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ARK Invest and Securitize to Tokenize Venture Fund With Exposure to OpenAI, Anthropic, and More
Odaily News: Asset management firm ARK Invest will partner with Securitize (SECZ) to tokenize the ARK Venture Fund (ARKVX) on Ethereum. The fund provides qualified investors with investment exposure to private and public companies such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Stripe, and Databricks.This collaboration continues the existing relationship between the two parties, as ARK Invest made a strategic investment in Securitize last year. (CoinDesk)
ARK Invest 与 Securitize 合作将风险基金代币化，涵盖 OpenAI、Anthropic 等头部 AI 公司持仓
据 CoinDesk 报道，Cathie Wood 旗下资产管理公司 ARK Invest 宣布与代币化平台 Securitize 合作，将旗下 ARK Venture Fund（ARKVX）进行代币化，基金持仓涵盖 OpenAI、Anthropic、Stripe 及 Databricks 等头部私人科技公司。代币化利息将首先在以太坊上发行，后续可能扩展至其他链。 Securitize 将负责链上发行及投资者体验，并计划提供每日净资产值及链上二级市场交易功能。值得注意的是，代币化并不将底层资产直接上链，投资者持有的是基金权益的链上凭证。ARK 此前已对 Securitize 进行战略投资，双方将持续合作推动更多合规投资产品上链。
Enterprise AI company Clay completes $115 million Series D funding, led by Wellington
enterprise AI company Clay has announced the completion of a $115 million Series D funding round, led by Wellington, with participation from Sequoia Capital, StepStone, Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Perennial, Meritech, DST, CapitalG, and others. The post-money valuation has risen to $7.1 billion.Clay stated that its AI agents can build real-time business and customer profiles based on internal and external data such as CRM, and automatically construct and execute workflows according to enterprise goals. Currently, companies including Anthropic, Google, OpenAI, and Stripe have adopted its products. (Reuters)
Stablecoin payment company Latitude completes $35 million Series A funding round, with Lightspeed Faction and others participating
According to Fortune, stablecoin payment infrastructure company Latitude, founded by former employees of Stripe, Uber, Coinbase, and Meta, has announced the completion of a $35 million Series A funding round, led by Oak HC/FT, with participation from NEA, Coinbase, Lightspeed Faction, and OpenFX. Latitude aims to address the "last mile" challenge following cross-border stablecoin payments by providing enterprises with infrastructure that converts stablecoins into local currencies and facilitates fund disbursement through local payment methods such as bank accounts and mobile wallets. Its current clients span digital banks, payroll platforms, e-commerce marketplaces, and financial institutions. The company previously closed an $8 million seed round. The new capital will be used to scale its compliance, engineering, legal, and sales teams, while accelerating efforts to secure regulatory licenses in markets including Southeast Asia, Latin America, and Africa.
Stripe has finalized a deal to acquire OpenRouter for over $7 billion
Odaily News, according to people familiar with the matter, Stripe has finalized a deal to acquire AI model aggregation platform OpenRouter for more than $7 billion, though the final transaction price could still change. Notably, OpenRouter raised funds at a $1.3 billion valuation just a few months ago. People familiar with the matter said the final acquisition price could still change. A Stripe spokesperson said the company does not comment on rumors or speculation, while OpenRouter declined to comment.The Wall Street Journal previously reported that Stripe was in talks to acquire OpenRouter for approximately $10 billion. (Bloomberg)
Stripe acquires Bridge for $1.1 billion, Robinhood acquires Bitstamp for $200 million
Odaily News: Payment company Stripe did not sign long-term supplier contracts with third-party stablecoin APIs. Instead, after Bridge achieved $5 billion in annualized cross-border transaction volume, Stripe acquired it outright for $1.1 billion and integrated stablecoin infrastructure into its global checkout layer. Fintech platform Robinhood did not expand internationally through external trading venues. Instead, it acquired cryptocurrency exchange Bitstamp for $200 million, obtaining more than 50 global regulatory licenses and institutional liquidity. From 2012 to 2018, early B2B fintech startups paid traditional banks for proof-of-concept pilot fees. From 1996 to 2001, telecom infrastructure startups raised over $50 billion to lay dark fiber. (Bitcoin.com News)
