ChainCatcher news, the TON ecological anime IP content platform RoOLZ announced the completion of a $1 million private placement financing, with investments from TON, Contango Digital Assets, and Yolo Investments. Specific valuation information has not been disclosed. The new funds will be used to expand its construction on the Telegram/TON ecosystem, combining blockchain technology with anime, supporting users to participate in tasks powered by the GODL token, interact with mobile anime content, and collect NFTs.

ChainCatcher news, Telegram founder Pavel Durov stated in a post on his personal TG channel that the Telegram search function helps users find public channels and bots, but it has also been abused, with some users using this feature to sell illegal goods.In the past few weeks, Telegram's dedicated team has significantly enhanced the safety of the search function using AI technology, and all identified violations are no longer accessible. Durov also mentioned that Telegram has updated its terms of service and privacy policy, clarifying that the IP addresses and phone numbers of violators may be provided to relevant law enforcement agencies upon legitimate request to combat illegal activities and ensure the safety and proper use of the platform.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, the founder and CEO of stablecoin USDC issuer Circle, Jeremy Allaire, stated that they are advancing their initial public offering (IPO) plans and intend to move their headquarters to Wall Street in 2025.It is reported that Circle applied for an initial public offering (IPO) in January this year and is currently awaiting approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

ChainCatcher news, Circle co-founder and CEO Jeremy Allaire spoke at the "The Next 3 Years in Crypto" roundtable discussion on the first day of the TOKEN2049 main event, stating:In the vision 1.0 version of Circle, this is essentially a world where the marginal cost of storing and transferring value is zero. In this world, the experience of users transacting on these mediums will be as simple and seamless as the user experience we have with major software tools on the internet. We are not fully there yet, but we are very close. However, I believe that in the coming year, we will make progress on relevant practical tools.I feel that as we approach that point (the vision 1.0 version), the velocity of money circulation and the actual economy in the world will significantly increase, and if we have such a high velocity of money circulation, the ability for people to gain economic benefits from it will be substantial.I believe we are still in the early stages; despite the tremendous progress made in decentralized finance (DeFi), we are just beginning to explore this field. I liken the current situation to when the iPhone was released, when there were many creative ideas about mobile devices.

ChainCatcher news, Animoca Brands co-founder Yat Siu stated that Hong Kong is a "strong contender" option for the potential listing of the crypto venture capital and blockchain game developer Animoca Brands Corp.Siu, in an interview at a conference in Singapore, mentioned that part of the reason is that the company's headquarters is based in Singapore, where officials are seeking to develop a crypto hub, and activities related to digital assets have expanded.However, he noted on Wednesday that any IPO plans may take "years to really materialize," with the current focus on building the business.Siu told the South China Morning Post last month that Animoca's shares are valued between $1.5 billion and $3 billion in the secondary market. In contrast, the company was valued at $5.9 billion in a funding round in 2022.Siu added that the company is not seeking to raise new funds. (Bloomberg)

ChainCatcher News, September 6, 2024, DeepBrain Chain (DBC) and DeepLink Protocol (DLC) officially signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the Korea Internet PC Culture Association (IPCA). This collaboration aims to leverage the high-performance computing resources of idle PC rooms in Korea to support the development of AI technology and the practical application of blockchain technology.IPCA manages approximately 3,000 member internet cafe chains in Korea, covering more than 20,000 internet cafes nationwide. Through this cooperation, the high-performance computing equipment in these cafes will provide the necessary computing power for AI inference and development projects during idle times, thereby achieving efficient resource utilization. For cafe owners, this collaboration not only brings a new revenue model but also improves the utilization efficiency of their equipment.DeepBrain Chain plans to expand its AI public chain network through this cooperation, enhancing its global node count and network stability. Meanwhile, the advanced technology of DeepLink Protocol will further optimize the use of computing resources in cafes, helping to achieve smoother game streaming services and AI computing. This collaboration marks a deep integration of AI technology and blockchain technology in traditional industries, which will play an important role in more fields in the future.Through this strategic cooperation, both parties expect to promote the large-scale implementation of cloud internet cafes in Korea, significantly reducing investment and operational costs for store owners and improving return on investment (ROI). This initiative is expected to enhance the ecological influence of DBC and DLC in Korea and significantly increase their number of token-holding users, further consolidating their position in the Korean market.

ChainCatcher news, the Japanese intellectual property platform J-PlatPat shows that the well-known anime and game IP "Pokémon" has completed a patent application regarding distributed ledger and NFTs by the company Pokémon.It is reported that Pokémon is the main company managing and operating the "Pokémon" IP, which was jointly established by Nintendo, Game Freak, and Creatures.

ChainCatcher news, Startale Labs CEO Sota Watanabe revealed on social media that Sony's blockchain project Soneium is working to create a platform for universal creation. Watanabe emphasized that Soneium's vision is to enable everyone to become a creator, regardless of geographical and professional limitations.Watanabe stated that Soneium is developing multiple creative IP use cases, aiming to leverage community power to bring the project into the mainstream market. The platform will provide opportunities for individuals and communities to collaborate in creation, with emotional resonance at its core, inspiring user creativity.

