Led – Earlybirds Invest https://earlybirdsinvest.com Latest Crypto News Mon, 08 Sep 2025 01:48:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.7 https://i0.wp.com/earlybirdsinvest.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/cropped-New-Project-2024-12-17T235703.455.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Led – Earlybirds Invest https://earlybirdsinvest.com 32 32 240146708 Tokenized assets are already nearing $300 billion led by stablecoins https://earlybirdsinvest.com/tokenized-assets-are-already-nearing-300-billion-led-by-stablecoins/ https://earlybirdsinvest.com/tokenized-assets-are-already-nearing-300-billion-led-by-stablecoins/#respond Mon, 08 Sep 2025 01:48:42 +0000 https://earlybirdsinvest.com/tokenized-assets-are-already-nearing-300-billion-led-by-stablecoins/

According to recent data by Token Terminal, tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) are already nearing $300 billion, a milestone that was projected to be reached in 2030. An additional report by RedStone Finance found that RWAs on-chain could hit as much as $30 trillion by 2034.

tokenized AUM by chain
Tokenized AUM by chain

While most of the momentum is made up of stablecoins like USDT and USDC, with Ethereum and Tron emerging as the big winners in asset tokenization, don’t blink and miss the broader trend: stablecoins lead, but funds are rising.

On-chain funds, treasuries, and bonds are all rapidly carving out a bigger slice of the pie, moving capital markets from sleepy bank vaults onto global, blockchain rails that trade around the clock.

Tokenized RWAs: beyond dollars and stocks

Tokenized RWAs include much more than dollars in disguise. Earlier this week, Coinbase announced that it would launch Mag7 + Crypto Equity Index Futures to create the first US-listed futures product that combines traditional equities and crypto exposure.

Government bonds like Ondo USDY and BlackRock’s BUIDL, tokenized money-market funds, gold tokens such as PAXG, and even fractionalized real estate shares are now also a reality.

Commodities aren’t left behind either. There’s over $2.5 billion in digital gold, $500 million in tokenized oil, and millions in tokenized silver, agricultural goods, and even carbon credits.

Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, calls tokenization a “revolution” in investing, envisioning a future where “every asset can be tokenized” and traded with global reach and instant settlement.

This isn’t just fintech hype. According to McKinsey and Token Terminal, institutional adoption is ramping up; tokenized RWAs alone are set to double in size as funds and treasuries jump ship to the blockchain.

The implications of 24/7 access to traditional financial assets

The move beyond stablecoins highlights a new era for capital markets, and the implications are far-reaching. Imagine having 24/7 access to traditional financial (TradFi) assets, democratized by fractional shares, with no more waiting days for trades to settle.

Rather than relying on a centralized provider or a shadowy broker, every transaction is traceable and programmable, with assets directly managed on decentralized platforms, fast-tracking liquidity and efficiency.

As funds and institutional assets sprint on-chain, the $300 billion milestone that was expected to be hit in 2030 marks not just growth but a sea change: the financial system is stepping off Wall Street and into global, programmable networks, changing where (and how) finance happens.

Stablecoins were the start. Now, the tokenization wave is carrying funds, bonds, commodities, and even art. The next chapters? Real estate, private credit, and markets yet to be imagined, all open, frictionless, and unstoppable.

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After hitting above $3,800, the Ethereum price seems well on track for the next phase of the cycle. The ongoing trend has been closely mirroring what was seen back in 2016-2017 before the surge that sent the altcoin’s price to new all-time highs. This remains a major deal given that if the trend does play out similarly to what was seen in the 2017 cycle, then it means that the Ethereum price rally is only just beginning.

Ethereum Price Mirrors Bullish 2017

Back in 2017, before the bull market, the Ethereum price had struggled to stay on track with the Bitcoin price. This resulted in a lag as the price kept taking a beating with each uptrend. In the end, the Ethereum price ended up ranging for a while, with two fakeouts before the price was able to eventually breakout.

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Similarly, the Ethereum price has ranged for the last year, with multiple fakeouts that have already kept the price low. Just like 2017, again, a crash sent the altcoin’s price down by almost 50% to create what seemed to be the perfect bear trap, as illustrated in this chart by crypto analyst Merlijn The Trader on X (formerly Twitter).

The analyst points out these similarities in the Ethereum chart, showing that the same range, fakeout, and breakout have now played out for the cryptocurrency just like they did in 2016-2017. Given this, it is likely that the next phase in the trend will also follow the 2017 playbook.

