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The LayerZero research team, in collaboration with Oblivious Labs and researchers from Carnegie Mellon University, has published a paper introducing OTTER, a novel automated market maker mechanism designed to enhance resilience against maximum extractable value (MEV). OTTER employs a batch clearing mechanism modeled after Vickrey-Clarke-Groves (VCG) auctions, making truthful reporting of valuations and budgets a dominant strategy for traders, while diminishing block builders' ability to profit from transaction ordering, sandwich attacks, or injecting false bids.
According to Crypto Briefing, Colombian fintech company Plenti has completed a $3 million seed funding round led by Tether, with participation from Verda Ventures. Plenti plans to use the funds to expand its operations in Colombia and enter the markets of Peru and Bolivia.
: AI Agent company Wonderful announced the completion of a $550 million Series C funding round, raising its valuation to $5 billion. The round was led by Insight Partners, with participation from Index Ventures, IVP, Vine Ventures, 9Yards, Bessemer Venture Partners, Salesforce, and others. The company primarily enters the market with its AI agent platform, helping enterprises deploy and integrate AI systems, including connecting and orchestrating AI agents, workflows, and AI applications, while integrating with enterprise data, context, and existing systems. It also supports different AI models and existing technology stacks. The new funds will be used to accelerate product development and expand the forward-deployed engineer (FDE) team. (WSJ)
Odaily News: Digital asset manager Grayscale stated that as of the end of 2025, direct and indirect holdings of corporate stocks in U.S. household financial assets reached 46.71%, up from 43.99% a year earlier. Grayscale Head of Research Zach Pandl noted that the rising concentration in stock holdings and elevated valuations have increased the opportunity for crypto assets to be used for portfolio diversification.Grayscale stated that consensus expectations for long-term earnings growth of the S&P 500 index rose above 25% on August 28, significantly higher than the historical range typically concentrated between 10% and 15%. The firm believes that after the market correction in crypto assets, valuations, leverage levels, and investor long positioning have all declined.Data released by Grayscale shows that Bitcoin's 90-day correlation with the Nasdaq 100 index has fallen from above 60% to approximately 33%, while its correlation with gold has risen from near zero to over 50%. Grayscale also noted that Bitcoin's historical volatility is higher than broad equity indexes, and it does not always act as a safe-haven asset. (Bitcoin.com News)
Odaily News: XCE, a UK executive recruitment firm, has increased its Bitcoin holdings by 10 BTC. The funds for the additional purchase came from strategic investor Adam Back's common stock subscription, bringing its total holdings to 72.94 BTC.
Odaily News: The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has seized approximately $560,000 in cryptocurrency and taken control of the domain and servers of a fundraising website linked to Hamas. The U.S. Department of Justice stated that these funds were allegedly intended for use by Hamas's military wing, Al Qassam Brigades.Investigators tracked and confiscated the relevant crypto assets based on three seizure warrants issued on March 25, June 25, and October 10, 2025. Court documents show that the assets involved include Bitcoin, Ethereum, Wrapped Ethereum, Tether (USDT), and TRON (TRX), distributed across 18 addresses controlled by Tether and 3 Binance accounts.According to court documents, encrypted chat groups had directed supporters to visit AlQassam.ps and solicited donations via rotating wallet addresses. After the FBI took over the relevant domain and servers, it obtained information on thousands of individuals who had contacted Hamas to inquire about making donations. (Decrypt)
The U.S. Department of Justice announced that law enforcement agencies have seized over $560,000 in cryptocurrency funds to prevent them from reaching Hamas; simultaneously, the FBI has taken control of the relevant online fundraising websites.
