Crypto Venture Weekly: September 15-19, 2025 | Messari

This comprehensive weekly crypto venture report from Messari tracks the latest fundraising, acquisitions, and digital asset treasury developments in the blockchain ecosystem. The analysis covers 24 funding rounds totaling $176 million, led by Brale's $30M Series A and Finary's $29.39M Series B, alongside significant treasury allocations exceeding $868 million from companies like Helius Medical Technologies and Solmate.

Key highlights from this week's crypto venture activity include major funding rounds for infrastructure platforms and DeFi protocols, with notable investments in stablecoin creation tools, decentralized exchanges, and AI-powered crypto wallets. The report also documents strategic acquisitions by established players like MoonPay and Keyrock, plus substantial digital asset treasury buildups totaling nearly $870 million across Bitcoin and Solana positions.

• Notable deals include Brale ($30M for stablecoin platform), Kredete ($22M for African credit services), and GRVT ($19M for ZK-powered DEX)
• Digital asset treasuries show institutional adoption with Helius ($500M SOL), Solmate ($300M SOL), and Capital B ($68.2M BTC) allocations
• M&A activity features MoonPay acquiring Meso, Keyrock buying Turing Capital, and LimeWire purchasing Fyre Festival rights
• Industry leaders predict mass adoption of sub-$50k humanoid robots and highlight DeFi's potential to compete with traditional Wall Street infrastructure