[Crypto dealbook] October funding reaches $1.85 billion as Kalshi takes 80% of weekly total

Crypto venture funding reached $1.85 billion across 51 rounds in October. Kalshi led the week with a $1 billion Series G, while API, payments and artificial intelligence featured prominently in investment activity. The October total compared with $680.5 million across 52 rounds in September and $1,593.05 million across 62 rounds in August. Kalshi's $1 billion round was the largest during October 26–November 1, accounting for 80% of the week's disclosed funding. October 26 Mochatrade ($4.87 million / seed / CoinFund and others); Fun (amount undisclosed / stage undisclosed / IOSG Ventures).