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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

Cyber Chumaxian: Fake Taoists, AI Fortune-Telling, and the Forgotten Mysticism of Northeast China

"Cyber Shamans: Fake Taoists, AI Fortune-Telling, and the Untold Story of Northeast China’s Occultism" For millennia, the Chinese have developed complex metaphysical systems—from oracle bone divination to the I Ching and Four Pillars of Destiny—to seek security in an uncertain world. Despite modern technology’s attempt to replace superstition with rationality, AI has ironically become occultism’s latest tool. Recent crackdowns exposed fake Taoists using AI to answer existential queries, while apps like CeCe attract millions with free AI fortune-telling, later charging for live “spiritual” consultations. At the heart of this fusion is Northeast China, where Shamanic and “Chumaxian” traditions (based on animal spirits possessing humans) have evolved into a robust industry. Historically rooted in hardship—from the migration waves of “Chuang Guandong” to post-industrial unemployment—Northeastern metaphysics thrives on uncertainty. Today, it offers what many call “therapy tailored for the Chinese soul”: externalizing blame through cosmic narratives (e.g., bad luck years or evil spirits), unlike Western psychology’s inward focus. AI accelerates this shift. With algorithms now matching expert diviners in accuracy, low-end fortune tellers are being replaced. Meanwhile, prompt-savvy “metaphysical engineers” use AI to generate readings, focusing only on emotional delivery. Live-streamed “cyber shamans” combine folksy warmth with AI-generated scripts, offering cheap comfort in anxious times. This trend has even gone global. Startups like FateTell sell AI-translated Chinese astrology reports to overseas users, repackaging “feudal superstition” as Eastern philosophy for Silicon Valley elites. Yet behind the rise of AI mysticism lies a deeper human yearning—for certainty in an unstable world. As regulations tighten on AI divination, the core demand remains: whether through shamans or algorithms, people still seek comfort when facing the unknown.

marsbit03/30 02:08

Cyber Chumaxian: Fake Taoists, AI Fortune-Telling, and the Forgotten Mysticism of Northeast China

marsbit03/30 02:08

From Utopian Narratives to Financial Infrastructure: The 'Disenchantment' and Pivot of Crypto VC

From Utopian Narratives to Financial Infrastructure: The Disenchantment and Pivot of Crypto VC The crypto industry, once championing "blockchain, not Bitcoin" and a broad Web3 vision, is now seeing venture capital flow overwhelmingly into pragmatic financial applications, particularly stablecoin payments. Following the decline of the Web3 and NFT boom in the early 2020s, investment has cooled for many sectors but surged for payment infrastructure. Key signals include Stripe's $1.1 billion acquisition of Bridge and Mastercard's $1.8 billion purchase of BVNK. Data from Architect Partners shows funding for crypto payment companies skyrocketed to $2.6 billion in 2025, exceeding the total of the previous three years combined. In contrast, funding for decentralized applications (DApps) and blockchain gaming has collapsed. The total private crypto funding reached $20.4 billion in 2025, still below the 2022 peak of $27.6 billion. Stablecoins, like USDT and USDC, are now seen as a breakthrough application, with their annual transaction volume soaring 72% to $33 trillion in 2025. Their core appeal is enabling efficient, real-time global value transfer, solving long-standing issues of cost and speed in cross-border payments. However, the industry faces significant challenges from established "gatekeepers" like Visa and Mastercard, which control terminal access. The piece also notes the declining market share of Binance and the emergence of new products like Franklin Templeton's tokenized ETF with Ondo Finance, which allows for 24/7 trading. A commentator starkly observes that the line between investing and gambling has been completely erased, with a significant portion of new ETFs being leveraged or crypto-related funds. The narrative has shifted from utopian rebuilding to building financial infrastructure.

marsbit03/30 01:45

From Utopian Narratives to Financial Infrastructure: The 'Disenchantment' and Pivot of Crypto VC

marsbit03/30 01:45

Siri's "Androidization" Turning Point? iOS 27 to Launch AI App Store, Supporting Free Installation of Third-Party Bots

Apple is reportedly planning a major strategic shift for Siri and its AI ecosystem with iOS 27, moving towards a more open platform. According to Mark Gurman, the core of this strategy involves a "two-pronged" approach: deeply integrating its own Apple Intelligence while also opening Siri's underlying interfaces to third-party services. A key feature will be the introduction of a dedicated "AI App Store" section. This will allow users to freely install and use various third-party AI chatbots, not just ChatGPT, directly within Siri, functioning like an AI plugin marketplace. To bolster its capabilities, Apple is also considering deeply integrating Google's Gemini technology to enhance Siri and other system-level AI functions. This complementary strategy allows Apple to avoid direct competition with leading model developers and instead leverage external products to address its own weaknesses. The business logic behind this move is to defend its hardware dominance by offering a highly customizable AI experience to prevent users from switching to Android. Furthermore, Apple stands to generate significant revenue by applying its standard App Store commission model to subscriptions for these third-party AI services. This new AI vision is expected to be unveiled at WWDC26. This potential shift from a "walled garden" to an open "AI port" represents a significant change in Apple's philosophy, aiming to redefine smartphone interaction by making Siri a super-container for the world's best AI models.

marsbit03/30 01:18

Siri's "Androidization" Turning Point? iOS 27 to Launch AI App Store, Supporting Free Installation of Third-Party Bots

marsbit03/30 01:18

Anthropic's Paying User Base Doubles This Year: Claude Pro Subscriptions Surge Amid Security Controversies and New Feature Launches

