Crypto VC Funding: Bullish dominates with $1.1b public sale, Story Protocol secures $82m
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: Aug 16 2025Crypto Funding Surge: This week saw a resurgence in crypto funding with nearly $1.5 billion raised across 18 projects, highlighted by Bullish's IPO that raised $1.1 billion and achieved a valuation of $5.4 billion.
Major Investments: Key investments included Story Protocol's partnership with Heritage Distilling worth $220 million, cybersecurity firm 1Kosmos raising $57 million, and Transak securing $16 million for web3 payment infrastructure.
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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.
