A stark paradox defines today’s AI-driven markets: while over half of investors now use tools like ChatGPT for trading decisions, a mere 11% trust the results. This trust gap, representing billions in potential misallocated capital, is the core problem TrueNorth aims to solve. The startup, founded by veterans from Meta, Temasek, and Goldman Sachs, has just secured $3 million in pre-seed funding to build what it calls “the reasoning layer for financial intelligence”—a domain-specific AI designed to stop hallucinating when money is on the line.
about TrueNorth Raises $3M to Build Specialized AI for TradingVirtuals Protocol
0 in Finance and 0 in Crypto last weekFlying Tulip Raises $200M for On-Chain Exchange Platform
Andre Cronje’s latest venture, Flying Tulip, has secured $200 million in private funding to build what it describes as a comprehensive on-chain exchange platform. The New York-based startup, which plans to launch a public token sale at the same valuation, aims to create a unified market structure combining native stablecoin, spot and derivatives trading, money markets, and on-chain insurance in a single, capital-efficient system designed to serve both retail and institutional users.
about Flying Tulip Raises $200M for On-Chain Exchange PlatformFlying Tulip Raises $200M, Launches $FT Token with Onchain Protection
Flying Tulip, a comprehensive onchain financial marketplace, has secured $200 million in private funding from prominent investors including Brevan Howard Digital and CoinFund, while announcing a public token sale for its $FT token at the same valuation. The platform introduces an innovative onchain redemption mechanism that allows investors to recover their initial investment, representing a significant advancement in investor protection within the decentralized finance space. This funding round and token launch come as part of the company’s broader vision to create institutional-grade market structure with transparent risk management and capital efficiency.
about Flying Tulip Raises $200M, Launches $FT Token with Onchain ProtectionFlying Tulip Raises $200M, Launches Onchain Exchange with Redemption Rights
Flying Tulip has secured $200 million in private funding from major institutional investors and announced an upcoming public token sale for its comprehensive onchain exchange platform. The New York-based company is building a unified financial marketplace that integrates spot trading, derivatives, and risk management within a single cross-margin system, with a key innovation being onchain redemption rights that provide downside protection for investors while preserving unlimited upside potential.
about Flying Tulip Raises $200M, Launches Onchain Exchange with Redemption RightsWeb3 Launchpads: Cash Grabs or Sustainable Growth?
Web3 launchpads, once heralded as gateways to innovation, are increasingly criticized for prioritizing fundraising over building sustainable projects. With platforms like Virtuals Protocol facilitating over 17,000 AI agent token launches by February 2025, the infrastructure for token launches shows no signs of slowing. However, industry leaders like Tim Hafner, founder and CEO of OpenServ, argue that the current model has devolved into cash-grab funnels funding ideas without substance, resulting in half-formed products flooding the market without real support for builders.
about Web3 Launchpads: Cash Grabs or Sustainable Growth?AI & Crypto Revolutionize Adult Content Finance
Moxie, founded by Neonwight, leverages AI and crypto to create ‘Sex Capital Markets,’ addressing financial exclusion faced by adult content creators. Traditional banks often refuse services to these creators, while payment processors charge exorbitant fees (10-15%). Moxie’s solution uses crypto rails to bypass these hurdles, offering AI-generated content via tokens. The platform targets OnlyFans’ core revenue driver—personalized content—by enabling creators to scale through AI chatbots trained on their personalities. Despite AI’s potential to disrupt creator revenue, partnerships like with model Tori Sweetie aim to maintain authenticity. Brazilian creator Martina Oliveira highlights AI’s current quality limitations but sees partnership potential for productivity gains. While crypto could enhance transaction safety, platform resistance may slow adoption.
about AI & Crypto Revolutionize Adult Content FinanceVIRTUAL Token Surges 7.8% as VPay Launches AI Banking
The VIRTUAL token experienced a 7.8% price surge as VPay, a new AI-powered banking and crypto integration, launched on Virtuals Protocol. VPay simplifies financial processes by consolidating USD accounts, card management, and crypto payments into a single interface, a concept dubbed ‘banking compression.’ The project also introduced WhaleIntel, a feature for real-time staking and capital flow tracking, and transitioned to community-based governance, allowing veVIRTUAL holders to vote on ecosystem decisions. Technically, VIRTUAL broke out of a six-week descending channel, with trading volume spiking 67%, forming a bull flag pattern. Analysts suggest a potential 32% upside if support at $1.90 holds. Despite the bullish momentum, RSI and MACD indicators remain neutral, leaving room for further growth.
