Hardware and software company Arx Research has secured a significant seed funding round of $6.1 million, setting the stage to develop a groundbreaking payment integration device. Leading this investment is Castle Island Ventures, with participation from Inflection, Placeholder, Seed Club Ventures, and 1kx. Cameron Robertson, co-founder and CEO of Arx Research, confirmed the funding was structured as a Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE), but details regarding the timing of the funding or post-investment valuation remain undisclosed. These funds will be dedicated to the development of this innovative handheld terminal that seamlessly integrates digital assets with traditional payment systems.