Finance

This report summarizes the funding situation in the Web3 industry for February 2025. A total of 134 funding rounds were completed, amounting to $1.02 billion. Although this represents a decline compared to January, the overall trend remains stable. The CeFi sector, with its institutionalized scenarios, has become the main hub for large funding rounds, while emerging fields such as blockchain security, infrastructure, and Ordinals have also gained attention. Most funding still consists of small and medium-sized rounds, with Pre-Seed and Seed rounds accounting for more than half, indicating that early-stage projects continue to attract capital. The report also covers key funded projects, including Raise, Cygnus Finance, ResearchHub, Ethena, and Blockaid.

February 2025 was a dynamic month for blockchain and crypto, with significant events shaping the industry. Key projects like Ethereum, Metamask, SMID-96, Stackstone, and Hyperliquid saw major developments, including platform launches, service expansions, token issuances, feature rollouts, mainnet activations, fee voting, and mining activities. These advancements highlight ongoing innovation, foster technological and community growth, and provide fresh momentum for the industry’s expansion.

If there is no innovation / Narrative in 2025, I believe the market will have 2 directions: 1. New DeFi Innovation driven by the growing stablecoins market. 2. Pro-crypto policy that pumps "made in USA" crypto.

Discover which Web3 VCs offer the highest returns for retail investors. This article analyzes data on VC investment levels, listing success rates, and ROI to help you make informed decisions when entering the primary market.

This article examines Bitcoin’s journey toward becoming a recognized reserve asset, reviews legislative developments across various jurisdictions, explores the key drivers and obstacles influencing its adoption, and outlines three possible future scenarios.

The unique feature of network tokens that distinguishes them from company-backed tokens is that network tokens primarily accrue their value from a blockchain or smart contract protocol.

This article will take you to dismantle Ripple’s business logic, face its challenges and controversies, from its cross-border payment innovation to its core XRP bridge role, and help us deeply understand how to turn “populism” into a feast of capital and technology in this industry.

This report summarizes the on-chain data situation for Web3 in February 2025. The cryptocurrency market experienced a pullback after reaching new highs, with some holders in a loss-making position. However, despite the market correction, ecosystem development continues to progress steadily. On February 6, the Berachain mainnet was officially launched. With its Proof of Liquidity (PoL) mechanism and three-token model, it quickly became a market focal point. As the Berachain ecosystem rapidly expands, the value of the $BERA token is reflected in trading activity. It is gradually becoming the core asset of ecosystem liquidity, driving on-chain applications and user growth.

This article explores Backpack's breakthroughs in risk management, custodial security, global compliance strategy, and product design, highlighting its unique advantages in the crypto finance sector.

This article analyzes the first cryptocurrency executive order signed by Trump, covering its core content, the executing team, the timeline, and compares it with the policies of the Biden administration. It also delves into the future prospects and potential risks.

This article provides an in-depth analysis of 160 publicly listed crypto-related stocks globally, including asset-driven companies such as MicroStrategy, mining giant Marathon Digital, and trading platform Coinbase, categorized into six types of businesses. It explores the impact of the 2025 Bitcoin ETF, Trump's policies, and AI integration on the market. The article also analyzes MicroStrategy's financial strategy, Metaplanet's Bitcoin hedge model, and the green energy transformation of mining companies. A systematic overview of the current market capitalization, Bitcoin holdings, and business innovations of various crypto stocks is provided, along with an analysis of institutional capital inflows, Bitcoin halving, and the regulatory environment's opportunities and challenges for the market, offering a comprehensive and professional guide to the crypto capital market for participants.

Avalon Labs is building a leading Bitcoin on-chain financial hub, aiming to revolutionize the way Bitcoin interacts with global markets. Its mission is to provide a seamless ecosystem that bridges decentralized finance (DeFi) with traditional financial services. The platform offers a range of innovative solutions, including Bitcoin-collateralized loans, Bitcoin-backed stablecoins, yield-generating accounts, and even credit cards. Its goal is to create a scalable, transparent, and accessible financial network that empowers Bitcoin holders and transforms Bitcoin into a dynamic economic asset.

Gate Research has released its latest report, "Gate Research: February Cryptocurrency Market Review," summarizing and analyzing February's market trends, on-chain data, key events, security incidents, funding activity, and upcoming developments. This report provides deep insights into the overall performance of the crypto market and key industry trends.

The FASB's new fair value accounting standards require companies to value crypto assets at market prices and recognize unrealized gains and losses, which addresses the limitations of the previous impairment cost method. This change improves financial statement transparency and attracts institutional investors. It also increases profit volatility. This article examines its significant impact on crypto market liquidity, corporate strategies, and alignment with international accounting standards.

Gate Research: In February 2025, a series of significant events unfolded—from the U.S. government announcing new tariffs on Mexico and Canada, to an Oklahoma legislator proposing the Bitcoin Freedom Bill, and 10 companies receiving approval to issue stablecoins under the MiCA regulatory framework in the EU. These developments reflect signs of economic recovery, shifts in the regulatory landscape, and the impact of policy uncertainty on the market, providing crucial insights into the current economic climate and future trends.