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🏦 Bitlayer Raised $31M Across Funding Rounds—Investors in the Mix
Bitlayer has raised $31M total—$5M seed, $11M Series A, $9M Extended Series A, plus $6M in public sale. Institutional heavyweights such as Polychain, Framework Ventures, OKX Ventures, and Franklin Templeton are on board, valuing the project at ~$300M.
This funding runway and backing indicate robust confidence from top-tier investors.
Strategy:
- Institutional support may offer implied beta—if BTR sees a successful launch, momentum from VC-backed projects can be substantial.
- Watch for token unlock (vesting) dates to anticipate liquidity influx.
- When listing happens, anticipate an initial run—but plan exits or partial hedges post-peak moves.
Bold or cautious—will you ride the initial BTR surge or scale in slowly?
@Binance @BitlayerLabs #Bitlayer #TokenSale #CryptoVC #BinanceSquare
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$SUI
$ADA
Bitlayer has raised $31M total—$5M seed, $11M Series A, $9M Extended Series A, plus $6M in public sale. Institutional heavyweights such as Polychain, Framework Ventures, OKX Ventures, and Franklin Templeton are on board, valuing the project at ~$300M.
This funding runway and backing indicate robust confidence from top-tier investors.
Strategy:
- Institutional support may offer implied beta—if BTR sees a successful launch, momentum from VC-backed projects can be substantial.
- Watch for token unlock (vesting) dates to anticipate liquidity influx.
- When listing happens, anticipate an initial run—but plan exits or partial hedges post-peak moves.
Bold or cautious—will you ride the initial BTR surge or scale in slowly?
@Binance @BitlayerLabs #Bitlayer #TokenSale #CryptoVC #BinanceSquare
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$SUI
$ADA
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🔥 Crypto investors are buying up startups! VC boom in February! 🚀
📢 Top investments of the week:
💰 HashKey Group — $30M at a valuation of $1.5B!
⚡ Plasma — $24M (Bitfinex, Peter Thiel backed)
🔹 Legend — $15M (a16z leader, Coinbase Ventures backed)
🔥 StakeStone — $10M (DeFi infrastructure)
🆔 Holonym Foundation bought Gitcoin Passport for $10M!
💎 Key trends:
✅ L1 infrastructure
✅ Stablecoin development
✅ AI and DeFi
📈 Investors are tearing up the market! Who's next on the list?
#CryptoVC 🚀 #BullRun2025 💰 #BlockchainBoom 🔥 #Web3Funding 🌎 #DeFiRush
$SOL $XRP $XRP
📢 Top investments of the week:
💰 HashKey Group — $30M at a valuation of $1.5B!
⚡ Plasma — $24M (Bitfinex, Peter Thiel backed)
🔹 Legend — $15M (a16z leader, Coinbase Ventures backed)
🔥 StakeStone — $10M (DeFi infrastructure)
🆔 Holonym Foundation bought Gitcoin Passport for $10M!
💎 Key trends:
✅ L1 infrastructure
✅ Stablecoin development
✅ AI and DeFi
📈 Investors are tearing up the market! Who's next on the list?
#CryptoVC 🚀 #BullRun2025 💰 #BlockchainBoom 🔥 #Web3Funding 🌎 #DeFiRush
$SOL $XRP $XRP
🚨VCs Bet Big on Stablecoins
“The Trillion-Dollar Gateway to Real Finance”
Stripe’s $1.1B Bridge deal sparks VC excitement
Stablecoin volume hits $2T+ in early 2025 (on pace for $6T)
Supply up 84% since Jan 2024 ($230B total)
Cross-border use surges to $50B/month
VCs see stablecoins as core financial infrastructure
Regulation is the key unlock — or the biggest threat
#Stablecoins #CryptoVC #Fintech #Web3 #CryptoNews $USDC $ETH
“The Trillion-Dollar Gateway to Real Finance”
Stripe’s $1.1B Bridge deal sparks VC excitement
Stablecoin volume hits $2T+ in early 2025 (on pace for $6T)
Supply up 84% since Jan 2024 ($230B total)
Cross-border use surges to $50B/month
VCs see stablecoins as core financial infrastructure
Regulation is the key unlock — or the biggest threat
#Stablecoins #CryptoVC #Fintech #Web3 #CryptoNews $USDC $ETH
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Top 7 Largest Investment Rounds of the Week
This week, the crypto industry attracted millions once again! Take a look at who received funding and what these projects are working on:
1. Blackbird – $50M
Loyalty, subscription, and payment platform.
Support: Coinbase Ventures, a16z, Spark Capital
2. Wunder.Social – $50M
SocialFi, merging Web3 and familiar Web2 UX.
