Crypto over-the-counter (OTC) settlement platform BridgePort completes a $3.20 million seed round, led by Further Ventures

The hybrid crypto exchange GRVT has completed a $5 million financing round, led by Further Ventures.

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KEMET TRADING has completed a $5 million financing round, led by FURTHER VENTURES.

🔵Courtyard Raises $30 Million in Series A Funding, Led by Forerunner, with Participation from Y Combinator and Others According to a report by Fortune on July 28th, DeThings reported that New York-based startup Courtyard recently completed a $30 million Series A funding round led by Forerunner Ventures, with follow-on investment from existing investors such as NEA and Y Combinator. Founded in 2021, Courtyard's main business is selling "blind box" trading cards and comic books through its website in the form of digital vending machines. After paying a certain amount, users are randomly assigned cards or comics by an algorithm and can choose to sell them back at 90.0% of the market price, resell them on the platform without handling fees, or store them for free in the Courtyard warehouse. With rapid business growth, Courtyard's monthly sales have jumped from $50,000.00 at the beginning of 2024 to $50.00M, becoming one of the world's largest buyers of trading cards. The company plans to further consolidate its market-leading position by expanding its team, increasing market investment, and expanding its product line.

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Backing Builders, Empower Community: https://t.co/2vz7DydN3U’s Commitment to Growth https://t.co/2vz7DydN3U dedicates a portion of its monthly platform fee revenue to strategically purchase high-potential tokens launched through the platform and to provide liquidity and marketing support for outstanding projects. All purchases actions will be transparently documented with publicly shared transaction IDs, reinforcing our commitment to fairness and accountability. Our focus is on empowering builders who are committed to long-term growth and meaningful innovation, not short-term hype or speculative ventures. By staying attuned to market signals and community needs, https://t.co/2vz7DydN3U aims to foster a robust, sustainable, and thriving ecosystem on BNB Chain. Further details on our support policies will be announced at a later time. Keep building!

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About two hours ago, the hacker returned 90% of the stolen funds to the Texture SOL address, taking the 10% greyhat bounty proposed earlier by the Texture team. As the hacker has fulfilled their side of the agreement, we will not pursue the matter further. We want to thank everyone who supported us throughout the incident — especially @wmt_ventures, who played a key role in situation management and negotiation tactics (incredible backers), @marygooneratne for sharing her experience with a similar issue and providing invaluable support and @lucasp3tr and @vibes8760 for support. We’re currently finalizing the code fix and completing a thorough review with our auditor. The updated contract will be redeployed shortly. Post-mortem is coming soon. We truly appreciate your patience and understanding — and are grateful for the incredible spirit of camaraderie in the Solana ecosystem.

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Crypto institutional middleware @BridgePortMQ raised $3.20M in a funding round led by @further, with participation from @virtufinancial, @xbtogroup, @blockchainff, @FunFairVentures, @HumlaVentures. https://t.co/24IN7ALWd4 https://t.co/a61ZRUX918

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💰Polymarket @Polymarket predicts a 56% probability that "WLFI @worldlibertyfi's FDV will exceed $13.00 billion on the first day of launch," with a potential return of up to 867% for the first round of public offering. According to on-chain data analyst @ai_9684xtpa, Polymarket predicts a 56% probability that "WLFI's #FDV will exceed $13.00 billion on the first day of launch." In terms of institutional costs, a total of 5 institutions (Tron DAO / Web3Port / Oddiyana Ventures / DWF Labs/ Aqua1 Fund) participated in the strategic round of financing, investing at least $210.00 million; among the institutions with known costs, DWF Labs' cost is twice that of Web3Port. In terms of public offering costs, two rounds of public fundraising raised a total of $550.00 million: the first round raised 300.00 million yuan at a cost of $0.015, which is the lowest among the currently disclosed costs; the second round raised $250.00 million, with the cost increasing to $0.05, the latter being the same as Web3Port's book cost, far lower than DWF's cost. If the FDV really reaches $13.00 billion on the first day, the return on the first round of public offering will be as high as 867%, and the second round will also be 260%. In addition, there is an uncertain factor of "TGE unlock ratio", which needs to be further clarified after the transferable proposal is passed.

On Polymarket, the probability of "WLFI's FDV exceeding $13.00 billion on the first day of listing" reached 56%, and the return on a round of public offering may be as high as 867%.