ARK Invest 与 Securitize 合作将风险基金代币化，涵盖 OpenAI、Anthropic 等头部 AI 公司持仓
据 CoinDesk 报道，Cathie Wood 旗下资产管理公司 ARK Invest 宣布与代币化平台 Securitize 合作，将旗下 ARK Venture Fund（ARKVX）进行代币化，基金持仓涵盖 OpenAI、Anthropic、Stripe 及 Databricks 等头部私人科技公司。代币化利息将首先在以太坊上发行，后续可能扩展至其他链。 Securitize 将负责链上发行及投资者体验，并计划提供每日净资产值及链上二级市场交易功能。值得注意的是，代币化并不将底层资产直接上链，投资者持有的是基金权益的链上凭证。ARK 此前已对 Securitize 进行战略投资，双方将持续合作推动更多合规投资产品上链。
Stablecoin payment company Latitude completes $35 million Series A funding round, with Lightspeed Faction and others participating
According to Fortune, stablecoin payment infrastructure company Latitude, founded by former employees of Stripe, Uber, Coinbase, and Meta, has announced the completion of a $35 million Series A funding round, led by Oak HC/FT, with participation from NEA, Coinbase, Lightspeed Faction, and OpenFX. Latitude aims to address the "last mile" challenge following cross-border stablecoin payments by providing enterprises with infrastructure that converts stablecoins into local currencies and facilitates fund disbursement through local payment methods such as bank accounts and mobile wallets. Its current clients span digital banks, payroll platforms, e-commerce marketplaces, and financial institutions. The company previously closed an $8 million seed round. The new capital will be used to scale its compliance, engineering, legal, and sales teams, while accelerating efforts to secure regulatory licenses in markets including Southeast Asia, Latin America, and Africa.
Revolut rolls out euro stablecoin EURR in phases, ECB emphasizes privacy protection for digital euro
Odaily News The digital euro, issued by the European Central Bank (ECB) and representing public money, is still in the development stage; EURR, on the other hand, is a stablecoin issued by a private institution designed to maintain a value of 1 euro. Both are aimed at meeting the demand for instant fund transfers within digital platforms.Fintech company Revolut has begun a phased rollout of its euro stablecoin EURR to eligible users in Denmark, Poland, and Portugal, with plans to expand to the European Economic Area in the future. EURR is deployed on the Ethereum network and can be used for on-chain transfers between fiat currencies, crypto assets, external wallets, and supported blockchain networks.EURR is issued by Bridge Building, a Stripe-owned company, rather than directly by Revolut. Piero Cipollone, a member of the ECB's Executive Board, stated that the digital euro will offer the highest level of privacy supported by current technology, with offline payments visible only to the payer and payee, while in online transactions, participating banks will still have access to information required for anti-money laundering compliance. (Forbes Digital Assets)
Grayscale CEO: The crypto winter is over, yet the market still overlooks the long-term value of digital assets
As reported by Fortune, Grayscale CEO Peter Mintzberg authored an article stating that Bitcoin rallied nearly 20% last week, recording its strongest three-day gains since 2023 as the crypto winter slowly thaws. However, he cautioned that market participants remain overly focused on short-term price fluctuations, overlooking the long-term structural growth of digital assets. Mintzberg highlighted two key drivers: first, sustained expansion in institutional demand. In 2025, the daily average capital inflow into spot Bitcoin ETPs exceeded $500 million, roughly 12 times the daily new supply from miners. Additionally, a 2026 EY survey revealed that 73% of institutional investors plan to increase their digital asset allocations. Second, accelerated enterprise blockchain adoption. In 2025, approximately 60% of Fortune 500 executives stated that their companies are actively advancing blockchain initiatives, with major players like Fidelity, Visa, and Stripe all positioning themselves in the stablecoin sector. He also noted the complementary nature of AI and public chain technologies, adding that emerging demands such as machine-native micro-payments and cross-border instant settlements will further drive real-world blockchain adoption. As regulatory frameworks grow increasingly clear, digital assets are rapidly integrating into the mainstream financial ecosystem.
