[February Crypto Startups Raised $883 Million, Down 13% Year-on-Year] Odaily Planet Daily News: In February, crypto startups secured approximately $883 million in venture capital, marking a 13% decrease compared to the over $1 billion raised during the same period last year. DWF Labs Managing Partner Andrei Grachev stated that investors are currently placing greater emphasis on revenue, user scale, and the survival capabilities of projects during bear markets, with investment strategies becoming more cautious. He pointed out that by 2026, venture capital will focus on stablecoins and payment infrastructure, AI agents, and compliance and fund management tools for institutions. Notable funding rounds in February include: Flying Tulip raising $206 million through token sales; digital goods platform Whop receiving $200 million in strategic investment from Tether; and U.S. digital asset bank Anchorage Digital securing $100 million in strategic equity investment from Tether. (DL News)