Astrid Intelligence Plc has officially joined the Aquis Stock Exchange Growth Market, having left the London Stock Exchange and rebranded from Cel AI.
Originally launched as Cellular Goods with backing from football legend David Beckham. the London-based AI firm faced regulatory setbacks that led to its CBD-infused products being pulled from shelves.
It later pivoted to AI-powered beauty and wellness recommendations under the Cel AI brand, before rebranding again to Astrid Intelligence and exploring the AI and blockchain markets.
Trading of Astrid’s ordinary shares resumed this morning on AQSE’s Access Segment following its delisting from the London Stock Exchange Main Market and the FCA’s Official List.
To coincide with its AQSE debut, Astrid announced its first acquisition of Ether (ETH), purchasing 1,377.98 tokens for £4.5m.
This move expands its crypto portfolio, which already includes Bitcoin, Solana and Bittensor.
Ethereum is the second-biggest cryptocurrency and the top platform for smart contracts, powering a range of decentralised apps and services.
The company sees Ethereum as a natural fit for its AI agent deployment model.
“Our first Ether acquisition marks another important step in the development of our digital assets treasury, and one that we believe strongly complements our strategy of building and deploying autonomous AI agents,” said Olivia Edwards, chairperson of Astrid Intelligence.
“Ethereum’s unique position as both a leading smart contract platform and an enabler of decentralised ecosystems aligns directly with how we see agent activity evolving in the years ahead.
“The transition to Astrid AI reflects our growth ambitions and our focus on being at the forefront of this convergence between artificial intelligence and decentralised technologies. We are proud to join AQSE as we prepare for the next stage of growth.”
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