OKX Ventures Invests in DuckChain to Promote the Development of Telegram Web3 Portal

Portal Ventures Predicts Fintech-Driven Crypto Mergers and Acquisitions in 2025

Portal Ventures supports sBTC, promoting capital efficiency improvements in Bitcoin.

Portal Ventures Raises $75 Million for Second Fund, Focuses on Pre-Seed Investing

Portal Ventures Raises $75 Million Fund to Invest in Pre-Seed Crypto Startups

DePIN's SkyTrade Completes Pre-Seed Financing Led by Modular Capital and Portal Ventures

RWA project SkyTrade completes Pre-Seed financing round, led by Modular Capital and Portal Ventures.

Stablecoin developer Bima Labs completes a $2.25 million seed round financing, led by Portal Ventures.

Bima Labs completed a $2.25 million seed round of financing, led by Portal Ventures.

Bima Labs Secures $2.25 Million in Seed Funding Led by Portal Ventures

Bima Labs completed a $2.25 million seed round financing, led by Portal Ventures.

OpenSocial Protocol Completes $5 Million Seed Round Led by Portal Ventures and Others

OpenSocial Completes $5 Million Seed Financing Led by Portal Ventures and SNZ Capital

OPENSOCIAL PROTOCOL Completes $5 Million Seed Round of Financing Led by PORTAL VENTURES and SNZ CAPITAL

The Bitcoin DEX project PORTAL has completed a seed round of financing of 34 million US dollars, with participation from investors such as COINBASE VENTURES.

The Bitcoin DEX project PORTAL has received $34 million in seed funding, with COINBASE VENTURES participating in the investment.

BITFLOW LABS has completed a pre-seed financing round of 1.3 million USD, led by PORTAL VENTURES.

Bitcoin DEX BitFlow completes $1.3 million Pre-Seed financing round, led by Portal Ventures.

BITFLOW LABS COMPLETES $1.3 MILLION PRE-SEED FINANCING ROUND LED BY PORTAL VENTURES

#DYK: The $ARIO Network Portal is #OpenSource, empowering community contributions like @vela_ventures’ PR to add @beaconwallet 🐘 OSS fuels composable tools for the permanent cloud, with auditable code ensuring trust 🤝 https://t.co/a4boiXasIV

3/ The Latest on @Celo: → @CeloDevs announced the Global Stablecoin Hackathon winners, distributing $15K in bounties w/ partners @DraperDragon, @minipay, @MentoLabs, @portal_hq, @Tether_to & @VerdaVentures → @MentoLabs launched 5 new local digital currencies, expanding the onchain FX ecosystem w/ cGBP (Great British Pound), cCAD (Canadian Dollar), cAUD (Australian Dollar), cZAR (South African Dollar) & cGHS (Ghanaian Cedi) → Nearly 50% of all Celo gas fees were paid w/ @Tether_to's USDT, highlighting the strength of fee abstraction for everyday users → @StabilaFnd adds 19 Celo-native stablecoin pools to their On-Chain FX campaign via @Uniswap V3

Winners have been announced 🏆 Congratulations to 🥇 @Chama_pay 🥈 My Partner 🥉 Esusu from @emiridbest Thank you for building with @MiniPay Special thanks to our fellow sponsors: @Tether_to, @portal_hq, @Celo, @VerdaVentures, @DraperDragon

