Crypto Fundraising weekly
Dates: 30 Nov – 06 Dec 2025

This week's biggest funding round

CoinMENA raised $240M in a M&A funding round from Paribu.

CoinMENA is a regulated cryptocurrency exchange serving the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Licensed by the Central Bank of Bahrain, it provides users with secure access to buy, sell, and store digital assets, offering fast fiat on/off-ramps, local payment integrations, and institutional-grade compliance. The platform supports a wide range of cryptocurrencies, provides staking and earn features, and aims to make crypto accessible across the region through localized support, simple UX, and robust regulatory oversight.

Pre-seed and Seed investment rounds

LayerBank raised $2.3M in a Pre-seed funding round from Coin Bureau South Asia, Future Trends Capital, DV Chain, Taiko, Rootstock.

LayerBank is a non-custodial, multichain lending and liquidity platform that lets users lend, borrow, and earn yield with capital-efficient markets. It provides isolated and cross-margin lending, automated yield strategies, and deep liquidity across ecosystems like zkSync, Base, and BNB Chain. LayerBank offers yield-boosting and revenue-sharing features for depositors, along with an automated buyback-and-burn mechanism for its governance token, $LAB.

Haiku raised $1M in a Pre-seed funding round from Big Brain Holdings*, Auros Global, Daedalus, Ahmed Al-Balaghi.

Haiku is an AI-driven on-chain intent trading protocol and decentralized derivatives exchange built on Solana. It transforms any target trading state into a single unified on-chain transaction, abstracting away DeFi complexity for users and integrators. Haiku delivers ultra-fast, low-cost perpetuals trading with deep liquidity, advanced risk management, and modular AMM infrastructure.

TrueNorth raised $3M in a Pre-seed funding round from Cyber Fund, Delphi Labs, GSR Markets LTD, SNZ Holding, Ocular VC.

TrueNorth is a crypto AI discovery engine that empowers the next generation of Web3 users with trusted, automated, and personalized investing. Built with agentic orchestration, domain-specific models, and edge-to-cloud execution, TrueNorth simplifies the complexity of cross-ecosystem on-chain trading. The platform analyzes real-time blockchain activity, identifies opportunities, and automates strategies through intelligent AI agents.

DeepNode AI raised $2M in a Seed funding round from .

DeepNode AI is a decentralized AI inference network that transforms global idle GPUs into a trustless, on-demand compute layer. Using blockchain-based validation and tokenized rewards, Dnode enables developers to run AI models at scale with lower costs and high reliability. GPU providers earn by contributing compute, while applications access a fast, censorship-resistant inference marketplace.

Altura raised $4M in a Seed funding round from Ascension*, Moonfare, InnoFinConn.

Altura is an on-chain yield platform that delivers transparent, institutional-grade returns through market-neutral trading strategies. The protocol operates a single, fully on-chain vault with real-time net asset value updates, allowing anyone to track performance, risk metrics, and daily yields at any moment. By bringing professional trading strategies onto the blockchain with instant transparency and permissionless access, Altura enables users to earn stable, risk-managed returns without relying on opaque CeFi products.

Other investment rounds

DeepNode AI raised $3M in a Strategic  funding round from Blockchain Founders Fund (BFF), Side Door Ventures, tbv, IOBC Capital, FOMO Ventures, Nestoris.

DeepNode AI is a decentralized AI inference network that transforms global idle GPUs into a trustless, on-demand compute layer. Using blockchain-based validation and tokenized rewards, Dnode enables developers to run AI models at scale with lower costs and high reliability. GPU providers earn by contributing compute, while applications access a fast, censorship-resistant inference marketplace.

Canton Network (Digital Asset) raised $50M in a Strategic  funding round from BNY, iCapital, Nasdaq Ventures, S&P Global Ratings.

Canton Network by Digital Asset is a public Layer‑1 blockchain designed for institutional finance, combining privacy, interoperability, and scalability. Built using DAML smart contracts, it enforces need-to-know privacy, enabling different participants to see only relevant transaction data. Powered by the Global Synchronizer Foundation (Linux Foundation-governed) and governed by major financial institutions, Canton supports atomic, cross-app transactions—such as tokenized bonds and cash—while maintaining segregation and regulatory controls.

Portal raised $25M in a  funding round from JTSA Global.

Portal is a Bitcoin-based decentralized exchange (DEX) and wallet, offering Layer 2 atomic swaps for cryptocurrencies across blockchains. With a focus on trust minimization and security, Portal eliminates the need for wrapped tokens or intermediaries for staking, providing users with a fully non-custodial experience for cross-chain transactions.

