Crypto's next frontier isn't crypto, it's financing AI and robotics, Framework's Anderson says

Framework Ventures has launched a $400 million fund focused on applying blockchain technology and stablecoins to real-world industries like AI infrastructure, energy, and robotics. The firm argues that the crypto industry is shifting away from speculative, crypto-native protocols toward using tokenization as a practical financial tool for traditional sectors.
Why it matters
This shift signals a maturation of the digital asset sector, where blockchain is increasingly viewed as a utility for capital formation in physical industries rather than just a speculative asset class.
That's the thesis behind Framework Ventures' new $400 million fund, announced Friday. The crypto-focused venture firm says tokenization and stablecoins are evolving from crypto-native products into financial infrastructure for sectors that need new ways to raise capital.
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