🦖 Big moves in Web3 consumer infra: @TREX_chain, the entertainment-focused blockchain built by @EVGhq, has raised $17M in pre-seed funding to fix Web3’s most overlooked layer — attention and distribution. While most chains compete on TPS and modularity, T-Rex is laser-focused on onboarding the next billion users through culture, not complexity. Its Proof-of-Engagement model rewards users for doing what they already love — watching content on platforms like X, YouTube, and TikTok. No wallet. No gas. No crypto knowledge required. Just install the Chrome extension and start earning. Backers include some of the most respected names in Web3 VC: @PortalVentures, @NorthIslandVC, @hiFramework, @ArbitrumPlay, plus @ark_stream, @MindfulnessCap, @hypersphere_, @snzholding, @ArcheFund, and @yq_acc. T-Rex is built on @arbitrum Orbit and serves as a consumer-grade chain purpose-built for content creators, influencers, and developers. Think of it as the publishing engine for Web3: a chain where the blockchain disappears, and what remains is a fun, rewarding user experience. The protocol is already live in testnet, with 10+ activations across Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. By EOY, they’re targeting 100+ creators, media partnerships, and more IP collabs to grow the ecosystem further. “We’re not building infrastructure. We’re building gravity. They didn’t invest in a chain. They invested in a culture.” If you believe the next wave of Web3 adoption comes from consumer-first, culture-led design — keep your eye on T-Rex. The egg is hatching... 🥚 🔗 https://t.co/ObaA72feKK

🦖 Big moves in Web3 consumer infra: @trex_xyz, the entertainment-focused blockchain built by @EVGhq, has raised $17M in pre-seed funding to fix Web3’s most overlooked layer — attention and distribution. While most chains compete on TPS and modularity, T-Rex is laser-focused on onboarding the next billion users through culture, not complexity. Its Proof-of-Engagement model rewards users for doing what they already love — watching content on platforms like X, YouTube, and TikTok. No wallet. No gas. No crypto knowledge required. Just install the Chrome extension and start earning. Backers include some of the most respected names in Web3 VC: @PortalVentures, @NorthIslandVC, @hiFramework, @ArbitrumPlay, plus @ark_stream, @MindfulnessCap, @hypersphere_, @snzholding, @ArcheFund, and @yq_acc. T-Rex is built on @arbitrum Orbit and serves as a consumer-grade chain purpose-built for content creators, influencers, and developers. Think of it as the publishing engine for Web3: a chain where the blockchain disappears, and what remains is a fun, rewarding user experience. The protocol is already live in testnet, with 10+ activations across Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. By EOY, they’re targeting 100+ creators, media partnerships, and more IP collabs to grow the ecosystem further. “We’re not building infrastructure. We’re building gravity. They didn’t invest in a chain. They invested in a culture.” If you believe the next wave of Web3 adoption comes from consumer-first, culture-led design — keep your eye on T-Rex. The egg is hatching... 🥚 🔗 https://t.co/ObaA72feKK

TODAY’S NEWS: May 9 ⚡️ 🤝 @biconomy partners with @GluexProtocol to deliver seamless DeFi UX on Base, featuring 1-click position shifts, gasless transactions, and smart accounts powered by Biconomy Fusion. 🤝 @Stake_Stone join forces with @worldlibertyfi to provide cross-chain liquidity support for the USD1 stablecoin. 💰 @TREX_chain raises $17M in a Pre-Seed funding round from @PortalVentures, @NorthIslandVC, @hiFramework, and others. #Web3 #DeFi #funding Visit our NEWS: 👉 https://t.co/26kgrCAGuv

L1 blockchain for entertainment @TREX_chain raised $17M in a Pre-seed funding round from @PortalVentures, @NorthIslandVC, @hiFramework, @ArbitrumPlay, @ark_stream, Mindfulness Capital, @hypersphere_, @snzholding, @ArcheFund. https://t.co/mvFWd7S44r https://t.co/cPumO9q0ls

Web3 consumer rewards platform T-Rex has completed a $17 million seed funding round, led by Portal Ventures, North Island Ventures, Framework Ventures, Arbitrum Gaming Ventures, ArkStream Capital, Mindful Venture Capital, Hypersphere, SNZ, and Arche Fund. T-Rex aims to reward online content consumers through a "proof of engagement" mechanism. Users can download a browser extension and earn points by clicking the "popcorn" icon while watching content on X, TikTok, or YouTube, which can then be redeemed for crypto rewards. The extension uses zkTLS technology to protect privacy and is planned to launch by the end of this summer. (TheBlock) https://t.co/FWJZCMc6Sh

