


Verifiable AI computing layer OpenGradient announced the completion of a $9.5 million financing round, led by a16z crypto, with participation from Coinbase Ventures, SV Angel, Foresight Ventures, Pragma, SALT, Symbolic Capital, Canonical Crypto, Black Dragon, NEAR, Celestia, and Thanefield Capital, ...
Global markets delivered mixed signals. Bitcoin and Ethereum strengthened as institutional flows into spot ETFs supported a recovery in crypto risk appetite, while the Robinhood ecosystem and NFT sector also remained active. In technology, NVIDIA continued to weaken ahead of its earnings release, with investors focused on AI returns, customer capital expenditure, and order execution. PDD Holdings saw significant volatility after reporting results, while Applied Optoelectronics came under pressure following its large equity financing announcement. Investors are also awaiting new rate-path signals from the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium.