Crypto Fundraising weekly
Dates: 21 – 27, Dec 2025

This week's biggest funding round

HashKey Group raised $250M in a funding round from .

HashKey Group operates the Hong Kong-based crypto exchange. Its core businesses also include HashKey Capital, a global asset manager investing exclusively in blockchain technology and digital assets; HashKey Cloud, a world-leading blockchain node validation service provider; HashKey Tokenisation, tokenisation services provider; and HashKey NFT, Web3 PFP incubation and community operation service provider, among others.

Pre-seed and Seed investment rounds

Rocket raised $1.5M in a Pre-seed funding round from Electric Capital*, Tangent Ventures, Bodhi Ventures, Amber Group, Jsquare, Ludlow Ventures.

Rocket is a next-generation prediction market protocol building "Redistribution Markets" on MegaETH blockchain, transforming price speculation from static betting into a dynamic, social, mobile-first experience. The platform implements continuous revenue sharing aligned with forecast accuracy, featuring non-binary betting frameworks, zero liquidation mechanisms, and uncapped position sizes with instant payouts. Users can profit continuously from being right about any cryptocurrency price movement, redeploying the same capital across multiple predictions for boosted liquidity efficiency. Incubated by MegaMafia 2.0 accelerator, Rocket leverages MegaETH's instant blockchain infrastructure with 10-millisecond block times to enable real-time, on-chain redistribution markets where conviction compounds returns and winners earn from any market move.

easy.fun raised $2M in a Seed funding round from Mirana Ventures*.

easy.fun is an on-chain trading arena built on Hyperliquid that transforms crypto trading into skill-based competitive gaming. The platform applies proven gaming mechanics to trading, creating a fair and transparent environment where users compete for rank, glory, and profit. Deep integration with Hyperliquid provides high-speed execution and liquidity essential for competitive trading. The platform offers multiple competitive formats including large-scale group tournaments, 1v1 duels, and private rooms. Available via mobile app on iOS App Store, easy.fun addresses information asymmetry in trading markets, making on-chain trading accessible, engaging, and skill-driven rather than dominated by institutional players or whales.

Coinbax raised $4.2M in a Seed funding round from BankTech Ventures*, Connecticut Innovations, Paxos, SpringTime Ventures.

Coinbax is a stablecoin payments and settlement infrastructure for banks, fintechs, and enterprises. It provides programmable controls, automated settlement logic, and secure channels for stablecoins and tokenized deposits, enabling compliant, real-time corporate and institutional payments. Operating within the Web3 ecosystem with a CeFi-style model, Coinbax focuses on reliability, control, and interoperability rather than consumer trading or DeFi speculation.

Other investment rounds

Octra raised $20M 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.

HodlHer raised $1.5M in a Strategic  funding round from Chain Capital, Bitrise Capital, Cryptogram Venture (CGV).

HodlHer is a Web3 AI companion and investing assistant designed to support crypto users—especially traders—both emotionally and strategically. It combines an AI “girlfriend”–style interface for stress management, confidence, and behavioral guidance with practical on-chain tools for portfolio tracking, market insights, and risk management. By blending emotional intelligence with AI-driven analytics, HodlHer helps users navigate market volatility, make better decisions, and maintain discipline across DeFi and crypto trading environments.

Architect raised $35M in a Series A  funding round from Miami International Holdings (MIAX)*, Tioga Capital Partners*, Galaxy Digital, ARK Invest, VanEck, Coinbase Ventures, Strobe Ventures (ex BlockTower Capital), CMT Digital, Third Kind Venture Capital (3kvc), Auros Global.

Architect is a financial technology firm specializing in high-throughput, low-latency infrastructure for both traditional and tokenized assets. With expertise across diverse assets, decades of industry experience, and a focus on future-proof solutions, Architect empowers exchanges, trading firms, hedge funds, and professional investors to navigate the evolving landscape of digital asset markets.

The Clearing Company raised undisclosed amount in a M&A  funding round from Coinbase.

The Clearing Company is building a next-generation prediction market platform that is onchain, permissionless, and regulation-ready. Founded by former Polymarket team members, it combines the accessibility of decentralized markets with a framework designed to meet compliance standards. Users can trade contracts tied to real-world outcomes—spanning politics, crypto, sports, and culture—while benefiting from transparent infrastructure and deep liquidity mechanisms. By addressing the regulatory challenges faced by earlier platforms, The Clearing Company positions itself as a compliant, scalable alternative that democratizes forecasting and aligns financial incentives with accurate, crowd-sourced predictions.

BLIFE Protocol raised undisclosed amount in a M&A  funding round from Portal Gaming.

BLIFE is a decentralized ecosystem protocol built on the Bitcoin blockchain, aiming to integrate Web3 applications and cultural experiences. It offers BLIFE.ID, a digital identity system connecting Bitcoin wallets and securing exclusive .BLIFE names, enabling access to decentralized apps, social networks, and marketplaces. The ecosystem is powered by the $BLIFE token, facilitating transactions and interactions across various digital platforms.

Otomato raised $2M in a  funding round from .

Otomato is a no-code Web3 automation protocol and DeFi smart assistant designed to help users easily create, monitor, and automate on-chain actions. It enables users to build automated workflows for trading, portfolio management, and DeFi interactions without writing smart contracts or code. By abstracting complex on-chain logic into simple, configurable actions, Otomato lowers the barrier to automation while maintaining non-custodial control. The protocol focuses on usability, composability, and real-time execution across decentralized finance ecosystems.

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