Symbiotic (NASDAQ:SYM) has emerged as one of the year’s standout performers, with shares skyrocketing 172% year-to-date and reaching fresh all-time highs near $69 per share. This explosive growth highlights the accelerating momentum in warehouse automation as the AI revolution expands beyond digital applications into physical robotics, creating opportunities beyond the traditional Magnificent Seven tech giants like Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA), Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), and Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN).
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0 in Finance and 0 in Crypto last weekCrypto VC Funding Drops 22% in Q2 Despite June Surge
Crypto venture capital funding declined to $4.5 billion in Q2 2025, down 22% from Q1, despite a late-quarter surge in June ($2.5 billion). While large deals like Twenty One Capital’s $585 million round and Eigen Labs’ $70 million raise from a16z stood out, overall deal counts hit multi-year lows. DeFi infrastructure, restaking, and AI-linked middleware dominated sector interest, with North America leading funding activity. Despite the quarterly dip, year-to-date funding ($10.3B) has already surpassed 2024’s full-year total ($9.6B), signaling sustained investor confidence in later-stage and infrastructure projects.
about Crypto VC Funding Drops 22% in Q2 Despite June SurgeCanada’s Crypto Lag Risks Competitiveness & Capital
Canada’s hesitation in embracing digital asset innovation is causing the country to lose ground in competitiveness, capital, and talent. Unlike other nations actively integrating crypto into financial systems, Canada lacks clear regulatory guidance, with no major political party addressing the issue in recent campaigns. Early-stage investments are already showing strain, signaling missed opportunities for growth in the rapidly evolving crypto sector. Experts warn that without swift action, Canada risks becoming a bystander rather than a leader in digital finance.
about Canada's Crypto Lag Risks Competitiveness & CapitalSymbiotic Raises $29M to Expand Universal Staking Framework
Symbiotic has raised $29 million in a Series A funding round led by Pantera Capital and Coinbase Ventures, with participation from over a hundred angel investors, including Aave, Polygon, and StarkWare. The funding accompanies the launch of its Universal Staking Framework, which allows diverse assets—such as ERC-20 tokens, stablecoins, and LP tokens—to secure multiple networks, including layer-1 and layer-2 chains. This positions Symbiotic as a strong competitor to EigenLayer, which has primarily focused on Ethereum-native assets. Since its debut in June 2024, Symbiotic has rapidly grown, securing over $1 billion in total value locked (TVL) and expanding to 14 networks, with plans to integrate 35 more. The protocol’s flexible framework supports slashing, risk modeling, and cross-chain collateral, offering token holders new ways to earn while securing networks. Meanwhile, other protocols like Babylon, StaFi, and Tally are also innovating in the staking space, signaling a broader trend toward more flexible and inclusive staking solutions.
about Symbiotic Raises $29M to Expand Universal Staking FrameworkSymbiotic Secures $29M for Universal Staking Framework
Symbiotic, a cryptocurrency staking protocol, has closed a $29 million Series A funding round led by Pantera Capital and Coinbase Ventures to support its Universal Staking Framework. The framework is designed to act as an economic coordination layer, allowing any combination of cryptocurrencies to secure networks, including monolithic and modular blockchains. Symbiotic’s modular approach enables protocols to evolve their security models without rebuilding infrastructure. The funding round saw participation from over 100 angel investors and major industry players like Aave, Polygon, and StarkWare. According to Symbiotic co-founder Misha Putiatin, the framework empowers protocols at every stage of their lifecycle. Pantera Capital’s Paul Veradittakit described the staking layer as the ‘next step in blockchain infrastructure,’ unlocking economic coordination between previously incompatible assets and networks. Additionally, Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson highlighted the need for collaborative economics in crypto to counter competition from traditional tech firms.
about Symbiotic Secures $29M for Universal Staking FrameworkSymbiotic Launches Shared Security Protocol on Ethereum Mainnet
Symbiotic has launched on the Ethereum mainnet, introducing a feature-complete shared security protocol with slashing after two years of development and extensive audits. This innovative framework allows decentralized networks to customize their security while maintaining autonomy, addressing the longstanding challenges of security and sovereignty in blockchain. With over 50 networks already integrating Symbiotic, the protocol is set to enhance security and scalability across various applications, from AI to cross-chain interoperability.
about Symbiotic Launches Shared Security Protocol on Ethereum MainnetSymbiotic Launches First Permissionless Modular Restaking Protocol on Ethereum
Symbiotic is launching the first permissionless modular restaking protocol on Ethereum, allowing users to stake any ERC-20 token to secure multiple networks. This innovative approach enhances security and capital efficiency across the decentralized finance sector, attracting interest from major projects and raising $5.8 million in seed funding. With over $1 billion Total Value Locked, Symbiotic is poised to challenge existing DeFi protocols like EigenLayer.
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