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RootData Community Data Initiative – June 2025 The authenticity and transparency of Web3 data are fundamental pillars for the steady advancement of the industry. RootData is committed to building a reliable data platform that provides users with accurate and timely industry information. Our monthly data initiative aims to organize, verify, and disclose key data points, helping users better understand the current landscape while inviting the community to participate in data improvement and oversight. Here are the key disclosures for June 2025: 1. Verified and Updated Fundraising Events Note: This section highlights fundraising events that have been thoroughly verified and updated by the RootData team. Through cross-checking with multiple sources, we ensure the accuracy of the information. These updates reflect the latest progress of the projects and serve as a more reliable reference for investors and partners. None for June. 2. Fundraising Events Pending Confirmation Note: This section lists events that are either not yet fully verified or have not been included on the platform due to insufficient information. Some events are labeled as "Under Review." We will continue to monitor these cases and invite the community to contribute information to improve data completeness. a. Fundraises with “Under Review” Labels · June 6: IOST announced the completion of a $21 million strategic round. https://t.co/SGoULSNoqC Upon investigation, we found that Rollman Management participated in the round. Due to questionable credibility and a possibility of this being a promised (non-executed) investment, RootData has marked this with a "Under Review" tag. More Info: https://t.co/eT8xyUSuAy b. Fundraises with Ambiguous Information · June 25: OpenRouter, an AI platform founded by a former OpenSea co-founder, announced a $40M raise led by a16z and Menlo Ventures. https://t.co/Ju2ujMYQmE Upon further review, we determined OpenRouter’s core business is AI-related, with limited connection to crypto. RootData has decided not to include it on the platform. · Concrete Protocol raised $9.5M. Based on Fortune’s report, we linked this fundraising event to its developer, Blueprint Finance. https://t.co/MJQcToyO6h More Info: https://t.co/aunMXdUGWF https://t.co/f18r5S39PP RootData remains dedicated to serving the industry with transparent and authentic data. We understand that building a comprehensive database requires the collective efforts of the community. If you notice any omissions or inaccuracies, please reach out to us via Telegram or Email — user feedback is our driving force for continuous improvement. Looking ahead, RootData will continue investing in data integrity, helping build a healthier and more prosperous Web3 ecosystem.

Zodia Custody Completes Acquisition of UAE Digital Asset Custodian Tungsten Custody Solutions

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Today, we're excited to announce that Zodia Custody has completed its acquisition of Tungsten Custody Solutions, a regulated digital asset custodian headquartered in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This is a pivotal step in our continued mission to build a global, institutional-grade custody platform. The acquisition expands our operational footprint in a region rapidly emerging as a hub for digital asset innovation, collaboration, and regulatory leadership and benefits from Tungsten’s licensing within the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) – one of the world’s most respected regulatory regimes for digital assets, overseen by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA). “Zodia Custody’s acquisition of Tungsten reflects our long-standing and ongoing commitment to the UAE,” said Dominic Longman, Global Head of Markets at Zodia Custody. “We are excited to deepen our presence in a market that is leading digital asset regulation through meaningful collaboration and revenue synergies with businesses operating under its authority. We hope to replicate this type of relationship across the markets in which we operate.” “From day one, our ambition with Tungsten was to help build a custody platform that meets the highest global standards while being deeply rooted in the UAE’s regulatory frameworks,” said Mohamed Hamdy, Managing Partner at Further Ventures. “Zodia Custody’s acquisition is a validation of that vision and a major step forward for institutional digital asset infrastructure in the region. We’re proud to join forces with a partner that shares our conviction in the future of compliant, secure, and borderless finance.”

