Infrastructure & Dev tools

The foundational protocols, tools, and platforms that enable decentralized, user-owned internet applications.

Apr 14, 2026

Deutsche Börse Invests $200 Million in Kraken for 1.5% Stake

Frankfurt exchange operator Deutsche Börse acquired a $200 million stake in Kraken parent company Payward, valuing the crypto exchange at $13.3 billion. The investment deepens ties between traditional finance and crypto markets, subject to regulatory approval.

Apr 14, 20265 sources

Y Combinator Completes First All-Stablecoin Funding Round in USDC

Startup accelerator Y Combinator settled $500,000 in funding for portfolio company Totalis entirely in USDC on Solana, marking its first all-stablecoin investment.

Apr 14, 20261 source

Apr 13, 2026

Aave DAO Approves $25 Million Funding Grant for Aave Labs

Aave DAO passed a binding vote approving $25 million in funding for Aave Labs under the 'Aave Will Win' proposal, despite opposition from Aave Chan Initiative founder Marc Zeller.

Apr 13, 20261 source

Apr 9, 2026

Pharos Raises $44 Million at $1 Billion Valuation for Regulated Asset Network

The real-world asset network secured $44 million in funding ahead of its mainnet launch, targeting what it values as a $50 trillion market for regulated financial activity on blockchain infrastructure.

Apr 9, 20261 source

Apr 8, 2026

Midas Raises $50 Million Series A for Tokenized Asset Infrastructure

Tokenization platform Midas secured $50 million in Series A funding to scale its institutional asset infrastructure. The company holds regulatory approval in Liechtenstein under the DLT framework enabling EU-wide passporting.

Apr 8, 20262 sources