Southeast Asia Crypto Funding Hits $680M, Led by Financial Services Sector

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Blockchain investment in Southeast Asia has rebounded to $680 million in 2026, signaling renewed investor confidence in the region. The recovery has been driven primarily by crypto financial services companies attracting the bulk of capital. Investors appear to be concentrating their bets on more established, mature firms rather than early-stage startups. However, the funding landscape remains uneven, with Singapore dominating as the primary hub and only a small number of companies capturing most of the investment.

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