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

YZi Labs Appoints Cathy Dou to Lead EASY Residency, Its New Global In-Person Incubation Program

Main Takeaways: * YZi Labs welcomes Cathy Dou as Incubation Operations Lead to enhance founder support for the rollout of EASY Residency, a 10-week global in-person incubation program for early-stage teams. * The program, which kicks off in New York City, on June 9, 2025, is designed for the top 1% of founders in Web3, AI and biotech. YZi Labs has announced the appointment of Cathy Dou (@cathyincubates) as Incubation Operations Lead to accelerate the growth of visionary founders building in

Main Takeaways: * YZi Labs welcomes Cathy Dou as Incubation Operations Lead to enhance founder support for the rollout of EASY Residency, a 10-week global in-person incubation program for early-stage teams. * The program, which kicks off in New York City, on June 9, 2025, is designed for the top 1% of founders in Web3, AI and biotech. YZi Labs has announced the appointment of Cathy Dou (@cathyincubates) as Incubation Operations Lead to accelerate the growth of visionary founders building in

YZi Labs Launches EASY Residency, a 10-Week In-Person Global Incubation Program

Ever dream of building the next Binance, NVIDIA, or Moderna? Do you see yourself as the next CZ, Jensen Huang, or Bob Langer? Have you ever felt the weight of building alone? Looking to join a high-caliber community of visionary founders and inspiring mentors? The founder’s journey is never EASY. Too many bold ideas fade away—not from lack of potential, but because of constant distractions.At YZi Labs (pronounced EASY Labs), we believe that visionary founders deserve more than just funding—the

Ever dream of building the next Binance, NVIDIA, or Moderna? Do you see yourself as the next CZ, Jensen Huang, or Bob Langer? Have you ever felt the weight of building alone? Looking to join a high-caliber community of visionary founders and inspiring mentors? The founder’s journey is never EASY. Too many bold ideas fade away—not from lack of potential, but because of constant distractions.At YZi Labs (pronounced EASY Labs), we believe that visionary founders deserve more than just funding—the

YZi Labs Launches Global Hackathons to Drive FinTech Innovation with AI & Blockchain

Main Takeaways: * YZi Labs is collaborating with Silicon Valley-based AGI House to host an in-person hackathon on 12 April to support exceptional founders building next-generation AI and blockchain-powered fintech solutions. * YZi Labs is also partnering with its portfolio company, DoraHacks, to host a virtual hackathon from 13–27 April, extending the in-person experience and enabling global participation. * Besides the hackathon, YZi Labs will also host a BUIDLer Breakfast networking event

Main Takeaways: * YZi Labs is collaborating with Silicon Valley-based AGI House to host an in-person hackathon on 12 April to support exceptional founders building next-generation AI and blockchain-powered fintech solutions. * YZi Labs is also partnering with its portfolio company, DoraHacks, to host a virtual hackathon from 13–27 April, extending the in-person experience and enabling global participation. * Besides the hackathon, YZi Labs will also host a BUIDLer Breakfast networking event