After the bear trap and eventual breakout in 2017, the Ethereum price had rallied by 5,000%, going from under $8 to over $250 in less than one year. Applying a similar breakout structure to Ethereum in 2025 would mean rising as high as $40,000.

Ethereum price
Source: X

However, adjusting for how high the market cap currently is, a conservative target would mean that the Ethereum price is at least able to cross the $10,000 level, which would be only a 200% increase from its current level. Applying the same timeframe as in 2017 would mean that it could play out in the next six months.

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Additionally, Ethereum now has something that it didn’t have back in 2017, and that is institutional backing. Presently, Ethereum is quickly becoming a favorite among institutional investors as ETH treasury companies have poured over $7 billion into the altcoin, according to data from The Block. In July 2025 alone, over $2 billion has flowed into Spot Ethereum ETFs, showing a ramp-up in institutionalized interest.

Due to this rise in institutional investments, Merlijn The Trader has explained that institutions are now the ones behind the wheel with the same setup from 2017. This suggests higher liquidity as these major players are expected to drive and determine the ETH price this cycle.

Ethereum price chart from TradingView.com
ETH price falls toward $3,500 | Source: ETHUSDT on TradingView.com

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]]> https://earlybirdsinvest.com/ethereum-is-repeating-the-same-trend-that-led-to-a-5000-breakout-in-2017/feed/ 0 49395 Asian consortium led by Metaplanet, Sora Ventures targets Thai market with DV8 acquisition https://earlybirdsinvest.com/asian-consortium-led-by-metaplanet-sora-ventures-targets-thai-market-with-dv8-acquisition/ https://earlybirdsinvest.com/asian-consortium-led-by-metaplanet-sora-ventures-targets-thai-market-with-dv8-acquisition/#respond Thu, 03 Jul 2025 17:06:46 +0000 https://earlybirdsinvest.com/asian-consortium-led-by-metaplanet-sora-ventures-targets-thai-market-with-dv8-acquisition/

A consortium led by the founding forces behind Japan’s Metaplanet, known as the “MicroStrategy of Asia,” announced plans on July 3 to acquire Thailand’s DV8 Public Company Limited through a voluntary tender offer.

The cross-border alliance includes UTXO Management, Sora Ventures, Kliff Capital, Simon Gerovich, Moon Inc., AsiaStrategy, and Mythos Group. The transaction marks a significant move by prominent Bitcoin-focused investors to expand their treasury strategy footprint across Asia.

UTXO Management, co-founded by Tyler Evans and Bitcoin Magazine founder David Bailey, invests in Bitcoin opportunities across public and private markets. Sora Ventures, founded by Jason Fang, is known for backing over 40 companies across the Bitcoin, DeFi, and Web3 sectors.

Kliff Capital, Thailand’s leading alternative asset manager, is also joining the bid. The firm was founded by Annie Yang, formerly of Goldman Sachs and KKR, entrepreneur Tanat Tananivit, and prominent financial strategist Kip Tiaviwat.

Gerovich and Fang have spearheaded the Metaplanet’s Bitcoin-native treasury model. The bid further includes Moon Inc., listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, and AsiaStrategy, a Nasdaq-listed firm investing in Asian public companies with Bitcoin treasury strategies.

Mythos Group, a multi-strategy digital asset holding company active in venture funding and corporate treasury deals, is also part of the acquisition effort.

The proposed acquisition unites institutional investors and Bitcoin treasury leaders from Japan, Hong Kong, Thailand, and the US. It is expected to accelerate the adoption of digital assets within Thailand’s capital markets.

The financial terms of the tender offer were not disclosed.

DISCLAIMER: Sora Ventures is an investor in CryptoSlate.

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]]> https://earlybirdsinvest.com/asian-consortium-led-by-metaplanet-sora-ventures-targets-thai-market-with-dv8-acquisition/feed/ 0 45564 Arda Raises Pre-Seed to Build Real Estate’s Operating System, Led by Ex-Goldman MD & JPMC Crypto Head https://earlybirdsinvest.com/arda-raises-pre-seed-to-build-real-estates-operating-system-led-by-ex-goldman-md-jpmc-crypto-head/ https://earlybirdsinvest.com/arda-raises-pre-seed-to-build-real-estates-operating-system-led-by-ex-goldman-md-jpmc-crypto-head/#respond Wed, 19 Mar 2025 15:15:41 +0000 https://earlybirdsinvest.com/arda-raises-pre-seed-to-build-real-estates-operating-system-led-by-ex-goldman-md-jpmc-crypto-head/

March 19th, 2025 – New York, United States

Arda, a company developing a universal operating system for real estate, has raised $3 million in a pre-seed funding round led by Lightshift. The investment supports Arda’s initiative to enhance efficiency in the $380 trillion real estate sector by addressing its fragmented and opaque infrastructure.

