Metaplanet Launches Venture Arm to Back Bitcoin Startups
Metaplanet has created a new venture unit to fund Bitcoin infrastructure startups in Japan. The firm plans to invest roughly $25 million over the next several years.
Startups & Investors
The Startups & Investors section covers funding rounds, venture activity, new project launches, and the strategies shaping early-stage innovation across the crypto and fintech landscape. This category highlights investor trends, startup milestones, incubator and accelerator news, acquisition activity, and the evolving dynamics between builders and capital. Readers get clear insights into how founders and investors drive growth and competition in the digital asset industry.
Stablecoin Payments Firm Kast Raises $80M at $600M Valuation
Kast, a stablecoin payments startup, secured $80 million in funding at a $600 million valuation to expand operations across multiple regions and enhance product offerings.
A16z Launches Fifth Crypto Fund amid Market Downturn
Andreessen Horowitz is raising a fifth crypto-focused fund targeting $2 billion, amid declining venture activity and broader crypto market pressures.
Dragonfly Closes $650M Fund as Institutional Capital Targets Web3 Infrastructure
By
David Walker
• 3 mins read
Dragonfly has raised $650 million for its latest crypto venture fund, signaling sustained institutional confidence in Web3 infrastructure and long-term blockchain innovation.
Bitcoin Miner Cango Raises $75.5 Million amid AI Infrastructure Pivot
By
Michael Turner
• 1 min read
Cango secured $75.5 million in fresh equity financing following a $305 million Bitcoin sale, as the miner shifts toward AI and high-performance computing infrastructure.
Family Offices Favor AI Over Crypto, JPMorgan Finds
By
Matthew Clarke
• 1 min read
AI dominates investment priorities for global family offices, while cryptocurrencies remain largely absent from portfolios, according to JPMorgan data.
Zerohash Seeks $250M Raise after Mastercard Talks End
By
David Walker
• 1 min read
Zerohash is in discussions to raise $250 million at a $1.5 billion valuation after stepping away from acquisition talks with Mastercard.
YZi Labs Backs BitGo IPO with Strategic Investment
By
David Walker
• 2 mins read
Changpeng Zhao-backed YZi Labs invests in BitGo as the crypto custodian debuts on the NYSE, supporting regulated infrastructure for institutional digital assets.
Justin Sun Invests $8M in River as Leverage Signals Emerge
By
Matthew Clarke
• 1 min read
Tron founder Justin Sun invested $8 million in DeFi protocol River, as analysts flagged unusually high leverage during a sharp rally in the RIVER token.
Pump.fun Launches Investment Arm with $3M Fund
By
David Walker
• 2 mins read
Memecoin launchpad Pump.fun is expanding beyond token launches with the creation of Pump Fund, an investment arm that will back up to 12 early-stage projects through a $3 million hackathon.
Vitalik Buterin Donates $760,000 in Ether to Two Decentralized Privacy Apps
By
Daniel Brooks
• 1 min read
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has contributed approximately $760,000 in Ether to two decentralized messaging applications, Session and SimpleX Chat.
Ripple Secures $500 Million in Funding, Reaches $40 Billion Valuation
By
Julia Sakovich
• 2 mins read
Ripple has raised $500 million in a new funding round, pushing its valuation to $40 billion as it expands beyond payments into digital asset custody, stablecoins, and prime brokerage.
FalconX to Acquire 21Shares in Latest Crypto Industry Deal
By
David Walker
• 2 mins read
FalconX is set to acquire Swiss-based 21Shares, marking one of the most significant mergers in the digital asset sector this year. The deal signals growing institutional interest in crypto infrastructure and investment products.