Cryptocurrency investors injected fresh capital into innovative blockchain ventures this week, even as market volatility has traders nervous.
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- During the week from October 5 to 11, 2025, cryptocurrency funds reached $3.19 billion across 20 projects.
- Polymarket led the way, raising $2 billion at a $9 billion valuation on the back of ICE investment.
- Kalsi secured $300 million with backing from investors Sequoia, AI6Z, and Paradigm.
Polymarket and Kashi emerged as standout trades from October 5th to 11th, demonstrating growing institutional interest in decentralized prediction markets.
About 20 companies have secured about $3.2 billion in crypto funding, including companies specializing in derivatives, asset management, and even Bitcoin-backed life insurance.
According to crypto funding data, here's a breakdown of this week's major announcements:
Polymarket
- Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) has invested $2 billion in Polymarket, giving the decentralized prediction market platform a pre-investment valuation of $8 billion. It also acquired exclusive worldwide rights to distribute Polymarket's event-driven probability data to institutional customers.
- Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan called the deal a milestone in bringing prediction markets into the financial mainstream.
- The investment follows Polymarket's return to the U.S. market after overcoming regulatory challenges, including the acquisition of QCX and the addition of Donald Trump Jr. to its advisory board to re-establish its domestic operations.
We are pleased to announce that Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the parent company of @NYSE, is making a $2 billion strategic investment at a $9 billion post-money valuation.
Together we are building the next evolution of the market.
A special thank you to everyone who supported us… pic.twitter.com/y7Z3koj3IU
— Polymarket (@Polymarket) October 7, 2025
Karushi
- Kalsi secured $300 million in new funding at a $5 billion valuation, doubling its value since June.
- The platform currently leads the global prediction market with over 60% share and annual trading volume of $50 billion.
- As interest in real-world betting grows, Kalsi has expanded to 140 countries and established itself as a global force.
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DDC Enterprise
- DDC Enterprises secured a $124 million equity raise at $10 per Class A share, a 16% premium over the company's closing price on October 7th.
- The round was led by PAG Pegasus Fund and Murana Investment Management, with participation from OKG Financial Services and DDC CEO Norma Chu, who personally invested $3 million.
- This capital will fuel DDC's Bitcoin financial strategy.
We are pleased to share in our $124 million equity raise with participation from PAG Pegasus Fund and @Mulana_IM. These are two key partners who share our belief in the future of corporate Bitcoin finance.
Founder @ddcnorma also personally invested $3 million to strengthen the company for the long term… pic.twitter.com/6UAFBinp8E
— ddcbtc (@ddcbtc_) October 8, 2025
meanwhile
- Meanwhile, the company, touted as the first regulated Bitcoin life insurance company, raised $82 million in a funding round co-led by Bain Capital Crypto and Haun Ventures, with participation from Pantera Capital, Apollo, Northwestern Mutual Future Ventures, and Stillmark.
- This funding will expand global access to Bitcoin-denominated life insurance, pensions, savings, and bonds, allowing policyholders to hedge against inflation and currency risks.
- Meanwhile, regulations from the Bermuda Monetary Authority have increased Bitcoin assets under management by more than 200%. Total funding in 2025 will be approximately $122 million. The company previously raised $40 million in Series A co-led by Framework Ventures and Fulgur Ventures.
Announcing $82M in new funding co-led by @HaunVentures and @BainCapCrypto.
This brings total funding in 2025 to $122 million, following a $40 million Series A earlier this year.
This funding will accelerate the global expansion of BTC-linked savings and retirement products for institutions. pic.twitter.com/xbdvYycCYk
— Meanwhile |Bitcoin Life Insurance (@meanwhilelife) October 7, 2025
amdax
- Dutch cryptocurrency service provider Amdax has raised €30 million ($35 million) in a funding round to launch Amsterdam Bitcoin Treasury Strategy.
- The company aims to accumulate up to 210,000 BTC, potentially becoming the second largest corporate Bitcoin holder after MicroStrategy.
bee map
- Bee Maps has secured a Series A funding round led by Pantera Capital to expand its AI-powered decentralized mapping network on Hivemapper.
- Funding will power the introduction of in-car cameras, AI model upgrades, and HONEY token rewards.
- The company introduced a new $19/month Bee membership plan that replaces the upfront cost of hardware and expands access for contributors.
We raised $32M to scale next-generation AI-powered mapping 🐝
$19/month Bee Device is up and running — LTE, camera, Fleet AI.
VW, Lyft, NBC, and others are driving demand. We are currently expanding our supply.
Get your device now: https://t.co/gEvKyZRL2X
Official announcement: https://t.co/E6lywwEpeg https://t.co/6fbejwLpin— Bee Maps (@TryBeeMaps) October 6, 2025
project- Coinflow raises $25 million in Series A round
- Anthea raises $22 million in Series A round
- CipherOwl raises $15 million in seed round
- TransCrypts raises $15 million in seed round
- Brock Street, $11.5 million in unknown round
- Glass, $10 million in unknown round
- Falcon Finance $10 million in unknown round
- NebX, $6 million in unknown round
- Agio Ratings, $6 million in unknown round
- Crunch Lab raises $5 million in unknown round
- 375ai, $5 million in unknown round
- Institute, $5 million in unknown round
- Luna raises $2 million in seed round
- Unlimited, $1 million in general sale
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