Crypto Funding Frenzy: $169M Poured into Blockchain & AI Startups Last Week | Market Watch

Crypto Funding Frenzy: $169M Poured into Blockchain & AI Startups Last Week | Market Watch

As a crypto analyst with a decade in the trenches, I've seen funding cycles come and go - but last week's $169 million injection into 16 blockchain projects tells an interesting story. Infrastructure and AI dominated, with Units.Network's $10M raise and XFX's $9.1M跨境结算 play standing out. The real eyebrow-raiser? Web3 gaming scored big with Wildcard Alliance's Paradigm-backed round. Let's dissect where smart money is flowing (and whether these bets will survive the next bear market).
AI Gold Rush 2025: How 58% of Global VC Funding Flooded Into AI Startups

AI Gold Rush 2025: How 58% of Global VC Funding Flooded Into AI Startups

As a crypto analyst who's seen bubbles inflate and pop, I've got front-row seats to the AI funding frenzy. In the first half of 2025, $730B poured into AI startups - more than doubling 2024's total. But here's the kicker: 58% of all venture capital now flows to AI, with OpenAI's record $40B round making up nearly half. I'll break down the winners, losers, and why this smells like dot-com déjà vu (with better algorithms). Buckle up for data-driven cynicism served with a side of dark humor.