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A crypto VC raised $1 billion to fund AI agents. The bet is that finance, not models, is what they need.

The Next WebPublished May 4, 2026

A cryptocurrency venture capital firm has raised $1 billion to invest in AI agents, focusing on financial applications rather than developing new AI models. The strategy emphasizes leveraging AI agents in finance over model innovation.

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