ChainCatcher news, according to a trademark application submitted this week, the Trump Media & Technology Group has filed for a cryptocurrency payment service named TruthFi, describing it as a platform for crypto payments, financial custody services, and digital asset trading.The application does not detail how the project will operate, aiming to diversify its business beyond the social media platform Truth Social. Any large-scale crypto project will likely require the Trump Media & Technology Group to acquire another company, as it has fewer than 36 employees.

ChainCatcher news, according to Fortune magazine, the crypto payment platform Meso has completed a $9.5 million seed round financing, led by Solana Ventures and Ribbit Capital, with participation from Canonical Crypto, 6th Man Ventures, and angel investors including Phantom co-founder Chris Kalani, Pinterest CEO Bill Ready, and Archie Puri of Bodhi Labs.It is reported that Meso is dedicated to connecting crypto wallets with bank accounts. Meso co-founder and CEO Ben Mills has previously worked at PayPal, Braintree, and Venmo.

ChainCatcher news, the cryptocurrency payment company RedotPay announced a strategic alliance with the blockchain security company Beosin. This initiative aims to enhance the cryptocurrency payment platform's ability to monitor and assess blockchain transactions in real-time. This marks a significant advancement for RedotPay in identifying and mitigating risks associated with cryptocurrency payment transactions and addresses.Through this collaboration, RedotPay's customers can receive timely alerts regarding transaction anomalies and comply with the stringent regulatory guidelines set forth by virtual asset service providers (VASP). Reportedly, RedotPay stated that the shared goal with Beosin remains to provide all users with a seamless, secure, and compliant cryptocurrency payment experience.

ChainCatcher news, according to TechCrunch, cryptocurrency payment startup Kotani has completed a $2 million pre-seed funding round, led by P1 Ventures, with participation from DCG/Luno, Flori Ventures, and others.It is reported that Kotani Pay is a cryptocurrency/fiat payment platform in Africa that enables businesses to remit money to Africa through local payment channels by converting fiat currency to stablecoins and stablecoins back to fiat currency. Through this platform, customers can connect their dapps, wallets, or blockchain networks to local payment channels in Africa.

ChainCatcher news, Bitget has integrated with the cryptocurrency payment platform Advcash, allowing users to directly deposit Russian Rubles (RUB) or Ukrainian Hryvnias (UAH) into their Bitget accounts via Advcash Wallet.Bitget's General Manager Gracy Chen stated, "Bitget is always committed to providing our users with an efficient and friendly trading experience. This collaboration with Advcash will offer our users convenient deposit and withdrawal services, enjoying a seamless trading experience."

ChainCatcher news, according to Techinasia, the crypto payment platform XanPool has reduced its staff to below 40 and closed its offices in Singapore and Malaysia. It is reported that XanPool has completed 4 rounds of financing, with a total funding amount of 72.3 million USD, with participation from Target Global, CMT Digital, HashKey Capital, and others. (Source link)

ChainCatcher news, the crypto payment platform MoonPay has hired former Coinbase President and COO Asiff Hirji as its President and COO. Hirji left Coinbase in 2019 and subsequently served as President of the crypto lending platform Figure, leaving in December 2022. (source link )

ChainCatcher news, according to documents submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the crypto payment platform MoonPay completed a new round of financing of approximately $5.67 million ($5,678,231) on January 23.According to the crypto data platform RootData, MoonPay previously completed a $555 million Series A financing in November 2021, led by Coatue and Tiger Global, with a post-money valuation of $3.4 billion. (source link)

ChainCatcher news, the crypto payment platform MoonPay has acquired the Canadian Web3 creative agency Nightshift for an undisclosed amount. After the acquisition, Nightshift will be renamed Otherlife. (Source link)

ChainCatcher news, cryptocurrency payment application MoonPay has obtained registration from the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), indicating compliance with local anti-money laundering regulations. It is reported that MoonPay appeared on the FCA's register on December 9, providing an API to handle customer identification and fraud prevention programs. (CoinDesk)

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, the crypto payment platform MoonPay will launch a "Web3 Passport" soulbound NFT loyalty program early next year. The token, referred to as the "Web3 Passport," will grant its holders access to exclusive events related to fashion, art, sports, music, and entertainment ticketing. Through this program, the company will also expand support for MoonPay Concierge, providing assistance to individuals who need help purchasing NFTs. (The Block)