ChainCatcher news, the leading AI project in the Solana ecosystem, CAI | CharacterX, announced today the official launch of its AI infrastructure solution CAI, which provides enterprise-level services. CAI | CharacterX stated that with a 7-day enterprise-level deployment capability and full-stack infrastructure support from LLM to frontend, CAI has garnered interest and collaboration intentions from more well-known enterprises.CAI has been in trial operation for 2 months, reaching preliminary cooperation with several well-known enterprises and achieving a monthly revenue of $500,000. CAI | CharacterX is a project supported by the Stanford Blockchain Accelerator, having won a top-three position in the 2024 Solana Hackathon and received millions of dollars in seed round investment from institutions such as Lightspeed Capital.

ChainCatcher news, QCP Capital's latest analysis points out that Bitcoin is approaching the $90,000 mark, entering a "new phase," and has become an important asset held by enterprises, governments, and institutions. Demand for Bitcoin ETFs has reached an all-time high, with a net inflow of $2.28 billion in just three days. After the U.S. elections, Bitcoin ETFs attracted $1.8 billion in funds, starting this week strong with another net inflow of $1.1 billion.Meanwhile, Dogecoin has seen a significant surge. After Trump announced the establishment of the Department of Government Efficiency (abbreviated as "DOGE"), the price briefly touched $0.43 and is currently trading at $0.37, marking an increase of nearly 20%. Tesla CEO Elon Musk and former Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy will lead the department, aiming to streamline federal agencies and reduce excessive regulation. Since election day, Dogecoin has risen by 153%, far exceeding Bitcoin's 30% increase, and its market capitalization has surpassed XRP, jumping to sixth place.The market is focused on the CPI data to be released today, with the core CPI for October expected to remain at 0.3% and the annual CPI projected to rise by 2.6%. Currently, the market expects a 70% probability of a final rate cut in December, but today’s CPI, the PCE data on November 27, and potential policy changes from Trump could all influence the Federal Reserve's final decision.

ChainCatcher news, BNBChain today launched a one-stop tokenization solution aimed at helping individuals and small businesses easily enter Web3, enhance asset liquidity, and promote business growth. The solution currently covers two directions: Real World Asset (RWA) tokenization and corporate tokenization, providing a simple one-stop service for different needs, simplifying the asset tokenization process, and allowing users to embrace the Web3 ecosystem without programming or blockchain knowledge.As a leading public chain ecosystem, BNB Chain currently has over 4 million users, deployed over 4,000 applications, and boasts a strong developer community. Through collaborations with industry partners such as BitBond, Brickken, Matrixdock, InvestaX, TokenFi, and Tokeny, it is jointly creating a secure and reliable full-link tokenization solution.Jimmy, a senior solution architect at BNBChain, stated: "Compared to other areas of Web3, Real World Asset (RWA) tokenization indeed faces greater challenges, requiring more time and effort. However, BNB Chain is willing to invest resources in this area because we believe it is one of the right directions for the future. The tokenization solution can empower more small and medium-sized enterprises and bring more new user scenarios to Web3. BNBChain is committed to building an inclusive ecosystem that fosters innovation among businesses in different industries, promotes the widespread application of Web3 technology, and strives to empower the next billion users."

ChainCatcher news, according to Mena FN, the decentralized research institution KaJ Labs, focused on advancing AI and blockchain technology, has committed to investing $75 million to develop the on-chain enterprise platform of Atua AI, to accelerate the growth and expansion of Atua AI, enabling the platform to provide advanced AI-driven solutions for businesses in the Web3 ecosystem.The $75 million commitment will be used to support infrastructure development, strategic partnerships, and platform enhancements to ensure scalability, security, and seamless automation. Atua AI aims to provide tools that streamline workflows, enhance productivity, and automate operations for businesses and developers by combining blockchain technology and AI.

