Market Overview - The $2 trillion crypto market downturn has led investors to secure better deals from projects they support, as competition has decreased with the exit of "crypto tourist" venture capitalists [1] - Venture capitalists invested $95 million into crypto startups this week, with notable participation from crypto-centric firms like Pantera Capital, Consensys, and Frachtis Ventures [2] Investment Trends - Deal terms have become more attractive in challenging market conditions, although top deals still command premium valuations [2] - There is a growing interest in artificial intelligence-powered projects, with Animoca Brands launching its own AI agent platform [3] Notable Fundraising Activities - **Novig**: Secured $75 million in a Series B round led by Pantera Capital, operating as a peer-to-peer sports prediction marketplace without commission, resembling a financial exchange [4][5] - **Kresus Labs**: Raised $13 million backed by Hanwha Investment and Securities to expand its Web3 mobile platform, focusing on simplifying blockchain access with a "seedless" wallet architecture [6] - **PlutonAI**: Secured $2.7 million to enhance its crypto platform centered on autonomous AI agents, allowing users to execute decentralized finance strategies through conversational interfaces [7]