Digital Currency Group (DCG) has announced the launch of Yuma, a new subsidiary aimed at supporting startups and projects on the Bittensor network. Bittensor is a decentralized open network for creating, training, and accessing AI models. DCG founder Barry Silbert will lead Yuma as CEO, leveraging his experience in digital assets to foster decentralized AI development.

Yuma will provide capital, infrastructure, and technical resources to projects, having already assisted startups like Sturdy and Infinite Games. This initiative underscores DCG's commitment to advancing decentralized intelligence as an economic catalyst and equitable digital ecosystem.