Circle has raised $222 million from financial giants like BlackRock and Apollo to launch Arc, an institutional-grade blockchain aimed at becoming the operating system of the digital economy.
Ripple’s prime-brokerage arm has secured a $200 million financing facility from Neuberger Berman, signaling a massive push into institutional margin services across crypto, FX, and equities.
Katie Haun’s latest $1 billion fund marks a strategic pivot into AI agents, targeting a future where autonomous software becomes the primary driver of global financial transactions.
Argentine fintech Belo secures $14 million in a round led by Tether to scale its stablecoin-powered digital wallet across six new markets, targeting the region’s exploding remote workforce.
The FTX estate sold its Cursor stake for $200K in 2023, now worth $3B after a SpaceX-linked valuation surge, raising scrutiny over bankruptcy asset sales.
Blockchain Capital aims to raise $700 million for new early-stage and growth funds, signaling renewed momentum in crypto venture capital fundraising.
HIVE Digital Technologies is seeking $75 million to fund GPU purchases and data center growth as it continues its transition from Bitcoin mining to AI infrastructure.
Kroll gives Ripple Prime a BBB rating, highlighting strong financial backing alongside concentration and diversification risks.
Keyrock secures fresh backing from SC Ventures and Ripple in an ongoing Series C round targeting up to $100 million at a $1.1 billion valuation.
Intercontinental Exchange adds $600 million to Polymarket, bringing its total investment close to $2 billion.
Stablecoin payments firm TransFi raised $19.2 million to expand its cross-border payment infrastructure across emerging markets.
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.
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.
Andreessen Horowitz is raising a fifth crypto-focused fund targeting $2 billion, amid declining venture activity and broader crypto market pressures.
Dragonfly has raised $650 million for its latest crypto venture fund, signaling sustained institutional confidence in Web3 infrastructure and long-term blockchain innovation.