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He then joined stablecoin blockchain startup Plasma as Chief Strategy Officer to lead go-to-market for the Plasma One stablecoin neobank app launching in 2026.","topics":["crypto hedge fund wind-down","fund performance claims","stablecoin blockchain startup","stablecoin neobank app","venture funding/industry structure","spot ETFs (BlackRock, Fidelity)"]},"source":"Bitcoin.com News","source_domain":"news.bitcoin.com","summary":"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 Capital after delivering over 100% net returns since its January 2024 launch. 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