Crypto M&A Surges to $7.23 Billion Despite Lowest Investor Count Since 2020
Cryptorank data shows active crypto investors fell to 651 in Q2 2026, the lowest quarterly level since 2020. At the same time, M&A funding jumped to $7.23 billion, suggesting capital is shifting from broad venture partic...
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