Castrum İstanbul is the next-generation blockchain ecosystem, shaped by the inspiration sourced from Ancient Rome.
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Castrum Istanbul retweeted
DATUM campaign participants, this one's for you.
942 wallets from the Datum campaign (Phases 1 and 2) qualify for the $DATAI airdrop.
Snapshot: 10 Oct 2026
Pool: 400,000 $DATAI
Claims open at TGE, Thu 22 Oct
Check your wallet ↓
github.com/Datai-Network/dat…
Castrum Istanbul retweeted
Banks need to know where a client's crypto came from.
ChainComply runs that due diligence, using Datai in its Source of Wealth / Source of Funds checks.
"Datai gives us additional visibility into what is actually happening inside a client wallet."
— Lukasz Lukaszewski, CPO
Learn More: datai.network/blogs/blog-dat…
Castrum Istanbul retweeted
ChainGPT Pad x @Casper_Network
Too many hackathon builds stall after demo day. Casper Forward is built to keep them going, and we're plugging in.
For selected Casper Buildathon teams:
› ChainGPT AI API credits to keep building
› IDO consideration on ChainGPT Pad for the strongest projects
› Casper integration on the Pad side, explored for greenlit teams
› Co-marketing in front of the VCs and pre-TGE projects who live on Pad
Prototype. Production. Launch.
👉 forward.casper.network
Castrum Istanbul retweeted
Shout out to backers supporting Datai Network:
@ChainGPT_Labs
@oviohq
@BlizzardFund
@castrumistanbul
@FBGCapital
@BigBrainVC
and more.
Day 1 at @TOKEN2049 wrapped up!
A packed day full of great conversations, new connections, and exciting opportunities.
See you all on Day 2!
Castrum Istanbul retweeted
We’re proud to announce that Castrum Capital is an official Community Partner of @token2049 Singapore! Join us on 7–8 October 2026 at one of the world’s largest crypto events.
🎟️ Get 10% off your ticket with code: CASTRUMCAPITAL
Promo Code: CASTRUMCAPITAL
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See you in Singapore!
We’re proud to announce that Castrum Capital is an official Community Partner of @token2049 Singapore! Join us on 7–8 October 2026 at one of the world’s largest crypto events.
🎟️ Get 10% off your ticket with code: CASTRUMCAPITAL
Promo Code: CASTRUMCAPITAL
Promo Link: tickets.token2049.com/token2…
See you in Singapore!
Castrum Istanbul retweeted
We are proud to announce that @OrcaOfficialAI has secured USD 7 million has secured USD 7 million in Series A funding from @alphacapital_vc , @genesiscapital_ , @castrumistanbul , and @BeckerVentures .
🌆Join the Orca Dubai Launch Convention to witness the partnership milestone together.
ORCA is an AI-native infrastructure platform purpose-built for prediction markets, combining real-time intelligence, autonomous execution, cross-market routing, and institutional-grade risk management.
Powered by @nodepay_ai data and ecosystem infrastructure, ORCA enables AI agents to monitor fragmented markets, identify opportunities, manage portfolios, and execute strategies across platforms such as Polymarket, Kalshi, Limitless, and beyond.
From intelligent signal processing to automated market execution, ORCA is building the infrastructure layer for the next generation of prediction markets.
Intelligence Without Limits. Execution Without Delay.
iorca.xyz
Castrum Istanbul retweeted
⚡️Crypto Fundraising Over the Last 6 Months
Crypto raised $29.19B across 402 rounds over the past six months. @Cbventures was the most active investor, ahead of @Animocabrands and @Tether, while @a16zcrypto led on lead investments with 9.
Exchange topped categories by capital at $2.46B, followed by Prediction Markets ($1.89B) and Payments ($1.63B), with #RWA closing the top ten at $340M.
Castrum Istanbul retweeted
📊 Who’s backing crypto in 2026?
Even in a selective market, major players are still placing bets on the next wave of crypto infrastructure and products
@cbventures @tether @animocabrands @a16zcrypto @castrumistanbul @galaxyhq @BeckerVentures
We’re doubling down on @SwarmBase.
After leading its previous round, Castrum has made a follow-on investment in SwarmBase, reinforcing our long-term conviction in the team.
SwarmBase is building the coordination layer for autonomous AI agents, and the team’s execution made this an easy decision.
We believe SwarmBase is well-positioned to lead the next wave of agentic AI.
We are excited to announce that SwarmBase has raised $7M in total funding after closing a $4M follow-on investment from @castrumistanbul, building on our initial round backed by @castrumistanbul, @M2MCapital, @notchvc and @BeckerVentures.
SwarmBase is the agentic AI infrastructure platform where autonomous agents collaborate, build, and evolve. Deploy coordinated AI swarms that research, reason, build, and execute any task without human intervention.
From deep research and full stack development to enterprise decision workflows, SwarmBase is the coordination layer for the next generation of AI.
Agentic Intelligence at Scale.
SwarmBase.io
.@Circle is in Istanbul. @jerallaire is in Istanbul. Stablecoin payments aren’t a trend anymore they’re becoming infrastructure. The market is clearly shifting toward institutional adoption, and that’s telling us where the next cycle is headed.
