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*📊 crypto venture Weekly: September 29–October 3, 2025*
$312M was raised across 18 projects this week, led by Flying Tulip’s $200M seed round and xMoney’s $21.5M strategic raise. Meanwhile, AlphaTON Capital, Strategy, and VivoPower International allocated a combined $112M into TON, BTC, and XRP treasuries.
Here’s what the top 5 are building 👇
📌 Flying Tulip ($200M seed, $1B valuation)
Full-stack onchain exchange combining a hybrid AMM and order book model.
📌 xMoney ($21.5M, Sui Foundation)
European payments company bridging stablecoins with global commerce.
📌 Lava ($17.5M, Extended Series A)
Platform for bitcoin-backed loans with participation from top fintech angels.
📌 Ethena ($14M, MEXC Ventures)
DeFi protocol behind USDe, a crypto-native stablecoin backed by delta-hedged collateral.
📌 KGeN ($13.5M, Jump Crypto, Accel, Prosus Ventures)
Building a Verified Distribution Network across AI, DeFi, gaming, and consumer apps.
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