According to DLNews, despite the ongoing downturn in the cryptocurrency market, venture capital funding reached $883 million for crypto startups in February, a 13% decline compared to the same period last year. Data from DefiLlama shows investors have shifted toward more cautious strategies, focusing on projects with actual revenue and user bases. The three largest funding rounds this month included: Flying Tulip, founded by Andre Cronje, raising $206 million to build an integrated financial platform; Whop, a social e-commerce platform, securing $200 million from Tether at a $1.6 billion valuation; and Anchorage Digital, the U.S.’s first federally regulated digital asset bank, raising $100 million and raising its valuation to $4.2 billion. Stablecoins, artificial intelligence, and institutional tools have emerged as key investment focus areas for 2026.
Crypto startups raised $883 million in February 2026, with three major projects securing large investments.
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On-chain data shows that crypto startups raised $883 million in February 2026, a 13% decline from the previous year. Key funding announcements include three major rounds: Flying Tulip raised $206 million, Whop secured $200 million from Tether at a $16 billion valuation, and Anchorage Digital raised $100 million, valuing the company at $42 billion. Investors are prioritizing projects with proven revenue and user growth. Stablecoins, AI, and institutional-grade tools remain the top investment focus areas.
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