Crypto companies have attracted around $25 billion in venture capital this year
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Cryptocurrency companies have attracted around $25 billion in venture capital this year, more than double the previous year’s total and surpassing industry forecasts in a reversal of fortunes for the beleaguered sector. Centralized exchanges, prediction markets, and decentralized finance platforms saw the biggest investments in the sector. Most of these investments were led by major Silicon Valley investors such as Paradigm and Sequoia Capital. Additionally, Wall Street giants were not missing in action as BlackRock, JP Morgan, and Goldman Sachs featured prominently among the firms driving the recovery. Exchange platforms and prediction markets dominate Centralized cryptocurrency exchanges have captured the largest share of funding, attracting $4.4 billion in capital commitments. Prediction markets secured $3.2 billion, while decentralized finance platforms drew $2.9 billion, according to DeFiLlama analytics. In March, Binance completed a $2 billion financing led by MGX, an Abu Dhabi investor focused on artificial intelligence and advanced technology. The exchange, which processes more daily trading volume than any rival, described the investment as a significant milestone for the industry. Polymarket also raised the same amount as Binance in October through a round led by Intercontinental Exchange, the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange, at a valuation of $8 billion, and it is reportedly looking to raise new funds at a valuation of up to $15 billion. Circle, the company behind USDC, the second largest stablecoin by market capitalization with $76 billion in circulation, raised $1.1 billion through an initial public offering (IPO) managed by JP Morgan, Citigroup, and Goldman Sachs. Maturation replaces speculation as Washington fuels confidence Much of this revival has been attributed to the current favorable regulatory posture of the United States government since President Trump resumed office for the second time this year. His campaign saw significant donations from crypto stakeholders, and one can say…
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