Arda is building a digital framework designed to unify real estate assets, data, and financial services into a single, interoperable system. Leveraging AI and blockchain technology, the platform aims to reduce transaction times and enhance transparency by enabling real-time ownership and financial processes.

A Purpose-Built Digital Infrastructure for Real Estate

Arda’s platform introduces a programmable execution layer for real estate, integrating digital rights management, AI-driven automation, and seamless data interoperability. Key features include:

  • Digital Asset Profiles: A verifiable record of property history to streamline due diligence.
  • Real-Time Money Movement: Payments directly linked to transactions for improved settlement efficiency.
  • Integrated Data and Automation: Automated workflows reducing administrative friction in asset management.

Industry Leadership and Institutional Backing

Arda was founded by Oli Harris, former Managing Director in Digital Assets at Goldman Sachs and Head of Crypto Assets Strategy at JPMorgan Chase. Harris played a key role in the development and commercialization of Quorum, an enterprise Ethereum platform, and contributed to institutional digital asset adoption. His experience includes board positions at Anchorage, BitGo, Blockdaemon, and TRM Labs.

“Real estate remains one of the most valuable yet operationally fragmented asset classes,” said Oli Harris, Founder & CEO of Arda. “By creating a programmable, trust-based system, we aim to bring real estate transactions in line with modern digital financial infrastructure.”

A Market Evolving Toward Digitization

As institutional investment in digital assets grows, governments and industry leaders are exploring frameworks for secure, verifiable digital property transactions. Regions such as the Gulf are advancing adoption, while U.S. policymakers are shaping regulations to integrate digital assets into mainstream financial systems.

“We invest in founders who are building the foundations of next-generation industries,” said Simao Cruz, Founding Partner at Lightshift. “Arda is developing purpose-built infrastructure that could redefine how real estate is owned, transacted, and financed.”

About Arda

Arda is developing a real estate operating system designed for institutions, enterprises, and governments. Its platform enables digital interoperability, automated transactions, and real-time execution in the global real estate sector. Founded by Oli Harris, Arda is backed by investors supporting the evolution of digital real estate infrastructure.

For more information, users can follow @arda_labs on X (Twitter) or contact contact@arda.xyz.

About Lightshift

Lightshift is a venture firm investing in early-stage companies focused on digital infrastructure and programmable assets. The firm partners with founders to provide capital, technical expertise, and strategic insights for market-defining innovation.

For more information, users can visit www.lightshift.xyz or contact katy.campbell@lightshift.xyz.

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]]> https://earlybirdsinvest.com/arda-raises-pre-seed-to-build-real-estates-operating-system-led-by-ex-goldman-md-jpmc-crypto-head/feed/ 0 26034 GEODNET Raises $8M In Strategic Round Led by Multicoin Capital to Equip Humanoid Robots With Centimeter-Level Accuracy https://earlybirdsinvest.com/geodnet-raises-8m-in-strategic-round-led-by-multicoin-capital-to-equip-humanoid-robots-with-centimeter-level-accuracy/ https://earlybirdsinvest.com/geodnet-raises-8m-in-strategic-round-led-by-multicoin-capital-to-equip-humanoid-robots-with-centimeter-level-accuracy/#respond Tue, 25 Feb 2025 18:35:17 +0000 https://earlybirdsinvest.com/geodnet-raises-8m-in-strategic-round-led-by-multicoin-capital-to-equip-humanoid-robots-with-centimeter-level-accuracy/

[PRESS RELEASE – New York, CA, February 25th, 2025]

Leading DePIN Grows Revenue 400% YoY, Expands Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) Network To Autonomous Robotics Manufacturers

GEODNET Foundation, the primary steward of GEODNET, the world’s largest precision positioning network, today announced an $8M strategic round led by Multicoin Capital with participation from ParaFi and DACM, bringing the project’s total financing to date to $15M. The foundation will use the capital to service the network’s rapidly growing customer pipeline and support new robotics and physical artificial intelligence (AI) applications and customers.

