<p><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/840_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjQtMTEvMDE5MmU4OTEtZTljMC03ZGYyLTkwOTUtNjkzMjkyZjMxZGQ2.jpg"></p><p>Blockchain-based startups raised $1.4 billion in the third quarter, bringing investments year-to-date to over $5.4 billion. </p>