Odaily News Crypto enterprises, asset managers, market makers, and consumer advocacy groups have submitted comments to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in response to its request for input on the regulatory framework for "novel ETFs," covering exchange-traded products such as crypto assets, private assets, event contracts, and leveraged strategies.Crypto industry organization Crypto Council for Innovation (CCI) recommended extending certain regulatory accommodations applicable to ETFs to non-ETF exchange-traded products. Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (A16z) stated that the SEC should assess products based on their underlying assets and risk profiles, rather than treating all novel ETFs as a single category.Grayscale opposed adding new portfolio restrictions for mature digital asset products, while Chainalysis suggested leveraging public blockchains to enable real-time monitoring and verifiable disclosures. Kalshi expressed support for including event contracts in registered funds, whereas consumer advocacy group Public Citizen opposed offering event contract ETFs to retail investors. The SEC will evaluate whether to adopt a unified regulatory framework or craft separate rules based on product structure and risk. (Decrypt)
According to Bloomberg, Microsoft-backed AI company G42 has held initial discussions with potential investors to raise billions of dollars, potentially becoming one of the first government-linked artificial intelligence firms in the UAE to expand its capital base through external financing. Sources familiar with the matter stated that the funding amount and deal structure have not yet been finalized, and discussions remain in the exploratory phase. G42 had previously advanced data center projects in Abu Dhabi alongside Microsoft and OpenAI, while also securing backing from Microsoft and other companies.
AI-powered customer service startup Wonderful has raised $550 million in its Series C funding round, valuing the company at $5 billion. Led by Insight Partners, the round included Salesforce as a new investor, with participation from Index Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners, IVP, and other firms. In just 20 months since launch, Wonderful’s enterprise agent platform has entered over 30 markets and deployed hundreds of agents across more than a dozen vertical industries, addressing applications ranging from customer service to internal employee systems.
Odaily News: According to sources familiar with the matter, Upwind Security, a cybersecurity startup focused on AI and cloud applications, is completing a $300 million funding round that values the company at $3.8 billion.The round is led by Bessemer Venture Partners, with participation from some existing investors. The funding details have not yet been officially announced. (Bloomberg)
Odaily News: The Salvadoran government added 1 Bitcoin to its national Bitcoin reserve this week, bringing total holdings to 7,762 BTC. At a Bitcoin price of approximately $77,000, these holdings are valued at around $598 million.The International Monetary Fund (IMF) previously required El Salvador to halt public sector Bitcoin purchases as part of its $1.4 billion financing agreement, and to make merchant acceptance of Bitcoin voluntary. Related legal amendments revoked Bitcoin's status as legal tender but did not end the policy of accumulating reserves.El Salvador became the first country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender in 2021 and has continued its policy of purchasing 1 Bitcoin daily. Between January and April this year, the government added more than 1,600 Bitcoin to its reserves. (Bitcoin.com News)
: Lily Liu posted on the X platform, stating that capital, assets, and ownership are migrating toward 24/7 internet infrastructure, forming a long-term "token supercycle." Tokenization is not just about moving assets onto the chain—it also transforms the assets themselves, enabling value to be issued, held, financed, and traded in a market that never closes. She noted that stablecoins have proven capital can flow globally on-chain, financial institutions are pushing assets onto the chain, blockchain infrastructure is beginning to meet the speed and cost demands of real economic activity, and AI economic agents require programmable money. When these factors converge, any form of value with clear ownership could be tokenized, gaining broader access to distribution, financing, and trading channels.Over the past year, RWA trading volume on Solana has reached hundreds of billions of dollars, covering tokenized U.S. Treasuries, equities, and private credit. During the same period, stablecoin transfer volume exceeded $4.7 trillion. Liu stated that tokenization can also enable more investors to overcome geographic, minimum investment, and accreditation barriers, while allowing held assets to be used as collateral or generate yield. Although the current on-chain market size remains far below traditional markets, the related infrastructure could eventually reach 5.5 billion internet users globally.
According to Bloomberg, crypto entrepreneur David Bailey, who played a pivotal role in helping Trump pivot to Bitcoin, has seen the stock of his publicly traded company, Nakamoto Inc., plunge approximately 99% from its peak since the merger announcement in May 2025. Previously, Bailey raised roughly $760 million for the firm to build Bitcoin reserves, and his hedge fund also posted a robust 640% return. This latest downturn reflects the broader collapse of digital asset treasury companies, as the premium investors were previously willing to pay to hold Bitcoin through publicly traded entities has significantly faded. Bailey stated that he maintains irregular contact with the White House and is currently focused on proving that the company retains a viable business foundation despite the crash.
