Crypto Fundraising weekly
Dates: 12 – 18, Oct 2025

This week's biggest funding round

Tempo raised $500M in a Series A funding round from Greenoaks Capital*, Thrive Capital*, Sequoia Capital, Ribbit Capital, SV Angel.

Tempo is a payments‑first Layer 1 blockchain incubated by Stripe and Paradigm, built with native support for stablecoin transactions and real‑world financial flows. It enables businesses and users to send, receive, and settle funds using stablecoins (such as USDC/USDT) as gas, while optimizing for high throughput, low latency, predictable fees, and compliance tools. With architecture tailored for payroll, remittances, embedded payments, and “agentic payments,” Tempo aims to be the backbone infrastructure connecting traditional finance and programmable money

Pre-seed and Seed investment rounds

Better Payment Network (BPN) raised $50M in a Seed funding round from YZi Labs (ex Binance Labs)*.

Better Payment Network (BPN) is a blockchain-native cross-border payments and FX protocol built on the BNB Chain, enabling instant, permissionless, and cost-efficient settlement between fiat-pegged stablecoins. By connecting stablecoin issuers, financial institutions, and merchants, BPN creates the world’s largest on-chain stablecoin FX network. The protocol aggregates liquidity from Binance CEX and major DEXs like PancakeSwap and Curve, offering 24/7 programmable settlement infrastructure for global payments, remittances, and treasury operations.

Voyage raised $3M in a Pre-seed funding round from a16z Games Speedrun, Alliance DAO (ex DeFi Alliance), Solana Ventures, Lecca Ventures, IOSG Ventures, Big Brain Holdings, MH Ventures, Gam3Girl Ventures, Y2Z Ventures.

Voyage is a GEOFi network and AI-first data protocol building the infrastructure for discovery and trust in the AI era. Voyage anchors trust in real human knowledge rather than algorithms alone. Powered by Solana, it uses a Proof-of-Index mechanism to reward users for contributing and indexing web data, effectively turning data crawling into a decentralized earning layer for AI — allowing anyone to “earn the crawl.”

Temple raised $5M in a Seed funding round from Paper Ventures*, YZi Labs (ex Binance Labs), CMT Digital, Sfermion, GSR Markets LTD, Selini Capital, Halo Capital, Eterna Capital, Protagonist, G20 Group, Presto Labs.

Temple Digital Group is a privacy-focused digital asset trading platform built on the Canton Network, enabling compliant, non-custodial capital markets infrastructure. It supports institutions, businesses, and individuals through real-time trading, flexible permissioning, KYC/AML compliance, and atomic settlement. With APIs for RFQ/RFS trading, MEV-resistant execution, and smart order routing, Temple offers deep liquidity and auditable transaction history across global counterparties.

Ryder raised $3.2M in a Seed funding round from Tim Draper*, Borderless Capital, Semantic Ventures, Smape Capital, Very Early Ventures, Reverie, Anatoly Yakovenko, Joe McCann.

Ryder is a Web3 company that offers crypto management solutions, including a secure wallet. Ryder's flagship product, the Ryder One hardware wallet, uses a unique TapSafe recovery feature based on the Shamir Secret Sharing (SSS) algorithm, ensuring enhanced security by distributing private keys among a group rather than relying on a single user.

Legend Trade raised $1.5M in a Pre-seed funding round from Big Brain Holdings, Bodhi Ventures, Figment Capital, Kosmos Ventures, MitonC fund.

Legend is the world’s first Trader vs. Trader arena, transforming trading into an interactive multiplayer experience. Built for the next generation of onchain traders, Legend blends high-performance decentralized infrastructure with game-inspired mechanics that pit users against each other in real-time. It removes the dullness of traditional finance by turning trading into a dynamic, skill-based challenge — where your opponent isn’t the market, it’s another player. Combining speed, capital efficiency, and perpetual contracts, Legend aims to redefine onchain trading through competition and community.

Crown (BRL) raised $8.1M in a Seed funding round from Framework Ventures*, Valor Capital Group, Coinbase Ventures, Norte Ventures, Paxos.

Crown (BRL) is a regulated stablecoin and digital finance platform designed to bring the Brazilian real (BRL) on-chain. The platform issues BRLV, a fully backed, auditable stablecoin collateralized by Brazilian government bonds, offering institutional-grade transparency and compliance. Targeting fintechs, enterprises, and developers, BRL enables programmable payments, settlements, and tokenized asset operations through its secure infrastructure.

Tria raised $12M in a Pre-seed funding round from P2 Ventures (Polygon Ventures), Aptos Network, Sandeep Nailwal, Ryon Nixon, 071labs (Zero Seven One Labs).

