VC investment in crypto surges to $1.2B in January

Venture capital firms, including Sequoia Capital and Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), invested nearly $1.2 billion in crypto projects in January, a 63% increase from 2024, according to DL News. Analysts predict total investments could reach $18 billion in 2025, driven by growing optimism and regulatory shifts under the Trump administration. Major raises included Phantom ($150 million), Komainu ($75 million) and Sygnum ($58 million), highlighting renewed VC interest in blockchain startups.