Venture capital titan Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) has secured a monumental $15 billion across five new funds, positioning itself as the primary financial architect for America’s technological future. The raise, representing over 18% of all U.S. venture capital in 2025, underscores the firm’s conviction that winning in foundational technologies like artificial intelligence and crypto is critical for national and global prosperity. While the capital is earmarked for broad sectors from biology to defense, a16z’s established $7 billion crypto war chest and investments in giants like Coinbase and Solana signal blockchain’s central role in this strategic vision.
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0 in Finance and 0 in Crypto last weekFlow Traders Launches on EigenLayer’s Cap for Institutional DeFi
In a landmark development for institutional decentralized finance, liquidity provider and ETF market maker Flow Traders has gone live as an operator on Cap, a protected private credit marketplace built atop the EigenLayer mainnet. This integration represents a significant blueprint for how traditional financial institutions can securely access decentralized protocols while maintaining the rigorous accountability and risk management standards required by institutional capital. The move signals crypto infrastructure’s maturation beyond speculative applications into production-grade financial systems capable of supporting major market participants.
about Flow Traders Launches on EigenLayer's Cap for Institutional DeFiLinea Emerges as Ethereum’s Economic Backbone with $1B+ TVL
Linea is rapidly establishing itself as Ethereum’s essential economic infrastructure, combining unprecedented scalability with uncompromising security. With over $1 billion in Total Value Locked and major institutional deployments including a $200 million treasury activation by public company SharpLink, this Layer 2 solution is demonstrating real-world utility that transcends typical crypto hype. The platform’s unique architecture, featuring zkEVM technology and deep MetaMask integration, is attracting both developers and institutional capital at an accelerating pace.
about Linea Emerges as Ethereum's Economic Backbone with $1B+ TVLSharpLink Deploys $200M ETH on Linea for Enhanced Yield
SharpLink Gaming, one of the largest publicly traded Ethereum holders, is deploying $200 million in ETH from its corporate treasury onto Linea’s layer-2 network in a landmark institutional move. The multi-year initiative aims to generate enhanced yields through staking, restaking, and DeFi incentives while maintaining institutional-grade security, marking a significant step in corporate treasury optimization within the crypto ecosystem.
about SharpLink Deploys $200M ETH on Linea for Enhanced YieldStripe’s Tempo Raises $500M, Hires Top Ethereum Researcher
Stripe’s blockchain venture Tempo has secured $500 million in Series A funding at a $5 billion valuation while simultaneously poaching a key Ethereum Foundation researcher. The high-profile hiring of Dankrad Feist has ignited intense debate within the crypto community about corporate influence versus open-source ideals. This dual announcement signals Stripe’s aggressive push into blockchain technology.
about Stripe's Tempo Raises $500M, Hires Top Ethereum ResearcherEigenLayer Hits $1.99 as Restaking Gains Momentum
EigenLayer’s native token EIGEN is trading at $1.99 with 5-6% gains in the past 24 hours, driven by renewed interest in its restaking primitives. The protocol’s unique intersubjective validation features are helping it stand out in the competitive DeFi landscape as institutional and retail interest grows, with technical indicators suggesting potential for further upside movement.
about EigenLayer Hits $1.99 as Restaking Gains MomentumButerin Defends Ethereum’s 43-Day Staking Exit Queue
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has defended the network’s growing staking exit queue, now at 43 days, as a deliberate security feature rather than a design flaw. He compared validator commitments to military service, emphasizing that instant exits would undermine network reliability. Buterin’s views align with EigenLayer founder Sreeram Kannan, who warned that shortening the process could expose Ethereum to coordinated attacks.
about Buterin Defends Ethereum's 43-Day Staking Exit QueueGoogle Launches AI Payment Protocol with Crypto Giants
Google has launched a groundbreaking open-source payment protocol that enables AI agents to conduct secure financial transactions, backed by an unprecedented coalition of cryptocurrency leaders and traditional finance powerhouses including Coinbase, PayPal, American Express, and the Ethereum Foundation. This initiative represents a significant step toward standardizing payments between automated assistants while bridging the gap between conventional payment systems and emerging digital assets.
about Google Launches AI Payment Protocol with Crypto GiantsEthereum: Wall Street’s Next Settlement Layer?
Ethereum’s potential to replace Wall Street’s outdated settlement infrastructure remains undervalued by investors, according to industry leaders Joseph Chalom of SharpLink and Sreeram Kannan of EigenLayer. The blockchain’s atomic settlement capabilities and programmable finance features could revolutionize traditional financial systems plagued by inefficiencies, with institutional adoption accelerating as treasury companies accumulate $15 billion in ETH holdings following July’s ETF approvals.
about Ethereum: Wall Street's Next Settlement Layer?Ethereum Devs Underpaid 50%, Risking Network Future
A comprehensive survey of 111 Ethereum core developers reveals a severe compensation gap, with median salaries of $140,000 representing just half the $300,000 average at competing projects. The disparity extends to equity, where 63% of Ethereum developers receive no token exposure compared to median 6.5% grants elsewhere. This has led to 40% of developers receiving external offers, some reaching $700,000. Protocol Guild’s funding—distributing $33 million since 2022—has become critical, providing nearly one-third of total compensation and preventing talent exodus. The report warns that inadequate pay threatens Ethereum’s development roadmap, network neutrality, and long-term security despite its $1 trillion ecosystem value.
about Ethereum Devs Underpaid 50%, Risking Network FutureMyriad Prediction Markets Hit $10M Volume, 500K Users
Myriad, a prediction market protocol created by Decrypt and Rug Radio’s parent company DASTAN, has achieved significant milestones with $10 million in USDC trading volume and over 500,000 users. The protocol, which launched its USDC markets in March 2025 and expanded to Ethereum Layer-2 network Linea in July, enables users to make predictions across sports, politics, culture, and crypto. With 60,000 browser extension installations and 5.4 million predictions made to date, Myriad is developing both consumer and B2B solutions while planning integrations with EigenLayer and EigenCloud. The platform aims to revolutionize financial derivatives by making prediction markets a central pillar of global DeFi, similar to how Robinhood democratized stock trading.
about Myriad Prediction Markets Hit $10M Volume, 500K UsersEthereum Surges Past $3,900 as Treasuries Grow
Ethereum surged past $3,900, driven by growing corporate adoption of ETH treasuries, which combine staking rewards with reserve holdings. Bernstein analysts caution that while this model generates yield, it introduces liquidity and smart contract risks. Companies like BitMine Immersion and SharpLink Gaming now hold billions in ETH, staking portions for passive income. The report notes parallels to MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin strategy but emphasizes ETH’s unique challenges, including unstaking delays and DeFi risks. Regulatory tailwinds like the GENIUS Act and bullish price predictions (some as high as $60,000) further fuel Ethereum’s momentum. However, firms must carefully manage liquidity, as ETH’s proof-of-stake mechanics differ from Bitcoin’s static holdings.
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