Support: Rollman Management
3. Meanwhile – $40M
The world's first insurance policy in BTC.
Support: Framework, Fulga Ventures
4. APX Lending – $20M
Crypto lending with compliance.
Support: CypressHills
5. BugsCoin – $12M
Reward system for users and the community.
Support: DuckDAO, Castrum Capital, BullPerks
6. Towns – $10M
Web3 group chats from Here Not There Labs.
Support: Coinbase Ventures, a16zcrypto, Benchmark
7. CAP – $8M
Stablecoin protocol with yield and risk protection.
Support: Laser Digital, Triton Capital, Franklin Templeton
Conclusion: Major players continue to invest millions in the infrastructure of Web3, DeFi, and SocialFi. This indicates trust in the long-term growth of the industry.
#CryptoVC #Web3Investing #DeFiProjects #CryptoFunding #BlockchainFuture
This week, the crypto industry attracted millions once again! Take a look at who received funding and what these projects are working on:
1. Blackbird – $50M
Loyalty, subscription, and payment platform.
Support: Coinbase Ventures, a16z, Spark Capital
2. Wunder.Social – $50M
SocialFi, merging Web3 and familiar Web2 UX.
Support: Rollman Management
3. Meanwhile – $40M
The world's first insurance policy in BTC.
Support: Framework, Fulga Ventures
4. APX Lending – $20M
Crypto lending with compliance.
Support: CypressHills
5. BugsCoin – $12M
Reward system for users and the community.
Support: DuckDAO, Castrum Capital, BullPerks
6. Towns – $10M
Web3 group chats from Here Not There Labs.
Support: Coinbase Ventures, a16zcrypto, Benchmark
7. CAP – $8M
Stablecoin protocol with yield and risk protection.
Support: Laser Digital, Triton Capital, Franklin Templeton
Conclusion: Major players continue to invest millions in the infrastructure of Web3, DeFi, and SocialFi. This indicates trust in the long-term growth of the industry.
#CryptoVC #Web3Investing #DeFiProjects #CryptoFunding #BlockchainFuture
🔍 Chain Abstraction & Intention Protocols — The Undervalued Crypto Narrative to Watch
While the market has been focused on trending coins and meme pumps, a deeper narrative has been quietly building: chain abstraction and intention protocols.
This track has already caught the attention of large capital years ago — but due to the time-intensive infrastructure buildout, it's only now coming into the spotlight.
💡 Why This Track Matters
Chain abstraction aims to simplify the blockchain experience. Users no longer need to interact directly with specific chains or worry about technical complexities. Instead, actions (or intentions) are executed seamlessly, making Web3 far more accessible — especially to new users.
📈 Past Price Signals: The $COW Effect
Jumped +30% after Coinbase added it to its roadmap (Sep 18, 2024)
Pumped +100% after listing on Binance (Nov 6, 2024)
Spiked +70% after being utilized in Trump’s crypto initiatives
This shows the market reacts strongly when abstraction-related projects hit major exchanges or are tied to influential narratives.
🧠 Why This Track Is Primed for a Breakout
🔸 Years of VC backing and development
🔸 Current valuations are still modest
🔸 User-friendly and onboarding-focused tech
🔸 Narratives haven't gone mainstream yet
With growing synergy between crypto and traditional finance, plus the rise of stablecoin utility, this area is positioned to attract a wave of new users and capital.
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🧭 Top Projects to Watch:
1. NEAR Protocol
Over $500M raised in 2022 (Tiger Global, FTX Ventures, Jump, etc.)
Focus: Abstracted UX, scalable infrastructure
Current FDV: $2.85B
2. Axelar
$113.8M raised across 5 funding rounds
Backers: Binance, Coinbase Ventures, Polychain, Dragonfly
Cross-chain messaging & abstraction layer
FDV: $395.02M
3. Particle Network
Raised $25M from Spartan Group, Animoca Ventures, Alibaba, etc.
Focus: Modular chain abstraction & Wallet-as-a-Service
FDV: $168.82M
4. Anoma
Raised $25M in 2023 (Electric Capital, Delphi Digital, CMCC Global, Spartan)
Focus: Privacy-first intent protocols using ZK tech
No token launched yet – early opportunity?
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Final Take:
This sector sits at the intersection of user adoption and next-gen infrastructure. With capital deployed, tech maturing, and major narratives forming, chain abstraction and intent protocols could be a major sleeper trend for the next bull phase.
#CryptoNarrative #ChainAbstraction #IntentProtocols #Web3UX #NEAR #Axelar #ParticleNetwork #Anoma #CryptoVC #BinanceSquare
$NEAR
This track has already caught the attention of large capital years ago — but due to the time-intensive infrastructure buildout, it's only now coming into the spotlight.