Real-time kinematics (RTK) is a navigation technique that enhances positioning data from satellite-based systems—such as GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, or BeiDou—to achieve real-time, centimeter-level accuracy. GEODNET recently became the largest RTK network in the world and now boasts more than 13,500 user-deployed reference stations across 4,377 cities in more than 142 countries. These stations provide precision location services to thousands of robots daily, including autonomous trucks, construction vehicles, agricultural equipment, drones, robotic lawnmowers, robotic marine vehicles, and much more.

“GEODNET improves the accuracy, availability, and affordability of precision positioning for today’s intelligent robots. The network provides a 100x improvement in location accuracy compared to GPS alone, and is a perfect companion to on-device sensors, such as Cameras, LiDAR, and IMUs. GEODNET is helping make the dream of intelligent drones and robots a practical reality today,” said Mike Horton, founder, GEODNET. “With this new funding, we will aggressively expand our robotics ecosystem and accelerate support for new intelligent robots, both in consumer and enterprise applications.”

GEODNET customers and partners include large industrial companies, governmental organizations, and enterprises, such as Propeller, DroneDeploy, Quectel, USDA, HemisphereGNSS, Septentrio, and others. As new customers have been onboarded over the past year, the network’s on-chain annual recurring revenue has grown by more than 400% in 2024.

According to recent studies from GlobalData, the robotics market aims to expand to over $200B in revenue by 2030 as more autonomous robots, drones, and dog – and humanoid robots come online. Precision location services are essential for training these robots and operating them in the field; GEODNET equips these robots with the data they need to safely and autonomously navigate complex environments with a high degree of precision, both individually and in cooperative swarms. GEODNET is currently prioritizing partners who manufacture robotic dogs and humanoid robots. Interested customers can either contact the foundation or sign up for a free, 30-day trial.

“GEODNET joined the ranks of other successful DePINs like Helium, IO Net and Hivemapper this year. They all have found product-market fit and are solving large, real-world problems,” said Kyle Samani, Managing Partner of Multicoin Capital. “We are proud to support GEODNET’s vision to enable the pervasive robotics; the future of robotics and physical AI holds tremendous potential and is poised to revolutionize multiple, multi-billion-dollar industries.”

​​The GEODNET network consists of reference stations, which receive signals from the Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS). Each station is capable of delivering precise RTK correction data to devices within a range of approximately 20-40 kilometers. Any device equipped with a GNSS receiver, such as a car, drone, mobile phone, or tractor, can connect to the GEODNET network.

GEODNET currently supports multiple reference stations, including HYFIX’s MobileCM Triple-Band GNSS Base-Station, a ready-to-use Geodetic Grade GNSS base station. Network contributors can earn GEOD tokens for hosting base stations.

GEOD is live on Solana and the GEODNET Foundation is backed by some of the blockchain and DePIN’s most respected investors, including Borderless Capital, Multicoin Capital, ParaFi, DACM, CoinFund, Pantera, VanEck, Animoca Brands, Finality Capital Partners, Tangent, North Island Ventures, Modular Capital, Road Capital, Reflexive Capital, Reverie, IoTeX, JDI, SNZ, and Santiago R. Santos.

To get involved or learn more about GEODNET, users can visit https://geodnet.com.

About GEODNET

GEODNET is the world’s largest precision positioning network. GEODNET’s global network of RTK stations complements on-device sensors such as Cameras, LiDAR, and IMUs to equip AI-based autonomous systems with real-time, centimeter-level location data. GEODNET Network provides cryptographic guarantees of data transmission, location servicing, and data ownership authenticity. GEOD is live Solana and the network is one of the leading DePIN projects in the ecosystem. To get involved or learn more about GEODNET, users can visit https://geodnet.com.

About GEODNET Foundation 

GEODNET Foundation is a Singapore-based non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining GEODNET, the world’s largest precision positioning network. The Foundation helps coordinate network contributors, end-users, and core developers through programs, grants, and events. The Foundation’s mission is to enable pervasive robotics and power our intelligent future. To learn more about GEODNET Foundation, users can visit https://geodnet.com.

About Multicoin Capital 

Multicoin Capital is a thesis-driven investment firm that invests in cryptocurrencies, tokens, and blockchain companies. Crypto networks and companies will create trillions of dollars of value over the next decade. However, investing in tokens is fundamentally different than investing in companies. New tools, heuristics, and security measures are needed to responsibly invest in this ecosystem. We leverage our deep understanding of blockchain technology and crypto markets to deliver exceptional returns. For more information, users can visit: https://multicoin.capital.

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