ChainCatcher news, according to the token unlocking data from the crypto asset data platform RootData, DIMO (DIMO) will unlock approximately 25 million tokens at 0:00 on July 12, Beijing time, worth about 1.04 million USD.

ChainCatcher news, according to Investing.com, the AI-driven super-structured network Datagram has completed a $4 million Pre-Seed funding round, led by Blizzard the Avalanche Fund, with participation from Animoca Brands, Cointelegraph, Amber Group, Aquanow, Arche Fund, DePIN X Capital, ISKRA, JDI Ventures, Yellow Capital, and others. The funds will be used to build a sovereign Layer1 blockchain on Avalanche and accelerate the deployment of the node network.The Datagram network builds decentralized infrastructure by integrating idle computing resources and currently serves 200 enterprises and 1 million users worldwide. Its CEO stated that the technology is expected to become "the foundational layer of the decentralized internet."

ChainCatcher news, according to East Net, regarding the previously reported plan to go public in the U.S., Animoca Brands President Ouyang Qijun stated that since the group delisted from Australia, it has been looking for opportunities to relist. The new wave of IPOs for virtual asset institutions in the U.S. has attracted significant attention, but as a Hong Kong company, it will also prioritize fundraising in the local market. The specific timing and location of the listing will still depend on market conditions and the matching of potential investors, emphasizing that there is currently no final decision. Hong Kong's robust regulatory environment and status as a financial center are attractive, and the current regulatory environment for the Web3 market has provided favorable conditions for the group's development.

ChainCatcher news, the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce and ten other departments and units have issued the "Several Measures for Promoting Cross-Border Trade Facilitation at Shanghai Port by 2025." The Shanghai Port is set to carry out this year's special action to promote cross-border trade facilitation from now until the end of August 2025, continuously advancing the reform of the business environment in the international trade sector. Among the proposals is the optimization of the logistics transportation network at Shanghai Port.Relying on systems such as the International Container Transportation Service Platform (MaaS), leveraging blockchain technology to empower collaborative cooperation in international logistics multimodal transport. Accelerate the development of the "one order" and "one container" system for multimodal transport. Promote the construction of the inland waterway transport system and accelerate the creation of direct river-sea channels. Continuously advance regulatory models such as "coordinated unloading" and "departure confirmation" to enhance regional logistics efficiency.

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, DePIN and the enterprise-level cloud platform dKloud have completed a $3.15 million funding round, with participation from Animoca Brands, Avalaunch, Blizzard, Brinc, Genesis Block Ventures Capital (GBV), Maven Capital, Pulsar, SMO Capital, Telos, and Baboon VC.It is reported that dKloud is a decentralized cloud infrastructure platform that connects DePIN with enterprise-level information technology (IT). It enables businesses to deploy applications using cryptocurrencies and fiat currencies without the operational burden of managing multiple systems. The platform also features a marketplace where developers can contribute reusable tools and earn DKT tokens.

ChainCatcher news, according to the Daily Economic News, Animoca Brands plans to establish a joint venture with Standard Chartered Bank and Hong Kong Telecom to prepare for the issuance of a stablecoin pegged to the Hong Kong dollar.The president of Animoca Brands stated in an interview that the stablecoin will be widely used in scenarios such as virtual asset transactions within the gaming ecosystem, cross-border trade, and financial settlements, which will help mainland asset transactions go international. He believes that Hong Kong needs to continue to strengthen its efforts in stablecoin regulation to promote the development of the digital asset and asset tokenization industry. Animoca Brands hopes to collaborate with mainland institutions on blockchain applications.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, Ohio's "Bitcoin Rights" bill HB 116 passed the state House Technology and Innovation Committee with a vote of 13-0.The bill explicitly protects users' rights to self-custody of their crypto assets, ensures the legality of mining and operating nodes for individuals and businesses, and provides a $200 capital gains tax exemption for digital asset transactions. The bill aims to create a clearer and more friendly legal environment for the digital asset industry.

