Tether leads $8M funding for Lightning startup focused on stablecoins

In recent developments, speed, which leverages the Bitcoin Lightning Network to facilitate USDT transfers, has secured $8 million from Tether and Ego Death Capital. Looking closer, market participants highlight key…

YO Labs Secures $10 Million to Build Unified Yield Infrastructure for Crypto …

In recent developments, deFi yield optimization platform YO Protocol raises Series A funding to expand risk-aware yield engine across multiple blockchain ecosystems. YO Labs announced a $10 million Series A…

South Africa’s Ezeebit Closes $2 Million Seed Round With Founder Collective…

In recent developments, ezeebit, a South African crypto payments infrastructure startup, has raised $2.05 million in seed funding to expand its stablecoin-based payment network across South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria.…

Web3 gaming shifts to sustainability as confidence returns: BGA

In recent developments, the Blockchain Game Alliance reports industry confidence rose to 66% as developers pivoted from speculation to sustainable models following a funding collapse since 2021. Looking closer, market…

XRP buy signal flashes as funding rate turns deeply negative: Will bulls step…

In recent developments, xRP’s slide below $2 pushed its funding rates to extreme lows, an occurrence that generally incentivizes bulls to pile in. What’s holding traders back this time? Looking…

ChronoForge to shut down amid funding collapse and Web3 gaming turmoil

In recent developments, chronoForge’s shutdown highlights mounting financial strain across Web3 gaming as shrinking budgets and dismal market sentiment take their toll. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such…

Tether Backs Italian Humanoid Robotics Startup in $80 Million Funding Round

In recent developments, stablecoin giant invests in Generative Bionics to advance physical AI and intelligent robotics development for industrial applications. Tether announced on December 8, 2025, its investment in Generative…

VC Roundup: Big money, few deals as crypto venture funding dries up

In recent developments, crypto venture funding was weak in November, with only a few major raises driving totals, as overall deal activity reached one of its lowest points this year.…

Thailand Busts $8.6M Bitcoin Mining Operations Funding ‘Chinese Scam Networks’

In recent developments, southeast Asian nations are ramping up enforcement as illegal mining operations drain power grids and bankroll cybercrime networks. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such as…

AI-powered studio Mugafi partners with Avalanche to tokenize entertainment IP

In recent developments, the collaboration aims to bring more than 1,000 entertainment properties onchain and establish a new framework for funding and distributing media as real-world assets. Looking closer, market…