Crypto startups raised a hefty $739.5 million across 17 deals during the week of June 22–28, 2025, marking one of the sector’s strongest funding stretches in months, with infrastructure and institutional-focused projects leading the charge. Topping the list was Kalshi, a regulated prediction market exchange, which closed a $185 million Series C round at a … Read more
MoonPay has announced the launch of MoonPay Labs, an accelerator designed to support pre-seed and seed-stage Web3 technical teams through capital, product support, and long-term growth strategies. MoonPay Labs will operate under an evergreen model by selecting up to five high-potential startups annually to receive personalized, ongoing support, according to a press release sent to … Read more
1. Aptos Sector: Layer-1 BlockchainFounded: 2021 Aptos is a high-speed layer-1 blockchain designed for scalability, security, and decentralization. It uses the Move programming language to improve performance. Aptos aims to provide faster transactions and a better developer experience than older blockchains. The company has raised $400 million to support its vision. Avery Ching, now CEO, … Read more