Odaily Planet Daily reports: In the second quarter of 2026, the crypto industry completed 271 transactions totaling $12.86 billion, representing a roughly 45% increase from $8.87 billion in the first quarter. Venture capital led with $4.99 billion, accounting for 39% of the total across 218 rounds. Debt financing reached $4.36 billion across just nine transactions—more than triple the amount from the previous quarter. A single $3.65 billion financing round by IREN accounted for 84% of all debt financing. Additionally, mergers and acquisitions totaled $3.33 billion across 40 transactions. The top ten deals represented 67% of all disclosed funding, indicating continued high concentration in industry financing.
Q2 crypto industry funding and M&A reach $12.86 billion, with debt financing becoming the second-largest source.
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Crypto industry news shows that Q2 2026 funding and M&A reached $12.86 billion, a 45% increase from Q1. Venture capital led with $4.99 billion across 218 rounds. Debt financing rose to $4.36 billion from nine deals, driven by a $3.65 billion IREN transaction. M&A totaled $3.33 billion across 40 deals. The top ten transactions accounted for 67% of total funds, highlighting industry trends toward consolidation.
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