ChainCatcher news, according to PRNewswire, 1RT Acquisition Corp. announced its intention to raise $150 million through an IPO after submitting an S-1 amendment to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. According to the latest information disclosure, the company is expected to be listed on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "ONCHU" on July 2 local time in the U.S.It is reported that 1RT Acquisition Corp. plans to merge, consolidate, exchange shares, acquire assets, purchase shares, restructure, or engage in similar business combinations with one or more companies to expand into areas such as cryptocurrency, blockchain, and fintech, including the acquisition of digital assets.

ChainCatcher news, the Hong Kong-listed company Delin Holdings announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the RWA tokenized fintech company Asseto Fintech Limited. The two parties will cooperate to promote the application of compliant digital asset products and services, including stablecoins and decentralized finance (DeFi) integration.The cooperation also includes jointly launching a compliant multi-asset strategy fund, applying for stablecoin-related licenses, and exploring the possibility of tokenized fund shares as a source of stablecoin yield.

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, fintech startup AllScale has announced the completion of a $1.5 million funding round aimed at accelerating the development of its compliance stablecoin solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises, including invoicing, social e-commerce, and payroll services. This round of financing was participated in by institutions such as DraperDragon, Amber Group, Y2Z Capital, KuCoin Ventures, Oak Grove Ventures, Blockbooster, and Movemaker. AllScale is also a member of the Hong Kong Cyberport Incubation Program.AllScale (allscale.io) focuses on bridging the last mile of enterprise-level stablecoin payments, helping businesses to comply, securely, and easily use stablecoins for collection, sales, payroll, and other needs. Currently, the global stablecoin ecosystem is rapidly developing, with the issuance, payment channels, anti-money laundering, and fund flow processes gradually maturing. However, for enterprises, there are still high learning thresholds, high usage costs, high transaction risks, and difficulties in compliance and financial record-keeping. AIIScale focuses on connecting the underlying service providers for each link, providing a one-stop end-to-end tool for enterprise stablecoin scenarios, significantly reducing the difficulty for traditional small and medium-sized enterprises in using stablecoins.

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, French fintech company BD Multimedia announced an increase of 10.95 BTC, bringing the total Bitcoin holdings to 14.75 BTC.The company stated that it is building a Bitcoin treasury aimed at achieving resilience and exponential growth.

ChainCatcher news, Zhu Chengyu, co-founder of the Hong Kong fintech company IDA and a member of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region's Third Generation Internet Development Task Force, stated that the company plans to apply for a Hong Kong stablecoin license. He also revealed that stablecoins are expected to be used in Hong Kong as a tool for cross-border trade and investment settlement.

ChainCatcher news, according to Globenewswire, the digital fintech group Mercurity Fintech (NASDAQ: MFH) announced plans to raise $800 million to establish a long-term Bitcoin reserve. The plan will leverage its expertise in blockchain financial infrastructure to build an income-generating digital asset reserve framework through institutional-grade custody solutions and on-chain liquidity protocols. The fundraising will be used to systematically allocate Bitcoin positions and integrate staking enhancement tools to strengthen the balance sheet. MFH also announced its inclusion in the FTSE Russell preliminary adjustment list for 2025.

ChainCatcher news, according to Startupdaily, Melbourne-based blockchain financial infrastructure startup CloudTech has raised $14 million in Series A funding, which includes $11 million worth of Bitcoin and stablecoin USDT. This funding will be used to launch a digital asset institutional-grade custody solution and expand its crypto-native financial ecosystem.Founded in 2021, CloudTech has a team of 40 people and offers digital financial services such as OTC trading, stablecoin solutions, and CobWeb Pay. Chief Financial Officer Mandy Jiang stated that this funding is crucial for building the core infrastructure of the digital asset economy, and its custody platform will provide isolated wallets, end-to-end encryption, and transparent reporting.

ChainCatcher news, according to Techfundingnews, London-based fintech infrastructure platform OpenTrade has completed a $7 million strategic funding round led by Notion Capital and Mercury Fund, with participation from AlbionVC, a16z crypto, and CMCC Global.OpenTrade enables fintech companies to directly embed real-world asset (RWA) backed stablecoin yield products into existing applications, transforming stablecoins from passive payment tools into active savings tools, with annual interest rates of up to 3-9%. Since its launch in early 2024, OpenTrade has processed over $175 million in transaction volume and manages client assets totaling $47 million, achieving an average month-over-month growth of 20% over the past six months.

