Crypto Startups Raise Over $36 Million in Latest Funding Round.

Six crypto startups raised over $36 million this week, bringing the total funding for crypto startups to over $14 billion in the first eight months of 2025. The industry has already raised over $4 billion in July and August, with PitchBook predicting $18 billion for the year and some investors expecting over $25 billion. Notable raises include Block Earner's $8 million Series A, Cointel's $7.4 million strategic round, and Overtake's $7 million funding from Sui and other investors.

Six crypto startups raised over $36 million this week, according to DefiLlama data, pushing the total funding for crypto startups in the first eight months of 2025 to over $14 billion [1]. This week's funding round is part of an ongoing surge in investment, with over $4 billion raised in July and August alone [1]. The industry is on track to reach $18 billion in funding for the year, with some investors predicting over $25 billion [1].

Notable raises include Block Earner's $8 million Series A funding, led by CMCC Global’s Titan Fund, which values the startup at $75 million [1, 3]. Block Earner offers crypto-backed lending products, including Bitcoin-collateralized home loans at a 9.5% rate [1, 3]. The company plans to use the funding to accelerate product development and expand access to regulated crypto-financial services [1, 3].

Cointel, an AI-native crypto platform, raised $7.4 million in a strategic round led by Avalanche and Sugafam Inc. The funding will be used to scale its security and intelligence toolkits for digital asset investors [1]. Cointel aims to combat crypto scams by offering real-time analytics, scam detection, and multilingual education tools [1].

Overtake, a peer-to-peer marketplace on Sui for trading gaming assets, raised $7 million from Sui, ItemMania, ItemBay, JB Investment, Green Whale Ventures, and Immutable [1]. The funding will support the platform's expansion and growth.

The surge in funding reflects growing investor confidence in the crypto industry and the potential for innovation in various sectors, including lending, security, and gaming. As the industry continues to evolve, these startups are poised to play a significant role in shaping its future.

References:
[1] https://www.dlnews.com/articles/markets/crypto-startups-snag-36m-from-investors/
[2] https://www.cryptopolitan.com/turn-300-into-30000-why-this-new-crypto-under-1-could-outperform-ethereum-eth-in-the-2025-bull-run/
[3] https://arabfounders.net/en/block-earner-raises-8m-series-a/