Wall Street rewrote crypto's rules with $11.2 billion in checks

Wall Street rewrote crypto's rules with $11.2 billion in checks — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/wall-street-rewrote-crypto-s-rules-with-11-2-billion-in-checksContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Crypto Startups Raise $11.2 Billion in First Half of Yearhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/wall-street-rewrote-crypto-s-rules-with-11-2-billion-in-checkshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/wall-street-rewrote-crypto-s-rules-with-11-2-billion-in-checks#u44786Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:10:59 +0000Digital asset startups secured $11.2 billion in funding during the first half of the year. Investment is shifting away from pure code and toward licensed, regulated firms. Compliance has emerged as a core asset for companies seeking capital. This trend indicates a preference for regulated infrastructure over unregulated innovation, with payments plumbing identified as a primary winner in the current venture cycle.Why it mattersThe shift toward licensed entities reflects a broader move by Wall Street to integrate cryptocurrency into traditional financial frameworks. This transition prioritizes