The post Polymarket, Kashi steal the spotlight appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Crypto investors infused fresh capital into innovative blockchain ventures this week, despite market volatility keeping traders on edge. Summary Crypto funding reached $3.19B across 20 projects in the week of Oct. 5-11, 2025. Polymarket led with a $2B raise at a $9B valuation backed by ICE investment. Kalshi secured $300M with backing from Sequoia, AI6Z, and Paradigm investors. Polymarket and Kashi emerged as standout deals from Oct. 5-11, signaling growing institutional interest in decentralized prediction markets. Some 20 companies secured nearly $3.2 billion in crypto funding, including those that specialize in derivatives, asset management, and even Bitcoin-backed life insurance. Here’s a breakdown of this week’s top announcements, according to Crypto Fundraising data: Polymarket Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) invested $2 billion in Polymarket, valuing the decentralized prediction-market platform at $8 billion pre-investment. It also gained exclusive global rights to distribute Polymarket’s event-driven probability data to institutional clients. Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan called the deal a milestone for bringing prediction markets into the financial mainstream. The investment follows Polymarket’s return to the U.S. market after overcoming regulatory challenges, including the acquisition of QCX to reestablish domestic operations and the addition of Donald Trump Jr. to its advisory board. We are excited to announce that Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) — the parent company of @NYSE, is making a $2b strategic investment at a $9b post-money valuation. Together, we’re building the next evolution of markets. A special thank you to all those who have supported us… pic.twitter.com/y7Z3koj3IU — Polymarket (@Polymarket) October 7, 2025 Kalshi Kalshi secured $300 million in fresh funding at a $5 billion valuation, doubling its worth since June. The platform now leads global prediction markets with over 60% share and $50 billion in annualized trading volume. Expansion into 140 countries positions Kalshi as a global force amid growing interest in real-world betting. DDC… The post Polymarket, Kashi steal the spotlight appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Crypto investors infused fresh capital into innovative blockchain ventures this week, despite market volatility keeping traders on edge. Summary Crypto funding reached $3.19B across 20 projects in the week of Oct. 5-11, 2025. Polymarket led with a $2B raise at a $9B valuation backed by ICE investment. Kalshi secured $300M with backing from Sequoia, AI6Z, and Paradigm investors. Polymarket and Kashi emerged as standout deals from Oct. 5-11, signaling growing institutional interest in decentralized prediction markets. Some 20 companies secured nearly $3.2 billion in crypto funding, including those that specialize in derivatives, asset management, and even Bitcoin-backed life insurance. Here’s a breakdown of this week’s top announcements, according to Crypto Fundraising data: Polymarket Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) invested $2 billion in Polymarket, valuing the decentralized prediction-market platform at $8 billion pre-investment. It also gained exclusive global rights to distribute Polymarket’s event-driven probability data to institutional clients. Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan called the deal a milestone for bringing prediction markets into the financial mainstream. The investment follows Polymarket’s return to the U.S. market after overcoming regulatory challenges, including the acquisition of QCX to reestablish domestic operations and the addition of Donald Trump Jr. to its advisory board. We are excited to announce that Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) — the parent company of @NYSE, is making a $2b strategic investment at a $9b post-money valuation. Together, we’re building the next evolution of markets. A special thank you to all those who have supported us… pic.twitter.com/y7Z3koj3IU — Polymarket (@Polymarket) October 7, 2025 Kalshi Kalshi secured $300 million in fresh funding at a $5 billion valuation, doubling its worth since June. The platform now leads global prediction markets with over 60% share and $50 billion in annualized trading volume. Expansion into 140 countries positions Kalshi as a global force amid growing interest in real-world betting. DDC…