[New M&A]SOL Strategies Acquires Darklake Labs

Darklake is a privacy-preserving AMM protocol for Solana, designed to help users execute on-chain orders seamlessly.

More about Darklake: 
https://www.rootdata.com/Projects/detail/Darklake?k=MTQ0NTI%3D

Source：
https://solstrategies.io/press-releases/sol-strategies-acquires-darklake-labs-bringing-zero-knowledge-privacy-technology-and-research-team-to-its-solana-platform

[New Fundraising] Pharos Network Completes $44 Million Series A Funding Round, with SNZ Holding Among the Investors

Pharos is an Ultra-fast, EVM-compatible, Internet Scale Blockchain, elevating payments and applications with trustless and decentralization. Founded by ex-blockchain leaders from Ant Financial and Alibaba, Pharos aims to build the best chain for RWAs and enterprise-grade DeFi, achieving the highest EVM Layer-1 performance with 50K TPS.

More about Pharos Network： 
https://www.rootdata.com/Projects/detail/Pharos?k=MTQxNTM%3D

Source: 
https://x.com/pharos_network/status/2041850490078818490

[New Fundraising] Splyce Finance Secures Strategic Round Backed by Sui, Stellar, and Solana Foundations

Splyce is the home of real-world yield on Solana. The protocol brings institutional-grade assets onchain and makes them permissionless, composable, and available 24/7. Alongside yield products, Splyce is introducing decentralised ETFs (dETFs) that deliver instant diversification across crypto sectors and blended strategies in a single token. By combining institutional scale with DeFi accessibility, Splyce is building the distribution layer for RWAs on Solana.

More about Splyce Finance:https://www.rootdata.com/Projects/detail/Splyce%20Finance?k=MjE0ODg%3D&nt=essentials_team

Source:https://x.com/SplyceFi/status/2041895491668160922

[New Fundraising] Adult AI Startup Oh Secures $7.5M Series A Round Led by Maven 11 Capital

Oh is a decentralized, uncensored AI infrastructure and products for digital creators powers hyper-immersive experiences and enables the ownership of personalized, interoperable AI characters, unlocking vast monetization opportunities across the ecosystem and beyond. Anybody can build and own a superModel, and creators can own their own digital twin, to monetize their likenesses without limitations of other creator platforms (receiving 80% of the characters’ net income).

More about Oh: https://www.rootdata.com/Projects/detail/Oh?k=MTI3ODk%3D&nt=financials_fundraising

Source: https://x.com/ohdotxyz/status/2041823332148847035?s=20

[New Fundraising] NanoVita Completes Series A Round

NanoVita is a crypto-native DeSci protocol that merges nanotechnology, AI-driven biological intelligence, and real-world health data into a unified on-chain ecosystem. By combining AI inference models with decentralized research and tokenized RWA health datasets, NanoVita converts scientific outcomes into transparent, verifiable on-chain value.

More about NanoVita:https://www.rootdata.com/Projects/detail/NanoVita?k=MjMwMjc%3D&nt=financials_fundraising

Source:https://x.com/Nanovita_Labs/status/2042146640124141852?s=20

[New Fundraising] Share Completes Seed Round Led by Greenfield Capital to Build African DePIN Infrastructure

Share is a decentralized Internet infrastructure network (DePIN) that focuses on solving the problems of Internet fragmentation, high cost and centralization in Africa and emerging markets, and provides users and developers with open, reliable, low-cost network connections and data services through a distributed node network.

More about Share:https://www.rootdata.com/Projects/detail/Ark?k=MTk0MTc%3D

Source: https://x.com/shareinternet/status/2043661049140826373?s=20

[New Fundraising] Brix Raises $5.5 Million in Funding, with Circle Ventures Among the Investors

From emerging markets to global finance, Brix unlocks a new foundation for yield.

More about Brix： 
https://www.rootdata.com/Projects/detail/Brix?k=MjE0NjU%3D

Source: 
https://www.theblock.co/post/397546/brix-raises-5-5m-to-tokenize-emerging-market-assets-megaeth

OKX Boost and RootData are partnering to build new industry standards for high-quality Web3 projects, enhancing transparency and overall quality in the crypto market.
OKX Boost serves as the official entry point into OKX’s listing framework, discovering promising projects through real trading performance while rewarding genuine users. RootData will deliver transparency reviews and quality assessments for OKX Boost and OKX-listed projects.
Together, we’re raising the bar for trustworthy Web3 projects.
Detail：https://x.com/RootDataCrypto/status/2044712100954886431

[New Fundraising] PUMPCADE received a $5 million investment from Jump Crypto and Foundation Capital

PUMPCADE is a Solana-based Meme coin launch platform that supports the instant creation and trading of Meme coins. It features rapid deployment, a community-driven mechanism, and is committed to simplifying the token listing process.

More about PUMPCADE：
https://www.rootdata.com/Projects/detail/PUMPCADE?k=MjI0NzQ%3D&nt=essentials_team

Source:
https://x.com/pumpcade/status/2044053149451743586?s=20

[New Fundraising] Mindra AI announced the completion of a new round of strategic financing, with participation from LandScape Capital, Harbor Digital Ventures, and Candaq Fintech Group.

Mindra is a decentralized LLM infrastructure network that enhances network intelligence and user experience with DEAI-powered solutions.