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🫶 Reflecting on eToro’s IPO! The R136 Ventures team just dropped a piece on what it was like to invest in eToro. 🚀 Let’s recap: eToro hit NASDAQ last month, hitting a valuation of $4B. On day one, their stock soared 30% to $5.5B! That’s a big win in today’s market. They’ve paved the way for others like Circle and Chime. Being an early investor in such companies is a major score, but it raises the question: what sets these founders apart? 🤔 Check out the full scoop here: https://t.co/vob64jL0RY Here are some key takeaways: 1/ **Execution**: We’ve said it a thousand times—execution is king! 👑 eToro has been rolling out new products and markets (hello commission-free trading!), while many have tried, few deliver on this level. 2/ **Discipline**: Timing is everything when scaling a startup. ⏳ But when the chips are down? Staying disciplined and keeping your eyes on the prize is crucial. eToro navigated multiple crises before going public. Persistence pays off! 3/ **Experience**: Founders Yoni and Ronen Assia aren’t just winging it; their dad, David Assia, founded Magic Software and went public on NASDAQ back in '91! 🧙‍♂️ This family legacy isn’t about handouts—it's about that entrepreneurial spirit they grew up with. 4/ **Transformation**: eToro today isn’t what it was back in 2015. 💪 Continuous transformation and adaptability are essential traits for founders AND their companies. 5/ **Luck**: Let’s not kid ourselves—luck plays a role! 🍀 Getting into a company like this is already fortunate. But success involves strategic moves too; we've invested further by buying secondary shares. If luck were all there was, the results wouldn’t be THIS impressive! #unicorns #r136

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📢DashFun Seed Round Closed — Private Round Now Open!We’re thrilled to announce the successful close of our $2M Seed Round, with strong support from a world-class lineup of strategic partners:@Ventures_HTX @GateLabs, @KuCoinVentures, @METAlpha (NASDAQ: MATH), @fidecapital , @ibcgroupio, TBV, Ledger Capital @zma7 and @Anti__Capital .With Tier 1 exchange listing confirmed, we are now entering the final funding stage before TGE — our Private Round is officially open.This round serves as a Pre-TGE opportunity for both institutions and individuals to join DashFun’s journey as we scale our AI-powered Web3 gaming platform globally.📩 For participation or further details, please contact the DashFun team directly.#DashFun #SeedRound #PrivateRound #Web3Gaming #TGE

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CLASSOVER HOLDINGS TO RAISE $500M TO BUY $SOL Classover Holdings, a New York-based education company, plans to raise $500 million in senior secured convertible notes, with up to 80% of the proceeds going straight into Solana $SOL tokens. Key Details: - The deal kicks off with an $11 million initial investment once conditions are met. The partnership is with Solana Growth Ventures LLC, which can convert the debt into equity. - Combined with a recent $400 million equity raise aimed at Solana purchases, Classover now has up to $900 million ready to fuel its crypto treasury. - The company has already acquired 6,472 SOL tokens worth roughly $1 million. - The Solana ecosystem is already attracting companies like Sol Strategies and DeFi Development Corp., which stake large reserves and expand infrastructure around the blockchain. - Sol Strategies alone holds over 395,000 SOL tokens, valued at $63 million. The firm recently secured approval to sell shares worth up to $1 billion to fuel further Solana investments. - Classover’s move ties its financial strategy to blockchain assets, betting that SOL’s potential outweighs its volatility. - With Solana as its treasury, Classover aims to support its core business as well as capture upside in the rapidly evolving crypto space.

The stablecoin policy is about to take off, and Catena Labs, which secured $18 million in funding led by a16z Crypto, is challenging the Web3 AI-native financial system. According to Fortune, on May 20, Catena Labs, newly founded by Circle co-founder Sean Neville, completed an $18 million seed round led by a16z’s crypto division. Other investors include Breyer Capital, Circle Ventures, and Coinbase Ventures. Currently, AI is developing at an unprecedented pace and playing an increasingly important role across multiple fields. As a key form in the AI world, AI Agents have long evolved from simple tools into new “digital workers” capable of “replacing” humans in certain areas. This is mainly due to AI Agents having more efficient and sustainable execution capabilities than humans. However, in the existing traditional financial system, whether banks or payment networks, manual intervention is often required. Therefore, when traditional finance seeks to introduce AI technology on a large scale, it faces certain limitations. For example, systems struggle to distinguish whether interacting AI Agents are legitimately authorized; workflows involving manual intervention are incompatible with automated AI workflows; and systems cannot support AI-based trading models such as AI pricing and Agent-to-Agent interactions. Against this backdrop, Sean Neville, former co-founder of Circle (the issuer of USDC), founded Catena Labs to build an AI-native financial system that further leverages AI’s value in Web3 finance. According to Catena Labs’ official disclosure, they will first establish an AI-native financial institution as a regulated entity specifically designed for AI Agents and their creators to address compliance and AI-specific risk management issues. This institution will use regulated stablecoins as AI-native tokens to meet the demands of fast transactions and will also connect with banking and payment systems in Web2. To build this AI-native financial institution, Catena Labs has launched a free open-source component suite called ACK (Agent Commerce Kit), aiming first to solve AI Agent identity and payment issues. ACK consists of two components: ACK-ID and ACK-Pay. ✜ The preview ends here; the remaining in-depth content is available here 👇 https://t.co/QzEOYWuAHm

