Sonic Labs Secures $10M Galaxy Funding to Turbocharge US DeFi Push

$10 million in fresh capital has just landed on Sonic Labs after Galaxy snapped up its S-token, according to an announcement made at the recent Sonic Summit in Vienna from May 6-8.

Sonic Labs said it is continuing to expand its global presence and reinforce its position within the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem.

The fresh capital injection from Galaxy not only bolsters Sonic Labs’ position in the U.S. market but also provides important resources to advance its high-performance blockchain infrastructure.

With this move, Sonic Labs plans to accelerate its mission to bridge traditional finance and DeFi through scalable and secure technological frameworks.

Strategic Partnership to Drive U.S. Growth

According to Sonic Labs, this latest investment from Galaxy is more than just financial backing—it is a strategic partnership that opens new doors.

Known for its expansive institutional network of over 1,300 trading counterparties, Galaxy’s involvement positions Sonic Labs for deeper market penetration, particularly in the United States.

This alliance marks a major development for Sonic Labs at a time when institutional interest in blockchain technology is growing rapidly.

“Having Galaxy as a strategic investor brings tremendous value beyond capital. They have many connections and insights across the U.S. and Asia markets that will be very beneficial to the Sonic ecosystem,” said Michael Kong, CEO of Sonic Labs.

By using Galaxy’s expertise and reach, Sonic Labs expects to strengthen its technological capabilities and expand the real-world utility of its DeFi solutions.

The partnership reflects a shared vision of a more interconnected financial system where high-performance, scalable blockchain platforms support next-generation financial services.

Market Impact and Institutional Confidence

This collaboration comes at an important juncture for the blockchain and DeFi sectors. As regulatory clarity improves and enterprise adoption grows, institutions are increasingly looking for infrastructure capable of supporting large-scale applications.

Sonic Labs’s Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)-compatible network provides a compelling answer to these needs, offering scalability, performance, and compliance readiness.

The firm adds that this move will likely spur further investments and partnerships, as other firms seek to align with blockchain platforms that demonstrate technical excellence and institutional backing.

For developers, investors, and end-users alike, the message is clear: Sonic Labs is positioning itself as a major force in the future of decentralized finance.

Crypto Venture Funding Surges to $4.9B in Q1 2025

Venture capital investment in the crypto industry soared to $4.9 billion in the first quarter of 2025, marking the sector’s most active fundraising period since late 2022.

The surge represents a 40% increase from the previous quarter, with 446 deals closed—a 7% uptick in deal volume, according to a May 1 report from Galaxy.

While the topline figure indicates renewed investor confidence in digital assets, a single transaction played an outsized role: MGX’s $2 billion investment in Binance accounted for over 40% of all capital raised during the quarter.

Crypto Fundraising Remains Challenging

Still, fundraising remains challenging. Galaxy noted persistent headwinds from the 2022–2023 downturn and a shift in investor interest toward artificial intelligence.

The AI sector now commands the kind of attention and capital flows that crypto did during its last bull cycle. As a result, crypto-focused venture funds raised just $1.9 billion in Q1 2025.

Despite these hurdles, Galaxy expects 2025 to outperform the previous year in total capital raised.