In 2024, the blockchain startup scene is flourishing, with many companies achieving notable technological advancements and obtaining substantial funding. Here, we will highlight some of the top blockchain startups to watch this year, along with their most recent funding achievements.

Fhenix

Enhancing user privacy in decentralized apps is the goal of the Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain platform Fhenix. Since its founding in 2023, the firm has grown rapidly by meeting the increasing need for privacy

Web3 cloud computing platform 4EVERLAND announced its support for 4EVER staking within the 4EVERBoost campaign, offering 4EVER token holders an opportunity to easily increase their earnings.

4EVERBoost is a campaign designed to let users engage in a points-farming experience, where they can maximize rewards through interactions with Storage, Computing, and Network nodes.

Staking 4EVER tokens in 4EVERBoost is a straightforward process, which involves a few simple steps: Choosing the preferred p

Web3 market maker and cryptocurrency investor DWF Labs announced that it has released a new report titled “Reel-ing in the Money,” offering an analysis of how the memecoin culture is reshaping the cryptocurrency market.

The report explains that the rise of memecoins represents a departure from traditional financial assets, blending social dynamics, technological innovation, and market psychology. Initially emerging as a humorous commentary on cryptocurrency with Dogecoin, memecoins have evolved

Layer 2 blockchain focused on the non-fungible token (NFT) sector, Mint Blockchain has introduced the “NFT Legends Season” campaign. As part of this initiative, it will distribute MINT tokens via airdrops to NFT OGs across Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) blockchains, acknowledging the community’s contributions.

The NFT Legends Season represents the largest event leading up to Mint’s airdrop, which aims to honor key contributors within the NFT industry, recognizing their role in shaping the space

In addition to reviving interest in the series, the second season of Netflix’s Squid Game has also sparked a concerning trend in the crypto market. The market saw a spike in tokens with the name and premise of the dystopian thriller after the show’s December 26 premiere. The integrity of these coins has been questioned by blockchain security companies and community members, who have identified them as possible frauds or rug pulls.

The Crypto Scene and Squid Game Tokens

The Squid Game series is

Vitalik Buterin, a co-founder of Ethereum, has significantly contributed to the Tornado Cash developers Roman Storm and Alexey Pertsev’s legal defense. His continued dedication to resolving the legal issues that prominent players in the cryptocurrency industry confront is reflected in the gift.

Buterin’s Monetary Assistance

The Juicebox project “Free Pertsev and Storm” disclosed in a post on December 31 that Buterin had contributed 50 Ether (ETH), which at the time was worth around $170,000. A

The Jordan Blockchain Technology Policy for 2025, a proactive strategy to incorporate blockchain technology into government services, has been authorized by the Jordanian Council of Ministers. The policy seeks to promote economic modernization, increase openness, and strengthen data security. This action advances Jordan’s digital and economic objectives and is consistent with its larger strategy of building confidence in government operations.

Increasing Transparency and Trust

Increasing publi

Markus Thielen, head of research at 10x Research, voiced doubts about Ethereum’s prospects for notable growth in 2025 in a recent market analysis. According to Thielen, Ether might not be the best option for a bull run and could perform worse than Bitcoin.

The Medium-Term Investment Prospects of Ethereum

The activity levels of these validators will be one of the most important variables to track in 2025. Ethereum’s staking mechanism may not have enough external demand to maintain growth, Thiel

The US Bitcoin (BTC) spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) market recorded a net inflow of approximately $5.3 million on the previous day, according to Farside Investor. This activity reflects a mix of investor sentiment, with notable inflows into some ETFs and outflows from others, signaling diverse strategies in response to market conditions.

𝗕𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝗧𝗙 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝘄 (𝗨𝗦$ 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻) – 2024-12-31

TOTAL NET FLOW: 5.3

IBIT: -23.5
FBTC: 36.8
BITB: 8.7
ARKB: -11.2
BTCO: 0
EZBC: 0
BRRR: 0

According to a new analysis by Grayscale Research, the cryptocurrency industry is at a turning point and by the end of 2024, its entire market value will surpass that of the worldwide inflation-linked bond market. An unprecedented shift in the way digital assets are positioned within the global financial landscape is highlighted by the projected rise.