Tria solves crypto’s biggest gap: real-world use. Users can spend, trade, and earn from one self-custodial balance—no gas, bridges, or seed phrases. With Visa cards live in 150+ countries and support for 1,000+ tokens, Tria makes crypto instant and seamless. Trades route through its AI-driven BestPath engine, while idle assets earn yield that repays card balances. BestPath AVS, Tria’s core technology, powers 70+ protocols and AI ecosystems like Polygon, Arbitrum, Sentient, and Injective.

Inference raised $11.8M in a Seed funding round from Multicoin Capital*, a16z Crypto Startup Accelerator (CSX)*, Topology, Founders, Inc., Mechanism Capital, Anatoly Yakovenko, Mert, Santiago R. Santos, Chaotic Capital.

Inference is a decentralized AI infrastructure platform providing low-cost, high-performance compute for model training and inference. It aggregates underutilized GPU resources from data centers into a distributed marketplace, enabling developers to deploy, fine-tune, and run large language models (LLMs) via serverless APIs. Supporting models like Llama 3.2 and Gemma 3, Inference reduces compute costs by up to 90% while maintaining enterprise-grade performance.

Other investment rounds

Orochi Network raised $8M in a  funding round from Ethereum Foundation, MEXC Ventures, Plutus VC, Bolts Capital, Anti Capital, Presto Labs.

Orochi Network is a pioneering verifiable data infrastructure designed to address scalability, privacy, and data integrity challenges in blockchain ecosystems. Utilizing advanced cryptographic techniques such as Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs) and Multi-Party Computation (MPC), Orochi ensures high-performance, secure, and cost-effective solutions for Web3 applications. Its suite of products includes zkDatabase, zkMemory, Orocle, Orand, and OroSign, all aimed at enhancing data availability and verifiability across decentralized platforms.

Rated raised undisclosed amount in a M&A  funding round from Figment.io.

Rated is a data analytics and ratings platform that offers insights for Ethereum validators and node operators, aiding users in informed decision-making for delegating their ETH. It assesses factors such as performance, uptime, security, and participation. Rated's ratings are based on a variety of factors, including performance, uptime, security, and participation in the Ethereum network.

the SMALL exchange raised $100M in a M&A  funding round from Kraken.

The Small Exchange is a U.S.-based futures and derivatives exchange designed to make futures trading more accessible, standardized, and user-friendly. Registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), it offers simplified, smaller-sized contracts with uniform tick sizes and expirations to reduce complexity for retail and institutional traders. Headquartered in Chicago, the exchange is affiliated with tastytrade, Inc. and IG US Holdings, Inc.

DSRV raised $9.6M in a Series B  funding round from NXVP, Han River Partners, S2L Partners, IBK Capital.

DSRV is a Seoul-based blockchain infrastructure company offering end-to-end services including staking, custody, payments, and RPC/API provisioning. With over $3 billion in assets under management and support for 70+ networks, DSRV delivers enterprise-grade uptime (99.9%) and institutional-grade security, including VASP-certified custody solutions. It simplifies blockchain access for both individuals and businesses, enabling secure asset management, staking APIs, stablecoin payments, and node infrastructure.

Jito raised $50M in a  funding round from Andreessen Horowitz (a16z crypto).

Jito is a liquid staking protocol and MEV (Maximal Extractable Value) infrastructure provider built on Solana. It enables users to stake SOL tokens while maintaining liquidity through its liquid staking token, JitoSOL. The platform also introduces an innovative MEV-sharing mechanism that redistributes MEV rewards back to users and validators, improving decentralization and network efficiency. Jito plays a critical role in optimizing block production, minimizing value extraction inefficiencies, and aligning economic incentives within the Solana ecosystem.

Daylight Energy raised $75M in a  funding round from Framework Ventures*, Turtle Hill Capital, Andreessen Horowitz (a16z crypto), M13, Escape Velocity, Lerer Hippeau, Room40 Ventures, Crucible Capital, Coinbase Ventures, Not Boring Capital.

Daylight is a comprehensive platform designed to modernize home energy systems by offering a marketplace of curated local contractors and craftsmen. The platform provides various energy products, including solar panels, heat pumps, battery storage, and weatherization services. Daylight simplifies the process of upgrading to clean energy through a guided app-based home energy inspection, personalized energy upgrade plans, and full-service installation by certified local professionals. The platform focuses on increasing home value, cutting energy costs, and improving home comfort and health through efficient and sustainable energy solutions.

