ChainCatcher news, the decentralized storage platform MEMO recently announced that its Memo Megrez network will undergo an upgrade. MEMO will officially become a user-centric AI data cloud, providing comprehensive solutions for the integration of artificial intelligence and blockchain technology.It is reported that the MEMO network offers a full range of services, including data storage, computing, and content distribution. Enterprises and individuals can contribute idle storage resources through the MEMO network and monetize these resources through its incentive model to achieve stable income.After the network upgrade is completed, MEMO will provide a global data cloud network for AI enterprises, developers, and enthusiasts, supporting them in building and deploying decentralized AI models and applications.

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, global digital financial technology company Circle announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with technology, media, and telecommunications company HKT (Hong Kong Telecommunications) to explore potential collaboration in developing blockchain-based customer loyalty solutions for merchants in Hong Kong.The two companies aim to leverage Circle's expertise in Web3 services and HKT's extensive merchant ecosystem and customer engagement capabilities to develop customer loyalty solutions powered by Web3 technology, enhancing the ways consumers discover and interact with merchants, and promoting a more social and dynamic engagement experience.

ChainCatcher news, according to Xinhua Finance, during the Sibos annual conference organized by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), Standard Chartered Bank and Bank of Communications signed a "Digital Currency Strategic Cooperation Memorandum."The two parties will establish a joint working group to jointly explore the establishment of a cross-border payment settlement infrastructure and mechanism for digital currency, enhance the efficiency and convenience of cross-border payment settlements, co-create richer digital currency application scenarios, and promote the expansion of digital currency applications through the incremental customer value brought by innovative application scenarios.

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, the Trump Silver Commemorative Coin TRUMP COINS is officially on sale today, and the waitlist registration is now open. "This first edition silver coin is made from the highest quality materials, and it is not just a collectible, but a symbol of resilience, prosperity, and national pride."Previous news, former U.S. President Trump launched his first edition silver commemorative coin TRUMP COINS.

ChainCatcher News, former U.S. President Donald Trump announced the launch of the first edition silver commemorative coin TRUMP COINS on his social media, which is said to be "minted in the USA" and is set to go on sale starting September 25. The main features of this silver commemorative coin include:Contains 1 ounce of .999 pure silverMinted in Indiana, USADesigned by Donald J. TrumpThe only officially authorized silver medal of Donald J. Trump on the marketThe front features the image of President Donald J. Trump, while the back features an image of the White HouseComes with a custom felt bag and certificate

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, Tether has signed a memorandum of understanding with BTguru, a leading technology and strategy company specializing in virtual and crypto assets, to assess a digital asset education program in Turkey.This is part of Tether's broader vision for Tether EDU, which aims to create a world where education is unrestricted and accessible to everyone, everywhere. By supporting initiatives that break down educational barriers, Tether provides opportunities in emerging markets and beyond, aiming to help individuals prepare for the challenges and opportunities of the digital age. This effort goes beyond traditional learning methods and aims to lay the foundation for lifelong success.The memorandum of understanding signed with BTguru aims to assess the development of a comprehensive program, introduce the benefits of blockchain and peer-to-peer technology to private and public stakeholders, and leverage BTguru's connections to facilitate discussions with Turkish financial institutions. Additionally, both parties will explore real-world asset tokenization use cases in banking and evaluate regional payment network scenarios using Btguru Core.

ChainCatcher news, according to Decenter, the Financial Services Commission (FSC) of South Korea has announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA) to cooperate in investigating unfair trading of virtual assets. This is due to numerous allegations of market manipulation in the virtual asset market and fraudulent transactions combined with information technology (IT).FSC Chairman Lee Bok-hyun stated, "Unlike capital markets, unfair trading of virtual assets requires digital information analysis, such as fact-checking related to cyber attacks. We will establish a real-time response system with KISA to prevent disguised cyber attacks or manipulation of digital information. For example, if a digital asset issuer hides code for manipulating the network in a smart contract, arbitrarily changing the issuance and circulation amounts, which contradicts the digital asset allocation plan stated in the white paper, then digital information analysis will be necessary."

ChainCatcher news, the Hong Kong InvestHK and the Swiss Crypto Valley Association (CVA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The agreement was signed on June 6, 2024, aiming to strengthen cooperation, particularly in the areas of blockchain and cryptocurrency technology.The agreement also aims to regularly provide the latest market information to companies in Hong Kong and Switzerland, encourage business development in key sectors, and promote bilateral investment through business delegations and investment promotion activities. The Memorandum of Understanding is an important step towards enhancing the interconnectedness of the global fintech ecosystem.

ChainCatcher news, Zand Bank, a digital bank authorized by the Central Bank of the UAE, announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with MANTRA, a Layer1 blockchain focused on RWA. The collaboration between the two entities will focus on developing a framework to support the tokenization and distribution of RWA, and will comply with the regulations of the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA).

ChainCatcher news, 14 years ago today, programmer Laszlo Hanyecz purchased two pizzas for 10,000 bitcoins, which is considered the first economic transaction using Bitcoin. According to OKLink, on May 22, 2010 (UTC), a total of 10,000 BTC was sent from the address 1XPT....rvH4 to the address 17Sk....xFyQ, and an additional 0.99 BTC was paid as a transaction fee to the miner, occurring at block height: 57043.