ChainCatcher news, the OKX Web3 wallet's water center has exclusively launched the Story Protocol test token, allowing users to claim 2 IPs every 24 hours, with a maximum of 2 claims.It is reported that Story Protocol is a Web3 technology for building an open story universe and virtual world, allowing the creation, management, and licensing of intellectual property on the blockchain, thereby forming a modular and innovative story ecosystem. It provides a simplified framework to manage the entire lifecycle of intellectual property, supporting features such as work tracking, intellectual property licensing, and revenue sharing. The OKX Web3 wallet is an industry-leading one-stop Web3 gateway, now supporting over 100 popular public chains, with a unified experience across app, plugin, and web.

ChainCatcher message, the on-chain IP protocol Story Protocol announced on social media that it has launched the IP (Intellectual Property) market Color on the testnet Iliad, where users can buy, sell, and discover IP assets and licenses, and mint colored commemorative NFTs for free.

ChainCatcher news, according to Protos, Swan Bitcoin CEO Cory Klippsten explained the reasons for pausing the IPO and large-scale layoffs.Cory Klippsten stated: "The IPO plan was put on hold due to disagreements with a major financing partner for the custody mining business, leading to an inability to achieve the expected cash flow in the short term. Swan increased marketing expenses and hired more employees in anticipation of submitting IPO documents for SEC approval, but as the reasons for the large expenditures and funding disappeared, we had to cut back on marketing and personnel."Previous news, the Bitcoin financial services company Swan Bitcoin has abandoned its plans for a public listing, closed its managed mining department, and laid off employees in multiple departments.

ChainCatcher news, according to Decrypt, after Apple decided to open up the NFC payment functionality of the iPhone to third-party developers, Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire predicted that the Tap-to-Pay feature using Circle's stablecoin USDC on the iPhone will "arrive soon."However, he later clarified that Circle has no relationship with Apple and is not related to Apple Pay, explaining that Apple's move to open up NFC will allow Web3 and crypto wallets to "call NFC for transactions."

ChainCatcher news, after Apple decided to allow third-party developers access to the secure payment chip, Circle will introduce the "tap-to-pay" payment method on iPhone. This new feature is expected to utilize Apple's Near Field Communication (NFC) chip and Secure Element (SE), which were previously limited to Apple's own Wallet app and Apple Pay.This will allow direct payments in USDC at the point of sale, with the iPhone's Wallet app prompting users to confirm transactions through features like FaceID, enabling seamless settlement of payments on the blockchain.This new feature will initially be available only in specific countries/regions, including Australia, Brazil, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

ChainCatcher news, Hong Kong Web3 venture capital firm Animoca is weighing various options for a potential return to the public market after its delisting from the Australian Securities Exchange in 2020. The company stated that it is considering an initial public offering in Hong Kong or the Middle East by the end of 2025 or early 2026.Animoca Brands Chairman Yat Siu mentioned that the company has not yet selected advisors for a potential IPO, but Animoca intends to conduct a non-deal roadshow in September as part of its preparations. The non-deal roadshow allows investors to learn about the company's current initiatives and future plans, such as the IPO, without selling securities.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, Bitcoin miner Ionic Digital, which purchased all mining assets of the bankrupt lending institution Celsius, has postponed its listing plans.The company stated in a statement on Thursday that former CEO Matt Prusak announced in July that he would step down after his term ends on August 14. Ionic has begun searching for a new CEO and has appointed recently hired Chief Financial Officer John Penver as interim CEO.In July, Ionic hired Penver to oversee the company's listing plans. Ionic stated that despite the leadership changes, the company still intends to proceed with the IPO and is confident in achieving this goal. Ionic also mentioned that its collaboration with auditing firm RSM US has ended, citing a strategic decision by the firm to cease providing services to crypto companies. Ionic added that it has made good progress in finding an alternative auditing firm.According to previous reports, earlier this year, Ionic Digital acquired all mining assets of Celsius as part of Celsius's exit from Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.

ChainCatcher News: Japanese listed company Mixi announced that its equity affiliate, cryptocurrency exchange BitBank, is preparing for an IPO. In addition to needing approval from relevant authorities for the stock listing, the planned timing and market for the IPO have not yet been determined, and there is a possibility that the IPO may be suspended during the preparation process. Currently, MIXI Corporation holds 26.99% of the shares, Ceres Corporation holds 23.05% of the shares, and the representative director and CEO of BitBank Inc. holds 30.69% of the shares.

According to ChainCatcher news, citing informed sources from Coindesk, shares of Circle Internet Financial, which is privately held, are trading in the secondary market, with prices indicating a valuation of the stablecoin issuer between $5 billion and $5.25 billion ahead of its planned initial public offering.One informed source stated that the sellers are early investors or Circle employees who are withdrawing for liquidity reasons. Before the company goes public, employees typically have the opportunity to cash out their stock options. Two informed sources indicated that the company does not allow transactions below a $5 billion valuation.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, Bitcoin financial services company Swan Bitcoin has abandoned its plans for an initial public offering, shut down its managed mining division, and laid off employees in multiple departments.Swan CEO Cory Klippsten stated on social media that the company will continue to provide Bitcoin (BTC) financial services and free Bitcoin education, "As we no longer expect to generate significant short-term revenue from our managed mining division, we have decided to cancel our recent IPO plans."