Bitcoin News Today: Bitcoin-Backed Infrastructure Drives $175M VC Influx in 2025 DeFi Boom

Bitcoin’s resurgence as an institutional asset is reshaping the venture capital landscape within the cryptocurrency ecosystem, with a clear emphasis on tokenization and stablecoin infrastructure. In the first half of 2025, the Bitcoin DeFi sector attracted $175 million in venture capital funding across 32 deals, signaling strong institutional confidence in decentralized finance applications built on Bitcoin's expanding utility [1]. This trend is further reinforced by major investments in projects targeting institutional-grade infrastructure, such as real-world asset (RWA) tokenization and stablecoin ecosystems.

One such initiative is Inveniam Capital’s $20 million investment in Mantra, a layer-1 blockchain platform, aimed at enhancing institutional access to RWAs through advanced data sovereignty and surveillance capabilities [2]. The partnership is expected to significantly increase total value locked (TVL) on Mantra Chain and support the rapid adoption of compliant tokenization, particularly in the United States and the United Arab Emirates. Analysts from Boston Consulting Group have projected the RWA market could reach $18.9 trillion in value within a decade, with some estimates suggesting it could grow as high as $30 trillion as traditional financial institutions continue to enter the space [3].

Meanwhile, stablecoin infrastructure is also receiving substantial attention. Stable, a blockchain network focused on Tether’s USDt, raised $28 million in a seed round led by Bitfinex, Hack VC, and other prominent investors to scale its infrastructure and promote USDt adoption. The funding is occurring at a time of increasing regulatory clarity, particularly in the United States following the passage of the GENIUS Act, which has been cited as a key milestone for stablecoin growth in payments infrastructure [4]. With the total stablecoin market cap now at $268 billion, the momentum behind these projects is expected to accelerate further as new legislation supports their integration into traditional financial systems.

Additionally, French fintech firm Spiko raised $22 million in a Series A round led by Index Ventures to expand access to tokenized money market assets, including US and EU T-Bill funds. The platform has already processed over $900 million in working capital and aims to bridge the gap between European and American markets in digital asset adoption [5]. Similarly, Dakota, a stablecoin-based business banking platform, secured $12.5 million in a Series A led by CoinFund, with plans to leverage digital dollars for faster and more efficient global transactions [6].

The broader venture capital ecosystem is also seeing innovative platforms such as Jarsy and BridgePort raising significant capital. Jarsy, a digital investment platform that offers tokenized pre-IPO private equity access to retail investors, raised $5 million in a pre-seed round led by Breyer Capital [7]. Meanwhile, BridgePort, an off-exchange settlement layer, secured $3.2 million in seed funding to expand its network, which connects exchanges, trading firms, and custodians to improve capital allocation and settlement efficiency [8].

Collectively, these developments illustrate a maturing market where institutional investors are increasingly allocating capital toward Bitcoin-centric infrastructure projects, particularly those that enhance transparency, compliance, and interoperability. As regulatory clarity improves and adoption accelerates, the convergence of traditional finance and blockchain-based systems appears to be gaining momentum, offering a more stable and scalable environment for future growth.

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[1] https://en.coinotag.com/bitcoins-institutional-growth-influences-crypto-venture-capital-trends-and-emerging-technologies/