More about Mindra：
https://www.rootdata.com/Projects/detail/Mindra?k=MTU5MjQ%3D

Source:
https://x.com/Mindra_AI/status/2045024244955062512?s=20

[New M&A]Payward plans to acquire Bitnomial for $550 million

Bitnomial was founded in 2014 to create a marketplace connecting native digital asset hedgers with institutional traders. It offers improved derivatives exchange technology coupled with new digital asset settlement systems.

More about Bitnomial: 
https://www.rootdata.com/Projects/detail/Bitnomial?k=NDAxMg%3D%3D&nt=essentials

Source：
https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/04/17/kraken-s-parent-company-payward-to-acquire-derivatives-exchange-bitnomial-for-usd550-million-in-cash-and-stock

[New Fundraising] KAIO Completes $8 Million Strategic Funding Round Led by Tether

KAIO is a protocol purpose-built for RWAs, ensuring seamless movement, compliance, and liquidity in DeFi through a sovereign AppChain. The platform acts as a backbone for issuing, redeeming and transferring tokenized funds, allowing accredited investors to subscribe in fiat or stablecoins and move their positions across blockchains.

More about KAIO： 
https://www.rootdata.com/Projects/detail/KAIO?k=MTA4ODY%3D

Source: 
https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/04/20/tether-backs-uae-tokenization-firm-kaio-in-usd8m-funding-round-to-bring-emirati-funds-onchain

[New Fundraising] Hata Secures $8M Series A Round Led by Bybit

Hata is a regulated cryptocurrency platform that bridges the gap between the traditional financial system and the new world of cryptocurrencies, where anyone can transact and access cryptocurrencies with fiat currency such as the US Dollar. Licensed and supervised by Labuan Financial Services Authority, Hata has also obtained Approval-in-principle from the Securities Commission of Malaysia to operate a Digital Asset Exchange & Digital Broker under the Recognised Market Operator framework.

More about Hata: https://www.rootdata.com/Projects/detail/Hata?k=OTc3OQ%3D%3D

Source: https://www.prnewswire.com/in/news-releases/hata-completes-us8-million-series-a-financing-led-by-bybit-302747522.html

[New M&A] Bitfire has acquired Avenir Crypto for $1.6 million and launched its Bitcoin asset management service, Alpha BTC

Avenir Crypto is an institutional crypto investment platform aims to maintain a leading position in trading technology through technology-driven and data-driven quantitative trading strategies.

More about Avenir Crypto:
https://www.rootdata.com/Projects/detail/Avenir%20Crypto?k=MTQzNDc%3D

Source：
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/chinese-crypto-tycoon-eyes-hong-kong-capital-with-bitcoin-asset-management-push-2026-04-22/

[New Fundraising] RealGo Raises Over $3.5 Million in Funding, with Animoca Brands Among the Investors

RealGo is a Web3 IP game that fuses gaming, meme culture and SocialFi to turn the real world into an immersive exploration playground. Relying on real geographic coordinates, Augmented Reality (AR) and Location Based Services (LBS) technologies, global landmarks become playgrounds for gamers. Players can capture popular Meme characters from all over the internet, embark on exciting treasure hunts, and participate in player-governed active economies.RealGo is committed to building the ultimate bridge between world-class Meme IP and Web3 ecosystems, seamlessly integrating the Web2 and Web3 user communities.

More about RealGo: https://www.rootdata.com/Projects/detail/RealGo?k=MTcyOTE%3D

Source: https://x.com/RealGoOfficial/status/2047269404044669250

[New Fundraising] Cluster Protocol Raises $5 Million in Funding, Led by DAO5

Cluster Protocol is a proof of compute protocol and Open Source community for decentralized AI models. Through ingenious integration of Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE), Cluster ensures a paradigm shift by facilitating secure and consistent rewards for GPU providers, thereby empowering individuals and SMEs worldwide.

More about Cluster Protocol: https://www.rootdata.com/Projects/detail/Cluster%20Protocol?k=MTIwMjc%3D

Source:https://www.theblock.co/post/398581/cluster-protocol-raises-5-million-to-accelerate-codexero-a-browser-native-vibe-coding-ai-ide-for-evm-bringing-total-funding-to-7-75-million

[New Fundraising]3F announced the completion of raised $4 million in seed funding led by Maven 11, with participation from F-Prime, Metalayer Ventures, GSR, Susquehanna Crypto, Gate_Ventures and others.

3F is a DeFi’s Global Yield Network that bridges top-tier alternative assets with decentralized finance, delivering leveraged yield, transparency, and global access—all on-chain.

More about 3F：
https://www.rootdata.com/Projects/detail/3F?k=MjM5NzM%3D

Source:
https://x.com/3f_xyz/status/2047385542644453404?s=20

[New Fundraising]Voran Completes $3 Million Seed Round, Backed by IBC Group and Others

Voran is a decentralized computing platform aimed at providing scalable decentralized computing services globally.

More about Voran： 
https://www.rootdata.com/Projects/detail/Voran?k=MjQzNjE%3D

Source: 
https://x.com/Voranofficial/status/2047216147800744227

[New Fundraising]Fere AI Secures $1.3 Million in Funding, Led by Ethereal Ventures

FereAI is an AI-driven platform that utilizes machine learning algorithms to conduct crypto research and execute trades. It analyzes vast amounts of market data, news, and social media sentiment in real-time to provide insights and automate trading strategies for cryptocurrencies.

More about Fere AI： 
https://www.rootdata.com/Projects/detail/Fere%20AI?k=MTYwMDc%3D

Source: 
https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/04/23/3279629/0/en/fere-ai-raises-1-3m-to-put-a-self-improving-trading-agent-in-everyone-s-hands.html