Visa Seeks New Stablecoin Settlement Partner to Replace BVNK Acquired by Mastercard
According to CoinDesk, Visa is seeking new stablecoin settlement and OTC trading partners to replace BVNK, which was previously acquired by Mastercard. Relevant product request documents indicate that Visa expects partners to hold cryptocurrency exchange licenses in the U.S., Canada, the UK, and Singapore, and to support multiple stablecoin conversion and settlement services, including handling settlement for the Open USD stablecoin project promoted by Stripe, Visa, and Mastercard.
Thrive Capital invests $215 million in Amazon, positioning for AI shopping and cloud computing growth opportunities
Odaily News - Thrive Capital, the venture capital firm founded by Joshua Kushner, has purchased approximately $215 million worth of Amazon shares, further expanding its investment footprint in public market companies.According to regulatory filings, this investment gives Thrive Capital exposure to Amazon's growth opportunities in artificial intelligence, including agentic AI shopping tools and AI computing infrastructure services for enterprise customers.Earlier this month, Amazon's market capitalization surpassed $3 trillion for the first time, making it the fifth company globally to reach this milestone. The market continues to focus on its development potential in generative AI, cloud computing, and AI-driven e-commerce.Thrive Capital has previously been known for investing in early-stage tech companies, with a portfolio that includes SpaceX, Stripe, and OpenAI. In recent years, the firm has increasingly added positions in publicly listed companies, including Figma, StubHub, and Oscar Health.Earlier this year, Thrive also disclosed to investors that it had purchased approximately $100 million worth of Shopify stock, citing AI technology as a driver of a new wave of growth in the e-commerce sector.This investment signals that Thrive Capital is further transitioning from a traditional venture capital model toward becoming an "investor in core assets of the AI era," sharing in the growth dividends of AI infrastructure and application ecosystems by taking positions in major tech companies. (Bloomberg)
Privy launches stablecoin card prebuilt component, covering 25+ card issuing markets
Privy has launched a stablecoin card prebuilt component, enabling applications to embed a cardholder experience with a single integration, and has partnered with Stripe to issue stablecoin cards. The service currently covers more than 25 card issuing markets and plans to expand to over 100 by the end of the year. Users can spend directly using their Privy wallet or DeFi vault balances without needing to pre-transfer funds to a separate card account. The card issuer is Lead Bank, program management is handled by Bridge, and Stripe provides issuance services.
Grayscale CEO: The crypto winter is over, yet the market still overlooks the long-term value of digital assets
As reported by Fortune, Grayscale CEO Peter Mintzberg authored an article stating that Bitcoin rallied nearly 20% last week, recording its strongest three-day gains since 2023 as the crypto winter slowly thaws. However, he cautioned that market participants remain overly focused on short-term price fluctuations, overlooking the long-term structural growth of digital assets. Mintzberg highlighted two key drivers: first, sustained expansion in institutional demand. In 2025, the daily average capital inflow into spot Bitcoin ETPs exceeded $500 million, roughly 12 times the daily new supply from miners. Additionally, a 2026 EY survey revealed that 73% of institutional investors plan to increase their digital asset allocations. Second, accelerated enterprise blockchain adoption. In 2025, approximately 60% of Fortune 500 executives stated that their companies are actively advancing blockchain initiatives, with major players like Fidelity, Visa, and Stripe all positioning themselves in the stablecoin sector. He also noted the complementary nature of AI and public chain technologies, adding that emerging demands such as machine-native micro-payments and cross-border instant settlements will further drive real-world blockchain adoption. As regulatory frameworks grow increasingly clear, digital assets are rapidly integrating into the mainstream financial ecosystem.
Mizuho: Clarity Act Could Intensify Long-Term Competition in Stablecoins, Negative Impact on Circle
Mizuho analysts stated that if the U.S. crypto market structure bill, the "Clarity Act," is passed, while it may generally benefit the digital asset industry, the long-term impact on Circle could be negative. The reason is that regulatory clarity will attract more large institutions into the stablecoin market, further accelerating stablecoin commodification and eroding the revenue potential of Circle's USDC.Mizuho believes that the primary pressure Circle faces in the near term comes from Open USD. This stablecoin project is backed by a coalition of over 140 financial, technology, and crypto companies, with members including Visa, Mastercard, Stripe, BlackRock, and Coinbase. Unlike Circle's model, which retains approximately 38% of USDC reserve yields, Open USD employs a "pass-through" model, distributing nearly all reserve yields to distribution partners while retaining only a small management fee.Analysts also noted that Coinbase, as the largest distributor of USDC, also supports Open USD. This could give Coinbase stronger bargaining power when renegotiating its revenue-sharing agreement with Circle in the future. The distribution agreement between the two parties could be up for renegotiation as early as next month.
