Regulated Crypto Firms Secure $11.2B in H1 2026, Led by Payments and Stablecoins

H1 2026 crypto funding hits $11.2B exclusively for regulated entities. Wall Street leads capital flow into payments, stablecoins, and exchanges, signaling a strategic pivot toward compliance.

Woofun AI data shows that cryptocurrency startups raised $11.2 billion during the first half of 2026. Every dollar of this capital was directed toward regulated and licensed companies, with payments, stablecoins, prediction markets, exchanges, and trading platforms capturing the largest share. Wall Street firms and major global financial institutions served as the primary investors, prioritizing compliant businesses. Market participants increasingly treat regulatory licenses as scarce defensive assets, even as retail traders continue to utilize unlicensed or alternative platforms.