Japanese publicly listed company Metaplanet has established two wholly-owned subsidiaries, Metaplanet Ventures and Metaplanet Asset Management, to expand its digital asset ecosystem. Ventures will invest in Bitcoin-related startups, with an initial investment of approximately $2.5 million. Asset Management connects Asian and Western capital markets, offering a variety of investment services. Metaplanet holds approximately 35,102 Bitcoins and plans to increase this to 210,000 by the end of 2027.

Yili Hua pointed out that the decline in innovation in the crypto industry stems from tightening US policies and exchange lock-up mechanisms, which impose additional risks on VCs. He recommends improving exit mechanisms, stimulating investment, and promoting industry innovation and the listing of high-quality assets.

ChainCatcher News, the AI Agent Revenue Protocol Superpower announced on the X platform that it has completed its Pre-Seed funding round, with the amount not disclosed. Taisu Ventures, 280 Capital, Paper Ventures, and Catcher VC participated.

PANews March 2 News, according to crypto KOL YashasEdu citing data from The Block, the total funding for crypto startups in February reached $883 million. However, overall, the number of venture capital deals hit a 5.5-year low, with funding down approximately 80% from the 2022 peak. Capital is concentrating in a few specific areas, such as stablecoin infrastructure, custody, and compliance tools. Among tokens launched in 2025, 85% are trading below their opening prices, and VC narratives have shifted to "revenue-centric."

PANews February 28 News, according to The Block data, the number of monthly crypto VC funding deals( by round) has dropped to near 2017 levels, reflecting a significant cooling in recent months' funding activity.

ChainCatcher News, Game Blockchain Infrastructure Power Protocol Announces $3 Million Funding Round, with participation from Bitkraft, Delphi Digital, Spartan VC, Mechanism Capital, and others. The new funds will support its expansion across multiple types of gaming token economies, rather than just building a single token tied to a single game.