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Altura has successfully raised $4 million in a new funding round to expand its on-chain yield platform and deliver transparent, institutional-grade investment strategies to the decentralized finance market. The backing reflects growing confidence in sustainable crypto yield solutions at a time when investors are searching for safer alternatives to volatile staking models. The funding will be used to scale infrastructure, improve performance systems, and bring Altura’s single-vault system to a much larger global audience. As the crypto yield sector matures, platforms offering clarity, stability, and measurable results are becoming more attractive  and Altura is positioning itself as a leader in this next phase of decentralized finance. What Makes Altura’s Platform Different? Altura’s yield model focuses on market-neutral strategies instead of speculative investments or excessive leverage. The platform aims to generate returns through methods such as arbitrage, funding-rate op...

Global investment into cryptocurrency and blockchain startups recorded a major rebound in the latest quarter, with total funding reaching $4.65 billion , representing a 290% quarter-over-quarter increase . While this sharp surge signals renewed confidence in digital assets, overall venture activity remains below the record-breaking levels seen during the 2021–2022 bull market. The dramatic rise was driven largely by a small group of high-value fundraising rounds rather than a broad-based funding boom. Several large companies completed nine- and ten-figure deals, accounting for nearly half of the total investment recorded in the quarter. This shows that institutional investors are once again willing to place sizeable bets on established crypto businesses with proven revenue models. Despite the heavy concentration of capital, the total number of deals also rose modestly, indicating growing optimism across different stages of the market. More than four hundred venture transactions we...

A major milestone has been reached in the prediction market industry as a leading female-co-led platform has closed a landmark $1 billion funding round , propelling its valuation to an impressive $11 billion . The sharp rise in valuation reflects explosive growth in real-money event trading and growing investor confidence in regulated, data-driven prediction markets. This latest funding round more than doubles the company’s valuation in just weeks, marking one of the fastest ascents in the fintech and exchange-infrastructure space. The platform’s dramatic momentum underscores the accelerating global demand for legal ways to trade on future events. A New Era for Prediction Markets The platform is best known for operating as a fully regulated United States exchange that allows traders to buy and sell event contracts . These contracts are based on real-world outcomes such as economic indicators, policy decisions, weather events, sports outcomes, and cultural trends. Traders typically b...

A crypto infrastructure startup focused on advancing Bitcoin based decentralised finance (De Fi) has successfully completed its recent community sale, pushing its total funding to more than €21 million . The company is building a platform designed to merge Bitcoin’s security with advanced smart-contract functionality, enabling users and institutions to participate more seamlessly in De Fi markets. A Major Funding Milestone for Bitcoin-Focused De Fi The latest community sale marks a key milestone for the project, reflecting growing interest in expanding Bitcoin’s utility beyond simple holding and trading. By surpassing €21 million in cumulative funding, the company is now positioned among Europe’s best-funded Bitcoin-De Fi-focused ventures. This recent fundraising effort aims to support the development of infrastructure that can move native Bitcoin liquidity into De Fi ecosystems without relying solely on wrapped tokens. The platform’s hybrid technology brings together Bitcoin-level...

  Kraken in Talks to Raise Funds at $20 Billion Valuation: What It Means for Crypto Investors What's insight: Kraken funding round 2025 Crypto exchange valuation growth Institutional investors in cryptocurrency exchanges Future of U.S. crypto exchanges 2025 Impact of Kraken fundraising on the crypto market Kraken Eyes $20B Valuation in Latest Funding Talks Crypto exchange Kraken is reportedly in advanced discussions with investors to raise a new funding round that would value the company at around $20 billion . If successful, this move would solidify Kraken’s position as one of the most valuable cryptocurrency exchanges in the U.S., following its earlier $15B valuation after a $500M raise. According to insiders, the deal could bring in $200M–$300M in fresh capital from strategic investors. The new funding would help Kraken expand its product offerings, enhance its compliance infrastructure, and scale globally as competition among top exchanges intensifies. Why Krake...

 Tether Eyes $20B Raise at $500B Valuation: Stablecoin Giant Flexes Its Muscles Tether, the stablecoin giant, is said to be preparing for one of the largest private fundraisings in crypto history, aiming to raise $15–$20 billion at an eye-watering $500 billion valuation. If successful, Tether would be one of the most valuable private financial institutions in the world, on par with global fintech giants. The Big Raise Tether has reportedly been in discussions with large institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds to raise the funds. The round would surpass all prior crypto capital raises and solidify Tether's monopoly as the foundation of stablecoin liquidity. Tether currently holds in excess of 70% of the global stablecoin market share, with USDT circulation volume in excess of $130 billion. Its tokens are being used extensively for cross-border payments, DeFi, trading pairs, and settlement on centralized exchanges. Why the Valuation Is Important A $500 billion valuation pl...