Mizuho Bank downgrades Circle rating to "Underperform", target price halved to $50
According to CoinDesk, Japanese investment bank Mizuho has downgraded stablecoin issuer Circle (CRCL) from "Neutral" to "Underperform," with the price target significantly lowered from $85 to $50. Circle's stock price subsequently fell 0.6% to $62.63. Mizuho analysts pointed out that the OpenUSD stablecoin launched by the Open Standard consortium on June 30 poses a fundamental threat to Circle's business model. Unlike the USDC model, which retains most reserve yield and then shares it with partners such as Coinbase and Binance, OpenUSD charges only a small operating fee and distributes the vast majority of reserve yield to issuers and distributors, which may force Circle's partners to demand a higher revenue share. The consortium has assembled over 140 partners, including Mastercard, Stripe, Coinbase, and BlackRock.
Open USD Launch Sends Circle Shares Down Over 16%, Analysts Say Fears Overblown
after Open Standard announced the launch of its new stablecoin, Open USD (OUSD), Circle's stock price fell over 16% on Tuesday. The stablecoin is backed by over 140 companies, including Visa, Stripe, Mastercard, BlackRock, and Coinbase, raising market concerns that it could pose competitive pressure on Circle's USDC.However, William Blair analysts believe the sell-off was an overreaction and reiterated an "Outperform" rating on Circle's stock, suggesting the decline may present a buying opportunity. The firm believes that Circle holds a competitive advantage in the stablecoin space due to its first-mover status, deep liquidity, and mature payment infrastructure, positioning it well even against high-profile competitors like OUSD.Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire stated that the company welcomes competition and will continue to expand the USDC ecosystem. Analysts also noted that the overall stablecoin market is still rapidly expanding, and new entrants may not necessarily only eat into USDC's market share but could also drive broader industry adoption.
Bitwise CIO: The GENIUS Act Opens the Floodgates for Institutional Funding, with Three Enterprise Chains Raising Over $1 Billion Combined
According to The Block, Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise, noted that three enterprise-grade blockchains—Arc (by Circle), Canton Network, and Tempo (by Stripe)—have collectively raised over $1 billion in funding recently. All three funding rounds occurred after the signing of the GENIUS Act in July 2025. Hougan believes this legislation broke a prior regulatory stalemate that had discouraged institutional capital from entering the space. Hougan identified three key signals: First, all three blockchains prioritize native privacy-preserving transactions as a core design feature, addressing institutions’ need for transaction confidentiality. Second, the implementation of the GENIUS Act has significantly reduced regulatory uncertainty; the next critical variable is the pending Clarity Act, from which stablecoins and tokenization infrastructure stand to benefit. Third, these blockchains are backed by top-tier institutions—including Goldman Sachs, Citadel, BlackRock, Stripe, and Visa—marking a stark contrast to Ethereum and Solana, which emerged from grassroots origins. Hougan stated that his firm’s capital remains primarily allocated to native crypto projects, and he believes these emerging enterprise chains will raise the overall competitive bar and attract additional capital inflows.
Open Standard's stablecoin OUSD officially launches, issued by Stripe-owned Bridge
Odaily News: Open Standard has announced the official launch of its USD stablecoin OUSD. Enterprises and developers can now use OUSD to build internet-native financial services and products for banking, cross-border payments, settlement, and institutional trading. OUSD offers 4 integration paths, with related APIs and tools covering settlement, payment orchestration, trading, foreign exchange, wallets, and card services, all supporting free minting and burning at a 1:1 USD rate.Enterprises can currently access it through Mastercard, Stripe, and the Visa Stablecoin Platform, with Coinbase integration opening on October 1. OUSD will natively support Base, Ethereum, Solana, and Tempo, and will first launch on centralized and decentralized trading platforms including Coinbase, Kraken, and Uniswap. OUSD is issued by Stripe-owned Bridge, with reserve assets held at BlackRock, Lead Bank, and BNY Mellon, and proof of reserves will be published monthly.