ChainCatcher news, according to Caixin, multiple developers received emails from Microsoft stating that due to local regulatory requirements, the Microsoft Azure OpenAI service will be shut down on October 21, and in the future, only enterprise customers in mainland China will be able to subscribe to Azure's OpenAI services.Most developers received the email on the morning of the 17th. One developer stated, "This was the only window for personal identity to use OpenAI compliantly in the country, and now it is closed." Meanwhile, some developers expressed dissatisfaction with Microsoft for "only giving four days to handle this." As for this matter, Microsoft has not yet made a statement.

ChainCatcher news, according to Decrypt, the privacy-enhanced blockchain infrastructure Aleph Zero Foundation has announced the launch of its NEON program, a comprehensive initiative aimed at supporting enterprises across various industries in harnessing the power of blockchain technology.It is reported that the program will provide dedicated resources, expert guidance, and convenient access to innovative technologies to facilitate deeper integration of privacy-enhanced blockchain technology in various business use cases.

ChainCatcher news, the cross-border trading fintech company Puntored announced the completion of a $2 million financing, with the Stellar Development Foundation participating through its Stellar Enterprise Fund.Puntored will use this new funding to expand its technological capabilities and enable accurate cross-border transactions in Latin America through the Stellar blockchain network, primarily exploring financial transaction services for users in rural, metropolitan, and remote areas of Mexico, Colombia, and Puerto Rico, focusing on digital wallets, embedded payment services for businesses, and credit for small and medium-sized enterprises.

ChainCatcher news, RWA (Real World Assets - tokenization) is becoming a new trend for cross-border financing for enterprises. Recently, the A-share listed company Langxin Group collaborated with Ant Group to complete the first domestic RWA based on new energy physical assets in Hong Kong, with an amount of approximately 100 million RMB. This is also one of the four tokenization-themed cases in the progress of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority's sandbox project. Globally, several international financial institutions, including BlackRock, JPMorgan, and Citibank, have made their first moves in the RWA field, and the entry of giant companies has opened up more imaginative space for RWA. Yu Jianing, co-chairman of the Blockchain Special Committee of the China Communications Industry Association, told reporters that Langxin Group's successful case demonstrates the enormous potential of RWA tokenization in practical applications and provides a demonstration effect for other mainland enterprises to explore similar paths.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, Tokyo-based startup Sakana AI has raised $100 million in Series A funding, led by New Enterprise Associates, Khosla Ventures, and Lux Capital, with participation from Nvidia.It is reported that the funds will be used for talent and infrastructure development to advance "nature-inspired, sustainable, and energy-efficient AI technology."

ChainCatcher news, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei stated that the future of artificial intelligence may involve more optimization of corporate structures rather than a robot uprising.Amodei recently discussed the future of AI during an interview on the Econ 102 podcast, covering various aspects including military applications of AI and the replacement of human workers by more efficient machines. Amodei talked about internal efforts within the company to develop efficient hierarchical structures to accomplish tasks through a network of AI models. The current idea seems to involve a collective of AIs capable of networking to complete specific tasks. The basic premise will involve "large models orchestrating smaller models."Amodei added that larger models would create hundreds of smaller, faster, and more efficient models to perform tasks. He used the analogy of worker bees supporting the queen bee, but what he described sounds very much like typical corporate infrastructure. It points out that the benefits of this design could mean that end users at every level can access the specific functionalities they need through a simple user interface.

ChainCatcher message, according to Jin10 reports, in the progress of the first phase of the Ensemble (sandbox) project announced by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, Ant Group's digital technology and Longxin Technology have officially announced the first domestic transaction based on renewable energy physical asset RWA completed in Hong Kong. This is one of the four tokenization-themed cases in the progress of the Monetary Authority's sandbox project and is also the case that has attracted the most attention.

