Crypto Hedge Fund Split Capital Winds Down After 100% Returns; Ebtikar Moves to Plasma
Zaheer Ebtikar has shut down Split Capital, the crypto hedge fund he launched in January 2024, and joined stablecoin blockchain startup Plasma as Chief Strategy Officer. Key Takeaways: Zaheer Ebtikar shut down Split Capi...
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