Crypto VC Funding Hits $184M in One Week
The past week saw significant funding activity in the crypto space, with eight projects securing a combined $184.1 million across various rounds.
RQD* Clearing took the lead, raising $74 million through a minority growth investment led by Bain Capital Tech Opportunities and joined by ABN AMRO Clearing Bank and Nyca Partners.
The funds will support product development and expansion in key markets like the US, Europe, and Asia. RQD* plans to build infrastructure for digital assets and tokenized securities, aiming to help financial institutions custody blockchain-based assets and connect them with established clearing systems.
Fasset, a stablecoin banking platform, secured $68 million in Series C funding at a $1 billion valuation, led by Japan's SBI Group. This brings Fasset's total disclosed 2026 funding to $119 million.