The crypto venture capital landscape has experienced significant growth, particularly within the Bitcoin DeFi sector, which attracted $175 million across 32 deals in the first half of the year. Investors are actively acquiring Bitcoin as a strategic reserve, while themes of tokenization, stablecoin infrastructure, and settlement technology remain prominent. Inveniam Capital has invested $20 million into Mantra to enhance institutional-grade investment in real-world assets (RWAs). Meanwhile, Stable, a layer-1 blockchain network, raised $28 million to support USDt adoption. French fintech Spiko secured $22 million to broaden access to tokenized money markets, and Dakota, a stablecoin banking startup, raised $12.5 million for its global banking services. Jarsy, aiming to provide retail investors access to private equity markets, raised $5 million. Additionally, BridgePort, focused on improving settlement efficiency, raised $3.2 million. The developments signal a growing institutional interest and a robust future in the crypto and stablecoin markets.

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