Consumer subscriptions for Anthropic's Claude Pro have doubled in 2026, driven by a combination of geopolitical controversy, product launches, and marketing. Analysis of credit card data shows a surge in paid users, which the company confirmed. Key growth factors include the CEO's public refusal to permit military use of its AI for lethal operations, a stance that resonated with consumers despite legal risks. A Super Bowl ad campaign criticizing competitors also boosted brand visibility and user reactivation. Product enhancements, including the January launch of Claude Code and Claude Cowork tools, along with the recent "Computer Use" and Dispatch mobile features, were significant drivers. Most new subscriptions are for the $20/month Pro plan. While still smaller than OpenAI, Anthropic is building strong brand loyalty in the premium consumer market with its security stance and rapid tool releases.

marsbit03/30 01:16

Anthropic's Paying User Base Doubles This Year: Claude Pro Subscriptions Surge Amid Security Controversies and New Feature Launches

marsbit03/30 01:16

Crypto Morning Report: Lido DAO Proposes 10,000 stETH Buyback of LDO, Major Unlocks for SUI, OPN, ENA This Week

Cryptocurrency Market Digest: Lido DAO has proposed using 10,000 stETH (approx. $30M) to repurchase LDO tokens, aiming to capitalize on the historically low LDO/ETH ratio. Major token unlocks are scheduled this week, including SUI ($38.32M), OPN ($6.44M), and ENA ($3.64M). In regulatory news, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis plans to release a draft stablecoin yield bill, prompting industry counter-proposals. ICE announced a $600M investment in Polymarket. Meanwhile, 21Shares will distribute staking rewards to investors of its ETH and SOL ETFs. Other developments include Trump's comments on Iran negotiations and sanctions related to Southeast Asian fraud networks.

marsbit03/30 01:14

Crypto Morning Report: Lido DAO Proposes 10,000 stETH Buyback of LDO, Major Unlocks for SUI, OPN, ENA This Week

marsbit03/30 01:14

DeFi stops the liquidation leak: Protocols reclaim billions lost to MEV bots

DeFi protocols are addressing a major inefficiency by reclaiming billions in value that was previously extracted by MEV bots during liquidations. For years, these bots profited from liquidation events, draining value from users and weakening protocol sustainability. With over $2 billion in liquidatable positions on Ethereum alone, protocols like Aave are now implementing new mechanisms such as Smoothing Varying Rate (SVR) to internalize this value. Aave has already recaptured $16.7 million in MEV on Ethereum and is expanding SVR to Arbitrum and Base. This shift turns liquidations into controlled revenue channels, strengthening protocol economics and sustainability. While Aave’s revenue has increased—reaching a $76 million annual run rate—long-term growth remains dependent on sustained market activity and volatility.

ambcrypto03/30 01:02

DeFi stops the liquidation leak: Protocols reclaim billions lost to MEV bots

ambcrypto03/30 01:02

US-Iran War: Why Did Turkey Sell Off 58.4 Tons of Gold in Two Weeks?

Turkish Central Bank sold approximately 58.4 tons of gold, worth over $8 billion, within two weeks in March 2026, as a response to a severe financial crisis triggered by the U.S.-Israel military operation against Iran. The conflict led to Iran blocking the Strait of Hormuz, causing oil prices to surge over 40% and cutting off natural gas supplies to Turkey, which relies heavily on energy imports. This resulted in a plunging Turkish lira, massive foreign capital flight, and rapid depletion of foreign reserves. To defend the currency and meet urgent dollar demands, Turkey utilized gold swaps—temporarily exchanging gold for dollars with agreements to repurchase later—rather than outright sales, to avoid market panic and preserve long-term reserves. The move highlights Turkey's vulnerability to energy shocks and its strategic use of gold reserves for liquidity during crises. If the conflict persists, further gold sales may be necessary, adding downward pressure on global gold prices.

marsbit03/30 00:08

US-Iran War: Why Did Turkey Sell Off 58.4 Tons of Gold in Two Weeks?

marsbit03/30 00:08

Crypto Donations Face Ban As Canada Steps Up Election Security Measures

Canada's "Strong and Free Elections Act" proposes a ban on cryptocurrency, money order, and prepaid card donations to political parties and third-party groups, citing traceability concerns and foreign interference risks. Penalties include fines up to $25,000 for individuals and $100,000 for corporations, plus repayment of up to double the contribution amount. The bill also targets AI-generated deepfakes that mislead voters. This follows a failed 2024 attempt and a recommendation from Canada’s chief electoral officer. The UK action the same day reflects broader Western democratic concerns about anonymous digital payments in elections.

bitcoinist03/30 00:02

Crypto Donations Face Ban As Canada Steps Up Election Security Measures

bitcoinist03/30 00:02

Celestia breaks down: Sell pressure builds ahead of TIA’s $85K token unlock

Celestia (TIA) is facing increasing bearish pressure due to deteriorating market structure and sentiment. An upcoming token unlock on March 29th, valued at approximately $85,000, is adding to the selling pressure. Although the unlock is relatively small, it is negatively impacting short-term market sentiment. Spot market activity shows a clear shift, with investors selling over $500,000 worth of TIA after a period of accumulation. Derivatives data further confirms the bearish trend, with a negative funding rate indicating concentrated short positions and significant liquidations for long traders. Technically, TIA has broken below a key consolidation range and critical support level, signaling a potential further decline toward the $0.233 region. Both fundamental and technical factors suggest continued downside risk unless buyers can reclaim key levels.

ambcrypto03/29 23:02

Celestia breaks down: Sell pressure builds ahead of TIA’s $85K token unlock

ambcrypto03/29 23:02

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