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Weekly Blockchain Funding Report: 10 Deals Surpass $195 Million

Monday Nov 17 2025 02:51

1 min

Table of Contents

1. Key Highlights of the Week
1.1 Detailed Funding Analysis
1.2 Public Company Funding for Crypto Treasury Strategies
1.3 Summary

Key Highlights of the Week

Weekly funding totals exceed $195 million across 10 deals.
Lighter secures $68 million in a funding round led by Founders Fund and Ribbit Capital.
LISA raises $12 million to bolster cybersecurity in Web3 using AI.
Seismic secures $10 million led by a16z crypto to expand privacy infrastructure.
Public acquires Alto's crypto business for $65 million.

Detailed Funding Analysis

DeFi

Lighter shone in the Decentralized Finance (DeFi) sector, securing $68 million. Backed by prominent figures like Peter Thiel, Lighter aims to build a fair and transparent financial infrastructure on Ethereum Layer 2.

Web3 + AI

LISA managed to raise $12 million, reflecting the growing interest in AI-powered cybersecurity within the Web3 space. LISA seeks to uncover complex security vulnerabilities that are difficult for traditional tools to detect.

Infrastructure & Tools

Seismic secured $10 million to enhance user privacy in the FinTech sector, enabling the protection of sensitive data when using encryption technologies. Acurast also received funding to push its mainnet for confidential mobile computing.

Centralized Finance (CeFi)

Public's acquisition of Alto's crypto business signals a growing interest in integrating cryptocurrencies into traditional financial services.

Other Web3 Applications

Kyuzo's Friends saw the closing of an $11 million funding round, demonstrating the vitality of diverse Web3 applications.

Public Company Funding for Crypto Treasury Strategies

Republic and Matador raised significant amounts to increase their holdings of Ethereum and Bitcoin, reflecting a growing adoption of cryptocurrencies as reserve assets.

Summary

This week reflects strong activity in blockchain funding, with continued focus on DeFi, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and corporate adoption of cryptocurrencies.

Risk Warning: This article is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, investment research, or a recommendation to trade. The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of Markets.com. When considering shares, indices, forex (foreign exchange), and commodities for trading and price predictions, remember that trading CFDs involves a significant degree of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Leveraged products can result in capital loss. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Before trading, ensure you fully understand the risks involved and consider your investment objectives and level of experience. Cryptocurrency CFD trading restrictions may apply depending on jurisdiction.

Written by:

Noah Lee

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