With $763.5 million in cryptocurrency funding spread across six projects, the first full week of 2026 got off to a great start thanks to Rain’s $250 million SeriesWith $763.5 million in cryptocurrency funding spread across six projects, the first full week of 2026 got off to a great start thanks to Rain’s $250 million Series

Crypto VC Funding: Rain secures $250 million, BlackOpal bags $200 million

With $763.5 million in cryptocurrency funding spread across six projects, the first full week of 2026 got off to a great start thanks to Rain’s $250 million Series C round.

Summary
  • Rain led the week with a $250M Series C, valuing the stablecoin firm at $1.95B.
  • BlackOpal and Tres Finance together added $330M via funding and M&A activity.
  • Bitcoin infrastructure projects like Babylon and ZenChain also secured new capital.

According to Cryptofundraising data, the following summarizes this week’s cryptocurrency funding activity:

Rain

  • Raised $250 million in a Series C round
  • Fully diluted valuation of $1.95 billion
  • Rain is a blockchain-based card issuing and stablecoin platform
  • Investment was led by ICONIQ
  • Other investors include Sapphire Ventures, Dragonfly, Bessemer Venture Partners, Galaxy Ventures, FirstMark, Lightspeed, Norwest, and Endeavor Catalyst
  • Total funding exceeds $338 million
  • Comes four months after Series B and ten months after Series A

BlackOpal

  • BlackOpal secured $200 million in an unknown round
  • The project is LATAM’s global payments finance platform
  • Investment was backed by Mars

Tres Finance

  • Acquired for $130 million through M&A
  • Tres Finance is a crypto accounting and taxation reporting platform
  • Acquired by Fireblocks
  • The project has raised $148.6 million so far

Babylon

  • Raised $15 million in an Unknown round
  • Backed by AI6Z
  • Babylon is a Bitcoin staking infrastructure project
  • The project has raised $103 million so far

HabitTrade

  • Secured $10 million in a Series A round
  • Investors include Newborn Town and StableStock
  • HabitTrade is a financial services platform

ZenChain

  • Raised $8.5 million in an unknown round
  • ZenChain is an EVM-compatible Bitcoin Layer 1
  • Backed by Watermelon, DWF Labs, and Genesis Capital
Market Opportunity
VinuChain Logo
VinuChain Price(VC)
$0.001651
$0.001651$0.001651
-3.61%
USD
VinuChain (VC) Live Price Chart
Disclaimer: The articles reposted on this site are sourced from public platforms and are provided for informational purposes only. They do not necessarily reflect the views of MEXC. All rights remain with the original authors. If you believe any content infringes on third-party rights, please contact [email protected] for removal. MEXC makes no guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the content and is not responsible for any actions taken based on the information provided. The content does not constitute financial, legal, or other professional advice, nor should it be considered a recommendation or endorsement by MEXC.

You May Also Like

Ethereum unveils roadmap focusing on scaling, interoperability, and security at Japan Dev Conference

Ethereum unveils roadmap focusing on scaling, interoperability, and security at Japan Dev Conference

The post Ethereum unveils roadmap focusing on scaling, interoperability, and security at Japan Dev Conference appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Key Takeaways Ethereum’s new roadmap was presented by Vitalik Buterin at the Japan Dev Conference. Short-term priorities include Layer 1 scaling and raising gas limits to enhance transaction throughput. Vitalik Buterin presented Ethereum’s development roadmap at the Japan Dev Conference today, outlining the blockchain platform’s priorities across multiple timeframes. The short-term goals focus on scaling solutions and increasing Layer 1 gas limits to improve transaction capacity. Mid-term objectives target enhanced cross-Layer 2 interoperability and faster network responsiveness to create a more seamless user experience across different scaling solutions. The long-term vision emphasizes building a secure, simple, quantum-resistant, and formally verified minimalist Ethereum network. This approach aims to future-proof the platform against emerging technological threats while maintaining its core functionality. The roadmap presentation comes as Ethereum continues to compete with other blockchain platforms for market share in the smart contract and decentralized application space. Source: https://cryptobriefing.com/ethereum-roadmap-scaling-interoperability-security-japan/
Share
BitcoinEthereumNews2025/09/18 00:25
Trading time: Tonight, the US GDP and the upcoming non-farm data will become the market focus. Institutions are bullish on BTC to $120,000 in the second quarter.

Trading time: Tonight, the US GDP and the upcoming non-farm data will become the market focus. Institutions are bullish on BTC to $120,000 in the second quarter.

Daily market key data review and trend analysis, produced by PANews.
Share
PANews2025/04/30 13:50
FCA komt in 2026 met aangepaste cryptoregels voor Britse markt

FCA komt in 2026 met aangepaste cryptoregels voor Britse markt

De Britse financiële waakhond, de FCA, komt in 2026 met nieuwe regels speciaal voor crypto bedrijven. Wat direct opvalt: de toezichthouder laat enkele klassieke financiële verplichtingen los om beter aan te sluiten op de snelle en grillige wereld van digitale activa. Tegelijkertijd wordt er extra nadruk gelegd op digitale beveiliging,... Het bericht FCA komt in 2026 met aangepaste cryptoregels voor Britse markt verscheen het eerst op Blockchain Stories.
Share
Coinstats2025/09/18 00:33