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🔥 How else can US stocks be played? See how exchanges are bringing "US stocks" on-chain. It has to be said that the wave of tokenization is advancing step by step, from USD and bonds to stocks now. Recently, @krakenfx, in collaboration with @BackedFi, launched "xStocks" @xStocksFi, listing over 50 US stocks and ETFs such as Tesla, Apple, and Nvidia in one go. It supports 24/7 on-chain trading, with 1:1 physical asset custody, targeting non-US markets. @OndoFinance is also not to be outdone, having just officially announced that its "Ondo Global Markets" will be launched on Solana, supporting on-chain trading of stocks and other public securities, further strengthening Solana's implementation path in the RWA scenario. In addition, Bybit @Bybit_ZH also announced this year that it supports USDT trading of 78 high-quality global stock assets. Behind these actions is another deep integration of the crypto industry and traditional financial narratives: turning the most valuable and liquid off-chain asset—US stocks—into a new on-chain asset. Around 2020, FTX and Binance @binancezh launched tokenized stock businesses, but ultimately failed due to regulatory issues. Now, Kraken has chosen to bypass the minefield in terms of regulatory compliance and asset custody—Backed holds the actual shares and emphasizes that they can be redeemed for cash at any time, as close as possible to traditional financial logic. 🤔 So, why are these institutions collectively exerting their efforts at this point in time? Here are our views: 1. On the one hand, the growth space of crypto exchanges is limited, and there is an urgent need to find incremental growth. Tokenized stocks happen to connect the crypto and TradFi user groups, and have natural advantages in attracting new users. 2. On the other hand, the US stock market has a market cap of over $50 trillion USD, accounting for more than 45% of the global stock market, making it the largest and most standardized asset pool. "On-chaining" it can not only improve liquidity and trading freedom, but also lay the foundation for underlying assets for the next stage of DeFi innovation. 3. Technically, Solana's 24/7 high-throughput, low-latency trading characteristics also make it a popular candidate for the "on-chain Nasdaq." 4. Of course, compliance is still the biggest variable. If tokenized stocks are to truly become popular, they still cannot avoid the regulatory gray areas. Kraken x Backed is taking a "non-US customer + European regulation" combination punch. Whether it can really go far remains to be seen. However, what is certain is that— The on-chain US stock battle has just begun. Whether it is Kraken, Ondo, or more exchanges that may enter the game next, if this round of expansion can be implemented in compliance, it has a good chance of reshaping the infrastructure landscape of the global capital market. ⭐️ Regarding on-chain US stocks, big names in the industry have already had foresight and discussed it in advance! Alex Xu @xuxiaopengmint @Mint_Ventures https://t.co/dt8omMNjzz Driven by the shift in the SEC's attitude and the maturity of technology, the on-chaining of US stocks and security tokenization are becoming the most promising new narratives in the RWA track, and are expected to explode after the regulatory environment becomes clear. mindao @mindaoyang https://t.co/5299luIMHh Driven by the shift in the regulatory environment, the maturity of infrastructure, and changes in market structure, security tokenization is expected to become a realistic path for on-chaining US stocks, and inject incremental assets and use cases into DeFi. Lao Bai @Wuhuoqiu https://t.co/3icAvPSD2r RWA is ushering in a period of narrative warming. The on-chaining of assets such as US stocks has regained feasibility in the new regulatory environment. To C and To B scenarios have made breakthroughs, and the track is shifting from concept to practicality. 雨中狂睡 @0xSleepinRain The on-chaining of US stocks is a new narrative with the potential to be bought by the market. It can integrate DeFi and RWA, and has early participation value. The only uncertainty is regulation. https://t.co/2MkjNDh0bD What do you think of this track? Where are you playing on-chain US stocks? Welcome to discuss in the comments! 👏