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Funding Weekly Report | 15 Public Funding Events, Intercontinental Exchange Invests Additional $600 Million in Polymarket

Last week (March 23-29) saw 15 blockchain funding rounds totaling over $767 million. Key deals include a $240 million seed round for DeFi protocol Kairos Labs, led by 6th Man Ventures. In AI+Web3, Origins Network raised $8 million with backing from Animoca Brands. Infrastructure saw a major deal as Startale Group, co-developer of Soneium, secured $63 million in a Series A. CeFi highlights include Tazapay's $36 million Series B extension led by Circle Ventures. The largest single investment was Intercontinental Exchange's (ICE) additional $600 million cash injection into prediction market Polymarket. Other notable raises included an $8.6 million round for luxury watch raffle platform watch.fun and a $5 million pre-seed for on-chain lottery project Megapot.

marsbit03/30 02:53

Funding Weekly Report | 15 Public Funding Events, Intercontinental Exchange Invests Additional $600 Million in Polymarket

marsbit03/30 02:53

PEPE sees $20.7M whale withdrawal as price holds KEY support: What’s next?

PEPE has seen significant whale activity with a $20.7 million withdrawal and a net outflow of $2.44 million from exchanges, reducing available liquidity and sell-side pressure. This suggests accumulation rather than distribution, indicating large participants are positioning for a potential upward move. The price is consolidating within a range between support at $0.0000319 and resistance near $0.000040, with recent MACD signals showing weakening bearish momentum. Open Interest increased by 5.27% to $192.50 million, reflecting growing trader anticipation of a breakout. The funding rate also turned positive, indicating a bullish bias in derivatives markets. A break above $0.000040 could confirm the start of an expansion phase.

ambcrypto03/28 03:02

PEPE sees $20.7M whale withdrawal as price holds KEY support: What’s next?

ambcrypto03/28 03:02

Solana: Is $78.50 support in danger as SOL faces $53M whale pressure?

A significant transfer of 609,590 SOL (worth $53.01 million) was deposited into Binance, signaling potential selling pressure from a large holder. Despite this, broader market dynamics show a contrast: overall exchange netflows remain negative at -$3.57 million, indicating sustained withdrawals and holding behavior among most participants. SOL's price is consolidating between key support at $78.50 and resistance at $93.26, reflecting a stabilization phase rather than a strong reversal. The RSI has weakened to around 45, suggesting fading bullish momentum. Additionally, the derivatives market shows a bearish bias, with a negative funding rate of -0.0118%, indicating traders are paying to maintain short positions. While structural supply tightening from ongoing outflows may limit downside, the combination of whale selling pressure, weak price structure, and dominant short positioning increases the risk of a breakdown below the $78.50 support level.

ambcrypto03/27 18:05

Solana: Is $78.50 support in danger as SOL faces $53M whale pressure?

ambcrypto03/27 18:05

RWA Weekly: Compromise on Crypto Market Structure Bill Sparks Industry Divisions; Three Major Traditional Exchanges Develop Tokenization Products

RWA Weekly Digest: March 21–27, 2026 The RWA sector saw steady growth, with total on-chain market cap reaching $26.6 billion (+4.73% MoM) and holder count rising to 694k (+6.07% MoM). Stablecoin market cap remained stable at ~$3 trillion, though transaction volume and active addresses declined, indicating more holding than trading activity. Key regulatory developments included a U.S. crypto market structure bill compromise on stablecoin yield provisions, causing division within the industry, and Delaware’s proposed legislation to bring stablecoins under banking supervision. Major exchanges and institutions advanced tokenization: NYSE partnered with Securitize; Nasdaq collaborated with Talos; CME and Bank of Montreal launched tokenized cash settlement services. Franklin Templeton and Ondo introduced a 24/7 tradable tokenized ETF, while Invesco acquired Superstate’s $900M on-chain treasury fund. Ecosystem developments included Circle integrating USDC into Africa’s Sasai network, USDT₀ expanding to Tempo blockchain, and Ripple testing RLUSD for automated cross-border trade settlements in Singapore. Financings included XFX raising $17M for fiat-stablecoin FX infrastructure and Payy securing $6M for private stablecoin payments. Reports highlighted concerns from the FSB on dollar stablecoin risks in emerging markets and Electric Capital’s analysis showing only 34 RWA assets exceed $50M in on-chain size, with AI infrastructure spending poised to drive future growth.

