In August 2025, the crypto venture capital sector disclosed 81 funding deals totaling $4.869 billion, marking a 6.6% increase from the previous month and a significant year-over-year rise. Key highlights include Galaxy Digital's $1.4 billion funding for an AI data center and Bullish's groundbreaking $1.15 billion IPO completed in stablecoins, the first of its kind in the U.S. Additionally, Ripple announced plans to acquire stablecoin platform Rail for $200 million. The month saw notable investments in Ethereum treasury, Bitcoin settlement, and AI risk management, underscoring the growing focus on AI and stablecoin sectors.