Morpho (DeFi) Raises $175 Million for Expansion and Infrastructure

Morpho has raised $175 million in new funding, making it one of the largest funding rounds for a DeFi platform. The protocol currently holds $11 billion in user deposits and aims to develop infrastructure and commercial integrations. The funding round was co-led by Paradigm and Andreessen Horowitz, with participation from firms including Apollo Funds and Circle Ventures. Notably, French bank Société Générale is utilizing Morpho's platform, illustrating the potential for collaboration between traditional finance and DeFi solutions.