According to Techub News, The Block reported on October 18 that the team behind the Bitcoin-centric, EVM-compatible Plasma chain has completed a $3.5 million financing, led by Bitfinex, with participation from serial investor Christian Angermayer and venture capital firms Split Capital, Anthos Capital, Karatage and Manifold Trading. In addition, the project has also received support from Paolo Ardoino, Bitfinex CTO and Tether CEO.