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Crypto venture funding rises 65.4% in October, but remains 65.3% below 2025

The Cryptonomist·November 3, 2026·1 min read
Crypto venture funding rises 65.4% in October, but remains 65.3% below 2025

Crypto venture funding rose to about $2.099 billion in October 2026, up 65.4% from September, with Kalshi's $1 billion round leading disclosed deals. However, funding remained 65.3% below October 2025, and deal count fell 40.2%. October's disclosed deals reached 67, an 8.1% increase from the prior month.

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