💡 Why This Track Matters
Chain abstraction aims to simplify the blockchain experience. Users no longer need to interact directly with specific chains or worry about technical complexities. Instead, actions (or intentions) are executed seamlessly, making Web3 far more accessible — especially to new users.
📈 Past Price Signals: The $COW Effect
Jumped +30% after Coinbase added it to its roadmap (Sep 18, 2024)
Pumped +100% after listing on Binance (Nov 6, 2024)
Spiked +70% after being utilized in Trump’s crypto initiatives
This shows the market reacts strongly when abstraction-related projects hit major exchanges or are tied to influential narratives.
🧠 Why This Track Is Primed for a Breakout
🔸 Years of VC backing and development
🔸 Current valuations are still modest
🔸 User-friendly and onboarding-focused tech
🔸 Narratives haven't gone mainstream yet
With growing synergy between crypto and traditional finance, plus the rise of stablecoin utility, this area is positioned to attract a wave of new users and capital.
---
🧭 Top Projects to Watch:
1. NEAR Protocol
Over $500M raised in 2022 (Tiger Global, FTX Ventures, Jump, etc.)
Focus: Abstracted UX, scalable infrastructure
Current FDV: $2.85B
2. Axelar
$113.8M raised across 5 funding rounds
Backers: Binance, Coinbase Ventures, Polychain, Dragonfly
Cross-chain messaging & abstraction layer
FDV: $395.02M
3. Particle Network
Raised $25M from Spartan Group, Animoca Ventures, Alibaba, etc.
Focus: Modular chain abstraction & Wallet-as-a-Service
FDV: $168.82M
4. Anoma
Raised $25M in 2023 (Electric Capital, Delphi Digital, CMCC Global, Spartan)
Focus: Privacy-first intent protocols using ZK tech
No token launched yet – early opportunity?
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Final Take:
This sector sits at the intersection of user adoption and next-gen infrastructure. With capital deployed, tech maturing, and major narratives forming, chain abstraction and intent protocols could be a major sleeper trend for the next bull phase.
#CryptoNarrative #ChainAbstraction #IntentProtocols #Web3UX #NEAR #Axelar #ParticleNetwork #Anoma #CryptoVC #BinanceSquare
$NEAR
🚀 VC Money is Rushing Back to Crypto – But There’s a Catch!
💰 $3.5B flowed into crypto start-ups in Q4 2024 – a 50% surge from last quarter! But while the money is growing, deals dropped by 30%. VCs are now ultra-selective!
🔥 Where’s the money going?
🔹 60% → Early-stage projects (big potential!)
🔹 40% → Later-stage companies (strong bets)
🔹 Tether secured $600M! Confidence in crypto giants is rising.
👾 Web3, NFTs & Metaverse are BACK!
$771M poured in—but mostly into one project, Praxis! 🤯
So, is crypto VC making a full comeback or just picking favourites? Drop your thoughts! 👇
Watch the full video in the comments!
#Binance #CryptoVC #Bitcoin #NFTs #CryptoInvesting
💰 $3.5B flowed into crypto start-ups in Q4 2024 – a 50% surge from last quarter! But while the money is growing, deals dropped by 30%. VCs are now ultra-selective!
🔥 Where’s the money going?
🔹 60% → Early-stage projects (big potential!)
🔹 40% → Later-stage companies (strong bets)
🔹 Tether secured $600M! Confidence in crypto giants is rising.
👾 Web3, NFTs & Metaverse are BACK!
$771M poured in—but mostly into one project, Praxis! 🤯
So, is crypto VC making a full comeback or just picking favourites? Drop your thoughts! 👇
Watch the full video in the comments!
#Binance #CryptoVC #Bitcoin #NFTs #CryptoInvesting
💥😱Crypto venture capital funding surged to $4.8 billion in Q1 2025, marking the strongest quarter since late 2022, according to Galaxy's latest report. This represents a 40% increase from Q4 2024 and came alongside a 7.5% rise in the number of deals, totaling 446. A key driver was a massive $2 billion investment by UAE-based MGX into Binance, accounting for nearly half of all funds raised. Without this deal, total VC investment would have dropped to $2.8 billion — 20% below the previous quarter.
The Binance deal also marked a shift toward later-stage funding, which comprised 65% of all investments — the highest since Q1 2021 — while early-stage and pre-seed investments slightly declined.