Alluvial raised undisclosed amount in a M&A  funding round from Galaxy Digital.

Alluvial is an enterprise-grade liquid staking protocol that enables tokenholders to earn rewards from staked digital assets while maintaining their liquidity and usability across DeFi applications. With an API-first approach, Alluvial facilitates seamless integration of Liquid Collective's liquid staking capabilities into existing products and services of digital asset exchanges and custodians.

N3XT raised $72M in a  funding round from Paradigm, Hack VC, Winklevoss Capital.

N3XT is a fully reserve, blockchain-enabled financial institution offering programmable real-time settlement without requiring customers to lock up extra collateral or rely on legacy banking rails. Built by members of the original Signature Bank team, N3XT provides 24/7 secure money movement inside a protected, permissioned network, eliminating third-party intermediaries and batch settlement delays. Its programmable settlement layer enables instant, compliant, always-on financial operations for enterprises.

Ostium Labs raised $20M in a Series A  funding round from General Catalyst*, Jump Trading*, Coinbase Ventures, Wintermute Ventures, GSR Markets LTD.

Ostium Labs is a company behind Ostium, a decentralized perpetuals exchange for real-world assets, such as commodities and forex, enabling transparent and efficient trading directly on the blockchain. It offers sub-second price feed updates and aims to make commodity and forex trading more accessible and transparent. Ostium, a decentralized exchange founded by two Harvard graduates. Ostium lets users bet on real-world assets like stocks, metals, oil, and some cryptocurrencies. Traders can take on higher risk through perpetual futures. Unlike traditional futures, these derivatives don’t expire on a set date—assuming traders maintain the necessary margin requirements. Ostium, a platform focused on a derivative popular with crypto traders. Ostium is the latest startup to join an increasingly crowded field of decentralized exchanges that let users trade perpetuals, or “perps.”

Axis raised $5M in a Private  funding round from Galaxy Digital*, FalconX, OKX Ventures (ex OKEx Blockdream Ventures), CMT Digital, Maven 11 Capital, GSR Markets LTD, CMS Holdings.

Axis is a quantitative yield protocol bringing institutional-grade, market-neutral trading strategies onchain. Designed to fix the opacity and speculation behind most digital-asset yield products, Axis provides real-time, verifiable performance through a transparent multi-asset yield hub offering uncorrelated returns across USD, bitcoin, and gold. The protocol executes institutional models onchain with auditable data, independent reserve verification, and low operating costs. Launching on Plasma—a Bitfinex-backed, stablecoin-optimized blockchain—Axis integrates infrastructure partners including Veda (custody & vaults), Accountable (performance verification), and Chainlink (onchain Proof of Reserves & data feeds).

Fin (ex TipLink) raised $17M in a  funding round from Pantera Capital*, Sequoia Capital, Samsung Next, Mert, Zach Abrams.

Fin is a stablecoin-based, enterprise-grade payment platform enabling instant large-value transfers across businesses and financial institutions. Formerly known as TipLink, Fin provides infrastructure for high-volume money movement, allowing users to send millions of dollars seamlessly to other Fin accounts, bank accounts, or crypto addresses. By combining stablecoin rails with compliant payment workflows, Fin targets corporate and institutional use cases that require fast, low-cost, cross-border settlement without relying on traditional banking delays.

AllScale raised undisclosed amount in a  funding round from YZi Labs (ex Binance Labs).

AllScale is a crypto‑fiat agnostic neobank enabling small businesses, freelancers, DAOs, and Web3 teams to scale globally with intuitive, compliant stablecoin payments. It offers instant, low‑cost cross‑border services—such as invoices, social commerce, and payroll—available 24/7 with no banking delays (). With features including one‑time invoice links, payroll dashboards, and social‑media payment embeds, AllScale simplifies international payments, HR compliance, and treasury management.

BitStack raised $15M in a Series A  funding round from 13bookscapital*, AG2R La Mondiale, Plug and Play Ventures, Serena Capital, Stillmark, Y Combinator.

Bitstack is a French Bitcoin savings app that makes accumulating BTC simple and automatic. Users save effortlessly through purchase round-ups—small spare change from everyday transactions is collected and converted into Bitcoin each week. Bitstack also supports recurring BTC purchases, one-click buys starting at €1, and spending insights to improve financial habits. Fully regulated as a Digital Asset Service Provider (DASP) in France, Bitstack integrates seamlessly with traditional banking to provide a secure, compliant, and user-friendly bridge into Bitcoin investing.