ARK Invest tokenizes $1.3 billion ARK Venture Fund on-chain via Securitize
Cathie Wood's ARK Invest has announced the tokenization of its approximately $1.3 billion ARK Venture Fund (ARKVX) through Securitize, marking the first fund under ARK to be officially brought on-chain.ARKVX is an actively managed fund with an investment scope covering private and public market technology companies. Its current portfolio includes companies such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Stripe, and Databricks. The tokenization will not change the fund's investment strategy; rather, it will move existing fund shares onto blockchain infrastructure.The tokenized version will be deployed on Ethereum and made available to eligible investors through Securitize. Securitize will be responsible for fund issuance, investor onboarding, and the related on-chain infrastructure.ARK Invest founder and CEO Cathie Wood stated that tokenizing the ARK Venture Fund is a practical implementation of the company's assessment of the future evolution—even "revolution"—of capital markets. She believes that tokenization has the potential to fundamentally change the way investors participate in private and public financial markets.
Supports Bitcoin Lightning Network, x402 incorporates Lightning Network payment specification
Bitcoin News posted on X platform that the x402 Foundation has incorporated the Lightning Network payment specification into its open internet payment standards. x402 was initially developed by Coinbase, aiming to enable AI agents and applications to automatically complete payments and continue executing tasks upon receiving a "402 Payment Required" response, without needing to create accounts, enter credit card information, or manage API subscriptions.The protocol is now governed by the Linux Foundation, with participation from companies such as Cloudflare, Google, AWS, Visa, Mastercard, Stripe, and American Express. With the integration of the Lightning Network, AI agents can use satoshis to pay for API calls, data, computing power, MCP tools, and other digital resources, and cryptographically prove payment through Lightning Network preimages.
Sharplink CEO: AI Agents Will Reshape the Global Financial Landscape, Market Size May Reach $4 Trillion by 2035
Sharplink CEO、前贝莱德数字资产战略负责人 Joseph Chalom（@joechalom）发文，稳定币、代币化现实世界资产（RWA）、去中心化金融（DeFi）与 AI 代理四大要素的融合，正在引发一场"经济大爆炸"。其团队模型预测，全球金融服务行业可被争夺的年收入规模将于 2030 年突破 1 万亿美元，并于 2035 年增长至 4 万亿美元。 在费用压缩层面，AI 代理预计将于 2030 年为投资者每年节省约 3500 亿美元的手续费，2035 年这一数字将升至 1.4 万亿美元，相当于消除全球金融行业近四分之一的费用。在资产效率层面，美国家庭约 15 万亿美元的活期与短期存款长期处于低收益状态，每年损失至少 1800 亿美元利息，AI 代理可实现全天候自动优化配置。 在基础设施层面，Coinbase 已开源机器间稳定币微支付标准 x402，以太坊代理注册协议 ERC-8004 上线十周内已有逾万个代理注册，以太坊主网今年 4 月单日交易量创下 360 万笔的历史纪录。目前，Visa、Mastercard、Stripe、PayPal、Coinbase、Binance
X platform sues two UK residents over alleged revenue sharing program fraud
According to The Block, X has filed a lawsuit against two UK residents, accusing them of coordinating nine accounts to post identical Bitcoin content to fraudulently extract over £207,000 (approximately $276,900) from the X Revenue Sharing Program, with the funds transferred via Stripe accounts registered under different names.
World launches "World Money" super app, covering over 150 countries.
According to The Block, World, an identity verification cryptocurrency project formerly known as Worldcoin, has officially launched its self-custody financial super app, World Money, available in more than 150 countries worldwide. The app supports stablecoin payments, trading, yield generation, virtual accounts, and other features. It manages balances in eight currencies and integrates with Stripe, Kalshi, and Morpho, allowing users to quickly convert fiat currency into stablecoins via Apple Pay through the Stripe partnership. Users who complete World ID verification are eligible for additional rewards in qualifying Earn programs. World is developed by Tools for Humanity, a company co-founded by Alex Blania and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.
