, 2025. This round saw participation from institutions including Polymer Pals and Tea Club. Following this round, Superform’s total cumulative funding reached $10.4 million.Superform is a non-custodial yield marketplace platform focused on aggregating liquidity pools, routing assets, and executing cross-chain transactions within the EVM ecosystem. As an instant distribution platform for ERC-4626 vaults, Superform enables users to access yield opportunities across any chain through a single transaction. Users can deposit or withdraw any asset with sufficient DEX liquidity via the Superform protocol. In addition, the platform integrates liquidity pools from protocols such as mStable, Yearn, and Maple, offering users a unified yield management interface.Reviewing Superform’s development trajectory, the project has completed multiple funding rounds over the past year. Prior to this Community round, the project secured a $3 million strategic round in December 2024 and a $6 million seed round in February 2024. This series of financings reflects sustained investor confidence in the cross-chain yield aggregation sector and highlights Superform’s significant role in advancing DeFi infrastructure. As the DeFi ecosystem continues to evolve, cross-chain yield aggregation platforms like Superform are expected to play an increasingly important role in enhancing capital efficiency and user experience.

According to media reports, Turing Capital Brokerage secured $27.8 million in merger and acquisition financing on September 16, 2025. Keyrock served as the investor in this round. Following this transaction, Turing Capital Brokerage’s total cumulative financing has reached $27.8 million.Turing Capital Brokerage (TCB) is a brokerage firm licensed by the Bank of Spain and holds a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license, which provides a regulatory framework for crypto-assets, issuers, and service providers across the European Union. This development signifies a deeper involvement of traditional financial institutions in the digital asset sector and reflects the ongoing trend toward the standardization and compliance of the cryptocurrency market.Notably, prior to this acquisition by Keyrock, Turing Capital Brokerage was acquired by LTP on March 20, 2025. This series of M&A activities demonstrates that, as the cryptocurrency market continues to mature, digital asset service providers with regulatory licenses are attracting increasing interest from institutional investors. The current acquisition is expected to facilitate the integration of both parties’ resources and further enhance competitiveness in the European digital asset market.

According to industry sources, Stablecore completed a $20 million funding round on September 16, 2025. Investors in this round included Coinbase Ventures, Norwest Venture Partners, Curql, and BankTech Ventures. Following this round, Stablecore’s total funding has reached $20 million.Stablecore provides digital asset solutions for banks, focusing on stablecoins, tokenized deposits, and digital asset product services for community banks, regional banks, and credit unions. As traditional financial institutions increasingly adopt digital assets, Stablecore’s offerings help these organizations better meet their clients’ demands for digital asset products. This latest funding also reflects the confidence and support of traditional investment institutions in the development of digital asset infrastructure, with expectations that more traditional financial institutions will enter the digital asset space using similar solutions. The proceeds from this round will further drive Stablecore’s product development and market expansion, enabling it to deliver digital asset services to a broader range of financial institutions.Notably, the participation of Coinbase Ventures—the investment arm of a major exchange—demonstrates strong institutional optimism toward digital asset services for banks. This also indicates that the boundaries between traditional finance and digital assets are becoming increasingly blurred, and integration between the two sectors is accelerating.

According to relevant media reports, Epoch Protocol completed a $1.2 million seed funding round on September 16, 2025. The round saw participation from Safe, L2 Iterative Ventures, LongHash Ventures, Alphemy Capital, and @bnbhargava, among others. To date, Epoch Protocol's total funding has reached $1.2 million.Epoch Protocol is an innovative Web3 trading platform dedicated to transforming blockchain transaction processes. The protocol offers a unified automated platform that supports transaction automation, scheduled execution, batch processing, and chained operations. Users can automate secure Web3 components based on on-chain events, off-chain triggers, or time-sensitive actions. Notably, Epoch Protocol employs a fully pluggable architecture, enabling decentralized applications (dApps) and various protocols to seamlessly integrate with its infrastructure.As the Web3 ecosystem continues to evolve, demand for automated trading and intelligent operations is rising. Epoch Protocol's solution effectively addresses these market needs, delivering a more efficient and flexible blockchain trading experience. This funding round will support Epoch Protocol in further enhancing its product capabilities, expanding its market share, and advancing innovation in Web3 infrastructure.