ChainCatcher news, according to token unlocking data from the crypto asset data platform RootData, DIMO (DIMO) will unlock approximately 25 million tokens at 0:00 on June 12, Beijing time, worth about 1.63 million USD.

ChainCatcher news, according to VentureBeat, the Web3 reputation and rewards system Shards Protocol announced that it has raised $2 million through multiple rounds of financing, with participation from Animoca Brands, Kyber Ventures, and strategic investments from Web3 gaming guilds such as Yield Guild Games.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, the California Assembly passed a bill with a unanimous vote of 68-0, allowing the state to accept Bitcoin and other digital currencies as a form of payment. The bill will now be submitted to the Senate for further consideration.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, the Bitcoin liquid staking protocol Rover announced the completion of a $4.1 million seed round financing, with participation from Bloccelerate, Animoca Ventures, CMS Holdings, UTXO, Maelstrom, and others.Rover is developing a flagship liquid staking solution for Bitcoin holders on Botanix, the first fully decentralized Bitcoin blockchain. Rover has also received a strategic investment from the early Bitcoin venture capital fund UTXO.

ChainCatcher news, following Animoca Ventures, Animoca Brands has become a strategic investor in UXLINK.The community leader of UXLINK stated that we warmly welcome Animoca Brands' strategic investment in UXLINK. We are building a brand new Web3 social model through the AI Growth Agent, which will benefit hundreds of millions of social and business accounts in the future. At the same time, through the UXLINK PayFi ecosystem, we connect Crypto assets with the real world, forming a new lifestyle that combines Web3 and Web2 in the future.

ChainCatcher news, according to the Financial Times, Hong Kong crypto investment company Animoca Brands plans to go public in New York. Animoca Brands co-founder Yat Siu stated that Trump's lenient regulation on digital assets provides a "unique opportunity" to enter the world's largest capital market.The company was valued at nearly $6 billion in 2022, currently holds $300 million in cash and stablecoins, digital assets worth $538 million, with an EBITDA of $97 million and revenue of $314 million in 2024.

ChainCatcher news, according to the token unlock data from the Web3 asset data platform RootData, DIMO (DIMO) will unlock approximately 25 million tokens at 00:00 Beijing time on May 12, worth about 1.84 million USD.

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, the education finance (EduFi) RWA protocol Pencil Finance has announced the successful completion of a $10 million liquidity pool financing supported by Animoca Brands and Open Campus, aimed at supporting Pencil Finance's first on-chain education loans and debt financing for education companies. The funds have been fully deployed in the liquidity pool of Pencil Finance on the Open Campus EDU Chain.Pencil Finance will collaborate with traditional education loan companies to bring education loans from Southeast Asia and the United States on-chain, opening up a new asset class for on-chain investors. At the same time, Pencil Finance helps reduce interest rates on education loans by providing on-chain yield opportunities for traditional education loan companies.Animoca Brands founder Yatsiu stated, "Blockchain will fundamentally change the existing model of education finance. Pencil Finance will bring profound changes to the $3 trillion education loan market."

ChainCatcher news, Animoca Brands announced the establishment of its first office in Dubai, UAE, and appointed Omar Elassar as the Managing Director for the Middle East and Head of Global Strategic Partnerships. Omar will be responsible for the company's growth and operations in the Middle East.Before joining Animoca Brands, Omar Elassar held senior management positions in growth strategy and business development at Web3 protocols (Polkadot, Parity Technologies, and Ripple).

ChainCatcher news, Coinbase, Fabric Ventures, Animoca Brands, and Founders Factory announced the launch of a multi-million pound accelerator program in the UK, aimed at advancing the development of the blockchain and artificial intelligence ecosystem in the UK. This collaboration aims to help the next generation of innovators achieve product-market fit and growth, while also driving investment in tech startups.