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The Hashgraph Group, a Switzerland-based venture capital and technology firm supporting the Hedera blockchain network, has announced a strategic investment in agritech company AgNext Technologies. According to details in a press release on April 7, the collaboration will see the Hedera ( HBAR ) blockchain network support AgNext’s growing artificial intelligence-driven agricultural solutions. The investment sees The Hashgraph Group join AgNext’s recent fundraising initiative led by Denmark-based Novo Holdings, but more than that, is a key integration milestone for the Hedera blockchain ecosystem. In particular, AgNext is looking to leverage Hedera’s distributed ledger technology to digitize trust in the supply chain ecosystem, including around insurance and traceability across the food supply chains. “With this strategic co-investment alongside Novo Holdings, we look forward to embarking on the tech-enablement journey with AgNext to drive the convergence of AI and Blockchain/DLT, while jointly bringing to market Hedera-powered AgriTech solutions that will enhance AgNext’s competitive edge in the web3 era,” said Stefan Deiss, co-founder & chief executive officer of The Hashgraph Group. AgNext will also tap into Hedera’s blockchain technology and smart contracts for immutability, and efficiency. THG and AgNext’s goals also align around an initiative for Hedera-powered embedded devices, with these set to be available to customers globally via a new web3 venture. The partners will establish this venture in Switzerland. AgNext raised $21 million in a Series A funding in 2021, with Alpha Wave Incubation leading the capital injection initiative. The company has operations in India, the Middle East and the United States, with its first international office having opened in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates. Meanwhile, Hedera is seeing notable traction in the tokenization of real-world assets. This includes via integrations such as with Chainlink and Alchemy Pay – the latter for onboarding via fiat-crypto on and off ramping.

Franklin Templeton, a global asset manager with a growing presence in the crypto and blockchain investment market, has backed an $8 million seed round for Cap. The asset manager led the investment round, with Ethereum ( ETH ) based stablecoin project Cap also attracting the participation of multiple leading web3-focused venture capital firms. In details shared via X, Cap said the investment is a crucial step in its mission to offer a decentralized solution to the problem of yield generation in decentralized finance . This milestone involves the deployment of its protocol across “shared security markets” such as EigenLayer and Symbiotic. “Cap is pioneering a first of its kind implementation of shared security markets like EigenLayer and Symbiotic to regulate the activities of financial operators. This allows traditional finance institutions and crypto-native firms to generate yield for users, while not directly exposing those users to the risks of their activities,” the protocol’s team posted on X. Per the Cap protocol team, the project’s solution is available to users looking to tap into shared security marketplaces. This means users can benefit from staked assets on Ethereum. However, Cap’s main focus is the adoption on MegaETH, the layer 2 offering for real-time interaction with opportunities across the ecosystem. It suggests safe and sustainable yield generation, something that could mean allowing for fresh innovation that beats the current yield-bearing stablecoins. By being able to outsource yield generation through its stablecoin engine, Cap enables traction across a whole lot of blockchain applications, including DeFi protocols,real-world asset protocols, and liquid funds. The $8 million seed round will help the stablecoin startup navigate the next phase of its adoption, with this adding to the $1.1 million raised via crowdfunding project Echo. Cap raised its latest financing round with the support of VC firms such as Triton Capital, Flow Traders, GSR and Japanese firm Nomura Group’s Laser Digital.

First Trust Advisors has unveiled two new Bitcoin strategy exchange-traded funds, adding to a suite of products that currently hold more than $28 billion in net assets. In an announcement on April 4, First Trust said it launched the two Bitcoin ( BTC ) strategy ETFs this week. Specifically, the bitcoin exchange-traded funds are part of the the Floor15 ETF Series of Target Outcome ETFs, with both the FT Vest Bitcoin Strategy Floor15 ETF – April and the FT Vest Bitcoin Strategy & Target Income ETF listed on the NYSE Arca under tickers BFAP and DFII respectively. “The FT Vest Bitcoin Strategy Floor15 ETF – April represents an innovative step forward in risk-managed cryptocurrency investing. By structuring investments with a defined floor and upside cap, we provide investors with a more controlled way to engage with bitcoin while mitigating downside exposure. This strategy reflects Vest’s commitment to outcome-focused solutions that seek to deliver more certainty and clarity to portfolios,” said Jeff Chang, president of Vest. Ryan Issakainen, senior vice president and ETF strategist at First Trust, said the launch follows years of demand for bitcoin-linked ETFs. BFAP will allow those seeking to participate in the crypto space a chance to tap into BTC’s upside potential with clarity on downside risk. As well as BFAP, First Trust believes DFII will gain traction for its potential. The fund, as Issakainen noted in a statement, will allow investors to explore opportunities around Bitcoin’s high volatility. Investors can look to generate income from this by selling call options. The asset manager offers DFII as an actively managed fund, with 80% of net assets invested in bitcoin and income-generating investments. First Trust’s Target Outcome ETFs have seen a 53% spike in net assets in the past year, with over $28 billion as of the end of February.

