Startups raise $739.5m across 17 deals
Crypto startups raised a hefty $739.5 million across 17 deals during the week of June 22–28, 2025, marking one of the sector’s strongest funding stretches in months, with infrastructure and institutional-focused projects leading the charge. Topping the list was Kalshi,…
REX-Osprey Ethereum, Solana staked ETFs may launch soon as SEC raises no objections
Key Takeaways The security agency issued no further comments on Rex and Osprey’s staked ETH and SOL ETFs, clearing the path for a possible launch. SEC policy shifts may enable the first batch of US-listed staked ETFs, accelerating institutional adoption…
$1 Million Drained From Pepe NFT Projects in Coordinated Contract Hijack
A set of NFT collections tied to Matt Furie, the creator of the Pepe meme, and the ChainSaw studio have been hit by a string of contract hijacks that led to more than $1 million being stolen. Attackers took control…
The Dark Side of Crypto
In an effort to curb the misuse of cryptocurrency ATMs, Australian authorities have identified 90 individuals, many of them scam victims or unwitting money mules, following a months-long investigation led by AUSTRAC’s cryptocurrency taskforce. The operation was conducted in collaboration…
Lista DAO surges as total value locked hits all-time high
Lista DAO token price rose for the second consecutive day, reaching its highest level since June 11, and 112% above its lowest level this year. Lista DAO (LISTA), one of the biggest players in the BNB Chain, jumped as its…
