YZi Labs Announces Support for 10X Capital’s Partnership with BNB Treasury Company in the U.S.

July 9, 2025 — YZi Labs, an investment vehicle fueling impact in Web3, AI, and biotech, today announced its support for 10X Capital, a leading investment firm focused on digital assets & digital asset treasury companies, in establishing the BNB Treasury Company, an independent U.S. initiative for digital asset treasury management on BNB Chain. The BNB Treasury Company, which intends to pursue a public listing on a major U.S. exchange, aims to create a business that will provide investors in the

July 9, 2025 — YZi Labs, an investment vehicle fueling impact in Web3, AI, and biotech, today announced its support for 10X Capital, a leading investment firm focused on digital assets & digital asset treasury companies, in establishing the BNB Treasury Company, an independent U.S. initiative for digital asset treasury management on BNB Chain. The BNB Treasury Company, which intends to pursue a public listing on a major U.S. exchange, aims to create a business that will provide investors in the

YZi Labs Invests in Aspecta to Pioneer Universal Price Discovery Infra for Trillion Illiquid Assets

Main takeaways * YZi Labs has invested in Aspecta, a blockchain infrastructure platform enabling intelligent attestation, price discovery, and lifecycle liquidity for illiquid assets like pre-TGE token shares, locked tokens, private equities, RWAs and more. * The funding will help Aspecta scale its network, enhance collaborations with major partners, and expand global adoption of its open economy framework for “alpha assets.” YZi Labs today announced its strategic investment in Aspecta (X: @

Main takeaways * YZi Labs has invested in Aspecta, a blockchain infrastructure platform enabling intelligent attestation, price discovery, and lifecycle liquidity for illiquid assets like pre-TGE token shares, locked tokens, private equities, RWAs and more. * The funding will help Aspecta scale its network, enhance collaborations with major partners, and expand global adoption of its open economy framework for “alpha assets.” YZi Labs today announced its strategic investment in Aspecta (X: @

YZi Labs’ Long-Term Bet on AI and Augmented Human Potential

Author: Siyuan Han, Researcher, YZi Labs With AI making headlines and filling boardroom agendas, it’s easy to see it as just another trend or the latest tech bubble. At YZi Labs, our investment goes beyond the buzz. AI is central to our long-term strategy because we see it as a transformative force, consistently reshaping industries—from IBM's expert systems decades ago to voice-driven devices and visually guided autonomous vehicles in recent years. Today, large language models are ushering in

Author: Siyuan Han, Researcher, YZi Labs With AI making headlines and filling boardroom agendas, it’s easy to see it as just another trend or the latest tech bubble. At YZi Labs, our investment goes beyond the buzz. AI is central to our long-term strategy because we see it as a transformative force, consistently reshaping industries—from IBM's expert systems decades ago to voice-driven devices and visually guided autonomous vehicles in recent years. Today, large language models are ushering in

YZi Labs Invests with DRW, Tradeweb, Goldman Sachs, DTCC, Citadel in Digital Asset’s Latest Round

Main takeaways * YZi Labs joins leading financial institutions like DRW, Tradeweb, Goldman Sachs, Citadel Securities, DTCC in Digital Asset’s $135M Series E round, signaling its support of institutional adoption around compliant blockchain infrastructure. * The investment will fuel the growth of the Canton Network, the only public L1 with configurable privacy, enabling regulated institutions to securely bring trillions in real-world assets on-chain. YZi Labs today announced its investment in

Main takeaways * YZi Labs joins leading financial institutions like DRW, Tradeweb, Goldman Sachs, Citadel Securities, DTCC in Digital Asset’s $135M Series E round, signaling its support of institutional adoption around compliant blockchain infrastructure. * The investment will fuel the growth of the Canton Network, the only public L1 with configurable privacy, enabling regulated institutions to securely bring trillions in real-world assets on-chain. YZi Labs today announced its investment in

Advance Humanity: Joining YZi Labs to Drive People-Centered Biotech & Healthcare Solutions

