ChainCatcher news, according to Coinpost, Japanese cryptocurrency exchange operator DMM's blockchain gaming and NFT division DMM Crypto has completed a new round of strategic financing, led by Neoclassic Capital, with the specific amount of financing undisclosed. The new funds are intended to support DMM Crypto in developing a Web3 economic ecosystem called Seamoon Protocol.In addition, DMM Crypto has established a strategic partnership with Singapore-based quantitative trading firm and liquidity provider Presto. DMM Crypto will launch the game "Kampani Girls RE:BLOOM" in October 2024 and plans to release multiple blockchain games in the future.

ChainCatcher news, according to data from RootData, the Param Labs token (PARAM) has increased by 132.99% in the last 24 hours, currently priced at $0.014.Additionally, the Web3 asset data platform RootData shows that Param Labs is a AAA game and blockchain development studio focused on providing the highest quality blockchain-integrated games to the public through player-owned digital assets.

ChainCatcher news, the opening ceremony of the ABGA Founders Club was successfully held in Singapore. The establishment of the ABGA Founders Club marks a new phase in the investment incubation business layout of ABGA and ICC in early projects. During the event, the accelerator focusing on innovation in the Web3 application field, Imagine Creation Combinator (ICC), announced the successful establishment of its first ecological game fund------the ICC Gaming Eco Fund.This fund will focus on the Web3 gaming ecosystem, including but not limited to investments and incubation of projects in Web3 games, gaming infrastructure, (Ton) Telegram, and Kaia (Line) Mini Game ecosystems. This round of financing has received strong support from several well-known investment institutions, including Kaia Foundation, NEO Foundation, Waterdrop Capital, DepinX, and support from individual angel investors, as well as strategic support from ABGA (Asia Blockchain Gaming Alliance).In the future, ICC will continue to focus on, support, and accelerate early-stage quality projects in the Web3 innovation application track, including AI, Social, DePin, RWA, and other directions, establish dedicated track funds, and select quality projects for incubation and support from the market through collaboration with mainstream public chains, conducting customized acceleration camps, and hosting hackathons. The establishment of the ICC Eco Fund is an important milestone for ICC in promoting innovation and development in the Web3 application ecosystem, and also marks a further deepening of its influence in the global Web3 industry.

ChainCatcher news, CMC Labs under CoinMarketCap (CMC) announced that the large AAA Web3 game Seraph has entered its accelerator program, becoming a major highlight in the Web3 gaming space. Backed by the South Korean gaming giant Actoz Soft, this collaboration with CMC Labs will provide Seraph with more strategic resources and global exposure, helping to accelerate the game's development and expand its influence in the Web3 gaming ecosystem.This partnership is not only a key step for Seraph to expand its influence in Web3 gaming but also demonstrates how Web3 games can integrate blockchain and AI technologies to deliver richer and more valuable gaming experiences. Seraph CEO Tobin emphasized that through this collaboration, Seraph will provide players with a dynamic gaming experience that breaks traditional boundaries, showcasing a new height of GameFi potential.CoinMarketCap CEO Rush also stated that Seraph, as a pioneer in the integration of blockchain and AI, has demonstrated strong innovation in the Web3 gaming sector. With the support of CMC Labs, Seraph will continue to push for innovation in the GameFi space, promoting a decentralized player-driven economic system and the deep integration of AI technology, shaping the future of the Web3 gaming ecosystem.

ChainCatcher news, Saakuru Labs and Memecore announced the establishment of a joint foundation with an initial fund of $10 million, aimed at investing in and acquiring meme coin communities and games within the Saakuru and MemeCore ecosystems.This strategic collaboration will enhance the decentralized application (dApp) ecosystem on the Saakuru Layer 2 protocol while increasing activity on the Memecore Layer 1 protocol. With this funding, both companies will leverage their expertise in blockchain gaming to expand the gaming sector and nurture the next generation of Web3 gaming projects.

ChainCatcher news, the latest round of PTR testing for the large Web3 game Seraph officially launched today at 11:00 (UTC+8). Players can obtain the download links for PC or Android through the Seraph official website to experience the game.During this PTR testing period, Seraph will also launch an event called "RUSH Season1," where players can complete tasks to earn "Starlit Feathers" and mint them as NFTs. These NFTs can be traded or redeemed for token airdrop rewards in the future. All participation in the event and minting of feathers must be done through the ActPass wallet. For more detailed information about the testing and events, please visit the Seraph official platform.

ChainCatcher news, asset management giant VanEck has announced two long-term investments in the Web3 gaming sector. One investment is directed towards the AI blockchain game project Parallel, while the other investment has not been disclosed. VanEck stated that details will be announced soon.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bloomberg, video game developer FractureLabs has filed a lawsuit against the well-known cryptocurrency market maker Jump Trading in the federal court in Chicago, accusing it of fraud and deception by manipulating the price of the DIO token.It is reported that FractureLabs originally planned to launch the DIO token on the Huobi exchange (now renamed HTX) in 2021 to raise funds. The company hired Jump Trading as the market maker for DIO and lent 10 million tokens to its subsidiary, while sending 6 million tokens to HTX for sale.The lawsuit claims that Jump Trading systematically liquidated DIO positions, causing the token price to drop to about 0.5 cents, creating millions of dollars in profits for itself. Subsequently, Jump repurchased about $53,000 worth of tokens at a significant discount and returned them to FractureLabs, after which it terminated the market maker agreement.

ChainCatcher news, blockchain video game developer Azra Games has completed a $42 million Series A funding round, led by Pantera Capital, with participation from Andreessen Horowitz and NFX. Azra Games has raised a total of $68.3 million.Mark Otero, CEO and founder of Azra Games, stated that the $42 million will be used to develop a "world-class game," which will be available on the App Store, with the first game codenamed Project Legends.According to RootData, Azra Games is a blockchain gaming company aiming to create a mainstream collectible battle RPG. Its first game, Project Arcanas, is a fantasy collectible and fighting arena RPG where players can not only earn NFT collectibles but also build legions to engage in battles.

ChainCatcher news, Minutes Network appoints former Rockstar co-founder Jamie King as Chief Marketing Officer.It is reported that Jamie King has over 20 years of experience in product innovation and marketing strategy. As a co-founder of Rockstar Games, Jamie King is known for his contributions to creative innovation and has received multiple awards for his work, including the BAFTA Lifetime Achievement Award in Video Games, the Gold Award for Chief Marketing Officer, the Tempest Esports Award, the Clio Award, and a nomination for "Outstanding Digital Innovation" at the 34th Sports Emmy Awards.

ChainCatcher news, Geist announces the launch of the official testnet Polter for the Geist gaming chain.Geist, built by Aavegotchi and supported by Base, Arbitrum, and Alchemy, is a member-exclusive Layer 3 (L3) blockchain specifically designed for gaming. All games on the Geist network will revolve around the Aavegotchi IP.Additionally, Geist stated that the Geist mainnet is coming soon.

ChainCatcher news, according to official information, all games in the CATIZEN application center will support CATI payments, and the CATI rebate feature has also been launched, allowing all users to receive a 10% CATI recharge rebate in real-time.