Octra raised $2M in a Public sale  funding round from .

Octra is a blockchain network focused on Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE), offering cryptographic tools for secure mathematical operations in isolated execution environments. The platform supports smart contracts developed in OCaml, AST, ReasonML, and C++, and provides open-source libraries like Hypergraph for broader compatibility. Octra uses an extended version of IrminDB to manage data with validators.

Dare Market raised $2M in a  funding round from Karatage*, Paper Ventures*, AXIA8 Ventures, GSR Markets LTD.

On Dare Market, anyone can accept, post, or fund dares with cash or crypto that turn internet culture into viral moments that pay.

Seer raised $300K in a Private  funding round from Echo.

Seer is reimagining the onchain trading experience by eliminating friction and distraction. Instead of juggling multiple tabs or endlessly scrolling through fragmented data, Seer offers a unified interface where users can research, analyze, and execute trades — all in one streamlined screen. It aims to simplify decision-making and bring efficiency and focus back to crypto trading, especially for those who value speed, clarity, and precision in their market moves.

CoinDCX raised undisclosed amount in a  funding round from Coinbase.

CoinDCX is India’s largest and most trusted cryptocurrency exchange, providing a secure platform for buying, selling, and earning from digital assets. Regulated and compliant with Indian financial guidelines, CoinDCX offers spot trading, staking, lending, and DeFi access through a simple, user-friendly app.

Gopax raised undisclosed amount in a M&A  funding round from Binance.

GOPAX is a leading South Korean fast and reliable virtual asset exchange operated by Streamy Co., Ltd.​​

4AI raised $6M in a Strategic  funding round from 0xLabs*.

4AI is a decentralized AI marketplace built on the Binance Smart Chain (BSC) that connects users, developers, and AI agents in a shared ecosystem. It enables users to request, deploy, and monetize AI services through smart contracts, fostering an open, permissionless environment for AI innovation. By combining blockchain transparency with machine intelligence, 4AI aims to democratize AI access while ensuring verifiable ownership and rewards for contributors.

375ai raised $2M in a Public sale  funding round from .

375ai is pioneering the world’s first decentralized edge data intelligence network. The platform leverages advanced AI and blockchain technology to enable real-time data collection, processing, and analysis at the edge. 375ai offers products like the 375edge node and 375go mobile app, which facilitate efficient, secure, and private data gathering. Users can participate in the network by deploying nodes, using the app, or staking tokens, all while earning rewards. 375ai aims to democratize data access, improve data privacy, and enhance decision-making through its scalable, AI-driven infrastructure.

Noice raised undisclosed amount in a  funding round from Coinbase Ventures, Balaji Srinivasan.

Noice is a social-value tokenization protocol built on the Base chain and integrated with Farcaster’s programmable social layer. It enables users to trigger micro-payments in crypto for social interactions—liking, commenting, following—turning engagement into value. Every active creator on Farcaster can earn token flows from audience interactions without altering their behavior. Noice’s ecosystem includes a native token $NOICE, tokenized tipping, and creator rewards, aiming to bridge social activity and Web3 economics.

Telcoin raised $25M in a Series A  funding round from .

Telcoin is a blockchain-based financial platform connecting telecommunications and digital banking to deliver fast, low-cost global payments. Built on the Telcoin Network, it enables users to send, store, trade, and swap over 100 digital assets and stablecoins through its mobile wallet. By partnering with telecom operators and mobile money platforms, Telcoin provides remittances and decentralized financial services to millions of users worldwide. Its native token, $TEL, powers transactions, governance, and liquidity within the ecosystem—bridging telecom infrastructure and DeFi to create an inclusive digital economy.

TAO Synergies Inc. (ex Synaptogenix) raised $11M in a  funding round from Digital Currency Group (DCG)*, Alphabit*.

TAO Synergies Inc. (formerly Synaptogenix) is a publicly traded company focused on the convergence of AI and cryptocurrency. Its treasury strategy centers exclusively on acquiring and staking TAO, the native token of Bittensor, a decentralized AI network. By staking TAO for yield and appreciation, TAO Synergies aims to generate sustainable revenue while providing investors exposure to decentralized artificial intelligence.

CryptoMesh raised $2.5M in a Series A  funding round from .

CryptoMesh is a decentralized finance (DeFi) staking platform based in Melbourne, Australia, designed to enhance and simplify the staking experience across multiple blockchain networks. Supporting over 10 major chains, CryptoMesh provides secure, flexible, and high-yield staking opportunities for users and institutions. The platform focuses on improving accessibility, transparency, and returns in DeFi staking.

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