About Cryptocurrencies
There are 33.4K companies in the Cryptocurrencies sector across the world, with 7.28K funded companies having collectively raised $84.2B in venture capital money and private equity. Overall 1.51K of these are Series A+ funded and the sector has seen the creation of 60 Unicorns.
Cryptocurrencies sector has seen 535 acquisitions and 131 IPOs.
This sector includes all companies that provide bitcoin and other digital currency products and services.
Cryptocurrencies sector is also known as Crypto Assets, Virtual Currencies, Crypto Tokens, Decentralized Currencies, Crypto Fintech or crypto.
Companies included in Cryptocurrencies sector
Companies enabling circulation of Bitcoin/ Cryptocurrency. They help in mining, trading, investments, transfer, save or spend (payments) Bitcoins.Companies excluded in Cryptocurrencies sector
Excludes bitcoin faucets or websites that enable bitcoin circulation without being registered or do not plan to register as companies in near future.Market Map of Cryptocurrencies
The market map of Cryptocurrencies gives a visual overview of the sector, showing key business models, their interactions in the value chain, and industry evolution. Top 3 trending business models in Cryptocurrencies sector are Crypto Trading Platforms, Crypto Exchanges and Crypto Mining.
Reports related to Cryptocurrencies
Here are some reports related to Cryptocurrencies sector:
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Cryptocurrencies - Sector Report
Edition: July, 2026 (89 Pages)
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Cryptocurrencies Investor Landscape
Edition: January, 2025 (12 Pages)
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Cryptocurrencies Exit Landscape
Edition: June, 2026 (15 Pages)
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There are more than 33.4K companies in Cryptocurrencies. Circle is the top Cryptocurrencies company globally, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top Cryptocurrencies companies globally:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cross-border payment solution for businesses focusing on cryptocurrency | Boston (United States) | 2013 | Public | $1.51B | |
Online platform for crypto portfolio | San Francisco (United States) | 2012 | Public | $547M | |
Online trading and exchange platform for cryptocurrency | Mexico City (Mexico) | 2014 | Series C | $331M | |
Online exchange platform for cryptocurrency | Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | 2017 | Series C | $2.02B | |
App-based platform for exchange and trading solutions for cryptocurrency | London (United Kingdom) | 2011 | Series E | $700M |
Companies founded year-on-year in the Cryptocurrencies sector
145 new startups have been founded so far in 2026 in the Cryptocurrencies sector. 6,003 Cryptocurrencies startups were founded in 2018 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 145 |
2025 | 650 |
2024 | 1,301 |
2023 | 3,129 |
2022 | 3,239 |
2021 | 4,074 |
2020 | 1,994 |
2019 | 3,517 |
2018 | 6,003 |
2017 | 3,407 |
Companies founded across countries in the Cryptocurrencies sector
United States has 7,341 Cryptocurrencies startups, the most by any country, followed by United Kingdom which has 3,268 startups and Singapore which has 1,303.
- Total Number of Companies
Country | No. of companies |
|---|---|
United States | 7,341 |
United Kingdom | 3,268 |
Singapore | 1,303 |
China | 1,109 |
India | 1,100 |
Canada | 964 |
Switzerland | 714 |
Estonia | 651 |
Australia | 633 |
United Arab Emirates | 589 |
Stage-wise distribution of the Cryptocurrencies sector
Out of the total 33,434 Cryptocurrencies companies, 7,275 have secured funding. Among them, 1,507 have reached Series A or higher, and 970 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 33,434
Funded - 7,275
Series A+ - 1,507
Series B+ - 970
Series C+ - 776
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 33,434 |
Funded | 7,275 |
Series A+ | 1,507 |
Series B+ | 970 |
Series C+ | 776 |
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- 33.4K+ Total Companies
- $84.2B+ Total Funding
- 7.3K+ Funded Companies
- 130+ IPOs
- 530+ Acquisitions
- 95+ Reports
Funding Trends in the Cryptocurrencies sector
Total funding year-on-year in the Cryptocurrencies sector
The Cryptocurrencies sector saw a total funding of more than $82.4B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2021 at more than $24.5B. There has been a total funding of $3.6B in 2026 till date.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2026 | $3.6B |
2025 | $11.6B |
2024 | $6.6B |
2023 | $5.18B |
2022 | $16B |
2021 | $24.5B |
2020 | $2.63B |
2019 | $3.42B |
2018 | $6.06B |
2017 | $2.68B |
Total funding across countries in the Cryptocurrencies sector
In the last 10 years, Cryptocurrencies startups in United States have recieved the highest funding among all countries - $37.6B. United Kingdom follows with $6.28B and China with $5.31B.