Sector-wise, trading/exchange platforms dominated funding, fueled by the Binance deal, capturing nearly 48% of total capital. DeFi followed with $763 million, maintaining its relevance over gaming/Web3, which dropped to fifth place despite representing 16% of total deal count. Infrastructure and AI sectors also showed strength, each securing over 40 deals.
Geographically, the U.S. led in deal count with 38.6%, though Malta topped investment share (36.8%) thanks to the Binance deal. Despite the uptick, funding remains well below 2021 peak levels, with lingering caution from past market crashes and growing interest in AI drawing capital away. The availability of crypto-focused exchange-traded products (ETPs) also offers investors an alternative path for market exposure.
Galaxy analysts suggest that improved regulatory clarity—particularly in the U.S., where deregulatory efforts are already underway—could reignite stronger VC activity in the sector.
#CryptoVC #BlockchainInvestment #DeFi #BinanceDeal
The Binance deal also marked a shift toward later-stage funding, which comprised 65% of all investments — the highest since Q1 2021 — while early-stage and pre-seed investments slightly declined.
Sector-wise, trading/exchange platforms dominated funding, fueled by the Binance deal, capturing nearly 48% of total capital. DeFi followed with $763 million, maintaining its relevance over gaming/Web3, which dropped to fifth place despite representing 16% of total deal count. Infrastructure and AI sectors also showed strength, each securing over 40 deals.
Geographically, the U.S. led in deal count with 38.6%, though Malta topped investment share (36.8%) thanks to the Binance deal. Despite the uptick, funding remains well below 2021 peak levels, with lingering caution from past market crashes and growing interest in AI drawing capital away. The availability of crypto-focused exchange-traded products (ETPs) also offers investors an alternative path for market exposure.
Galaxy analysts suggest that improved regulatory clarity—particularly in the U.S., where deregulatory efforts are already underway—could reignite stronger VC activity in the sector.
#CryptoVC #BlockchainInvestment #DeFi #BinanceDeal
💎 #CoinRank Daily Insights & Analysis
🚀 Binance Labs 2024 Investment Roadmap:
• 46 total projects
- 14 from MVB/Incubation
- 32 direct investments
📊 Focus Areas:
• DeFi: 10
• AI & Bitcoin: 7 each
• Restaking: 4
• Gaming: 3
• ZK & RWA: 2 each
🔗 Multi-chain approach across ETH, SOL, BNB (20%), + emerging chains like Berachain & Monad
Key highlight: CZ's direct involvement signals stronger alignment with market needs 📈
📈 Strategic Insights:
Balanced portfolio mixing emerging tech (AI, Restaking) with established sectors (DeFi, Gaming)
Strong focus on infrastructure + applications shows long-term ecosystem building
20% BNB ecosystem allocation reflects strategic chain diversification
🔮 2025 Vision:
Heavy emphasis on blockchain-AI convergence
Infrastructure development remains core priority
CZ's hands-on approach signals deeper founder support
💡 Market Impact: Binance Labs positions for next wave of crypto innovation while maintaining strong foundation in proven sectors
#BinanceLabs #CryptoVC #blockchain
🚀 Binance Labs 2024 Investment Roadmap:
• 46 total projects
- 14 from MVB/Incubation
- 32 direct investments
📊 Focus Areas:
• DeFi: 10
• AI & Bitcoin: 7 each
• Restaking: 4
• Gaming: 3
• ZK & RWA: 2 each
🔗 Multi-chain approach across ETH, SOL, BNB (20%), + emerging chains like Berachain & Monad
Key highlight: CZ's direct involvement signals stronger alignment with market needs 📈
📈 Strategic Insights:
Balanced portfolio mixing emerging tech (AI, Restaking) with established sectors (DeFi, Gaming)
Strong focus on infrastructure + applications shows long-term ecosystem building
20% BNB ecosystem allocation reflects strategic chain diversification
🔮 2025 Vision:
Heavy emphasis on blockchain-AI convergence
Infrastructure development remains core priority
CZ's hands-on approach signals deeper founder support
💡 Market Impact: Binance Labs positions for next wave of crypto innovation while maintaining strong foundation in proven sectors
#BinanceLabs #CryptoVC #blockchain
Is angel investing really a path to quick riches?
On July 10, Nansen CEO Alex and ZenAcademy founder Zeneca shared their investment scorecards:
🔹 Alex (58 investments):
8 big wins
10 in the next round (still pending)
19 went to zero
🔹 Zeneca (68 investments):
Only 3 big wins
10 total write-offs
22 “still pending but not optimistic”...
🎯 Even the best can’t escape the harsh reality of early-stage investing:
High risk, long horizon, and tons of misses.
