Captured By Tracy D'souza / 3:27 pm on 23 August 2025
Crypto startups secured $36 million in fresh funding this week, lifting 2025’s total to more than $14 billion—already surpassing last year’s tally. Australia’s Block Earner raised $8 million Series A at a $75 million valuation, offering Bitcoin-backed home loans and regulated crypto-financial products. Security-focused Cointel secured $7.4 million from Avalanche and Sugafam to expand its AI-driven intelligence tools. Overtake, a gaming marketplace on Sui, attracted $7 million from major blockchain investors. The funding highlights growing investor confidence across lending, security, and gaming segments, underscoring crypto’s resilience and the continued appeal of diversified, regulated platforms despite broader market volatility.