- Total Funding
Country | Total Funding |
|---|---|
United States | $37.6B |
United Kingdom | $6.28B |
China | $5.31B |
Singapore | $4.56B |
Canada | $3.8B |
Switzerland | $2.71B |
United Arab Emirates | $2.64B |
France | $1.69B |
India | $890M |
Australia | $756M |
Total funding amount raised by stage in the Cryptocurrencies sector
Over the last 10 years, the Cryptocurrencies sector have seen $6.28B into Seed Stage funding rounds, $27.5B into Early Stage funding rounds and $26.3B go into Late Stage funding rounds.
Funding Stage | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Early Stage | $27.5B |
Late Stage | $26.3B |
Post IPO | $10.1B |
ICO | $8.61B |
Seed Stage | $6.28B |
Debt | $2.8B |
Grant | $47.1M |
PE | $10M |
Other-Equity | $670K |
Recent Funding Rounds in Cryptocurrencies
In the year 2026, till July 2026, Cryptocurrencies companies have raised $2.95B in equity funding across 173 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till July 2025), Cryptocurrencies companies had raised $4.16B across 191 rounds.
So, 2026 has seen a 29.09% drop in funding in Cryptocurrencies companies as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Cryptocurrencies:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Seed | 4216 | Jul 31, 2026 | ||
Series C | 4812 | Jul 30, 2026 | and 2 more | |
Series D | 9693 | Jul 29, 2026 | ||
Seed | 9487 | Jul 27, 2026 | and 5 more | |
Seed | 6011 | Jul 17, 2026 |
Top Investors in Cryptocurrencies
Coinbase is the top investor in Cryptocurrencies companies based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Cryptocurrencies:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
San Francisco (United States) | ||
San Francisco (United States) | ||
Stamford (United States) | ||
San Francisco (United States) | ||
Chicago (United States) |
M&A activity in Cryptocurrencies
In the year 2026, till July 2026, 41 acquisitions happened in Cryptocurrencies sector. Last year, in 2025, a total of 84 acquisitions happened in Cryptocurrencies sector.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Cryptocurrencies:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Jul 17, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 16, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 16, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 15, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 09, 2026 |
Acquisition trends in Cryptocurrencies
Here are the acquisition trends in Cryptocurrencies:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 41 |
2025 | 84 |
2024 | 72 |
2023 | 46 |
2022 | 85 |
2021 | 64 |
2020 | 31 |
2019 | 34 |
2018 | 49 |
2017 | 16 |
IPOs in Cryptocurrencies
In the year 2026, till January 2026, 1 IPO happened in Cryptocurrencies sector.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Cryptocurrencies:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Jan 22, 2026 | New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) | |
Dec 17, 2025 | Hong Kong Exchanges (HKG) | |
Dec 10, 2025 | Toronto Stock Exchange - Venture Exchange (TSX-V) | |
Oct 07, 2025 | Brazilian Stock Exchange (BVMF) | |
Sep 12, 2025 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) |
Colleges which produce the most Cryptocurrencies companies
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Cryptocurrencies sector
Most number of Cryptocurrencies startups have been founded by alumni from Stanford University, Harvard University and University of California (Berkeley).
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Stanford University | 87 |
Harvard University | 80 |
University of California (Berkeley) | 59 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 56 |
National University of Singapore (NUS) | 50 |
University of Pennsylvania | 45 |
Harvard Business School | 40 |
University of Cambridge | 40 |
Columbia University | 39 |
University of Oxford | 32 |
Total funding in companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the the Cryptocurrencies sector
In the last 10 years, Harvard University graduates' Cryptocurrencies companies have raised the most funding among top colleges. Massachusetts Institute of Technology alumni are second, and University of Oxford alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Harvard University | $3.3B |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $2.61B |
University of Oxford | $2.46B |
Harvard Business School | $2.37B |
Duke University | $2.33B |
Stanford University | $1.63B |
University of Toronto | $911M |
Tsinghua University | $852M |
Columbia University | $746M |
University of Pennsylvania | $742M |
Top News in Cryptocurrencies
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OSL HK Launches XRP Trading for Retail Investors, First Licensed Exchange in Hong Kong to Do SoThe Crypto Times•Jul 29, 2026•OSL
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Core Scientific Reports Strong AI Hosting Profit Amidst Bitcoin Mining LossesCryptoSlate•Jul 29, 2026•Core Scientific
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OSL Group Named to CNBC’s "World’s Top Fintech Companies 2026" for Second Consecutive YearGlobeNewswire•Jul 22, 2026•OSL
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OSL Group Announces USDGO Stablecoin Surpasses US$1 Billion in Circulating SupplyGlobeNewswire•Jul 20, 2026•OSL
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BitGo to Offer Institutional Custody and Off-Exchange Settlement of USDM1, World's First Natively Issued Onchain Sovereign BondGlobal Fintech Series•Jul 20, 2026•BitGo
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Exodus Announces Workforce Reduction to Focus on Full-Stack Stablecoin Payments InfrastructureGlobeNewswire•Jul 18, 2026•Exodus
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Calisen partners with Kraken to improve smart meter servicesInsider Media•Jul 17, 2026•Calisen, Kraken
