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GENIUS Act boosts crypto fundraising after regulatory clarity

A new analysis from Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan says the GENIUS Act (passed July 2025) helped unlock large-scale crypto fundraising by reducing regulatory uncertainty for institutions. According to him, once rules became clearer, big investors started moving capital into blockchain projects more confidently, especially in stablecoins and tokenization-focused networks.

Arc, Canton Network, and Tempo raise over $1 billion combined

Hougan points to three major projects as proof of this shift. Circle’s Arc completed a $222 million token presale at a $3 billion valuation, backed by investors like BlackRock, Apollo, and Intercontinental Exchange. Canton Network is reportedly raising about $300 million at a $2 billion valuation, with support from firms including Andreessen Horowitz. Tempo blockchain, backed by Stripe and Paradigm, raised around $500 million at a $5 billion valuation and has added partnerships with Visa, Shopify, DoorDash, and others.

Privacy, tokenization, and Clarity Act outlook

All three projects focus on transaction privacy, especially for sensitive institutional use cases like payroll and business settlements. Hougan says this design choice reflects real corporate demand. He adds that the next key trigger is the Clarity Act, which could further shape tokenization rules and expand regulated digital finance infrastructure.