'Browser Use' Went Viral and Secured Funding as Web Navigation Becomes AI-Ready
Browser Use, a tool that makes websites more accessible for AI agents, has raised $17 million in seed funding, led by Felicis Ventures. The startup aims to become a key foundational layer for AI-powered web applications.
Browser Use transforms website elements—such as buttons and menus—into machine-readable formats, enabling AI agents to navigate websites autonomously without breaking on updates or requiring screenshots.
Thanks to its integration with Manus, China’s viral AI agent platform, Browser Use’s daily downloads skyrocketed from 5,000 to 28,000 in a single week. A viral post on X further elevated its presence, driving it to become the top-trending repository on GitHub.
Co-founders Magnus Müller and Gregor Zunic described their mission as building 'the foundation layer' for the coming wave of autonomous web agents. With analysts projecting the AI agents sector to hit $42 billion by 2029, Browser Use intends to 'sell the shovel' to developers chasing this growing market, with Web3 AI technology.
With over 20 Y Combinator startups already embedding Browser Use in their own tools, the Web3 AI company seems well-positioned for further adoption as AI agents advance.
CoinGecko Survey Reveals Mixed Sentiment on Crypto AI Products and Tokens
A new CoinGecko report shed light on how Web3 professionals and crypto investors view the crypto AI sector in 2025, with opinions split between optimism for its growth and lingering scepticism about its maturity.
The survey, which garnered responses from 2,632 crypto participants, found that 46.9% were bullish on crypto AI products, with 44.3% similarly bullish on token prices. Respondents cited improving use cases and growing adoption as key drivers of their optimism. However, 29% remained neutral on the sector's future.
On the flip side, 24.1% expressed bearishness toward crypto AI products, while 26.4% were bearish on token prices. The reluctance stems from concerns over whether the sector can move beyond the conceptual stage and deliver practical, scalable solutions.
Interestingly, while ‘Innovators’ (early adopters) led crypto AI adoption, less than half—46.8%—felt bullish on products, with 28.9% bearish. Comparatively, 'Late Majority' and 'Laggards' expressed less optimism, aligning with their typically more conservative behaviour.
As of now, the crypto AI sector commands a $23.6 billion market cap, led by coins like Near Protocol (NEAR) and Internet Computer (ICP). A smaller subset of AI agent coins, valued at $4.5 billion, is also emerging as retail investors eye speculative opportunities in the Web3 AI space.
Ripple Puts SEC Lawsuit to Rest, XRP ETF Optimism Soars
After a gruelling four-year legal battle, Ripple has emerged victorious as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) officially dropped its lawsuit against the company. The case, which accused Ripple of raising $1.3 billion through unregistered sales of XRP, ends on a historic note for the crypto industry, marking a major turning point in U.S. regulatory policy.
With the SEC also rescinding lawsuits or investigations against other firms, including Coinbase, Kraken, and Robinhood, it appears that the agency is moving away from its enforcement-heavy stance on crypto.
Under Hester Peirce’s leadership, the SEC has adopted a more collaborative approach. Policy shifts include the repeal of Staff Accounting Bulletin 121, and the establishment of a Crypto Task Force to engage with the industry. These reforms follow the Trump administration’s growing embrace of crypto.
Ripple’s legal victory has fuelled optimism around a spot XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF), and the XRP token surged 11% after the announcement.
The excitement follows growing regulatory clarity that has already enabled ETFs for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). Altcoin ETFs are also gaining traction, with Solana (SOL) and Litecoin (LTC) attracting significant interest.
Japan’s Open House Expands Crypto Options with XRP, SOL, and DOGE Amid Regulatory Progress
The Open House Group, one of Japan’s largest real estate companies by revenue, has announced acceptance of XRP, Solana (SOL), and Dogecoin (DOGE) for property purchases. This move expands its crypto payment options, which already included Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), further integrating digital assets into Japan’s property market.
Open House’s embrace of digital assets is not new, having explored blockchain technology and sponsored research into Bitcoin’s Lightning Network since 2022. The inclusion of XRP, SOL, and DOGE signals a major shift towards mainstreaming these assets for non-traditional use cases.
Japan’s evolving crypto-friendly regulatory framework has provided fertile ground for such initiatives. Recent updates to the Payment Services Act have introduced clearer guidelines for stablecoins and crypto brokers, encouraging institutional engagement. The Act also mandates onshore custody of spot digital assets to improve investor protections following past exchange failures.
Additionally, proposals to standardise a 20% tax rate on crypto investments, aligning them with stocks, suggest Japan is taking significant steps to integrate digital assets into its broader financial ecosystem. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and government leaders have emphasised the importance of embracing Web3 AI and digital asset innovation as key to Japan’s economic growth.
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