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July 15, 2025

12 crypto startups to watch in 2025, according to VCs

Regulatory clarity and big-name acquisitions are tempering investor interest after a rocky few years


Tom Matsuda

9 min read

The crypto industry has experienced its share of peaks and troughs over the past few years. 

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Tom Matsuda

Tom Matsuda is a fintech reporter at Sifted and writes our weekly fintech newsletter. Find him on X and LinkedIn

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