Big Tech is farming out AI infrastructure as Verda lands $189M, while crypto heavyweights pump the brakes. Animoca ditches its $10B listing plans and Vitalik endorses Trueo's move back to Ethereum mainnet. Strategic pivots are the theme today.

September 22, 2026 — 274 words / ~1.8 min

Stories covered:

  1. Verda Raises $189M as Big Tech Outsources AI Infrastructure
  2. Animoca Brands Walks Away From $10B Public Listing
  3. Vitalik Backs Trueo's Retreat From Base to Ethereum Mainnet