CMT Digital has successfully raised $136 million to support emerging blockchain startups, reflecting a resurgence of institutional interest in the sector. The firm intends to channel these funds into early-stage infrastructure and fintech projects, with a particular emphasis on stablecoin ecosystems and core cryptocurrency development. Among the notable projects is DeepSnitch AI, an AI-driven trading protocol that has seen a 45% surge and raised over $500,000 in its presale. This project is gaining attention as a promising altcoin investment for 2025. Additionally, Chainlink and Zcash are highlighted as top altcoin choices, with Chainlink experiencing increased institutional adoption and Zcash entering the top 30 by market capitalization.