According to @MaggieWu_KG, VelaFi closed a $20 million Series B led by XVC and Ikuyo, with participation from Alibaba Investment, Planetree, and BAI Capital, bringing total funding to $40 million, source: @MaggieWu_KG on X, Jan 13, 2026; @Velafi_global on X, Jan 13, 2026. The company says it was built in Latin America and is now scaling across the U.S. and Asia, with proceeds directed to expand compliant, instant, stablecoin-powered payment rails used by businesses, source: @MaggieWu_KG on X, Jan 13, 2026; @Velafi_global on X, Jan 13, 2026.

According to Lex Sokolin, AI-driven tax startup April has raised $38 million in a Series B round led by QED Investors, bringing its total funding to $78 million. April’s technology enables tax filing to be embedded directly into fintech platforms, and it has secured national e-file approval across all 50 states. This development could streamline tax compliance for users in both traditional finance and crypto trading platforms that integrate April’s solution, potentially reducing friction and increasing user retention. Source: Lex Sokolin

According to RootDataLabs, Story Protocol has emerged as the top project in RootData's 24-hour hot project list. The project has gained significant traction, especially after raising $80 million in a Series B funding round led by a16zcrypto in August 2024. This substantial investment highlights growing investor confidence and could signal strong future performance.

According to RootDataLabs, Story Protocol has emerged as the number one hot project in the last 24 hours on RootData. The project recently raised $80 million in a Series B funding round, led by a16zcrypto in August 2024. This significant investment highlights the growing interest and confidence in Story Protocol's potential within the cryptocurrency market.