TaoFi, a financial layer for decentralized AI built on Bittensor, has successfully raised a strategic funding round led by Digital Currency Group (DCG) and Pantera, among other investors. The funding aims to enhance the Bittensor ecosystem, which is gaining traction as a significant player in the AI space. Barry Silbert from DCG noted the accelerating pace of infrastructure development around Bittensor and expressed enthusiasm for supporting TaoFi. Additionally, Aethir and Core DAO have announced a partnership to develop AI-driven applications for Bitcoin Finance (BTCfi), supported by a $100 million ecosystem fund. This collaboration is expected to enhance the capabilities of BTCfi and further decentralize the development of AI agents within the ecosystem.