marsbit03/27 09:07

RWA Weekly: Compromise on Crypto Market Structure Bill Sparks Industry Divisions; Three Major Traditional Exchanges Develop Tokenization Products

marsbit03/27 09:07

A 140% Surge in Valuation in One Year: Who's Writing Checks for Defense AI?

In March 2026, military AI company Shield AI raised $2 billion in funding round, led by Advent International and J.P. Morgan, with additional participation from Blackstone. Its valuation surged 140% to $12.7 billion within a year. Similarly, competitor Anduril is reportedly seeking new funding at a $60 billion valuation. Both companies have seen valuations grow fourfold in just over two years, far outpacing revenue growth, indicating that the market is pricing them based on future platform potential rather than current earnings. This trend is mirrored in the public market, where Palantir’s market cap grew to over $420 billion by late 2025. Shield AI’s products include the MQ-35 V-BAT drone and the upcoming X-BAT autonomous fighter, while its Hivemind AI engine was selected by the U.S. Air Force for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program. A key driver is the structural shift in defense tech funding. Private equity firms like Advent, KKR, and Carlyle are increasingly investing in long-term defense infrastructure, moving beyond traditional venture capital. In 2025, global defense tech VC deals reached $49.1 billion, with 87% going to late-stage companies. The U.S. Department of Defense’s FY2026 budget request allocated $13.4 billion specifically for AI and autonomous systems, with $9.4 billion dedicated to aerial drones—directly aligning with Shield AI and Anduril’s offerings. This clear demand signal, combined with institutional capital moving into defense infrastructure, marks a shift from speculative investment to asset-level allocation in the defense AI sector.

marsbit03/27 07:52

A 140% Surge in Valuation in One Year: Who's Writing Checks for Defense AI?

marsbit03/27 07:52

Interactive Tutorial | Startale Group, Which Raised $63 Million, Launches Points Campaign

Startale Group, a Singapore-based Web3 infrastructure and solution provider, has raised $63 million in a Series A funding round. The investment includes $50 million from SBI Group and $13 million from Sony Innovation Fund. The funds will be used to advance its on-chain infrastructure, including the development of its Ethereum Layer 2 network Soneium (co-managed with Sony), the Astar Network, a stablecoin (Startale USD and JPYSC), and tokenized securities. The company has launched an interactive points campaign where users can earn STAR points by completing various tasks. Key steps include: registering with an invitation code, daily check-ins, swapping at least 10 USDC (for 3 points), depositing at least 10 USDC into a vault (for 5 points and 7.42% APY), and providing liquidity (for 5 points plus daily rewards). An additional "Lucky Easter Egg" event from March 23 to April 3 offers extra chances to win STAR points and USDSC rewards.

Odaily星球日报03/27 02:47

Interactive Tutorial | Startale Group, Which Raised $63 Million, Launches Points Campaign

Odaily星球日报03/27 02:47

Racing Against OpenAI: Anthropic Reportedly Plans IPO as Early as October

AI startup Anthropic, the developer of Claude, is accelerating its plans for an initial public offering (IPO) and is reportedly targeting an October listing, aiming to go public before its rival OpenAI. The company is in preliminary discussions with major investment banks, including Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan, and Morgan Stanley, to underwrite the offering. The IPO is expected to raise over $60 billion, reflecting the market's high valuation of the generative AI sector and Anthropic's significant worth, which reached $380 billion after a funding round in February. The company is backed by a consortium of tech giants, including Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and NVIDIA, which have provided substantial funding and critical infrastructure support. A major regulatory hurdle was recently cleared when a U.S. court overturned a Pentagon decision that had labeled Anthropic a "supply chain risk entity," removing restrictions on its technology and allowing the firm to proceed with its IPO plans unimpeded.

marsbit03/27 01:08

Racing Against OpenAI: Anthropic Reportedly Plans IPO as Early as October

marsbit03/27 01:08

Chainlink stalls: Can LINK reach $12 as whale wallets cross 25K?

