ChainCatcher message, Russian President Putin stated, "I am impressed by Trump's performance in the assassination attempt; he is very brave."

ChainCatcher news, according to Decrypt, the privacy-focused Brave browser developer Brave Software has laid off 27 employees across different departments again. PitchBook estimates that the company has a total of 191 employees.It is reported that Brave is a free web browser that emphasizes privacy. One of its main features is blocking ads and trackers while giving users the option to choose to receive certain ads in exchange for its native cryptocurrency, Basic Attention Token (BAT).

According to ChainCatcher news, the privacy browser Brave has announced that after nearly 18 months of testing and feedback from initial partners, Brave Search Ads has completed its testing phase and is now live in major markets as part of Brave's innovative privacy-preserving advertising platform. Leading brands such as Dell, Fubo, Insurify, Shutterstock, and Thumbtack are incorporating Brave Search Ads into their performance marketing strategies.

ChainCatcher news, cryptocurrency trading robot platform Pionex announced the launch of the Pionex Brave Fund, aimed at supporting Web3 innovative projects and blockchain education for global minority groups, with an initial investment of 10 million USD.It is reported that the establishment of the Pionex Brave Fund mainly focuses on promoting Web3 projects with unique innovations and leading technologies, while also allocating part of the funds to blockchain education for minority groups worldwide. This initiative will provide fair opportunities and rights for cryptocurrency education to minority groups, aiming to maximize the social benefits of cutting-edge technology.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, a joint advisory report from the FBI, NSA, CISA, and GCHQ reveals that Russia's new malware Infamous Chisel is designed to maintain access to compromised Android devices through the Tor network and regularly collect and send victim data from the affected devices. Its targets include cryptocurrency wallets and exchange applications.As part of unauthorized copying, transmission, or retrieval of data, the malware searches specific application directories on the device, including those related to the web3 browser Brave, Binance and Coinbase applications, Trust crypto wallet, and communication platforms Telegram and Discord. Additionally, it targets the Android Keystore system used by users to store private keys, extracting every file from the directories.

ChainCatcher news, the privacy browser Brave has announced the launch of Brave Search, which has released a privacy-protecting image and video search independent of large tech search engines. Users will no longer need to leave Brave Search to obtain image and video search results.It is reported that any Brave Search query can be directly retrieved from Brave's own index, allowing users to benefit from a completely independent search engine that protects their privacy and can resist censorship.

ChainCatcher news, the privacy browser Brave has launched an NFT-gated video call feature, allowing hosts to manage access to calls using NFTs and POAPs, enabling NFT projects to chat with other holders. Currently, this feature only supports NFTs on Ethereum.According to reports, compared to other video call solutions that only use passwords to control access (such as Zoom or Google Meet), Brave's new Web3 calls enable new features regarding user authentication and authorization. Since NFTs can be sold and traded, using NFTs as an access system creates a video call system that simulates real-life events: entry is granted with a ticket. (source link)

ChainCatcher news, the privacy browser Brave has announced the release of a new desktop version v1.49, which includes a new feature that allows users to purchase cryptocurrencies within the browser and also sell them for fiat currencies (including USD, EUR, and GBP), all without leaving the integrated Brave wallet. Brave states that its goal is to make cryptocurrency self-custody easier with this new desktop browser feature.According to Brave, currently only users in certain countries/regions can sell their tokens for fiat currencies, including Ethereum, Solana, USDC, and Brave's native token BAT. (source link)

ChainCatcher News, the Japanese virtual IP company Brave Group announced the completion of a 300 million yen (approximately 2.3 million USD) financing round, with participation from Animoca Brands' strategic subsidiary Animoca Brands Japan. As of now, Brave Group's total financing amount has reached 3.04 billion yen (approximately 23 million USD).It is reported that Brave Group was established in 2017, aiming to expand its domestic IP business in the metaverse field and accelerate global development. In June 2022, Brave Group completed a 10 million USD financing round, with participation from Dawn Capital and OSAKA GAS. (Source link)