Web3 content consumption reward platform T-Rex completes $17 million pre-seed funding round

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We’re LIVE with our 🔥 2:00–2:30 PM Panel at #EASYCON Dubai! Topic: Expanding Market Adoption for Web3 Projects Join an incredible lineup of speakers driving real adoption: • @CrisNajeraG – Founder, Nájera Ventures • @SeJuP123321 – Managing Director, @ICN_Protocol • @defihoe69 – Investment Manager, @DFG__Official • @nikki_sunset – Ecosystem Growth, @build_on_bob • @danhenneyy – BD Lead, @dapp_portal Real talk. Real builders. Right here at Creator HQ. 👉 Join us: https://t.co/zT5aFr6Jj8 #Token2049 #ETHDubai #CoinEasy #EASYCON 

🌊aelf Ventures Weekly News Highlight: April 25, 2025💡 1️⃣Zora Airdrop Criticized for Silent Launch and Complex Claim Process @zora, an onchain social platform backed by @coinbase, faced sharp criticism after launching its $ZORA token airdrop without formal announcements or a dedicated claim portal. Early adopters and active users were left to manually verify and claim their tokens via direct interaction with the contract on Coinbase’s @base network—a confusing process for many who are less familiar with smart contract operations. Community members expressed frustration, with some labeling the process opaque and poorly executed. Questions also arose over the 2.4M wallets included in the airdrop, despite Zora having just 508,000 users. 2️⃣Circle Unveils New Payments and Remittance Network Targeting Global Transactions @circle, the issuer of the USDC #stablecoin, is launching a new payments and cross-border remittance network. The platform, aimed at banks, fintechs, payment providers and strategic $USDC partners, represents the company’s next major move in the global payments space, positioning the network as a competitor to industry giants like @Mastercard and @Visa. This launch comes as regulatory frameworks worldwide evolve to accommodate stablecoins, offering significant growth opportunities. Circle is seeking to consolidate its position in digital payments, returning to its roots amid heightened adoption of stablecoin-powered financial solutions. 3️⃣PayPal and Coinbase Expand Partnership to Drive PYUSD Adoption in Payments and DeFi @PayPal and @coinbase have deepened their alliance to accelerate the adoption of PayPal USD (PYUSD). Coinbase users can now buy $PYUSD fee-free and redeem it 1:1 for US dollars, streamlining access for retail and institutional users. The partnership focuses on integrating PYUSD into cross-border payments, #DeFi and #Web3 applications. By pairing PayPal’s 430M global accounts with Coinbase’s #crypto infrastructure, the companies plan to position PYUSD as a key regulated stablecoin for everyday payments. As stablecoin adoption surpassed Visa and Mastercard volumes last year, this collaboration highlights the strategic role of stablecoins in reshaping digital money. 4️⃣Helium Partners with AT&T to Expand Decentralised WiFi Across the U.S. #Decentralised network provider @helium as teamed up with @ATT to offer seamless access to its community-built WiFi network, which includes over 93,500 hotspots, primarily in the U.S. Through AT&T’s Passpoint WiFi roaming service, customers can now automatically connect to Helium’s decentralised infrastructure, uniting traditional telecom services with Web3 technology. Helium's network is powered by individuals and businesses operating small cell tower hotspots, earning digital rewards for coverage contributions. The deal aims to boost Helium's adoption, alongside partnerships and developments. This partnership complements Helium’s prior agreements with @TelefonicaMX and follows its launch of the first free mobile phone plan in the U.S. earlier this year.

