Today’s Insider ⬇️
VC Recovery: Crypto fundraising increased by 2.5 times last year
Asia’s Market Leaders: Japan and South Korea lead Asia's local stablecoin push in 2025
Strategic Accumulation: Tether snaps up another 8,888 BTC, now fifth-largest Bitcoin wallet
Market Update
Market | Value | Day P&L | YTD |
Bitcoin | $88,037 | +0.52% | -6.32% |
Ethereum | $2,984 | +0.39% | -10.52% |
Solana | $125 | +0.32% | +0.27% |
XRP | $1.86 | +2.08% | -18.72% |
S&P 500 | $6,845 | -0.74% | +16.84% |
Gold | $4,325 | -0.07% | +62.94% |
1. Crypto Fundraising Hits $39.95B in 2025 as VC Focus Shifts
VC recovery: Crypto fundraising surged to $39.95 billion in 2025, marking a 2.5x increase from 2024, with fewer but higher-value rounds, as VC funds focused on late-stage infrastructure and RWA tokenization projects.
🔎 Insider Insight: Despite a more selective approach, the sharp rise in funding reflects growing interest in sustainable, product-driven crypto ventures. Shifting focus to infrastructure and payments signals a maturing market, while early-stage token rounds continue to decline.
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By combining advanced technology with simplicity, BlockchainFX is redefining the trading experience for both experienced and beginner traders. As demand for secure and versatile trading platforms grows, BlockchainFX continues to gain recognition and interest from a global audience.
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2. Japan and South Korea Drive Non-USD Stablecoin Growth in Asia’s Digital Ecosystem
Asia’s market leaders? Japan and South Korea led Asia’s push for non-USD stablecoins in 2025, launching yen- and won-pegged initiatives for payments, remittances, and cross-border trade, signaling a shift toward diversifying the global stablecoin ecosystem.
🔎 Insider Insight: While non-USD stablecoins aim to reduce reliance on the dollar, real adoption remains limited due to the dominance of USD-backed stablecoins in global trade. Strategic positioning and infrastructure development will be crucial to driving meaningful adoption in the years to come.
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3. Tether Becomes Fifth-Largest Bitcoin Wallet with Over 96K BTC
Strategic accumulation: Tether acquired 8,888 BTC on New Year’s Eve, increasing its Bitcoin holdings to over 96,000 and becoming the fifth-largest Bitcoin wallet globally, as it funnels 15% of earnings into Bitcoin quarterly.
🔎 Insider Insight: Tether's growing Bitcoin and gold reserves highlight its diversification strategy but raise transparency concerns among analysts. As corporate Bitcoin accumulation intensifies, Tether's moves reflect the broader trend of institutional adoption of hard assets.
That’s all for today’s insight. Stay informed, and we’ll see you in tomorrow’s edition.
Till next time,
3Insiders Team
