Top 10 Cryptocurrency/Blockchain Capital Raises and Investors in the U.S. – July 16th – August 31st, 2025

Several interesting transactions closed in the Cryptocurrency/Blockchain sector over the past two weeks. If you would like more info on these deals or would like to discuss the capital raising market for your company, please contact me.

PIPE

    1. Bit Digital, engaged in the Bitcoin mining business, Ethereum staking activities and specialized cloud-infrastructure services for artificial intelligence applications through its wholly owned subsidiaries, received $67.32 million of development capital through a private placement.

Merger/Acquisition

    1. Cool Cats, non-fungible tokens platform that generates and stylistically curates NFTs that exist on the ethereum blockchain, was acquired by Coin Operated Group and Animoca Brands.
    2. Flipp lol, cryptocurrency trading app that streamlines access to on-chain trading and digital asset management, was acquired by Rarible.
    3. Rhino Bitcoin, bitcoin financial services platform based in Miami Beach, Florida, was acquired by Phoenix Plus Holding.

Later Stage VC

    1. Ceres Coin, blockchain-based fintech platform that merges secure digital finance with regulatory compliance, raised $1.6 million of venture funding.
    2. ConsenSys, blockchain technology-based platform that builds and scales decentralized applications, raised venture funding from Argonautic Ventures.

Early Stage VC 

    1. BockchAIn Digital Infrastructure, crypto mining platform that builds sustainable and data centers, raised venture funding from VCV Digital Group.
    2. One Llama, blockchain-based auto protection platform on safe driving incentives, raised venture funding from TBV.

Seed

    1. Ari Networks, blockchain infrastructure for private debt management purposes, raised $864,736 of seed funding from Warburg Pincus and other investors.
    2. NatGold Digital, blockchain-native monetary asset that monetizes in-ground gold, raised $1.18 million of seed funding.

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Rashidah Billups

Managing Director

Seasoned financial professional with over 20 years of experience in technology, investment banking, commercial banking, credit, and asset management. Diverse background and executive presence with unique perspectives. Managed relationships at Bank of America Merrill Lynch as an AVP and served as NJ State Co-Chair for the company's Corporate Philanthropic networks. Developed investment client relationships at Morgan Stanley and founded an independent financial advisory firm. CFO at RMCG, a leading firm in tokenization of real-world assets on-chain and played a pivotal role in raising capital for multi-million-dollar projects in real estate and technology, launching the FraXion Token and FraXion Marketplace. Bachelor of Science in Finance from William Paterson University, studied Intellectual Property Law at Cambridge University, and holds technology certifications in network cabling and fiber optics. FINRA Series 7 and 66 licensed.

Rashidah Billups

Rashidah Billups

Managing Director

Rashidah Billups

Managing Director

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