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Funding Boost Positions Lighter as Key Player in Decentralized Perpetual Trading Lighter, a decentralized exchange and blockchain network specializing in perpetual futures, has secured $68 million in funding at a $1.5 billion valuation, underscoring a resurgence in venture capital interest for decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols. This round brings the company’s total funding to nearly $90…

Resurgent VC Funding in Crypto Infrastructure The cryptocurrency sector is witnessing a cautious rebound in venture capital investments, particularly in decentralized exchange (DEX) infrastructure focused on perpetual futures trading. This trend reflects growing confidence among investors following a prolonged bear market, with total VC funding in blockchain projects reaching approximately $2.5 billion in the third…