Interesting perspective we get what you're trying to say.
That said, I'm not sure Uber and Airbnb are the best comparisons for Binance. The regulatory and operational dynamics of crypto infrastructure are fundamentally different from those of the sharing economy. Still, I agree that regulatory challenges don't necessarily define the long-term outcome.
Thinking about the EU and crypto, I see some parallels to the largest players in emerging tech, such as Airbnb and Uber（Try asking the AI: In which countries have Uber and Airbnb been banned? ）Many global tech giants’ regulatory setbacks but came back stronger for it.
As for Binance and Europe, we take this market seriously. It's a small part of our business, but an important one, and we're committed to the EU and our customers there.
Building trust with regulators takes time—through engagement and better communication. We're committed to doing that work.
It is my expectation that Binance, and other crypto providers, will become the strongest gatekeepers of the financial system, far more than TradFi given the underlying technology and market forces driving adoption. We've made real strides in recent years and we're not slowing down.
We intend to get this right, and we are working hand in hand with EU and national regulators.
FUNDS ARE SAFU. defillama.com/cexs
任何一个新兴行业在发展过程中，都会遇到不同程度的监管挑战和竞争挑战，就像Airbnb和Uber（试试问AI他们曾经被哪些国家禁止过？）但这不影响他们成为移动互联网时代最伟大的互联网公司。
Binance始终将遇到的问题视为提升我们团队能力和标准的机会。在过去几年，我们建立了行业用户资产透明度的标准，我们在合规上建立了行业的最高标准；对于欧盟地区的监管部门对于Binance建立有效的沟通与信任也许还需要时间，但我们不会放弃。并将继续遵循全球加密行业合规的黄金标准。
合规是近期大家非常关注的话题，我认为这是行业的进步，说明行业从草莽期逐渐转型开始自我约束与自律。但这次我得到的经验与教训是：拿到牌照的公司并不一定合规也不一定自律，而币安遵循黄金标准的合规也不一定能会拿到牌照，但我们的目标是星辰大海，不是和同行在泥坑打滚，我们会以行业的最高标准要求自己。
FUNDS ARE SAFU. defillama.com/cexs
Castrum Istanbul retweeted
aitraceroot is honored to have secured approximately $3.5 million in strategic investment from four venture capital firms in this round.
This partnership validates the project's technical roadmap and the soundness of its long-term ecosystem strategy. The funds raised will be dedicated to product R&D, security upgrades, large-scale data model training, and collaborative development within the BNB Chain ecosystem.
The project will strictly adhere to global Web3 compliance standards while steadily advancing preparations for its launch.
We extend our sincere gratitude to all our strategic partners for their support.
Great leaders build companies. Great fathers build generations.
Happy Father's Day to all fathers around the world.
— Castrum Capital
🤖 Made with AI
Castrum Istanbul retweeted
🚨HUGE: @aipaywithcrypto has raised $10 million in a strategic round backed by @animocabrands, @Titans_ventures, @Adaverse_Acc, @castrumistanbul, and @M2MCapital to accelerate infrastructure for AI-powered payments.
The capital will support the development of its AI Agent Marketplace, native payment integrations across gaming and digital collectibles, and infrastructure designed for both individual users and autonomous AI agents.
The company is building payment rails intended to support a future where AI systems can transact, purchase services, and participate directly in digital economies.
Honored to see Castrum recognized among the most active VCs in the ecosystem.
We’ll keep backing ambitious founders, supporting innovation, and building for the long term.
The journey continues. 💪
Top 10 most active crypto VCs in 2026 (by deals)
1. @cbventures - 30
2. @animocabrands - 18
3. @a16zcrypto - 18
4. @tether - 14
5. @castrumistanbul - 10
6. @BeckerVentures - 9
7. @GSR_io - 9
8. @ycombinator - 8
9. @circle_ventures - 7
10. @paradigm - 7
Perp DEXs are quietly winning the most important battle in DeFi.
On-chain perps already do billions in daily volume and they're capturing it without custody risk, without KYC walls, and without a CEX deciding what you can trade.
The infrastructure finally caught up: low-latency orderbooks, deep liquidity layers, cross-margin, sub-second execution. The "CEX UX, DEX trust" gap is closing fast.
The next cycle won't be about whether perp DEXs can compete with centralized venues. It'll be about how much share they take.
Self-custody + leverage + permissionless markets is a hard combination to bet against.
Castrum Istanbul retweeted
.@IstanbulBlockWk 2026 is now behind us, and once again Türkiye proved its position as one of the most active and vibrant crypto ecosystems in the world.
At Castrum Capital, we are proud to support initiatives, events, founders, and communities that accelerate blockchain adoption and drive real-world innovation.
A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to making IBW another success. The future of Web3 is built through collaboration, education, and community and we're just getting started.
See you at the next chapter. 🚀l
We are pleased to announce that Castrum Istanbul has made a strategic investment in AIPayWithCrypto
This partnership extends far beyond capital support. It represents a deep strategic alignment, with a shared vision that the future of AI + payment integration requires solid infrastructure to serve both individual users and autonomous AI economic agents.
The payment layer for AI agents just got stronger.
