Privacy emerges as crypto’s next 'killer app,' with Arc, Canton and Tempo topping $1 billion in funding

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New fundraising rounds for 3 institution-focused blockchains amusement however regulation, privateness and firm contention are reshaping crypto infrastructure, according to Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan.

Updated May 12, 2026, 4:37 p.m. Published May 12, 2026, 4:33 p.m. 2 min read

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan (Suzanne Cordiero/CoinDesk/Shutterstock)