The Crypto Cash Carnival: $470M, Bitcoin Hoards, and Blockchain Bonanzas!

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Ah, the crypto world—a veritable playground of fortunes amassed in a single week, amassing a rather cheeky $470.75 million from April 20 to 26. Darlings, who said money doesn’t grow on blockchain?

Leading the charge, Bitdeer Technologies Group sauntered away with the lion’s share of the spoils, while a gaggle of other blockchain hopefuls clamored for their own slice of the digital pie.

Without further ado, here’s the glittering gala of funding rounds that made heads turn this week, all lovingly chronicled by Crypto Fundraising enthusiasts:

Bitdeer, a Whopping $179 million

  • Ah, Bitdeer! They scooped up $179 million in loans and equity—dear The Miner Mag did whisper so.
  • Singapore’s own blockchain conjurers, specializing in computers so high-performance they practically hum a jaunty tune.
  • Backed by Matrixport, led by none other than their Chairman Jihan Wu—family business with flair!
  • As of a Friday that sounds suspiciously productive, Bitdeer held 1,234.4 Bitcoin, minted 39.3 fresh ones, and sold off a cheeky 17.0 BTC—enough to make Scrooge McDuck blush.

Upexi, $100 million

  • Upexi dazzled with a private placement, hawking 35.97 million shares and 7.89 million pre-funded warrants for $2.28 each. A snip, really.
  • Their talents span finance, portfolio wizardry, and a well-known Solana (SOL) obsession.
  • GSR led the soirée, joined by crypto glitterati such as Big Brain Holdings and Delphi Ventures, with angels fluttering about. $5.3 million destined for chores like debt reduction, the rest earmarked for their Solana stash—because hoarding never goes out of style.

Alpaca, $52 million

  • A Series C round netted Alpaca $52 million—think of it as a chic cashmere throw for their ambitions.
  • New and returned suitors like Derayah Financial and 850 Management primed to fuel global escapades—American bazaars, Middle Eastern souks, and Asian marketplaces all on the itinerary.
  • Funds to expand, charm, and perhaps outfit a few alpacas in bespoke fintech tuxedos.

Announcing our $52 million Series C raise! 🎉

2024 was a landmark year for Alpaca. We launched US options trading, High-Yield Cash, IRA accounts, FIX API, and even strutted into the self-clearing broker-dealer club with DTCC.

This round of funding…

— Alpaca (@AlpacaHQ) April 23, 2025

Nous Research, $50 million

  • This sprightly startup snatched $50 million in Series A, led by Paradigm, as Fortune coyly reported.
  • Masters of AI, DeFi, and Solana ecosystem infrastructure—brains with a digital twist.
  • Accumulating a noble $70 million so far; we await their next clever move with bated breath and a raised eyebrow.

Restaking was simply the opening act.

Symbiotic bagged $29M in Series A, sponsored by @PanteraCapital and friends at @cbventures.

Constructing Universal Staking—a revolution in blockchain security and economic harmony. Stay tuned, darlings.

— Symbiotic (@symbioticfi) April 23, 2025

Theo, $20 million

  • A modest yet respectable $20 million collected in an enigmatic round.
  • Backed by Hack VC, Anthos, and Manifold—because every mystery needs a faithful sponsor.

We’re tickled to announce our $20m raise, led by @Hack_VC and Anthos Capital with support from a veritable who’s who of trading infrastructure enthusiasts. Democratizing institutional-grade trading? Quite the noble quest!

— theo (@Theo_Network) April 24, 2025

Projects under $20 million (Potentially Cute, Definitely Ambitious)

  • Analog strutted away with $15 million in an undisclosed round.
  • Arch Network carved out $13 million in Series A glory.
  • Tally pocketed $8 million, also Series A, because counting is fundamental.
  • MagicBlock enchanted investors with $7.5 million Seed funding—abracadabra!
  • Mask Network raised $5 million, cloaked in mystery.
  • Inco proudly secured $5 million investment—no cape needed.
  • Catalysis sparked $1.25 million Pre-seed joy.
  • Inflow flowed into the scene with $1.1 million Pre-seed applause.

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2025-04-26 15:04