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Tether.io 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 belo: 𝐀 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐝𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 We are thrilled to congratulate our portfolio company, belo, on the successful closing of their $14M Series A funding round led by Tether.io. This investment marks a pivotal moment for digital finance in Latin America. In a region where currency volatility and fragmented payment systems are daily challenges, #belo has spent the last three years building a sustainable, profitable, and user-centric platform that bridges the gap between local fiat and global stablecoin rails. With over 3 million users already on board, #belo is planning to : - 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: Expanding beyond Argentina and Brazil into Mexico, Chile, Colombia, Peru. - 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬-𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬: Simplifying how freelancers and remote workers receive, hold, and spend money globally. - 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐝𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Strengthening the infrastructure that makes dollar-linked assets accessible to everyone. Congratulations to Manuel Beaudroit, Edwin Rager, and the entire #belo team. We at #IVC are excited to continue this journey alongside the Belo team as they redefine the region's financial landscape. Read the full article here : https://lnkd.in/giMDrMt7 #Fintech #LatAm #Stablecoins #Payment

The most intuitive interface is the one you can’t see. As we look toward a future powered by autonomous AI agents, the way we engage with technology is fundamentally shifting. We are no longer tethered to the screen; we are entering an era of ambient intelligence. Join the panel '𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐀𝐈 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬' hosted by 株式会社TEAMZ (TEAMZ Inc.) with our partner, Ann Chien. Explore the cutting-edge progress of AI agents and how they are transcending traditional, passive hardware to proactively drive efficiency across every aspect of our lives and industries. Date : April 7th, 2026 Time : 1:30 - 2:00 (GMT+9) Location : Happo-En, Tokyo, Japan Explore More : https://www.teamz.co.jp/

As Japan Fintech Week comes to a close, we are reflecting on the incredible momentum within the region's digital asset ecosystem. Invited by GFTN Japan and N.Avenue, our partner, Ann Chien, participated in two key sessions centered on the evolution of stablecoins. Alongside local banks, infrascture builders and stablecoins issuers, the discussion covered how Japan’s evolving regulatory clarity is acting as a catalyst for institutional adoption, as well as the foundational role of robust infrastructure in enabling the seamless integration of digital assets into the broader financial system. Meanwhile, we are seeing Japanese local banks move from exploration to execution. These institutions are uniquely positioned to bridge the gap between traditional finance and the digital economy by leveraging stablecoins for regional revitalization. From enabling instant, low-cost local payments to streamlining corporate treasury and supply chain finance, this movement is paving the way for capital to move at the speed of modern commerce rather than the speed of banking hours. We at #IVC are proud to be at the forefront of these discussions as we help shape a more efficient, inclusive, and programmable financial future.

As an early investor in JPYC.Inc., the nation’s first yen-pegged stablecoin issuer, we’ve seen firsthand how vision scales into a regulated reality. With Japan now emerging as a global leader in digital asset frameworks, we are excited to contribute our perspective to #JapanFintechWeek. Our partner, Ann Chien, will be bridging the gap between local success and global standards across two key forums: 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 by N.Avenue(Feb 24th) - Exploring the roadmap to global interoperability. The discussion will mainly focused on the alignment of Japan’s unique model with international standards to unlock borderless liquidity. GFTN Forum, Japan (Feb 25th) - Examining the transition of stablecoins and tokenized assets. This roundtable brings together global issuers and institutional leaders to discuss how JPY/USD stables are reshaping market structures. From global strategy to local execution, we are thrilled to participate to the conversations shaping the next era of the digital economy! 🗼

🧨 Happy Lunar New Year from the IVC Team! 🧨 In the Year of the Horse, we celebrate the virtues of persistence and swift advancement. We hope this year empowers you to lead with confidence and find prosperity in every stride. Gong Xi Fa Cai to our community, ecosystem partners, and valued investors. Let’s make 2026 a year to remember!

We're thrilled to announce that the #IVC team is attending #CONSENSUSHK! Our partner, Ann Chien, will take on the role of judge at Consensus PitchFest, engaging startup founders and sharing actionable market insights from the investor side. Date: Feb 11, 2026 Time : 14:45 - 17:00 Stage : Exploration Stage Location : Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre

As 2025 draws to a close, we’d like to extend our sincere thanks to our partners, founders, and community for an impactful year together. This year marked meaningful progress across the global Web3 ecosystem—from deepening engagement across Asia, the U.S., and Europe, to hosting the IVC Summit in Kyoto with over 400 leaders from Web3, Fintech, gaming, entertainment, and finance. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐕𝐂 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲 𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐬 - 🔹  𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐬 : JPYC.Inc. launched Japan’s first regulated yen-pegged stablecoin, modernizing the nation’s digital financial infrastructure. 🔹 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 : Orange Cap Games bridged the physical-digital divide, selling 4M+ cards and scaling iconic IPs like Pudgy Penguins and Moonbirds. 🔹 𝐀𝐈 : GMI Cloud partnered with NVIDIA for a $500M data center, while Aethir commercialized its decentralized GPU network on the U.S. public market. 🔹 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 : Sonic scaled Solana gaming to the mass market, integrating with platforms like TikTok to lower entry barriers. 🔹 𝐑𝐖𝐀 : OpenEden secured historic S&P and Moody’s ratings, bringing investment-grade U.S. Treasury yields on-chain. 🔹 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 : TITAN CONTENT, INC. debuted the girl group AtHeart, blending K-pop excellence with tech-enabled fan engagement. 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 -  We are entering a new era of "markets-as-products." As institutional adoption moves from exploration to full integration. Read our full 2025 Wrap-Up & 2026 Outlook here 👇

Happy Holidays from the IVC team! As we prepare to step into a brand-new chapter, we want to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude to our investors, our rapidly growing portfolio companies, and our ecosystem partners around the globe who make our journey so meaningful. Thank you for believing in the vision and for being the catalyst for what’s next. We are honored to have you by our side as we embark on our next exciting adventure in the new year. Warmest wishes for a joyful holiday season, The IVC Team Akio T., Jor JT Law, Ann Chien, George Chu, Chianti L., Amanda Lai, Clement Chen, Shawn Chen, Maggie (Shih-Hsuan) Teng, Hank W., Leo Hsieh

Innovation happens when mission-aligned partners join forces. At #IVC, we are committed to supporting the next generation of innovative projects. Through our partnership with Circle on the Arc Builders Fund Investor Network, we’re excited to expand our reach to global builders developing cutting-edge solutions on ARC : - Next-gen Trading: DEXs, AMMs, and FX. - Real-World Utility: RWAs and Energy/Compute markets. - The Agentic Future: AI agents and onchain commerce. Explore more about Arc Builders Fund : https://lnkd.in/gbGauTdE

We are excited to share that our Partner, Akio T., will be speaking at the FII Priority Asia on November 30th , offering his insights on the role and potential of #stablecoin in the Japanese market. Japan is setting a new global benchmark for digital finance with its bank-backed stablecoin framework. By limiting issuance to licensed providers, the country ensures trust, compliance, and true 1:1 redemption. Our portfolio company, JPYC.Inc. Inc., is the first to launch a yen-backed stablecoin under this structure, while major institutions such as MUFG and SBI are also establishing compliant, institution-backed models essential to the future of the multi-trillion-dollar digital payments market. Together with IVC Partner Jor JT Law and Venture Partner Dr Manal Rifki, this event brings global audiences to explore collaboration opportunities and understand the fast-evolving landscape across Asia.