Compiled by: Luan Peng, RootData
According to incomplete statistics from RootData, during the period from July 7 to July 13, 2025, there were a total of 17 public financing events in the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry, with a cumulative financing amount of approximately $295 million.
From the distribution of sectors, the projects that received financing were mainly concentrated in the infrastructure and gaming sectors. Notable projects include the cryptocurrency OTC settlement platform BridgePort, the stablecoin startup Agora, the UK-listed company The Smarter Web Company, and the Salvadoran financial platform NEXBRIDGE.
In addition, according to The Block, Kuru Labs announced the completion of a $11.5 million Series A financing led by Paradigm, which is dedicated to building a new type of decentralized exchange that integrates automated market maker (AMM) and centralized limit order book (CLOB) architecture on the Monad blockchain.
(List of projects with financing greater than $5 million last week, data source: Rootdata)
1. Infrastructure
Monad Foundation Acquires Stablecoin Infrastructure Project Portal
According to Blockworks, the Monad Foundation announced the acquisition of the stablecoin infrastructure project Portal, with the specific acquisition amount not yet disclosed.
Portal will continue to operate as an independent entity but will utilize Monad's technology to provide services to clients. Portal's founder, Raj Parekh, will transition to the role of head of payments and stablecoins at the Monad Foundation.
OpenSea Acquires Rally to Expand Token Trading
According to The Block, OpenSea has acquired Rally, the developer of the Rally wallet and mobile-first Web3 application experience.
This acquisition aims to strengthen OpenSea's expansion into the token trading space, which currently covers 19 blockchains.
The cryptocurrency OTC settlement platform BridgePort has completed a $3.2 million seed round financing, led by Further Ventures, with participation from Virtu, XBTO, Blockchain Founders Fund, Fun Fair Ventures, and Humla Ventures.
BridgePort provides middleware solutions that connect trading platforms, custodians, and trading firms. It aims to simplify fund allocation and post-trade processes while addressing issues such as prepayment needs, credit risk, and settlement inefficiencies through real-time messaging and collateral management.
2. Gaming
Game Infrastructure Developer BRAVO READY Acquires Solana Blockchain Strategy Game Honeyland
According to Businesswire, the Solana blockchain strategy game Honeyland, launched by Hexagon Studios, has been acquired by game infrastructure developer BRAVO READY, with the specific acquisition amount not yet disclosed.
Honeyland previously raised $4 million at a valuation of $20 million, and upon completion of the acquisition, it will be included in BRAVO READY's portfolio of real-time revenue-generating products.
3. CeFi
NEXBRIDGE and its trading platform NEXPLACE have completed an $8 million Series A financing led by Fulgur Ventures, aimed at expanding the compliant digital asset issuance and trading ecosystem based on the Bitcoin Liquid network.
NEXBRIDGE previously launched the first compliant digital asset USTBL, backed by U.S. Treasury bonds. This round of financing will accelerate the launch of more assets and cross-licensed platform distribution. The two platforms will fully integrate in the second half of 2025, enhancing regulatory compliance and asset transparency structures.
Stablecoin Startup Agora Completes $50 Million Series A Financing, Led by Paradigm
According to Fortune, stablecoin startup Agora announced the completion of a $50 million Series A financing, led by Paradigm.
The company completed a $12 million seed round financing last year, and after this financing, Agora aims to create its own stablecoin AUSD, a cryptocurrency pegged to assets such as the U.S. dollar.
4. AI
YZi Labs Announces Strategic Investment in Blockchain Infrastructure Platform Aspecta
According to official news, YZi Labs announced a strategic investment in the blockchain infrastructure platform Aspecta, which provides price discovery and lifecycle liquidity for illiquid assets (such as pre-IPO stocks, locked tokens, private equity, risk-weighted assets, etc.).
5. Others
Upexi Completes $200 Million Financing, Plans to Continue Increasing Holdings in Solana
According to official news, Upexi, a publicly listed company in the U.S. (NASDAQ: UPXI), announced the completion of a total financing of $200 million, including approximately $50 million in common stock and $150 million in convertible notes. The company stated that part of the funds will be used for existing business expansion, while the remainder will be used to increase holdings in Solana assets.
Common stock is issued at $4 per share, with CEO Allan Marshall subscribing at $4.94 per share, expected to settle on July 14. The convertible notes have an annual interest rate of 2%, with a fixed conversion price of $4.25 per share, supported by investor SOL pledges, expected to settle on July 16. This note financing is led by Big Brain Holdings.
After the financing is completed, Upexi's Solana holdings will increase to approximately 1.65 million, more than doubling from the previous 736,000. The company plans to continue increasing its SOL holdings with the proceeds from equity financing in the coming weeks. This round of financing is exclusively managed by A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners.
Pump.fun Announces Official Acquisition of Wallet Tracking Tool Kolscan
According to official news, Pump.fun announced the official acquisition of the wallet tracking tool Kolscan, with the specific amount not disclosed.
Kolscan focuses on monitoring the behavior of top on-chain traders, providing real-time trading dynamics, token profit and loss analysis, and a performance-ranked leaderboard.
UK-listed Company The Smarter Web Company Completes £10.34 Million Financing and Holds 1,000 BTC
According to an announcement from the UK-listed company The Smarter Web Company, the company has completed a subscription financing of £10.34 million (pre-tax), issuing 3,182,013 new ordinary shares at a price of £3.25 per share. The new shares are expected to be effective for listing on July 14. After completing this financing, The Smarter Web Company's total number of issued shares will reach 259,649,448, with existing shareholders (including board members) being diluted by approximately 5.46%.
Previous news reported that The Smarter Web Company increased its holdings by 226.42 BTC on July 7, bringing its total holdings to 1,000 BTC, with a total investment of £78.22 million.
Public Company GameSquare Raises $8 Million, Plans to Launch Ethereum Fund Management Strategy
According to an official announcement, media, entertainment, and technology company GameSquare Holdings (NASDAQ: GAME) announced that the pricing for its previously announced underwritten public offering has been determined, with 8,421,054 shares of common stock (or equivalent) being sold at a price of $0.95 per share, with total proceeds expected to be approximately $8 million before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and offering expenses.
The company intends to use a significant portion of the proceeds to accelerate the launch of its newly established Ethereum fund management strategy. The GameSquare board has approved a phased investment in Ethereum, with a total of up to $100 million, while reserving sufficient working capital for operational business.
Tether Strategic Investment in Blockchain Forensics Company Crystal Intelligence
According to CoinDesk, Tether announced a strategic investment in the blockchain forensics company Crystal Intelligence to combat cryptocurrency crime, with the specific investment amount not yet disclosed.
As cryptocurrency-related scams and fraud increase, Tether is committed to curbing the illegal use of its USDT stablecoin.
According to The Block, Kuru Labs announced the completion of a $11.5 million Series A financing led by Paradigm, which is dedicated to building a new type of decentralized exchange that integrates automated market maker (AMM) and centralized limit order book (CLOB) architecture on the Monad blockchain.
Kuru adopts a default AMM strategy to provide base liquidity for each order book, aiming to enhance on-chain trading flexibility and depth. The project previously completed a $2.2 million seed round financing. Investors also include several angel investors such as 0xDesigner and Zagabond.
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