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Open Standard's stablecoin OUSD officially launches, issued by Stripe-owned Bridge
Odaily News: Open Standard has announced the official launch of its USD stablecoin OUSD. Enterprises and developers can now use OUSD to build internet-native financial services and products for banking, cross-border payments, settlement, and institutional trading. OUSD offers 4 integration paths, with related APIs and tools covering settlement, payment orchestration, trading, foreign exchange, wallets, and card services, all supporting free minting and burning at a 1:1 USD rate.Enterprises can currently access it through Mastercard, Stripe, and the Visa Stablecoin Platform, with Coinbase integration opening on October 1. OUSD will natively support Base, Ethereum, Solana, and Tempo, and will first launch on centralized and decentralized trading platforms including Coinbase, Kraken, and Uniswap. OUSD is issued by Stripe-owned Bridge, with reserve assets held at BlackRock, Lead Bank, and BNY Mellon, and proof of reserves will be published monthly.
ECB Launches Digital Euro Innovation Project, Exploring AI Agent Payments and Machine-to-Machine Transactions
Odaily reports: The European Central Bank (ECB) has announced the launch of a new round of applications for its digital euro innovation platform, inviting fintech companies, payment institutions, and other organizations to explore AI agents participating in digital euro payments. The project will be divided into two parts: practical testing and future application workshops. The practical testing will take place from January to June 2027, during which participants will develop prototypes for features such as electronic receipts, multi-party transactions, and conditional payments; the workshops will explore AI payments, micropayments, machine-to-machine transactions, and the use of the digital euro in public services.In addition, the ECB has selected 36 banks and payment institutions, including Revolut, Stripe, and Deutsche Bank, to participate in another 12-month digital euro pilot, which is scheduled to launch in the second half of 2027. The final issuance of the digital euro still requires EU legislation and subsequent ECB decisions. (Cointelegraph)
Analysis: AI Agents Are Becoming a Major Issue in Commerce, May Face Authorization and Security Risks
Odaily News: The Kobeissi Letter posted on X platform stating that AI agents are entering commercial transactions in large numbers, but there is currently a lack of unified standards to verify who AI agents represent and whether they are authorized. This means that software with insufficient security could make large expenditures on behalf of individuals and institutions, while the AI agent market is projected to exceed $53 billion by 2030.Stripe stated in June of this year that 70% of its API data access instructions already come from AI agents; over the past year, Visa, Mastercard, and American Express have all launched AI agent commerce protocols, and Shopify has also opened AI agent sales channels to approximately 1 million merchants by default. The Kobeissi Letter believes that as AI agents become widespread, simple and secure transactions will become increasingly difficult to identify.
ARK Invest tokenizes $1.3 billion ARK Venture Fund on-chain via Securitize
Cathie Wood's ARK Invest has announced the tokenization of its approximately $1.3 billion ARK Venture Fund (ARKVX) through Securitize, marking the first fund under ARK to be officially brought on-chain.ARKVX is an actively managed fund with an investment scope covering private and public market technology companies. Its current portfolio includes companies such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Stripe, and Databricks. The tokenization will not change the fund's investment strategy; rather, it will move existing fund shares onto blockchain infrastructure.The tokenized version will be deployed on Ethereum and made available to eligible investors through Securitize. Securitize will be responsible for fund issuance, investor onboarding, and the related on-chain infrastructure.ARK Invest founder and CEO Cathie Wood stated that tokenizing the ARK Venture Fund is a practical implementation of the company's assessment of the future evolution—even "revolution"—of capital markets. She believes that tokenization has the potential to fundamentally change the way investors participate in private and public financial markets.
ARK Invest and Securitize to Tokenize Venture Fund With Exposure to OpenAI, Anthropic, and More
Odaily News: Asset management firm ARK Invest will partner with Securitize (SECZ) to tokenize the ARK Venture Fund (ARKVX) on Ethereum. The fund provides qualified investors with investment exposure to private and public companies such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Stripe, and Databricks.This collaboration continues the existing relationship between the two parties, as ARK Invest made a strategic investment in Securitize last year. (CoinDesk)