ChainCatcher news, focusing on the financial technology development company Matador Technologies, which specializes in Bitcoin and tokenized real-world assets, announced that it has secured a total investment of 1.5 million CAD from Arrington Capital.Arrington Capital is a digital asset management company founded in 2017 by Michael Arrington, the founder of TechCrunch and CrunchBase, along with TechCrunch CEO Heather Harde and Geoffrey Arone. This investment will be used for the purchase of Bitcoin, gold acquisitions, and general corporate purposes.

ChainCatcher news, according to Decrypt, Brazilian fintech company Méliuz (B3 ticker: CASH3) announced on May 31 that it will launch a stock issuance, aiming to raise up to 450 million reais (approximately 78.6 million USD) to increase its Bitcoin holdings. Following the announcement, the company's stock price fell 8% to 8.13 reais on the same day.Currently, Méliuz holds 320.25 Bitcoins (worth approximately 33.55 million USD), with an average purchase cost of 101,575 USD per coin. The pricing for this new stock issuance will take place on June 12, with trading starting on June 16, and existing shareholders will have priority subscription rights. Since transforming into a Bitcoin asset management firm in March 2025, the company's stock price has increased by a cumulative 217%.

ChainCatcher news, according to Techfundingnews, Schroders Capital announced that its fund, Schroders Capital Private Equity Global Innovation XI Fund, has completed fundraising of over $600 million, intending to invest in areas such as fintech and generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI).Schroders Capital is an investor in the crypto-friendly digital bank Revolut, and its business covers alternative asset classes, including infrastructure, secondary markets, and securitized products.

ChainCatcher news, Bitget announced a partnership with fintech company Superstate. The two parties will jointly explore and create blockchain-based RWA (Real World Asset) tokenization investment opportunities, promoting the integration of traditional finance and crypto assets.It is reported that Superstate was founded by former Compound founder Robert Leshner, aiming to bring traditional assets into the on-chain world. It has currently launched a short-term government bond fund accessible via Ethereum. In November 2024, Superstate secured $14 million in funding, led by CoinFund and Distributed Global, with participation from Arrington Capital, Galaxy Digital, HackVC, and others.

ChainCatcher news, according to Fortune, fintech startup Slash has completed a $41 million Series B funding round at a valuation of $370 million, led by Goodwater Capital.As a new type of digital bank, the company provides specialized financial services for specific industries such as cryptocurrency companies. The company offers fiat and cryptocurrency exchange services for crypto-native businesses and helps manage various cryptocurrency assets. The company stated that it will use the new funding to expand its business scope, planning to extend services to e-commerce, online travel, and property management sectors.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cryptonews, Germany's financial regulator BaFin has granted a full Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license to Trade Republic, one of the largest fintech companies in Europe. This license allows the German company to provide crypto asset custody services for its 4 million users across 17 markets and to operate in all 30 countries of the European Economic Area.Data shows that currently, 25 crypto asset service providers (CASPs) have obtained MiCA licenses across the EU, of which 9 (36%) were issued by the German regulator BaFin. It is noteworthy that all crypto asset service providers must obtain a MiCA license by mid-2025; otherwise, they will not be able to conduct cross-border business in the EU, prompting many companies in the industry to accelerate their applications.

ChainCatcher news, according to Decrypt, Brazilian publicly traded company Méliuz recently announced an investment of $28.4 million to purchase 274.52 bitcoins, with an average purchase price of $101,703 per coin. This move makes it the first publicly traded company in South America to establish a bitcoin reserve, and after the announcement, the company's stock price surged by 26% in a single day.The cash-back platform listed on the Brazilian stock exchange stated that this investment aims to create higher returns for shareholders by increasing the bitcoin holdings per share. Industry analysts pointed out that the company is emulating the bitcoin investment strategy of the American company Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) to cope with the operational pressures in Brazil's high-interest-rate environment.As the largest economy in Latin America, Brazil's digital asset market is developing rapidly, currently hosting the highest number of cryptocurrency ETFs in the region. Market observers believe that the allocation of bitcoin assets by publicly traded companies is gradually becoming a global trend, but whether such strategic transformations can continue to create value remains to be seen over time.

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, financial technology infrastructure provider Alpaca has completed a $52 million Series C funding round. The investors in this round include 850 Management, Derayah, Kuwait Investment Company, Portage Ventures, and Unbound.Alpaca stated that this round of funding will be used to continue building its API-first infrastructure and accelerate global expansion, developing products including 24/5 trading and fully paid securities lending.It is reported that the company provides trading interfaces for stocks, options, and cryptocurrencies aimed at developers.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, global blockchain payment service provider Astra Fintech has announced the establishment of a $100 million fund to support the development of the Solana ecosystem in Asia. The fund will be based in South Korea and will primarily invest in projects that develop payment financial (PayFi) solutions, as well as promote collaboration with developers, businesses, and regulatory agencies.