ChainCatcher news, Airstar Bank Limited announced a collaboration with JINGDONG Coinlink, a subsidiary of JD Group, on the Hong Kong Monetary Authority's stablecoin issuer "sandbox." As one of the participants in the "sandbox," JINGDONG Coinlink plans to utilize the "sandbox" environment for innovation, testing, and improvement, dedicated to developing blockchain-based cross-border payment solutions using the latest technology to help businesses address challenges and enhance payment experiences in cross-border transactions.Relevant information indicates that the stablecoin issuer "sandbox" was launched by the Monetary Authority on March 12, 2024. Through the "sandbox," the Monetary Authority can communicate regulatory expectations and provide guidance to institutions planning to issue fiat stablecoins in Hong Kong, while participants can test the feasibility of their expected business models and directly communicate with the Monetary Authority to understand how to comply with future regulatory requirements.It is reported that Airstar Bank (full name: Airstar Bank Limited) was granted a banking license by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority in 2019. On June 7, 2024, Futu Holdings (FUTU.US) announced that it had completed an investment of HKD 440 million in Gravitation Fintech HK Limited, the parent company of the licensed virtual bank Airstar Bank in Hong Kong. After this change, Xiaomi Group holds 50.30% and Futu holds 44.11%.

ChainCatcher news, the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance (EEA) has released the first edition of its DeFi Risk Assessment Guidelines. The EEA's DRAMA working group collaborated with organizations such as Consensys, Hacken, CertiK, Quantstamp, OpenZeppelin, Banco Santander, and Bitwave to develop the guidelines.The document aims to provide resources for risk identification and management strategies for DeFi protocol regulators, developers, investors, and users. Dyma Budorin, co-chair of EEA DRAMA and CEO of Hacken, explained that these guidelines provide a comprehensive standard that "resource founders and development teams can refer to when developing products."The DeFi Risk Assessment Guidelines cover a range of risks related to governance, token economics, software, liquidity, regulatory compliance, and external market factors, detailing specific issues affecting various types of software such as oracles, smart contracts, and bridges, and addressing potential security and interoperability concerns.

ChainCatcher news, Terraform Labs announced that it is actively selling its portfolio tracking platform Pulsar Finance, cryptocurrency wallet platform Station, no-code DAO management platform Enterprise, and its smart contract automation protocol Warp.Terraform Labs stated that this sale is to "maximize value for creditors and other stakeholders," and is also part of its "broader gradual wind-down of operations in accordance with the settlement terms reached with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission."

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, the European Banking Authority (EBA) released the final draft of the technical standards for prudential requirements that companies must comply with under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) legislation on Thursday. The EBA's standards establish the criteria for stress testing programs and detail the liquidity requirements for reserve assets, as well as the recovery plans that issuers need to develop.The recently published proposal states: "Issuers of asset-referenced tokens need to conduct stress tests based on reasonable financial stress scenarios, and the competent authority will be able to increase the own funds requirements for issuers of asset-referenced tokens based on the risk outlook and the results of the stress tests."This technical standard draft was developed in close cooperation with groups from 27 countries, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), and the European Central Bank (ECB), among other institutions. MiCA is a comprehensive set of tailored rules designed for the cryptocurrency industry, passed last year. The legislation sets rules for cryptocurrency companies and stablecoin issuers.

ChainCatcher news, Ripple's recently released report "2023 Regional Payment Trends" shows that cryptocurrencies and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are playing a transformative role in the global payments landscape. The Latin American region is witnessing a digital transformation, and despite existing institutions resisting, the region is shifting towards cryptocurrency-driven solutions and central bank digital currencies. In Africa, crypto payments have improved the accessibility and affordability of payments, with remittance payments surging to over $100 billion last year. Europe's technological leadership and digital-first approach have driven the advocacy for CBDCs and made cross-border payments easier. The report emphasizes that businesses and institutions need to adapt to these changes and harness the power of these innovative payment solutions.

ChainCatcher news, Dune announced on social media that it has launched the enterprise solution Dune Catalyst, which supports various networks to connect data to Dune through standardized APIs for data integration. The first integrated networks are Degen and Mode.