VC Roundup: Investments in Web3 startups top $1B in July

[Moody's Report States Stablecoins Will Become Core Market Infrastructure] In its latest cross-sector outlook report, Moody's pointed out that stablecoins are transitioning from crypto-native tools to core infrastructure for institutional markets. It is estimated that by 2025, stablecoin settlement volume will grow by approximately 87% compared to the previous year, reaching $9 trillion. The report states that fiat-collateralized stablecoins and tokenized deposits have become 'digital cash' used for liquidity management, collateral transfers, and settlements within the tokenized financial system. Moody's places stablecoins alongside tokenized bonds, funds, and credit products, viewing them as part of the convergence between traditional and digital finance. It also predicts that by 2030, related infrastructure development will attract over $300 billion in investment. The report emphasizes that for stablecoins to become reliable institutional settlement assets, they must meet clear standards in terms of security, interoperability, and regulatory governance.

[AppWorks Fund IV Completes $165 Million Fundraising, Focusing on AI and Web3 Startups] Venture capital firm AppWorks announced that its fourth fund, Fund IV, has completed a $165 million fundraising, bringing its total fundraising amount to $386 million. The new funds will focus on investing in startups in the fields of artificial intelligence, Web3, and the digital economy in the Asian market. AppWorks has already invested in several Web3 startups, including Almanak, Tally, SignalPlus, Blokid, and Fetcch.

[Trader Earns $46,000 in 10 Minutes from Binance Life Launch News] According to monitoring by Lookonchain, the trader at address 0xb319… made a profit of $46,000 in 10 minutes by quickly buying and selling after the Binance Life spot launch news was announced. Total earnings have exceeded $1.4 million.

[BlackRock Deposits 567 BTC into Coinbase] According to Onchain Lens monitoring, BlackRock deposited 567 BTC into Coinbase, valued at approximately $52.2 million.

[The 'Crypto Market Structure Bill' to be Reviewed on January 15, 2026] The U.S. Senate Banking Committee has scheduled a formal review of the 'Crypto Market Structure Bill' (CLARITY Act) on Thursday, January 15, 2026. Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott stated that the legislative process will be expedited before the federal spending deadline on January 30 to avoid the potential impact of another government shutdown. After the review, the bill will be submitted to the full Senate for discussion.