📢 @ArchNtwrk, a Bitcoin infrastructure company, announces the closure of its $13M investment led by @PanteraCapital. Additional round participants included @Multicoincap, @PortalVentures, @OKX_Ventures, @BigBrainVC, @Cmsholdings, and @Tangent_xyz. https://t.co/o8I7yXjiZ1

Bitcoin infrastructure company @Arch secured $13M in funding to launch Arch Virtual Machine. The round was led by Pantera Capital, with participation from Multicoin Capital, Portal Ventures, OKX Ventures, Big Brain Holdings, CMS Holdings, and Tangent. 👉 https://t.co/cLsVYosu03 https://t.co/ILqNTcuW2B

SoSo Daily Apr 17 | Raydium Launches 'LaunchLab' to Compete with Pump.fun, Boosting RAY Token by 8%

We're stealing this from @LiquifyVentures, it's too awesome not to. From intern to intern, cheers 🍻 Here's our BUILD/$BTC chart on a 1-year timeframe: Jan '24 ⇢ $WAM trending on @Web3Games_Daily ⇢ $WAM 0.01002 Feb '24 ⇢ $WAM + @xPortalApp ⇢ New website, fiat on ramp, 7 languages ⇢ Valentine’s Day Tournament ⇢ Investor dashboard ⇢ @CryptoExpoEu giveaway ⇢ Doormint partnership Mar '24 ⇢ Pre-halving campaign ⇢ Guy sells kidney for $WAM ⇢ @CryptoExpoEu panel ⇢ @BitrueOfficial Listing ⇢ $WAM live in PlanX Wallet ⇢ RON CC payments added to @tradesilvania ⇢ New $WAM @solana Pool ⇢ New bridge (@MultiversX) ⇢ $WAM @RaydiumProtocol Listing ⇢ @ETHBucharest_ Panel Apr '24 ⇢ @wormhole bridge integration ⇢ 100 year liquidity lock ⇢ @ApeBond sale ⇢ $WAM Verified on Wormhole, @JupiterExchange, @solflare_wallet ⇢ $WAM + @binance Activation - $5K USD Airdrop ⇢ WAM At @token2049 Dubai ⇢ @WamBtc etched as sub 1K rune ⇢ @cometsofweb3_ Panel May '24 ⇢ @nft_bucharest Panel ⇢ Crypto Mondays Jun '24 ⇢ First demo of our @WampiresNFT Premium Caps Jul '24 ⇢ How to Bring Fun to Web3 Gaming AMA - @0xMJM ⇢ WAM Summer Championship ⇢ @iCANX_Talks WAM Keynote, Davos, Switzerland ⇢ WAM + @elympics_ai support for GameCamp Arena Aug '24 ⇢ Ai & Machine Learning impact on the Games Industry - Space by @BlockGames ⇢ Creating a Game With AI - Space by @Gamegptofficial ⇢ Admit it: You have no idea what decentralised is - Space by @KIPprotocol ⇢ App feed updates (changed the way you can discover tournaments) Sep '24 ⇢ @moonberg_ai partnership ⇢ Julian Broadus Partnership - US Ambassador ⇢ Ai Assistants Take Over - Space by KIP Protocol ⇢ WAM turned 5 years Oct '24 ⇢ WAM FARM Launch ⇢ Ai vs The World - Space by GameGPT ⇢ Uptober Gaming Week ⇢ WAM Farm Bot on goes live in Telegram ⇢ WAM Farm Mini App goes live on Telegram ⇢ The Growing Dependance on Ai for Gaming - Space by KIP Protocol Nov '24 ⇢ Why is Data Ownership So Important with the Growth of Ai - Space by @Verida_io ⇢ New milestone: 5K farmers Dec '24 ⇢ Ai Gaming in 2024 - Space by GameGPT ⇢ New milestone: 7K farmers ⇢ WAM nominated at the 2024 Blockchain Game Awards ⇢ New milestone: 8K farmers Jan '25 ⇢ New Year Gaming Special with @EverreachLabs ⇢ What Will Bring More Attention to the Ordinals Space - Space by @minelabs_ ⇢ WAMUP Service - boost your X posts through WAM farm. Pay with $WAM ⇢ Onchain rev share through smart contracts for WAM FARM referrals ⇢ Notifications enabled in FARM ⇢ New Milestone: 9K farmers ⇢ The Benefit Of Blockchain Gaming - Space by @BGameAlliance ⇢ AGI: Taking over by 2023 - Space by @AttentionToken / Brave ⇢ Will Ai Agents Shape the Future of Web3 Gaming - Case study by @BGameAlliance Feb '25 ⇢ The Secrets of Ai Agents - Space by @iAgentProtocol ⇢ Immersing P2E In The Metaverse - @WilderWorld ⇢ Mario Nafwal WAM Showcase ⇢ Ai Meets NFTs: Transforming Digital Assets - Space by @Kindred_AI Mar '25 ⇢ WAM Official Prize Pool Sponsor - @nextblockexpo Warsaw - Web3 Startup Competition ⇢ Ai Agent enabled in WAM Farm

