The #Shanghai Artificial Intelligence Ecological Fund kicked off on October 12th with a total fund size of CNY 100 billion, beginning with an initial investment of CNY 30 billion. The fund is set to focus on the #AI ecosystem, particularly in AI infrastructure, foundational and…
You are not bullish enough on Ethena’s growth - FED cutting rates - Ethena holds RWA if funding goes negative - Organic APY still >7% in the shittiest market - USTB product with Securitize and Blackrock to onboard institutions - Distribution via DeFi and CeFi in place
In his latest newsletter, @scottmelker dives into @ethena_labs' strategic decision to invest in BUIDL as part of its $46M RWA Reserve Fund allocation. "This follows a broader trend of DeFi platforms diversifying into real-world asset-backed tokens to generate yield independent…


Aethir has announced the launch of a $100 million Ecosystem Fund aimed at fostering innovation in the artificial intelligence (AI) and gaming sectors. The fund will distribute 336 million of its $ATH tokens and includes a $20 million Aethir Catalyst program. This initiative seeks to stimulate growth within the Web3 space by supporting ambitious projects. Additionally, Ethena Labs has allocated $46 million from its Reserve Fund to invest in real-world asset (RWA) backed products, with BUIDL receiving a significant 40% of this allocation. This trend reflects a growing interest among decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms in diversifying their portfolios with real-world assets to generate yields while remaining within blockchain ecosystems.