World Network Sells $135M in WLD; Token Surges 14% Amid Identity Arms Race

World Network raised $135M in a private WLD token sale to a16z and Bain Capital Crypto, fueling a 14% price surge. The funds will expand its Orb-verified identity system amid growing AI differentiation needs.
Solana Outpaces Ethereum Layer-2s – Solaxy’s $38M Presale Could Flip Them Next, Announces Last 28 Days

Solaxy, Solana’s first layer-2 chain, has raised nearly $38M in presale funding with 28 days left. Solana’s growth outpaces Ethereum’s layer-2 solutions, with $9B TVL and rising staking activity.