Bloomberg: Optiver Takes Stake in VC Firm Eden Block, Boosting Early-Stage AI and Crypto Investments

Odaily News According to Bloomberg, Amsterdam-based market maker Optiver has taken a stake in venture capital firm Eden Block, which focuses on the crypto and artificial intelligence sectors, to gain exposure to investments in related early-stage projects.

Optiver stated that this move aims to position itself in two major technological directions that could reshape trading and capital market infrastructure—AI and digital assets. Its Head of Technology Ecosystem and Innovation pointed out that these two fields continue to attract institutional capital attention and possess long-term transformative potential. (Bloomberg)