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#Funding Pulse Prism Layer announced a pre-seed round to build an #AI-native enterprise risk platform that encodes regulatory frameworks into auditable workflows. A smart #RiskTech and #AgenticAI play for compliance-heavy organizations.

#Funding Pulse Flashpass raised $4.25M seed to help states retrain displaced workers through #AI-powered upskilling tied to in-demand jobs. A timely #FutureOfWork and #GovTech play turning workforce disruption into new career pathways.

#Funding Pulse Linecook raised $2.3M pre-seed to build an AI-enhanced social network for the food and beverage world, connecting chefs, suppliers, and creators. A fresh #FoodTech and #SocialAI play blending discovery, sourcing, and creativity.

#Funding Pulse Ridge AI raised $2.6M pre-seed led by Madrona to turn messy datasets into actionable insights with automated cleaning, pattern detection, and visualization. A practical #DataTech and #AIAnalytics play for teams that need answers faster.

#Funding Pulse Tokinvest raised $3.2M pre-seed to expand its regulated RWA tokenization marketplace in Dubai. A strong #RWA and #Tokenization funding signal focused on compliant private-market issuance.

#Blockchain Pulse UAE will accept AE Coin for bill payments, another signal that regulated #Stablecoin rails are moving into mainstream utility and #DigitalPayments infrastructure in the Gulf.

#Blockchain Pulse Wyoming’s state-issued Frontier Stable Token went live on Hedera, adding a U.S. public-sector use case to the network’s growing #Stablecoin and #DigitalAssets footprint.

#Blockchain Pulse DOVU issued $1.1B in validated soil carbon credits on Hedera, showing how #Blockchain infrastructure is being used for large-scale #CarbonCredits and environmental asset markets.

#Blockchain Pulse Hedera’s tokenized #RWA activity reached $122.2M, spanning real estate, energy, carbon credits, and institutional finance. The network is becoming a notable venue for real-world #Tokenization use cases.

#Blockchain Pulse Paxos surpassed $8B in issued assets with 500% YoY growth, highlighting rising demand for regulated #Stablecoin and #Tokenization infrastructure across institutional markets.

#Blockchain Pulse The White House released a stablecoin yield report as FinCEN and OFAC advanced GENIUS Act rules treating permitted issuers as financial institutions under the Bank Secrecy Act. A major step for #Stablecoin and #AML compliance.

#Funding Pulse H2LooP raised $2M seed to build #AI-native tooling for embedded systems engineers working on drones, automotive ECUs, robotics, and defense hardware. A sharp #EmbeddedAI and #DeepTech play for hardware-heavy engineering.

#Funding Pulse Juno raised $12M seed to automate tax prep and compliance for SMBs and CPAs. A strong #FinTech and #TaxTech play applying #AI to one of the most tedious and regulated workflows in small business finance.

#Funding Pulse CavilinQ #raised $8.8M seed to build photonic interconnects that link separate quantum processors into larger modular systems. A sharp #QuantumComputing and #DeepTech infrastructure bet focused on the overlooked networking layer of quantum scale.

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#Blockchain Pulse The SEC and CFTC formally classified assets like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana as digital commodities under CFTC jurisdiction in new joint guidance. A major step in clarifying U.S. #MarketStructure and #CryptoRegulation.

#Funding Pulse Whirl AI raised $8.9M seed to build AI agents for enterprise IT operations, automating troubleshooting, ticket resolution, and system maintenance. A strong #EnterpriseAI and #AgenticAI play for the modern IT stack.

#Blockchain Pulse F/m Investments applied to register part of a Treasury ETF on blockchain rails, a back-end tokenization pilot that keeps the fund structure intact while modernizing settlement. #Tokenization #ETFs

#Blockchain Pulse The UK FCA published CP25/41 covering cryptoasset trading admissions, disclosure rules, and a market abuse regime. A significant move toward fuller #CryptoCompliance and #UKRegulation for trading venues.