Crypto investors infused fresh capital into innovative blockchain ventures this week, despite market volatility keeping traders on edge. Summary Crypto funding reached $3.19B across 20 projects in the week of Oct. 5-11, 2025. Polymarket led with a $2B raise at a $9B valuation backed by ICE investment. Kalshi secured $300M with backing from Sequoia, AI6Z,
Securitize is considering going public through a merger with a special purpose acquisition company. The RWA tokenization firm could reach a $1B valuation following a merger with Cantor Equity Partners II Inc. Securitize, a leading blockchain company specializing in the tokenization of traditional investments, is reportedly in advanced discussions to go public through a merger
London’s silver market erupted this business week after an extraordinary short squeeze blasted prices past $50 an ounce for only the second time in history, reviving comparisons to the historic 1980 Hunt brothers fiasco that once rocked global commodities. The rally has driven benchmark prices in London to levels not seen in decades, eclipsing New
The Reserve Bank of India will begin a pilot on tokenized certificates of deposit on Wednesday, according to information shared by the central bank at an event in Mumbai on Tuesday. The plan is to use the wholesale segment of its central bank digital currency (CBDC) to issue and settle these instruments. Chief General Manager
According to the latest market data from rwa.xyz, tokenized U.S. Treasury funds have attracted approximately $770 million in new inflows over the past 11 days — signaling growing investor confidence in digital real-world asset (RWA) products. Investor Demand for Tokenized Treasury Funds Hits Record Levels in 2025 In 2025, tokenized treasuries have rapidly emerged as
USDC is cementing its role at the heart of regulated digital finance, with surging adoption, institutional backing, and unmatched liquidity fueling its rise as a global standard. Circle’s USDC Emerges as Cornerstone of Regulated Digital Currency Framework Growing institutional demand for regulated digital currencies continues to redefine the global financial landscape. The digital payments firm
Is the Trump administration seriously weighing a pardon for Binance’s Changpeng “CZ” Zhao ? Crypto Twitter is all aflutter after Fox Business reporter Charles Gasparino tweeted a “scoop” claiming White House insiders say discussions are heating up and Trump “is leaning toward a pardon.” Gasparino is a veteran financial and political journalist—often a fixture in
More than 1,000 wallets on Hyperliquid were completely liquidated during the recent violent crypto sell-off, which erased over $1.23 billion in trader capital on the platform, according to data from its leaderboard. In total, 6,300 wallets are now in the red, with 205 losing over $1 million each according to the data, which was first
Following a comprehensive interview process, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has narrowed down his shortlist of candidates for the Fed Chair position from 11 to five. The final candidate is expected to be announced in January, but it has been reported that this candidate may not take over immediately. According to senior Treasury officials, the
Hargreaves Lansdown, one of the UK’s largest retail investment platforms, has warned that bitcoin should not be treated as a core part of investment portfolios — even as it prepares to offer crypto products to clients for the first time. In a statement published on its website, the Bristol-based firm said bitcoin, despite its long-term