Core Technologies & Applications - Focus on linking tokenized Real World Assets (RWAs) [1] - Emphasis on decentralized identity solutions [1] - Integration with Layer 2 scaling solutions [1] - Exploration of cross-chain interoperability [1] - Utilization of Zero-Knowledge Proofs for enhanced privacy [1] Decentralized Finance (DeFi) & Emerging Trends - Connection to DeFi protocols and derivatives markets [1] - Involvement with Decentralized Insurance [2] - Engagement with prediction markets [1] - Exploration of BTCFi [3] Enterprise & Infrastructure - Integration with existing systems [1] - Focus on enterprise systems [2] - Connection to IoT [3]

Crypto Fundraising Overview - The past week saw significant fundraising activity in the crypto space, indicating continued investor interest [1] - Top 10 crypto projects raised a total of $710.45 million [1] Key Investment Areas - Stablecoin L1 projects attracted substantial funding, with @tempo raising $500 million [1] - DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks) projects are gaining traction, exemplified by @daylightenergy_ raising $75 million and @inference_net raising $11.8 million [1] - Solana-based projects, particularly those focused on LST (Liquid Staking Tokens) and MEV (Miner Extractable Value), are attracting investment, with @jito_sol securing $50 million [1] - CeDeFi (Centralized Decentralized Finance) solutions for cross-border payments are also of interest, as shown by @bpn_network's $50 million raise [1] - AI-related crypto projects, including AI agents and marketplaces, are receiving funding, with @4aibsc raising $6 million [1] Emerging Trends - The rise of crypto neobanks, such as @useTria ($12 million), suggests a growing demand for crypto-integrated financial services [1] - Staking-as-a-Service platforms, like @dsrvlabs ($9.55 million), are attracting investment, indicating the importance of staking infrastructure [1] - Non-USD stablecoins, such as @CrownBRLV ($8.1 million), are emerging, potentially catering to specific regional markets [1] - ZK (Zero-Knowledge) technology and data services are gaining attention, with @OrochiNetwork raising $8 million [1]

Business Model & Technology - StraitsX facilitates cross-border payments by converting foreign wallet balances to SGD via XSGD [1] - StraitsX acts as infrastructure, settling funds instantly and ensuring compliance [1] - The system leverages stablecoin rails for real-world payments, built for scale, trust, and interoperability [2] - Avalanche (AVAX) provides sub-second finality and low-cost on-chain settlement [2] Partnerships & Applications - StraitsX bridges AlipayPlus's global wallets with GrabSG's merchant network [2] - This enables seamless, real-time cross-border payments using XSGD [2]