Crypto venture funding roared back in the third quarter, hitting $4.65 billion, the second-highest level since the collapse of FTX sent shockwaves through the industry in late 2022. Key Takeaways: Crypto VC funding surged 290% in Q3 to $4.65B, marking the strongest quarter since early 2023. Capital flowed mainly into stablecoins, AI, and blockchain infrastructure, with seven deals capturing half of all investment. Pre-seed activity continues to shrink as investors favor mature firms and turn toward l ...