TechFlow News, February 20: According to Forbes’ official website, Polymarket (raised $2.3 billion), Securitize (raised $425 million), Phantom (raised $268 million), Ledn (raised $107 million), and Hyperliquid (raised $0) have been named to the 11th annual Forbes Fintech 50 list.
Forbes notes that although cryptocurrency industry valuations remain more conservative compared to AI startups, the sector continues to demonstrate innovation and strong growth potential. Per CB Insights data, private fintech funding totaled $53 billion in 2025—significantly lower than the $152 billion recorded in 2021.





