Evening News | ssv.network launches the latest version of the public testnet Jato; decentralized AI project Fetch.ai receives $40 million investment from DWF Labs
The cryptocurrency fund ProDigital Future Fund plans to raise $100 million; OKX will transfer approximately $157 million in frozen assets related to FTX and Alameda to FTX creditors.整理：西柚，ChainCatcher
"What Important Events Happened in the Last 24 Hours"
1. ssv.network Launches Latest Version of Public Testnet Jato
According to ChainCatcher, the decentralized Ethereum staking infrastructure ssv.network announced the launch of the latest version of its public testnet, Jato, today. Jato has optimized Gas costs, improved validator account management, and increased the number of nodes running validators. The previous testnet, Shifu, will be gradually shut down.
As for the mainnet launch timeline, ssv.network stated that the mainnet will go live after smart contract audits, implementing feedback and suggestions for Jato, and releasing a mainnet candidate version. (Source link)
2. Crypto Fund ProDigital Future Fund Plans to Raise $100 Million, Has Secured At Least $30 Million in Investment Commitments
According to ChainCatcher, Bloomberg reports that the Hong Kong crypto fund ProDigital Future Fund plans to raise $100 million this year to invest in digital asset startups. The fund is led by Ben Ng, a partner at Asian private equity firm SAIF Partners, and long-time tech investor Curt Shi, and has secured at least $30 million in funding commitments, with participants in the first round of fundraising including Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings Ltd. and Golin International Group Ltd.
So far, the fund has invested in six digital asset projects, including Hong Kong-based metaverse company GigaSpace and Australia-based digital sports club One Future Football. (Source link)
3. Bitcoin Breaks $29,000, Returns to June 2022 Levels
According to ChainCatcher, data from OKX shows that Bitcoin has broken the $29,000 mark, currently priced at $29,182.4, with a 24-hour increase of 6.1%, returning to levels seen in June 2022.
4. OKX to Hand Over Approximately $157 Million in Frozen Assets Related to FTX to FTX Creditors
According to ChainCatcher, OKX will transfer $157 million in frozen assets related to FTX and Alameda to FTX creditors. OKX stated it will continue to work with FTX creditors and law enforcement, hoping these assets can ultimately be returned to FTX users through bankruptcy proceedings. (Source link)
5. Music NFT Trading Platform Muverse Completes $6 Million Seed Round Financing, Syndicate Capital and Others Participate
According to ChainCatcher, music NFT trading platform Muverse announced the completion of a $6 million seed round financing, with participation from early investors including Syndicate Capital, Knights Templar Capital, Zonff Partners, AvatarDAO, Sun Artland Ltd, and BN Blue Fox Limited.
The funds from this financing will be used to expand the platform's features and services, accelerate user acquisition, and enhance user experience. The platform is developing its second phase of products, which will include a music NFT exchange, NFT fragmentation features, and AMM pools for its F-NFT / MCT trading.
Muverse is a platform that enables the free trading of global music NFTs, allowing music artists, investors, and fans from around the world to participate in frictionless transactions. The platform offers users rich, gamified interactions, investment, and revenue scenarios, including a rhythm game that combines a revenue model and an NFT exchange that provides ample liquidity for users. (Source link)
6. Decentralized AI Project Fetch.ai Receives $40 Million Investment from DWF Labs
According to ChainCatcher, AI-focused Web3 protocol Fetch.ai has received a $40 million investment from DWF Labs, which will be used to deploy decentralized machine learning, autonomous agents, and network infrastructure. (Source link)
7. Zhao Changpeng: Binance AI NFT Generator Bicasso is Open Again, Offering 100,000 NFTs for Free Minting
According to ChainCatcher, Zhao Changpeng announced on Twitter that the Binance AI NFT generator Bicasso is open again, offering 100,000 NFTs for free minting on a first-come, first-served basis.
Previously, ChainCatcher reported on March 1 that Zhao Changpeng announced the launch of the Binance AI product Bicasso Beta, which can generate NFTs from users' creative ideas using AI technology. (Source link)
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