Author: Jane He, General Partner, YZi Labs I’ll never forget the first time I sat down with CZ. We began by talking about science, but the conversation quickly turned to people – the patients who fall through the cracks, the families waiting for answers, the innovators whose voices are too often drowned out by the noise of big players. CZ listened more than he spoke, scribbling notes, his curiosity as genuine as his resolve. There was a sense of urgency in the room: things could be better, and

Author: Jane He, General Partner, YZi Labs I’ll never forget the first time I sat down with CZ. We began by talking about science, but the conversation quickly turned to people – the patients who fall through the cracks, the families waiting for answers, the innovators whose voices are too often drowned out by the noise of big players. CZ listened more than he spoke, scribbling notes, his curiosity as genuine as his resolve. There was a sense of urgency in the room: things could be better, and

YZi Labs Invests in MEET48 Through MVB Accelerator, Democratizing Fan Participation in Idol Economy

Main Takeaways: * YZi Labs invests in MEET48, a decentralized entertainment platform from BNB’s MVB (Most Valuable Builder) Accelerator, to tackle challenges in fan engagement with token-driven solutions. * The funding will accelerate MEET48’s growth and enrich its Web3 fan experience through virtual performances, idol management games, and real-world events. YZi Labs today announced its strategic investment in MEET48 (X: @meet_48), a Decentralized Social (DeSoc) entertainment platform for f

Main Takeaways: * YZi Labs invests in MEET48, a decentralized entertainment platform from BNB’s MVB (Most Valuable Builder) Accelerator, to tackle challenges in fan engagement with token-driven solutions. * The funding will accelerate MEET48’s growth and enrich its Web3 fan experience through virtual performances, idol management games, and real-world events. YZi Labs today announced its strategic investment in MEET48 (X: @meet_48), a Decentralized Social (DeSoc) entertainment platform for f

From Stanford and Google Gemini to YZi Labs: What Truly Inspires Jing Xiong

Author: Jing X., Investment Director, YZi Labs After spending 7 years at Stanford working on projects in the intersection computer vision and neuroscience and 6 years at Google on various cutting edge products like Lens, Document AI, and Gemini, I thought I knew what to expect when joining YZi Labs，CZ’s $10bn family office: to back ambitious AI founders, bold ideas, which will change the world for good. But nothing quite prepared me for what I found behind Giggle Academy. Away from the spotlig

Author: Jing X., Investment Director, YZi Labs After spending 7 years at Stanford working on projects in the intersection computer vision and neuroscience and 6 years at Google on various cutting edge products like Lens, Document AI, and Gemini, I thought I knew what to expect when joining YZi Labs，CZ’s $10bn family office: to back ambitious AI founders, bold ideas, which will change the world for good. But nothing quite prepared me for what I found behind Giggle Academy. Away from the spotlig

YZi Labs Invests in Blueprint Finance to Advance Multichain Liquidity and Next-Gen DeFi Infrastructure

Main Takeaways: * YZi Labs’ investment in Blueprint Finance strengthens the development of multichain DeFi infrastructure, supporting both Concrete Protocol and Glow Finance. * Blueprint Finance’s expanded ecosystem and new funding will accelerate institutional adoption and innovation in DeFi, with upcoming features like portable margin accounts, automated yield vaults, and enhanced staking markets. YZi Labs today announced its strategic investment in Blueprint Finance (X: @Blueprint_DeFi),

Main Takeaways: * YZi Labs’ investment in Blueprint Finance strengthens the development of multichain DeFi infrastructure, supporting both Concrete Protocol and Glow Finance. * Blueprint Finance’s expanded ecosystem and new funding will accelerate institutional adoption and innovation in DeFi, with upcoming features like portable margin accounts, automated yield vaults, and enhanced staking markets. YZi Labs today announced its strategic investment in Blueprint Finance (X: @Blueprint_DeFi),

The BUILDLer Blueprint: Yishi on Grit, User-First Thinking, and What’s Next for OneKey