about VIRTUAL Token Surges 7.8% as VPay Launches AI BankingZAIA AI Platform Transforms Adult Content with Tokenization
ZAIA, built on Virtuals Protocol, uses AI and blockchain to empower adult content creators with automated curation, distribution, and monetization. The platform introduced the KBT token, marking a step toward tokenizing the industry. Virtuals Protocol also hosts other AI innovations like EVA, a personalized AI agent with blockchain-stored identity, and ACP, enabling autonomous agent collaboration. WachXBT’s recent integration adds duplicate prevention, crucial for content security. Meanwhile, the VIRTUAL token trades at $1.46, down 5.63% in 24 hours, with a $957.57M market cap. ZAIA exemplifies AI’s expanding role beyond finance into niche sectors like adult entertainment.
about ZAIA AI Platform Transforms Adult Content with TokenizationEVA AI Agent Launches with On-Chain Memory & Emotion
Virtuals Protocol’s EVA introduces a groundbreaking AI agent with on-chain memory, emotional responses, and contextual identity, all verifiable via blockchain. Unlike traditional chatbots, EVA evolves through interactions, storing experiences and forming preferences. The project allows public co-ownership via one billion tokens, democratizing AI development. Virtuals Protocol also recently launched its ACP Beta, enabling autonomous AI collaboration and transactions. With features like the Backroom for data insights and verified badges for AI agents, Virtuals is positioning itself as a leader in decentralized AI. The protocol’s native token, VIRTUAL, has seen a 2.29% price increase, pushing its market cap over $1 billion.
about EVA AI Agent Launches with On-Chain Memory & EmotionVirtuals Protocol Launches ACP Public Beta for AI Agents
Virtuals Protocol has officially released the Agent Commerce Protocol (ACP) in Public Beta, bridging AI and blockchain for autonomous financial interactions. ACP allows AI agents—such as trading assistants, savings optimizers, and digital VCs—to negotiate, execute contracts, and collaborate in clusters like hedge fund teams. The protocol also integrates with real-world sectors like property management through partnerships like PrimoAI. Additionally, Virtuals has introduced on-chain governance, giving veVIRTUAL holders voting power, and partnered with WhaleIntel for real-time analytics. Despite some UX challenges, the team is actively seeking community feedback, with potential rewards for valuable input. The VIRTUAL token has seen a 6.69% price increase amid the launch.
about Virtuals Protocol Launches ACP Public Beta for AI AgentsVirtuals Protocol Launches WhaleIntel for Real-Time Crypto Tracking
Virtuals Protocol has unveiled WhaleIntel, a cutting-edge feature designed to monitor whale activities—such as staking, exits, and project launches—in real time. This tool offers users deep insights into capital flows, traditionally accessible only to insiders. Additionally, Virtuals has expanded its ecosystem with AI-driven innovations like PrimoAI for property management and WachXBT for on-chain security, reinforcing its commitment to automation and transparency. The VIRTUAL token has seen a 10.57% rise over the past week, reflecting growing investor interest in the platform’s advancements.
about Virtuals Protocol Launches WhaleIntel for Real-Time Crypto TrackingVirtuals Protocol Automates Verified Badges for Genesis Agents
Virtuals Protocol now automatically applies ‘Verified’ badges to Genesis agents when duplicates or spoofed tokens are detected, aiming to reduce user confusion and fraud. The platform is bolstering its ecosystem with AI-driven tools such as Backroom, which transforms raw data into tradable crypto insights, and PrimoAI, enabling autonomous digital agents. Additionally, the Agent Communication Protocol (ACP) allows agents to interact and manage resources independently. The market has responded positively, with the native token VIRTUAL surging 21.63% in 24 hours, pushing its market cap to $1 billion. While the automated badge isn’t a complete security solution, it adds a crucial layer of protection in a complex blockchain environment.
about Virtuals Protocol Automates Verified Badges for Genesis Agents