Still think being an angel investor is an easy way to get rich? 🤔
#AngelInvesting #CryptoVC
On July 10, Nansen CEO Alex and ZenAcademy founder Zeneca shared their investment scorecards:
🔹 Alex (58 investments):
8 big wins
10 in the next round (still pending)
19 went to zero
🔹 Zeneca (68 investments):
Only 3 big wins
10 total write-offs
22 “still pending but not optimistic”...
🎯 Even the best can’t escape the harsh reality of early-stage investing:
High risk, long horizon, and tons of misses.
Still think being an angel investor is an easy way to get rich? 🤔
#AngelInvesting #CryptoVC
📰 1. TON Golden Visa Proposal
TON just proposed a UAE Golden Visa program—stake $100k in Toncoin for a 10-year visa. But former Binance CEO CZ immediately questioned its legitimacy, leaving the community divided .
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🐋 2. Massive Bitcoin Whale Move
An $8.6 billion BTC transfer happened recently. Arkham analysis shows it’s likely not a sell-off—looks more like strategic accumulation .
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🎵 3. Drake Mentions Bitcoin
Pop icon Drake name-dropped BTC in his new song, boosting mainstream buzz—even music streaming is fueling crypto visibility .
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💰 4. Crypto VC Investment Slows
Venture capital in crypto and DeFi stalled in June—some firms even struggled to close funding rounds, signaling caution for investors .
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🎯 5. Secret Service Seizes $400M in Crypto
The U.S. Secret Service quietly seized nearly $400 million in crypto from scammers over the past decade. Their cold wallet now ranks among the world’s largest .
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📌 Quick Take:
TON Golden Visa sounds promising but needs clarity.
Whale moves suggest accumulation, not dumping.
Celebrity shoutouts (Drake) help bring crypto mainstream.
VC funding dip could slow new projects—but may also weed out weak ones.
Law enforcement continues to crack down on crypto scams.
#TON #CryptoCelebrities #CryptoVC #DeFi
TON just proposed a UAE Golden Visa program—stake $100k in Toncoin for a 10-year visa. But former Binance CEO CZ immediately questioned its legitimacy, leaving the community divided .
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🐋 2. Massive Bitcoin Whale Move
An $8.6 billion BTC transfer happened recently. Arkham analysis shows it’s likely not a sell-off—looks more like strategic accumulation .
---
🎵 3. Drake Mentions Bitcoin
Pop icon Drake name-dropped BTC in his new song, boosting mainstream buzz—even music streaming is fueling crypto visibility .
---
💰 4. Crypto VC Investment Slows
Venture capital in crypto and DeFi stalled in June—some firms even struggled to close funding rounds, signaling caution for investors .
---
🎯 5. Secret Service Seizes $400M in Crypto
The U.S. Secret Service quietly seized nearly $400 million in crypto from scammers over the past decade. Their cold wallet now ranks among the world’s largest .
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📌 Quick Take:
TON Golden Visa sounds promising but needs clarity.
Whale moves suggest accumulation, not dumping.
Celebrity shoutouts (Drake) help bring crypto mainstream.
VC funding dip could slow new projects—but may also weed out weak ones.
Law enforcement continues to crack down on crypto scams.
#TON #CryptoCelebrities #CryptoVC #DeFi
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WalletConnect — who is behind the scenes? Money, players, plans
When you hear the word WalletConnect, something simple comes to mind: 'ah, that's the protocol for connecting a wallet to decentralized applications.' But behind it is a serious organization with tens of millions in investments, a clear structure, and... its own token, which for some reason is still facing down. Let's figure out who actually created it and what the shadow side of Web3 infrastructure is.
💸 Crypto VC Funding Hits $6.2B in Q2 2025
Despite market swings, VCs keep betting big.
AI, DeFi, and L2s lead the funding wave.
Smart money stays in the game.
#CryptoVC #Web3Funding #DeFiBoom #salma6422
Despite market swings, VCs keep betting big.
AI, DeFi, and L2s lead the funding wave.
Smart money stays in the game.
#CryptoVC #Web3Funding #DeFiBoom #salma6422
💬 Haseeb Qureshi (Dragonfly GP):
"Every cycle, founders chase hot money.
📌 Last cycle: token launches.
📌 This cycle: taking tokens public via equity, like finance firms.
🔥 Hot money doesn’t stop. I suspect this trend still has 1-2 years left."
👉 Narratives follow the money.
#CryptoVC #Dragonfly
"Every cycle, founders chase hot money.
📌 Last cycle: token launches.
📌 This cycle: taking tokens public via equity, like finance firms.
🔥 Hot money doesn’t stop. I suspect this trend still has 1-2 years left."
👉 Narratives follow the money.
#CryptoVC #Dragonfly
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