It’s a Tuesday afternoon when Dana H., Investment Partner of YZi Labs, sits down with Yishi Wang, Founder & CEO of OneKey – the open-source hardware wallet that recently secured funding from YZi Labs. Known for her passion for uncovering the stories behind the founders, Dana is particularly intrigued by Yishi’s journey. OneKey, after all, is celebrated for its spirit of craftsmanship and its widespread adoption in global markets – think Asia, Europe, Australia, Brazil, etc.  “Give us something

It’s a Tuesday afternoon when Dana H., Investment Partner of YZi Labs, sits down with Yishi Wang, Founder & CEO of OneKey – the open-source hardware wallet that recently secured funding from YZi Labs. Known for her passion for uncovering the stories behind the founders, Dana is particularly intrigued by Yishi’s journey. OneKey, after all, is celebrated for its spirit of craftsmanship and its widespread adoption in global markets – think Asia, Europe, Australia, Brazil, etc.  “Give us something

YZi Labs Invests in OneKey to Enhance Global Crypto Security with Affordable Self-Custody Solutions

Key Points: * OneKey develops open-source hardware wallets that address rising risks in crypto asset management, serving both retail and institutional users seeking secure self-custody. * This investment highlights YZi Labs’ commitment to gateway solutions that make web3 entry safer and more accessible for users worldwide. YZi Labs announced its investment in OneKey (X: @OneKeyHQ), an open-source hardware wallet focused on enhancing crypto security and enabling self-custody for users globall

Key Points: * OneKey develops open-source hardware wallets that address rising risks in crypto asset management, serving both retail and institutional users seeking secure self-custody. * This investment highlights YZi Labs’ commitment to gateway solutions that make web3 entry safer and more accessible for users worldwide. YZi Labs announced its investment in OneKey (X: @OneKeyHQ), an open-source hardware wallet focused on enhancing crypto security and enabling self-custody for users globall

YZi Labs Welcomes Jing Xiong as Investment Director to Lead AI and Emerging Tech Investments

Main Takeaways: * Jing Xiong joins YZi Labs as Investment Director to lead AI investments, bringing deep expertise from her Stanford Ph.D. and five years at Google. * Jing's appointment strengthens YZi Labs’ mission to support long-term founders in AI, biotech, and Web3, driving impactful innovation in these fields. YZi Labs today welcomed Jing Xiong as our new Investment Director, where she’ll lead our AI investment efforts and explore the intersection between AI, web3, and biotech.  With

Main Takeaways: * Jing Xiong joins YZi Labs as Investment Director to lead AI investments, bringing deep expertise from her Stanford Ph.D. and five years at Google. * Jing's appointment strengthens YZi Labs’ mission to support long-term founders in AI, biotech, and Web3, driving impactful innovation in these fields. YZi Labs today welcomed Jing Xiong as our new Investment Director, where she’ll lead our AI investment efforts and explore the intersection between AI, web3, and biotech.  With

YZi Labs Invests in Avalon Labs to Unlock the Next Evolution of Bitcoin-Powered Finance

Main Takeaways: * Avalon Labs is an on-chain capital market for Bitcoin, building a scalable, transparent, and accessible financial network that unlocks Bitcoin’s full economic potential. * YZi Labs supports projects with the potential to transform industries and drive lasting impact like Avalon Labs, which is unlocking Bitcoin’s vast potential for real-world usability. YZi Labs has invested in Avalon Labs (Avalon), an on-chain capital market for Bitcoin, building a scalable, transparent, an

Main Takeaways: * Avalon Labs is an on-chain capital market for Bitcoin, building a scalable, transparent, and accessible financial network that unlocks Bitcoin’s full economic potential. * YZi Labs supports projects with the potential to transform industries and drive lasting impact like Avalon Labs, which is unlocking Bitcoin’s vast potential for real-world usability. YZi Labs has invested in Avalon Labs (Avalon), an on-chain capital market for Bitcoin, building a scalable, transparent, an