Shield Secures $5 Million in Seed Funding on September 22, 2025

According to media reports, Shield raised $5 million in a Seed funding round on September 22, 2025. Investors in this round include Coinbase Ventures, a16z CSX, Factor Capital, Giant Ventures, and Bank of America. Following this round, Shield's total cumulative funding has reached $5 million.Shield is a crypto banking service provider dedicated to offering cryptocurrency-based cross-border transaction services for importers and exporters, alongside compliance screening. As the digital transformation of global trade accelerates, demand for more efficient and cost-effective solutions in cross-border payments continues to grow. By integrating traditional finance with blockchain technology, Shield delivers an innovative payment solution for participants in international trade.Support from leading investors not only demonstrates capital market confidence in the crypto payments sector but also highlights the urgent market demand for compliant cross-border payment solutions. Shield stated that the funds from this round will primarily be allocated to technology development, market expansion, and the acquisition of compliance qualifications, further advancing the digital transformation of global trade payments.