Ripple acquires Hidden Road, Blackbird Labs raises $85 million

Bitget has launched Bitget Onchain, a platform that allows users to trade on-chain tokens directly from their CEX accounts with integrated AI-powered smart screening for identifying strong assets. (📰The Plunge Daily)
Ant Digital Technologies has chosen Hong Kong as its global headquarters to focus on AI and Web3 technologies, planning to establish joint laboratories with local universities. (📰South China Morning Post)
Blackbird Labs has raised a total of $85 million, including $50 million in a Series B round led by Spark Capital, to expand its crypto payments app that rewards users with the $FLY token for meals at over 600 restaurants. (📰NFTgators)
AGII has introduced predictive automation enhancements to its platform, enabling smart contracts and decentralized systems to react in real-time, thereby improving efficiency and reducing operational risks in Web3 applications. (📰CoinTrust)
Viu has partnered with Azuki to launch an anime anthology and integrate community NFTs, aiming to enhance digital entertainment through decentralized storytelling and fan engagement. (📰CoinTrust)
Ripple is acquiring brokerage house Hidden Road for $1.25 billion, marking a significant M&A deal in the crypto space as the market anticipates regulatory improvements following the end of a legal case against Ripple. (📰Crunchbase News)