Institutional Giants Drive $11.2B Crypto Funding Surge in First Half of 2026

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Dubai-based crypto lawyer Irina Heaver and her team analyzed every major crypto investment deal recorded in the first half of 2026. Their findings reveal that $11.2 billion flowed into the crypto sector during this period. Major institutional players including BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, and Persian Gulf sovereign funds were among the key investors. Notably, all recorded investments were directed exclusively toward regulated crypto firms. Analysts suggest this shift signals a broader move away from crypto's traditionally permissionless and decentralized funding culture.

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