Architect Raises $35M to Propel Crypto Infrastructure Development
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: Dec 29 2025- Funding Trends: Between December 22 and 28, investors concentrated funding into infrastructure, trading, and payments startups, with Architect raising $35 million, indicating sustained institutional interest in derivatives infrastructure despite cautious market sentiment.
- Emerging Banking Models: Kontigo secured $20 million in seed funding, demonstrating that investors continue to back projects bridging traditional banking with blockchain, reflecting the evolution of the neobank narrative.
- Payment Infrastructure: Coinbax raised $4.2 million focused on payments, reinforcing the view of crypto payments as backend financial infrastructure, showcasing immediate real-world utility of cryptocurrencies.
- Developer Tools Investment: Nodu raised $1.4 million in pre-seed funding for payments and developer tools, emphasizing that early-stage funding is increasingly directed towards builders rather than end users, highlighting the importance of infrastructure development.
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Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.
