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OpenTrade, a London, UK-based provider of a platform for real world asset-backed stablecoin yield products, raised $4M in Seed extension. The round was led by AlbionVC. The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and its development efforts. Led by CEO David Sutter, OpenTrade is an institutional-grade platform for RWA-backed lending and stablecoin […] The post OpenTrade Raises $4M in Seed Extension appeared first on FinSMEs.
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Talus Network, a developer of a blockchain protocol to buid autonomous AI agents performing tasks, raised $6M in funding, at $150M post-money valuation. The round was led by Polychain Capital, with participation from Foresight Ventures, Animoca, Geek Cartel, and Echo. The company intends to use the funds to advance two core components: Talus Network is a provider […] The post Talus Network Raises $6M at $150M Post-Money Valuation appeared first on FinSMEs.
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