According to media reports, Senpi secured $4 million in seed funding on September 16, 2025. Investors in this round include Coinbase Ventures and Lemniscap, among others. Following this round, Senpi’s total funding reached $4 million.Senpi is an AI-powered autonomous trading platform that provides users with on-chain trading guidance and recommendations. Dubbed the "On-chain GPT," the platform integrates multiple functions such as mentorship, advisory, and trading assistant services. It helps users explore the on-chain ecosystem, identify investment opportunities, and execute automated trades, thereby gaining a competitive edge in the market.Amid the rapid development of the cryptocurrency market, the convergence of AI and blockchain technologies is emerging as a new trend. This funding round reflects institutional confidence in AI-driven on-chain trading tools. As an emerging AI trading platform, Senpi is expected to introduce new possibilities for on-chain trading and accelerate the intelligent and automated evolution of cryptocurrency transactions. Investment from prominent institutions such as Coinbase Ventures not only provides Senpi with capital support but also brings strategic value for its future growth.

According to industry reports, Soluna secured $100 million in post-IPO financing on September 16, 2025. The investment was led by Generate Capital. Following this round, Soluna’s total cumulative funding has reached $155 million.Soluna is a technology company focused on developing green data centers, innovatively converting surplus renewable energy into global computing resources. Its solutions are primarily applied to compute-intensive sectors such as cryptocurrency mining and machine learning. Against the backdrop of global energy transition and accelerating digitalization, Soluna’s business model holds significant practical relevance. It not only enhances the utilization efficiency of renewable energy but also provides critical computing infrastructure for the digital economy.Examining Soluna’s funding trajectory, the company has maintained steady growth in recent years. Prior to this round, Soluna raised $20 million in July 2025 and completed a $35 million funding round in May 2022. This series of financings reflects sustained investor confidence in the green computing infrastructure sector and demonstrates market recognition of Soluna’s business model. As the global emphasis on sustainable development intensifies, innovative companies like Soluna—combining green energy with digital infrastructure—are expected to gain further growth opportunities.

According to media reports, Capital B completed a private funding round of $68,004,754 on September 16, 2025. Following this round, Capital B’s total cumulative financing reached $126,151,661.Capital B is a Europe-based Bitcoin financial company listed on Euronext Paris, specializing in data intelligence, artificial intelligence, and decentralized technology development. The company has demonstrated robust growth, completing multiple funding rounds in 2025 alone: in early August, it raised $13.3 million to increase its Bitcoin holdings, while in June and May it secured €7.2 million and €9.9 million respectively. Notably, in July 2025, the company changed its French stock ticker from ALTBG to ALCPB, reflecting an adjustment in its brand strategy.Amid the rapid global development of digital asset markets, Capital B continues to strengthen its competitive position in digital finance through sustained support from capital markets. The company allocates these funds toward expanding its Bitcoin holdings, advancing technology research and development, and scaling business operations, positioning itself for greater influence in the European digital asset market.

According to relevant media reports, MoonPay acquired Meso on September 15, 2025. Prior to the acquisition, Meso had raised a total of $9.5 million in cumulative funding.Meso is a technology company specializing in payment infrastructure, with its core product being an SDK that delivers seamless on-chain and off-chain solutions for applications, helping to enhance user retention and conversion rates. Through Meso’s technology, users can access their bank accounts with one click in any dapp or wallet integrated with the service, enabling rapid deposits and convenient withdrawals.Historical fundraising records show that Meso completed a $9.5 million seed round on May 12, 2023. The acquisition by MoonPay is expected to further expand Meso’s business scale and provide more users with convenient crypto payment services. This acquisition also reflects the accelerating consolidation in the crypto payment infrastructure sector, as major payment institutions increasingly pursue mergers and acquisitions to strengthen their technological capabilities and market presence.

According to industry sources, Helius Medical Technologies secured $500 million in post-IPO financing on September 15, 2025. Investors in this round include Pantera Capital and Summer Capital, among others. Following this transaction, Helius Medical Technologies' total accumulated funding has reached $500 million.Helius Medical Technologies is a leading company in the neurotechnology sector, specializing in the development of medical devices. The company is focused on creating non-implantable platform technologies aimed at treating neurological disorders, enhancing the brain’s compensatory capabilities, and promoting neuroplasticity to improve the quality of life for patients with neurological conditions. In addition, the company announced the establishment of the SOL fund to further expand its business footprint.This financing round underscores continued investor confidence in the neurotechnology sector. With an aging population and rising incidence of neurological diseases, demand for neuro-medical technology is steadily increasing. Leveraging its innovative non-implantable technology solutions, Helius Medical Technologies occupies a significant position in the industry. The new capital will accelerate the company’s research and development efforts, expand its market share, and provide high-quality treatment solutions for more patients with neurological disorders.