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In a dramatic twist from the Trump family, Eric Trump has announced his shift to the cryptocurrency space. Citing his family's struggles and calling their business “the most canceled company, probably on Earth,” Eric has embraced crypto as a faster, more transparent, and pragmatic alternative. His latest venture, American Bitcoin, is a bitcoin mining project in partnership with Hut 8, signaling a new direction for the family’s business endeavors. This strategic pivot reflects a broader trend where traditional business challenges push leaders to seek innovative solutions in the fast-evolving world of digital assets. Eric Trump’s move is already stirring conversation among investors, who view it as a potential signal of more widespread adoption of crypto strategies within legacy business circles. In a parallel development, President Donald Trump’s crypto empire is set to expand further . World Liberty Financial, a venture that Trump helped launch last year, recently announced plans to introduce a dollar-backed stablecoin, USD1, as well as new investment funds for digital assets. These initiatives are designed to facilitate seamless, secure cross-border transactions and capitalize on the growing mainstream appeal of cryptocurrencies. This expansion marks a significant step for the Trump family in the digital asset arena. With a stablecoin and investment fund offerings on the horizon, the family aims to diversify its portfolio and tap into the burgeoning demand for crypto-based financial products. These moves come at a time when regulatory debates and market dynamics are rapidly evolving, potentially setting the stage for a new era in institutional crypto adoption. Both Eric Trump’s crypto pivot and the expansion of Trump’s crypto empire are reshaping perceptions of digital assets among traditional business and political circles. These bold moves highlight a growing recognition that cryptocurrencies are more than just speculative investments—they’re becoming integral to modern financial strategies. As the crypto market continues to evolve, these developments from the Trump family could drive increased institutional interest, greater innovation, and potentially more regulatory clarity in the future. Investors should keep a close eye on these shifts, as they may signal a broader transformation within the digital asset landscape. In a dramatic twist from the Trump family, Eric Trump has announced his shift to the cryptocurrency space. Citing his family's struggles and calling their business “the most canceled company, probably on Earth,” Eric has embraced crypto as a faster, more transparent, and pragmatic alternative. His latest venture, American Bitcoin, is a bitcoin mining project in partnership with Hut 8, signaling a new direction for the family’s business endeavors. This strategic pivot reflects a broader trend where traditional business challenges push leaders to seek innovative solutions in the fast-evolving world of digital assets. Eric Trump’s move is already stirring conversation among investors, who view it as a potential signal of more widespread adoption of crypto strategies within legacy business circles. In a parallel development, President Donald Trump’s crypto empire is set to expand further . World Liberty Financial, a venture that Trump helped launch last year, recently announced plans to introduce a dollar-backed stablecoin, USD1, as well as new investment funds for digital assets. These initiatives are designed to facilitate seamless, secure cross-border transactions and capitalize on the growing mainstream appeal of cryptocurrencies. This expansion marks a significant step for the Trump family in the digital asset arena. With a stablecoin and investment fund offerings on the horizon, the family aims to diversify its portfolio and tap into the burgeoning demand for crypto-based financial products. These moves come at a time when regulatory debates and market dynamics are rapidly evolving, potentially setting the stage for a new era in institutional crypto adoption. Both Eric Trump’s crypto pivot and the expansion of Trump’s crypto empire are reshaping perceptions of digital assets among traditional business and political circles. These bold moves highlight a growing recognition that cryptocurrencies are more than just speculative investments—they’re becoming integral to modern financial strategies. As the crypto market continues to evolve, these developments from the Trump family could drive increased institutional interest, greater innovation, and potentially more regulatory clarity in the future. Investors should keep a close eye on these shifts, as they may signal a broader transformation within the digital asset landscape.