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This report summarizes the Web3 industry’s fundraising activity in July 2025. A total of 132 funding deals were completed during the month, with an aggregate amount reaching $3.68 billion. Capital primarily flowed into CeFi and blockchain services, reflecting a dual focus on infrastructure and services. Investment was concentrated in growth-stage projects raising between $3 million and $20 million, with Series A rounds emerging as the main battleground for capital. Meanwhile, the accelerated adoption of traditional financial instruments such as Post-IPO deals signals a deepening integration between the Web3 industry and mainstream capital markets.The report also highlights key fundraising projects including Delabs Games, Gaia Labs, Syntetika, Blockskye, and Limitless.

Last week, Lido DAO (LDO) surged over 62% in 7 days, fueled by Ethereum's strong price rally and institutional custody support. Aerodrome Finance (AERO) gained nearly 49%, boosted by liquidity expansion on the Base network. Base led inflows with a net $80.3 million, reversing its previous streak of outflows. Driven by SocialFi and the creator economy, its TVL has surpassed $4.6 billion, establishing a multi-layered closed loop of trading, content, and social interaction.

Gate Research Daily Report:On August 12, BTC price briefly touched a historic high of $122,300 before quickly retreating to a range around $118,900; ETH reached a yearly peak of $4,365 with trading volume soaring to $47.1 billion. Altcoins’ total market capitalization hit $1.61 trillion, with market sentiment entering the “greed” zone. BitcoinCash’s Smart Money Index surged to 85.1, reflecting significant institutional inflows. The Uniswap Foundation proposed establishing the “DUNI” legal entity in Wyoming to support decentralized governance. Lido DAO benefited from a favorable SEC ruling, boosting the prospects for liquid staking ETFs with a weekly gain of 54%.

The report thoroughly examines the revenue sources, user growth, market strategies, and the challenges that key projects such as Aave, Compound, Euler Finance, Jito, and Lido Finance encounter.

Gate Research Daily Report: On August 13, BTC consolidated near $119,000; ETH broke above $4,600 with a 7.09% gain; and GT recovered to $16.745. Aave’s outstanding borrowings exceeded $25 billion, marking a record high and reflecting a notable rebound in DeFi lending demand. Circle announced the launch of Arc, a Layer 1 blockchain focused on stablecoin and institutional-grade financial use cases, with a public testnet planned for the fall. RWA-focused blockchain MANTRA Chain achieved full EVM compatibility on its testnet and is scheduled to launch its mainnet in September.

Gate Research Daily Report: On August 13, BTC continued its upward consolidation, briefly approaching the $120,000 mark; ETH surpassed the $4,600 level, reaching a new high in the current rally. Cyber token surged over 220% following its successful exchange listing and institutional buyback plan; Solana ecosystem meme coin Fartcoin and computing network token Qubic also showed strong performance. DeFi platform Aave’s borrowing volume exceeded $25 billion, setting a new record. Circle announced the launch of Arc, a Layer 1 blockchain focused on stablecoins, while MANTRA Chain’s testnet achieved full EVM compatibility with its mainnet scheduled for launch in September. Major US stock indices rose across the board, reflecting increased risk appetite and an overall bullish crypto market atmosphere.

This article examines Bitcoin halving cycles to uncover the links between the cryptocurrency market and traditional financial sectors, including U.S. stocks, the U.S. dollar, and U.S. Treasuries. Additionally, it explains how custodians solidify their market position by serving on-chain projects, ETFs, and established financial institutions.

The article not only examines fluctuations in stablecoin supply and the use of privacy technologies, but also provides an in-depth analysis of market growth highlights, blockchain network distribution, progress in privacy-enhancing technologies, and the latest trends in regulatory compliance.

The author analyzes the characteristics of existing and new users in the Web3 market, highlighting the limitations of traditional marketing approaches. They propose a comprehensive strategy that incorporates an influencer matrix, matrix account deployment, and targeted advertising.

The article provides an in-depth analysis of how stock tokenization utilizes technology to boost liquidity and settlement efficiency, and to restructure the cross-border securities investment landscape. It also examines the role of stock tokenization as a bridge linking traditional capital with the blockchain ecosystem.

The article covers topics ranging from the origins of money, the law of diminishing marginal utility, and the moral issues of inflation, to the flaws of the modern monetary system and the importance of sound money.

The article reveals the South Korean government's internal regulatory stance and legislative trends regarding stablecoins, and analyzes the large corporations that may benefit as well as their close ties with the government.

Trump signed an executive order that, for the first time, allows U.S. 401(k) pension funds—an $8.7 trillion market—to invest in cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. If just 1% of these funds are allocated to the cryptocurrency market, over $100 billion in new capital could enter the sector. This could reshape the global investment landscape.

Cango (NYSE:CANG) is pursuing a real-world strategy distinct from the "story-driven" approach: It owns 50 EH/s of proprietary computing power, produces 650 BTC per month, exchanges equity for mining capacity, disposes of legacy businesses, provides monthly inventory disclosures, and establishes Bitcoin as the cornerstone of its balance sheet. Amid global valuation imbalances among mining companies, Cango may serve as an undervalued benchmark in Asia.

A Comprehensive Analysis of the Solana Alpenglow Upgrade and the ICM Roadmap: An Examination of the Three Stages of the On-Chain AI Ecosystem, and How Performance, Decentralization, and Real-World Adoption Strategies Shape the Creation of a “Nasdaq on the Blockchain.”