cryptocurrency Investment Landscape Thrives wiht $73.2 Million in a Week
The crypto funding scene witnessed a robust performance with an investment totaling $73.2 million for the week of May 11-17,2025. Among various deals, Gnosis HQ’s acquisition of HQ.xyz stood out.This strategic move was valued at up to $14.95 million, making it the week’s largest transaction.
the deal included an initial $8.95 million from the gnosisdao treasury, supported by community approval in January. Additionally, Gnosis pledged $6 million to aid HQ.xyz’s growth. For insights into gnosis’ co-founder Friederike Ernst, check out this feature.
Various sectors such as DeFi, gaming, and ecosystem-specific projects received funding this week. Here’s a rundown of some notable investments:
- Perpl: Secured $8.25 million, with Dragonfly, Erzonia, and Brevan Howard as lead investors.
- KYD Labs: Raised $7.1 million in a Seed round, powered by CSX, Finality Capital Partners, and Ambush.
- Turtle Club: Attracted $6.2 million in a Seed round, supported by Delphi digital, SIG, and Consensys.
- XP (Captain Labs): Also raised $6.2 million in a Seed round, with funding from BlockChange, Neon, and Reflexive.
Several projects gathered less than $6 million. Notable mentions include Nirvana Labs, TrendX, XSY (Unity), DoubleUp, Vinanz, Giza, N1, and Puffverse, each securing vital capital to fuel their initiatives.
