As this week’s venture capitalists demonstrated, there is opportunity and innovation across all sectors. They went on an unprecedented investment spree into artificial intelligence, space exploration, and sustainable energy. Startups are receiving record amounts of investment to create new, innovative technologies. From AI-powered dictation apps to reusable satellites and wind...
Suddenly, in 2025, the gaming industry is amid its worst venture capital funding slump ever seen. At the same time, video games continue to be incredibly popular, particularly among Americans. Engagement with video games has never been higher. Last year, over 190 million Americans helped to write that future, according...
2025 ICOs, or Initial Coin Offerings, have returned to a whopping degree. This boom is driven by new energy in decentralized finance (DeFi), real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, and AI-enhanced protocols. As blockchain startups seek to secure funding and build vibrant communities, ICO marketing has become a strategic pillar for standing...
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) presents a thrilling opportunity for crypto startups. Entrepreneurs need to be aware of and tread lightly within its complicated regulatory landscape. The UAE is made up of seven emirates and functions under a dual legal system. This complex federal structure requires an intentional, regulatory-focused gauntlet....
Gemini—one of the largest and most influential cryptocurrency exchanges, founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss—has made its arrival felt in the tokenized stock market. The exchange has partnered with Dinari, a pioneer in real-world asset tokenization. Together, they will offer customers in the European Union (EU) access to tokenized stocks....
DAIKO, a Dublin-based startup, is uniting the worlds of pet care and decentralized finance (DeFi) with its novel DeFi doggie daycare. The startup’s long-term vision is to turn everyday dog walks into Web3 quests, incentivizing pet owners with crypto for their commitment to canine companionship. DAIKO’s vision is to gamify...
Zama, a crypto startup specializing in fully homomorphic encryption (FHE) technology, has successfully secured $57 million in a Series B funding round. Blockchange Ventures and Pantera Capital co-led the investment, bringing Zama’s total funding to over $150 million. The new funding round has skyrocketed the Austin, Texas-based company’s valuation over...
Bitcoin Hyper is a new innovative Layer 2 solution tailored for the Bitcoin network. Its presale is one of the most exciting for investors today. The project is close to hitting its $1.5 million goal! Its purpose is to address some fundamental limitations of Bitcoin, like slow transaction speeds and...
The Web3 landscape is in the midst of a significant evolution. It is now extending much further than just crypto and speculative trading. Humans are already working with artificial intelligence (AI) agents in creative industries like art and music, as well as in academia and software development. Together, this collaboration...
Galaxy Digital, a prominent player in cryptocurrency mining, venture investing, and tokenization, has successfully raised $175 million for its inaugural venture fund, Galaxy Ventures Fund I. This is a big departure for the company. Until now, it had only been able to draw on its own balance sheet for venture...
