PANews reported on August 21st that Cointel, an AI-native crypto intelligence platform, announced the completion of a $7.4 million strategic funding round led by Avalanche and Sugafam Inc. Cointel will launch both beginner and professional tiers, including gamified learning, AI briefings, predictive analytics, whale wallet alerts, and a scam radar. The platform will also list the $COLS token on Avalanche, supporting staking, governance, and buyback/burn. Focusing on education, security, and real-time intelligence, the platform plans to expand globally, including into North America.