Odaily Odaily News: Capital B, a Paris Euronext-listed company, has received a €7.6 million (approximately $8.8 million) investment from Blockstream CEO and early Bitcoin developer Adam Back. The company plans to use the funds to purchase up to 376 BTC.Capital B currently holds 3,145 BTC. If this increase is completed, its Bitcoin holdings will rise to 3,521 BTC, valued at approximately $269.5 million. According to Bitcoin Treasuries data, Capital B would then become the second-largest Bitcoin holder among European listed companies, trailing only Bitcoin Group SE, which holds 3,605 BTC. Adam Back's investment is part of Capital B's total €21 million fundraising round. (CoinDesk)
According to an official announcement, Europe's first Bitcoin treasury company, Capital B (FR: ALCPB | US: CPTLF), announced the completion of a €7.6 million private placement. Strategic investor Adam Back subscribed to shares with four warrants attached (ABSA) at €0.58 per share, at a 15.4% premium over the previous trading day's closing price. If all warrants are exercised in full, an additional €49.4 million will be raised. The proceeds from this financing will be used primarily to accumulate Bitcoin reserves, expected to add 376 new BTC and bring the company's potential total holdings to 3,521 BTC. Following the financing, Adam Back's stake will increase to 17.77%.
According to Bloomberg, French robotics startup Wandercraft (a portfolio company of Renault SA) is seeking approximately €100 million (about $116 million) in a new financing round and has appointed Goldman Sachs as its financial advisor. The pre-money valuation stands at approximately €750 million, with the raised funds earmarked for expanding the company's business operations.
According to Cryptopolitan, Figure Technology Solutions officially completed its $717 million acquisition of U.S. residential real estate lending institution Kiavi on September 1. The transaction consists of two parts: Figure's acquisition of Kiavi's technology and operations platform, and the establishment of a joint venture with Sixth Street to take over the loan assets. The actual cash consideration paid by Figure was approximately $590 million, primarily financed through the issuance of $600 million in 8.5 percent senior notes maturing in 2031. Following the acquisition, Kiavi is expected to add over $7 billion in annual primary mortgage volume to Figure Connect, with more than $100 million flowing into Figure's on-chain lending platform, Democratized Prime, each month. Kiavi will also bring technological assets such as an AI-driven property valuation engine and automated document review capabilities, becoming the first deployment scenario for Adaptor, Figure's intelligent agent product. Kiavi CEO Arvind Mohan will step into the role of Chief Business Officer at Figure, overseeing platform integration efforts.
Gate has officially launched its US stock options trading service, initially covering 9 popular US stock targets, including Nvidia, Tesla, Apple, Meta, AMD, Micron, Amazon, and others, spanning hot sectors such as AI technology, semiconductors, electric vehicles, and cloud computing. Users can participate in US stock options trading by updating the Gate App to v8.35.0 or above.In terms of product experience, Gate's US stock options require no separate US stock account or margin account to be opened by users, and settle in USDT without involving physical stock delivery, making the trading and settlement process more direct. Meanwhile, the product initially supports intraday trading of US stocks and charges 0 platform fees and 0 options commissions, further lowering the barrier to participating in US stock options trading. Relevant third-party regulatory and clearing fees will be charged separately in accordance with applicable rules.This launch further completes Gate's global stock product ecosystem. Currently, Gate covers four core markets—US stocks, Hong Kong stocks, Korean stocks, and Japanese stocks—supporting over 12,800 stocks and ETFs, and offering services such as fractional share trading, stock dividends, and cross-broker transfers. With the addition of US stock options, users can not only participate directly in the stock and ETF markets but also gain more market participation choices around the future movements of popular US stock targets through strategies such as calls and puts.
Odaily Odaily News: Nasdaq-listed digital asset treasury company Hyperliquid Strategies has increased its equity funding facility with New York investment bank and broker-dealer Chardan Capital Markets from $1 billion to $2.5 billion. The agreement allows Chardan to purchase newly issued common shares of Hyperliquid Strategies in stages, subject to conditions such as pricing and trading volume, and resell them on the public market.Hyperliquid Strategies has previously raised $647 million through this funding mechanism and expanded its treasury holdings to approximately 29.3 million HYPE tokens. The $2.5 billion figure represents the maximum capacity of the facility, not the amount already raised; the company's ability to obtain funds by issuing new shares may dilute existing shareholders' equity.Hyperliquid Strategies stated that although it shares the same name as Hyperliquid and holds its native token, it operates independently and has no affiliation with Hyperliquid. (Cointelegraph)