The crypto funding market witnessed a surge in investments during the week of May 11-17, 2025, with transactions totaling $73.2 million. Gnosis HQ’s acquisition of on-chain business account platform HQ.xyz for up to $14.95 million led the pack. The deal, which includes a community-approved investment from GnosisDAO treasury, highlights DeFi’s continued growth. This week’s funding also spanned multiple blockchain ecosystems and verticals, primarily focusing on DeFi, gaming, and ecosystem-specific projects. [Include details about Gnosis HQ’s acquisition of HQ.xyz] Below is a breakdown of the prominent crypto project funding announced this week: [Insert details from the article, including funding amounts, lead investors, and project descriptions as per the provided article text]**