• Cointel raised USD 7.4M in a round led by Avalanche and Sugafam Inc. to scale its AI-powered crypto platform.
• The platform combines gamified learning, predictive analytics, and verified intelligence to bridge gaps in crypto education and security.
• After proving product-market fit in Japan, Cointel is expanding into Turkey, Poland, Southeast Asia, and MENA markets.

Cointel

What happened? Abu Dhabi-based Cointel raised USD 7.4 million in a funding round. The round was led by  US-Based Avalanche and Japan’s Sugafam Inc.

What is next? Up next, with the newly acquired funding, Cointel aims to scale into North America, specifically the US and Canada. It aims to launch localized onboarding, region-specific content, and AI-enhanced education tools in Q4. Moreover, its KOL activations and brokerage integrations are currently in development.

Cointel is expanding with a region-specific strategy after proving product-market fit in Japan, where over 30,000 users are in the onboarding pipeline. It is also driving adoption in Turkey through influencer-led campaigns and rolling out in Poland, Southeast Asia, and MENA.

Crypto Education

Who are they? Cointel is an AI-native crypto intelligence and education platform that offers real time support. It aims to bridge the gap between retail users and professional investors through combining engaging education with institutional-grade tools. Furthermore, it aims to build a globally scalable platform that meets the needs of new users and data-driven traders.

From first trade to advanced strategy, it seeks to provide tools and information to help users build knowledge. In addition to navigating the evolving digital asset landscape.

Why does this matter? It aims to tackle the issue of bitcoins being lost to scams. The company claims the issue is due  to a gap in user education, security, and reliable tools. Moreover, it aims to address this gap by providing a single subscription platform. This platform would combine AI-powered insights, gamified learning, and verified intelligence tailored to support new users and experienced traders.