BLUFF, a next-generation betting and entertainment platform, has secured $21 million in strategic funding led by blockchain investment firm 1kx. The platform combines social gaming, real-time betting, and crypto-friendly features to attract a new generation of users. With over 125 million bets processed during its beta phase, BLUFF is positioning itself as a disruptive force in online gambling.
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0 in Finance and 0 in Crypto last weekBlockchain Fees to Hit $19.8B in 2025, Signaling Maturity
Blockchain user fees are projected to reach $19.8 billion this year, indicating the technology’s evolution beyond speculation into genuine economic activity. This surge reflects growing adoption across decentralized finance and consumer applications. The data comes from a new Onchain Revenue Report by venture firm 1kx, revealing a pivotal shift toward sustainable, user-driven blockchain ecosystems.
about Blockchain Fees to Hit $19.8B in 2025, Signaling MaturityEverclear & NEAR Partner to Scale Cross-Chain Liquidity
Everclear, a cross-chain clearing and settlement protocol, has announced a strategic partnership with the NEAR Foundation to advance liquidity solutions in the DeFi space. The collaboration includes solver capital deployment and a multi-faceted investment to support Everclear’s growth. The protocol, which recently surpassed $1B in transaction volume, will integrate NEAR’s tech stack to scale liquidity and streamline cross-chain transactions. NEAR co-founder Illia Polosukhin highlighted the importance of unifying liquidity for AI and human users, while Everclear CEO Dima Khanarin projected billions in monthly volume growth. Everclear has seen rapid expansion, supporting 23 chains and onboarding top DeFi protocols like Li.Fi and Across. Backed by major investors, Everclear aims to eliminate fragmentation in the digital asset economy, mirroring traditional finance giants like Visa and SWIFT.
about Everclear & NEAR Partner to Scale Cross-Chain LiquidityMiden Raises $25M to Rival Solana with Privacy Tech
Miden, a zero-knowledge blockchain protocol, has raised $25 million in a funding round led by prominent investors including a16z crypto, 1kx, and Hack VC. The funding will support its mainnet launch, early adopter incentives, and team expansion. Miden aims to challenge Solana and Aptos by offering privacy-preserving transactions and plans a future airdrop for POL token holders. The protocol, now in its final alpha testnet phase, will integrate with Polygon’s AggLayer and targets institutional adoption with its privacy features. The raise reflects growing institutional interest in DeFi, with 24% already participating and 50% planning to engage within two years.
about Miden Raises $25M to Rival Solana with Privacy TechMiden Raises $25M to Rival Solana with Privacy Tech
Miden, a zero-knowledge blockchain protocol developed under Polygon Labs, has raised $25 million in a funding round led by prominent investors including a16z crypto, 1kx, and Hack VC. The capital will support Miden’s mainnet launch, early adopter incentives, and team expansion. The protocol aims to challenge Solana and Aptos by offering privacy-preserving transactions and plans a future airdrop for POL token holders. Miden’s technology enhances scalability and privacy through zero-knowledge rollups, making it attractive for institutional DeFi adoption. The protocol is in its final alpha testnet phase, with a mainnet launch expected later this year and integration with Polygon’s AggLayer. Additionally, Miden plans to allocate 10% of its native token supply to stakers and POL holders.
about Miden Raises $25M to Rival Solana with Privacy TechMiden Raises $25M Led by a16z for ZK Blockchain Scaling
Miden, a ZK-powered blockchain developed independently from Polygon Labs, has raised $25 million in a seed round led by a16z Crypto, with participation from notable investors like 1kx and Hack VC. The project focuses on high scalability by executing transactions on edge devices, enabling both public and private transactions with full privacy. Miden’s hybrid consensus model aims to address bottlenecks in traditional blockchains while maintaining decentralization. The funding will support development ahead of its mainnet launch in Q4 2025. Miden also plans to airdrop 10% of its native tokens to Polygon (POL) holders, positioning itself as a competitor to Solana, Sui, and Aptos. Co-founder Bobbin Threadbare emphasized that existing blockchains lack the privacy and scalability needed for mass adoption, making Miden’s infrastructure a potential catalyst for institutional entry.
about Miden Raises $25M Led by a16z for ZK Blockchain ScalingEverclear Launches Mainnet, Hits $125M Monthly Volume
Everclear has launched its Full Mainnet following a surge in adoption, with monthly volume exceeding $125 million. The protocol introduces zero-fee rebalancing for solvers, intent protocols, and centralized exchanges across top EVM chains, while adding Solana support and planning Tron integration. As blockchain and stablecoin proliferation worsens liquidity fragmentation, Everclear aims to streamline cross-chain transactions—netting 80% of fund flows to reduce inefficiencies. Since its beta launch in September 2024, Everclear has expanded to 20 chains, onboarded major DeFi players, and targets 40+ integrations by mid-2025. Backed by investors like Pantera Capital and the Ethereum Foundation, it positions itself as the ‘Visa/SWIFT’ for digital assets.
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