Growth of the Cryptocurrency Market and Comparison

According to the analysis, by the fourth quarter of 2024, the market value of cryptocurrencie

The cryptocurrency industry is still a lively place as 2025 draws near, and both experts and investors are still interested in XRP (Ripple). Market mood, technological breakthroughs, and regulatory changes all have an impact on the price projections for XRP in 2025.

Present Market Situation

The price of XRP has fluctuated significantly, especially in late 2024. The price of XRP has dropped to about $2.37 after a sharp increase of more than 350% in a brief period of time. Some experts see this

The second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, Ethereum (ETH), has continuously attracted institutional and investor attention. Everyone is wondering where the price of Ethereum will fall as 2025 draws near. Recent developments in technology, market patterns, and macroeconomic variables have led to a wide range of projections that provide information about Ethereum’s possible future course.

Ethereum’s Development: From Inception to Market Domination

Ethereum, which was introduced

Venture capital firm and accelerator Binance Labs released a report outlining its major investment deals in 2024, providing an outlook for the coming year, and announcing plans for rebranding.

According to the post on social media platform X, in 2024 Binance Labs has invested in 46 projects, with 14 of those coming from the BNB Chain-focused Most Valuable Builder (MVB) program or its chain-agnostic Labs Incubation program, and 32 through direct investments. The investment distribution between i

Organization dedicated to advancing initiatives on The Open Network (TON) blockchain, the TON Foundation, revealed its collaboration with the decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregator Jupiter. This partnership aims to foster the development of a new liquidity aggregator within the TON Virtual Machine (TVM). The effort seeks to enhance liquidity aggregation on the TON blockchain and lay the groundwork for cross-chain swap integrations, contributing to the evolution of decentralized finance (DeFi).

Autonomous agents will manage more than 80% of blockchain transactions by 2025, representing a significant shift in how blockchain ecosystems function. This might seem like a bold, speculative project, but the current AI agents’ growth trajectory shows how blockchain functions are increasingly shifting toward this trend. 

Upholding the True Decentralization Promise of Blockchain

Nearly 10,000 AI agents are already active on Web3 platforms. Cryptocurrencies based on AI agents currently hold a m

Entity focused on supporting the growth and development of the Hyperliquid Layer 1 blockchain and ecosystem, Hyper Foundation has announced the launch of the staking feature on the Hyperliquid mainnet.

Users can now stake HYPE tokens with trusted validators to earn staking rewards in HYPE. When choosing a validator, users can consider various factors such as uptime, commission rates, reputation, and contributions to the community.

In addition, the Hyper Foundation will introduce a Delegation P

What a wild ride it’s been for crypto this year – big wins, bigger twists, and plenty to keep us all guessing. Bitcoin did smash through six figures after all, solidifying its spot as digital gold’s heavyweight champ. Ethereum took a different route – it made waves midyear when the SEC greenlit spot Ether ETFs, pulling in heavyweights like BlackRock and Fidelity. Meanwhile, TON was mostly flying under the radar but proving that quiet, consistent growth can pack just as much punch, especially whe

Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has announced the listing of Xterio as its next launchpad project, allowing users to subscribe to token allocations, participate in a lottery, and earn XTER token rewards.

The launchpad will be open for users starting at 12:00 AM at midnight UTC on January 3rd, running until 11:59 PM UTC on January 7th. The subscription period will begin at 3:30 AM UTC and end at 8:59 AM UTC on January 8th. Following this, the distribution period will take place from 9:00 AM UTC to

In the crypto market, one of the most hotly contested issues is the price forecast for Bitcoin in 2025. Numerous professionals, analysts, and financial leaders are sharing their thoughts on where Bitcoin may go in the coming years as 2024 draws to a close. A number of variables, including institutional acceptance, regulatory modifications, and Bitcoin’s past performance trends, influence these projections.

The Objectives of ETFs and Institutional Adoption

The increasing participation of instit