[Point72 Ventures lays off some digital asset team members] Golden Finance reported that after firing five investors focusing on fintech and cryptocurrency, the venture capital arm Point72 Ventures is shifting its investment focus to artificial intelligence and defense technology startups. People familiar with the matter revealed that the move is part of the company's strategic adjustment to optimize resource allocation and seize the biggest market opportunities. Among the departing personnel are three fintech experts and two members of Point72 Ventures' digital asset team. Sources revealed that partners Tripp Shriner and Sugam Sarin may also leave, but there are reports that they are likely to continue to support existing portfolio companies.