Capital Rotates from DeFi to Tokenized Assets amid Risk-Off Shift
Capital is moving from DeFi into tokenized real-world assets as investors seek lower-risk onchain yields during broader market weakness.
David Walker covers venture capital activity, startup ecosystems, and investment trends across the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry. His reporting focuses on funding rounds, acquisitions, and the strategic expansion of emerging crypto companies. He frequently analyzes how investors and technology firms are shaping the next generation of decentralized financial platforms. Based in San Francisco, David closely follows venture-backed innovation in digital assets.
Capital is moving from DeFi into tokenized real-world assets as investors seek lower-risk onchain yields during broader market weakness.
Fintech firm NEWITY secured an $11 million investment led by CMT Digital to scale AI underwriting and connect small business credit with blockchain capital markets.
On-chain analytics firm Parsec is shutting down after five years, citing shifting market dynamics and reduced relevance of DeFi and NFT activity.
South Korean prosecutors recovered $21.4 million in stolen bitcoin after a hacker returned 320.8 BTC, following measures that blocked transactions from the stolen funds.
Abu Dhabi-linked sovereign investors disclosed over $1 billion in US spot Bitcoin ETF holdings, even as the market recorded renewed outflows.
Zora introduced its new attention markets platform on Solana, enabling traders to speculate on viral trends, as the ZORA token rose 6.2% following the announcement.
Dragonfly has raised $650 million for its latest crypto venture fund, signaling sustained institutional confidence in Web3 infrastructure and long-term blockchain innovation.
DeFi lending protocol ZeroLend is winding down operations after citing unsustainable economics, shrinking liquidity and growing security risks.
Japan’s SBI Holdings plans to acquire a controlling stake in Singapore-based crypto exchange Coinhako, signaling deeper expansion into regulated Asian digital asset markets.
Digital asset wealth platform Nexo has officially resumed operations in the United States, offering a suite of regulated services powered by Bakkt. The move follows a three-year hiatus after the firm previously exited due…