Got a local stablecoin use case in mind? Bring it to life at the Global Stablecoin Hackathon with Mento alongside @Celo, @minipay, @VerdaVentures, @DraperDragon, @borderless_cap, @Tether_to, @portal_hq • Win $25,000 in total prizes • Secure a spot in the MiniPay Funds Accelerator • Reach 7M users in 50+ countries

🌐 We're thrilled to celebrate the resounding success of the Next-Gen dApp Meet Up, where Hong Kong's brightest #Web3 minds converged for an unforgettable afternoon of innovation. 🚀 Hosted by ABGA and @googlecloud, with @KaiaChain and @dapp_portal as official hosts, this event fused #Kaia’s innovative dApp ecosystem with Google Cloud’s top-notch technology. Attendees dove into #GameFi, #DeFi, #NFTs, and social #dApps, fueled by bold discussions and electric networking vibes. 💡 🙌 A massive shoutout to our golden sponsors—@Elderglade, @SavannaSurvival, @Whiffin_cc, @Larvatomoon, @WONTONorg, and @Slime_Miner—plus special partners @ICC_Venture, @ICCombinator, @KaiaWorld_CN, IM>Possible PTE. LTD., and @gate_ventures. Thanks to all who powered this success—the Web3 revolution rolls on! 🔥

Congratulations to the @BimaBTC team on the successful launch of Mainnet Alpha! BIMA is an omni-chain stablecoin protocol on Bitcoin. Users can stake BTC, restake liquid staking tokens, and mint $USBD — a Bitcoin-backed stablecoin designed for real yield. Backed by @PortalVentures and other top-tier investors, BIMA is building the foundation for a more composable Bitcoin future — one where stablecoins like $USBD unlock real yield and capital efficiency.

Planet Early News

Decentralized infrastructure Offline Protocol completes $1.10 million Pre-Seed round funding.

Web3 piyasasında çoğu tokenı açığa satamazsınız. Bir proje başarısız olacağını öngörebilseniz bile, bugün yapabileceğiniz en iyi şey uzak durmaktır. Ancak işte bu değişiyor. MonoX opsiyonu bugün test etmeye başlıyor. Herhangi bir token için izinsiz alım/satım opsiyonları

Google artık anladı. Yapay Zeka'nın açık ve kamusal olması gerekiyor. MonoX, web3 ve yapay zeka alanındaki diğer liderlerle işbirliği yapacak ve yapay zekanın geleceğinin herkes için olmasını sağlayacak. #HerkesIçinYapayZeka https://t.co/eEnFJkjcys

En iyi AI Modelleri birkaç büyük şirket tarafından kontrol ediliyor ve AI'nın kamusal kullanımı için parlak bir gelecek görmüyorum. Web3 kurtarmaya geliyor.MonoX AI Marketplace'i tanıtıyoruz - genel AI erişimi için oyunun kurallarını değiştiren bir araç! #AIforAll #AIforGood https://t.co/l8YJfiV7ev