Humanity Protocol has achieved a fully diluted valuation of $1.1 billion after raising $20 million in a funding round co-led by Pantera Capital and Jump Crypto. The company, which uses palm scans for identity verification, plans to expand its product launch in the coming months. The protocol aims to combat bots, fake accounts, and online fraud. Humanity Protocol is also preparing to launch its own crypto token, anticipating a favorable environment under President Trump's administration.

Nodepay, a decentralized AI platform, has raised a second funding round, totaling $7 million. New investors include IDG Capital, Mythos, and others, joining previous backers like Animoca Brands and OKX Ventures. Nodepay uses a global network of users sharing internet bandwidth to enhance AI training through Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG). The funds will help commercialize its infrastructure and prepare for a launch on Solana, serving over 1.5 million users worldwide.