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Digital Asset Holdings, the creator of Canton Network, is reportedly raising $300M in capital at a $2B valuation, led by a16z Crypto, which may boost investor confidence in the blockchain space.

The upcoming IPOs of SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic, totaling over $240 billion, may divert liquidity away from the crypto market, potentially impacting bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

EnCap Flatrock Midstream is considering a sale of gas pipeline operator Momentum Midstream for $5 billion, which could be one of the largest deals in the oil and gas pipeline space if it goes through.

Shell, Cosan, and BTG are in advanced talks to inject new capital into their Brazilian joint venture Raízen, aiming to present a plan to creditors and bondholders before finalizing the deal.

The cryptocurrency market is experiencing a downturn, but venture capital is investing in blockchain-based financial infrastructure and real-world assets are attracting capital, indicating a potential shift in investor sentiment.

Crypto venture capital firm Dragonfly has raised $650 million for its fourth fund, positioning it alongside prominent firms like a16z and Paradigm, despite the current bear market in the crypto space.

Dragonfly, a crypto venture capital firm, has successfully closed a $650M fund with a focus on real-world assets, indicating a shift in the crypto VC landscape towards more institutional and practical investments.

Stacy Brown-Philpot's venture capital firm, Cherryrock Capital, is focusing on overlooked founders in a shift away from the current trend of prioritizing mega-rounds and AI deals in Silicon Valley.

African startups have seen a significant shift in their funding preferences, with debt fundraising nearly doubling in 2025 while equity financing from venture capital firms has declined.

Crypto funding is rebounding as institutions cautiously invest in onchain finance, infrastructure, and real-world use cases, indicating a potential shift in investor sentiment.

A venture capital investor predicts a prolonged price war in China's consumer sector due to sluggish demand and rising efficiency at local firms, which will continue to drive costs lower.

EQT plans to transfer existing venture capital stakes into a new fund, likely driven by the growth of the secondary market for startup investments.