QCEX topped this week’s crypto funding rounds with a $112 million acquisition by Polymarket, granting it access to a CFTC-regulated exchange in the U.S. This move boosts Polymarket’s legal presence in the prediction markets sector. Other notable fundraisers include Courtyard (NFTs), Bitzero (eco-friendly crypto mining), Lightyear, and xTAO, focusing on blockchain infrastructure and services. The week’s capital inflow highlights growing investor interest in compliance-ready platforms and sustainable blockchain ventures. Overall, the focus shifted from hype-driven tokens to solid, regulatory-aligned infrastructure and utility-based projects, signaling maturity in the crypto funding ecosystem despite ongoing market uncertainties and regulatory scrutiny.