Chainlink (LINK) is experiencing significant accumulation by large holders, with over 25,420 wallets now holding at least 1,000 LINK, indicating strong confidence despite limited price movement. The price remains range-bound between $7.95 (support) and $9.60 (resistance), with recent rebounds from the lower boundary reinforcing this zone. A breakout above $9.60 could propel LINK toward $12.00, supported by declining exchange reserves (down 2.22%), which reduces sell-side pressure, and a positive funding rate (0.0042%), reflecting gradual long positioning. While the DMI shows weakening bearish pressure, the ADX indicates weak trend strength, suggesting consolidation may continue. A sustained move above resistance is needed for a bullish shift; otherwise, the price may remain range-bound.

ambcrypto03/26 21:05

Chainlink stalls: Can LINK reach $12 as whale wallets cross 25K?

ambcrypto03/26 21:05

Crypto Morning Report: Binance to Blacklist/Penalize Non-Compliant Market Makers, Bitmine Launches Self-Developed ETH Staking Platform MAVAN

Binance has issued new market maker guidelines, warning of penalties including blacklisting for manipulative practices like coordinated selling and wash trading. Separately, Bitmine launched MAVAN, its proprietary Ethereum staking platform, which has already staked 3.14 million ETH, generating nearly $300 million in annualized yield. In regulatory news, the SEC is preparing to release a tokenization exemption framework in the coming weeks, while the Ethereum Foundation published a quantum-resistant upgrade roadmap targeting L1 completion by 2029. Visa joined the Canton Network as a super validator. Other developments include Polymarket introducing taker fees on most markets, Tether pausing its $20 billion fundraising plan pending an audit, and Glimpse raising $35 million in Series A funding led by a16z. Market-moving political news featured a Democratic call to remove Trump via the 25th Amendment and his plans to form a tech advisory board with Zuckerberg and Nvidia's Huang.

marsbit03/26 01:13

Crypto Morning Report: Binance to Blacklist/Penalize Non-Compliant Market Makers, Bitmine Launches Self-Developed ETH Staking Platform MAVAN

marsbit03/26 01:13

Verse8 Completes $5 Million Seed Funding Round to Accelerate AI-Driven Game Creation

Verse8, an AI-native platform that enables creators to instantly turn ideas into playable games, has raised $5 million in seed funding. The round was co-led by Story Foundation, NEXPACE (Nexon’s Web3 arm), Neowiz, MARBLEX (Netmarble’s Web3 arm), Solarium Labs, and NEXUS, with participation from other investors in gaming, media, and tech. The funds will accelerate development of Verse8’s core AI systems, expand creator onboarding and incentive programs, and enhance its publishing and distribution infrastructure. Since its launch in July 2024, the platform has attracted over 3.5 million monthly active users and more than 5,000 active creators who have generated 25,000 games. Using natural language prompts, users can create fully playable multiplayer games within minutes, eliminating the need for coding, game engines, or large teams. Co-founded by JC Kim and Kevin Lee, Verse8 aims to democratize interactive content creation. The platform automates art, code, design, and QA, while integrating with Story for on-chain ownership, licensing, and distribution, allowing creators to retain attribution and monetize their work. Advised by Jake Song, co-founder of Nexon, Verse8 is positioned at the forefront of a new AI-native, creator-led era in interactive media.

marsbit03/26 00:05

Verse8 Completes $5 Million Seed Funding Round to Accelerate AI-Driven Game Creation