Backed raised undisclosed amount in a M&A  funding round from Kraken.

Backed is a tokenized asset issuer that facilitates the integration of real-world assets onto the blockchain by issuing ERC-20 tokens. These tokens represent the value of assets like stocks or ETFs, ensuring full collateralization and compliance with Swiss regulations. With a focus on accelerating its private tokenization offerings and bringing asset managers onto blockchain platforms, Backed aims to streamline capital markets and enhance accessibility to asset-backed tokens.

Reya Network raised $3M in a Public sale  funding round from .

Reya Network — the world’s first trading-optimised modular L2. The network design creates the deepest liquidity, best capital efficiency and highest performance for DeFi traders and liquidity providers.

Predict raised undisclosed amount in a  funding round from YZi Labs (ex Binance Labs).

Predict is an on-chain prediction and social gaming platform built to make forecasting fun, accessible, and community-driven. Users can predict outcomes across sports, crypto, culture, and real-world events while earning rewards for accuracy. The platform introduces gamified mechanics, leaderboards, social competitions, and token-based incentives, enabling players to challenge friends, join communities, and climb ranking tiers.

Komodo raised undisclosed amount in a M&A  funding round from Gleec.

Komodo is an open-source Web3 ecosystem and blockchain development platform focused on modular infrastructure, decentralized security, and cross-chain interoperability. Forked from Zcash, Komodo enables developers to launch independent, customizable blockchains using its Antara framework and supports seamless multi-chain application development. Its flagship product, AtomicDEX, provides a non-custodial multi-chain wallet and decentralized exchange powered by atomic swaps. With an emphasis on sovereignty, security, and interoperability, Komodo offers tooling for end-to-end blockchain deployment and cross-protocol integrations.

XMAQUINA raised undisclosed amount in a  funding round from Borderless Capital, Waterdrip Capital, vVv dotnet, Clairvoyant Labs.

XMAQUINA is a DePIN platform for tokenized autonomous robots, allowing people to share in the revenues from smart machines. It enables businesses to tokenize real-world assets, turning intelligent machines into public investment opportunities to scale robotics ventures. This approach enhances liquidity, stakeholder engagement, and market leadership while ensuring transparency through on-chain mechanisms.

Harmonix Finance raised $600K in a Public sale  funding round from .

Harmonix Finance is a DeFi platform bringing hedge fund strategies on-chain through automated vaults and smart derivatives pools. It offers delta-neutral, options-based, and restaking strategies to maximize yield and minimize risk, making advanced TradFi tools accessible to all.

OpenEden raised undisclosed amount in a Strategic  funding round from Ripple, Lightspeed Faction, Gate Ventures, FalconX, Anchorage Digital, Flowdesk, Kaia Foundation, P2 Ventures (Polygon Ventures), Selini Capital, Sigma Capital.

OpenEden offers on-chain access to tokenized US Treasury securities, providing a low-risk, highly liquid solution for Web3 CFOs, DAO treasury managers, and institutional investors. As the largest issuer of tokenized US Treasuries in Asia and Europe, OpenEden’s $TBILL tokens are fully backed by a BVI-registered fund. The platform integrates real-world assets into DeFi, aiming to make these assets accessible and drive economic inclusivity.

Zoo Finance (ex IndexZoo) raised $10M in a Strategic  funding round from Bitrise Capital*, Signum Capital, CertiK Ventures, The Open Platform (TOP), Cryptogram Venture (CGV), Cryptomeria Capital.

Zoo Finance is a native structured asset protocol that provides innovative, capital-efficient liquidity solutions for all types of locked or illiquid crypto assets. By depositing assets or rights into Zoo Finance vaults, users instantly gain access to a full suite of tradable financial instruments tailored to different risk appetites and strategies. ZooFinance now covers the full lifecycle of crypto asset liquidity: node operations (LNT), project & investor vesting (LVT), leveraged positions (L-Vault), and bribe/yield optimization (B-Vault)—making illiquid promises instantly tradable for everyone.

Ranger raised $6M in a Public sale  funding round from .

Ranger Finance is the first Solana-based perpetuals aggregator, offering deep aggregated liquidity, smart order routing, and comprehensive data insights for traders. It unifies fragmented markets, providing a seamless trading experience across perpetual futures, spot, and spot margin trading within the Solana ecosystem.

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