ChainCatcher news, in commemoration of "Bitcoin Pizza Day," OKX Web3 will launch the "Bitcoin Time Museum" exhibition area in Taipei from May 18 to May 19, 2024, covering areas such as the "Bitcoin Time Corridor," "Futuristic Pizza Restaurant," and "Web3 Carnival DJ Stage." Meanwhile, visitors can also participate in a series of welfare activities on-site to win merchandise.It is reported that OKX Web3 aims to reflect on the history of Bitcoin and envision the future through this event, paying tribute to those who bravely try new things. On May 22, 2010, an engineer purchased 2 pizzas for 10,000 bitcoins, creating the first transaction of virtual currency for physical goods, and this day has been designated as "Bitcoin Pizza Day."

ChainCatcher news, the RWA platform CycleX has signed a share exchange memorandum with Nasdaq-listed company Nature's Miracle Holding Inc. Both parties agreed on a transaction value of approximately 10 million USD, expected to complete the share exchange within the next 2 months.It is reported that this strategic cooperation will provide NMHI with standardized financial services, offering customers more stable, efficient, and diversified solutions while maintaining industry leadership. At the same time, CycleX will also collaborate with the FTC (Federal Trade Commission) to jointly develop innovative tokenized economic businesses.In addition, CycleX is conducting a Token airdrop activity to incentivize early supporters. As an innovative RWA platform, CycleX focuses on asset management and investment. The platform increases the liquidity and accessibility of assets by converting real-world assets into digital assets, providing more opportunities for investors.

ChainCatcher news, Layer1 public blockchain platform Zetrix Foundation and digital services company MY E.G. Services Berhad (MYEG) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with licensed virtual asset management company MaiCapital based in Hong Kong, planning to jointly launch a virtual asset fund or a Hong Kong virtual asset ETF product.The memorandum of understanding focuses on the collaborative issuance of an ETF approved by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), which will include a basket of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Zetrix, as well as other potentially suitable cryptocurrencies.

ChainCatcher news, TaprootChain announced on social media that it will launch the first Lightning Network Genesis NFT series "Lighting Crystal" to commemorate the Bitcoin halving. This NFT series is based on the Taproot assets protocol, with a total issuance of 120,000 pieces. All NFTs will be obtained through Free Mint, following a first-come, first-served principle until all are minted. Recently, the TaprootChain official website will open the Mint portal and release the Mint guide.It is reported that Lighting Crystal NFT holders will enjoy two rights: receiving a Bitcoin halving commemorative Lightning series meme airdrop issued by TaprootLabs; and having the qualification for the TaprootChain Launchpad whitelist lottery.In addition, after the issuance of the Lighting Crystal Genesis NFT is completed, the Bitcoin ecological asset trading platform Taproot Exchange will be the first to open trading for Lighting Crystal and include it in the first phase of the trading mining asset list.

ChainCatcher news, the blockchain-based global settlement network Velo and its partner Lightnet announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with the Solana Foundation to collaborate on the Laos Gold Project. Solana will serve as the blockchain settlement layer, while Velo will act as the backbone infrastructure layer and the designated clearinghouse for the Laos Digital Gold Exchange.It is reported that this collaboration will ensure the efficiency and security of transactions on the blockchain and enhance interoperability between different blockchains.

ChainCatcher news, AINN Layer2 has officially signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Ministry of Digital Development of the Kyrgyz Republic (MDD), opening a new chapter in the cooperation between both parties in the fields of Web3 digitization and government affairs.Previously, Binance and Tether had signed agreements with the government of Kazakhstan, becoming pioneers in the implementation of digital currency and blockchain technology in the region. The inclusion of AINN Layer2 signifies that the Central Asian region's voice in the global digital economy will be further strengthened, and it will effectively promote the advancement of Web3 technology in the region.The signing of this memorandum not only highlights AINN Layer2's important position as the third Web3 project globally to sign with a Central Asian national government, but also marks further development of the Kyrgyz Republic in the field of digitization. It also showcases AINN Layer2's strategic layout in the global digital landscape and its more influential and promising future in the Web3 field.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, reports that Blob transactions on Ethereum have surged beyond the set capacity, and this surge in Blob transactions is related to the introduction of Blob inscriptions.Analysis from the Dune Analytics dashboard maintained by Hildobby shows a significant trend: now 40% of Blob transactions are related to inscriptions.According to data from EtherNow, this further highlights the large backlog in the mempool, with 160 blobs waiting to be processed. Ethereum can only include a maximum of 6 blobs per block, indicating that the backlog data is 40 times higher than what a single block can accommodate.Previously reported, according to The Block, Dune Analytics data shows that Ethereum blobs are being used to create inscriptions at a record pace, similar to Ordinals on Bitcoin.

ChainCatcher news, according to the South China Morning Post, Animoca Brands has signed a memorandum of understanding with KACST (King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology), a major scientific research center in Saudi Arabia.Yat Siu, co-founder and chairman of Animoca Brands, stated that the signing of the MOU aims to enter the underlying layer of Web3 development in Saudi Arabia and explore opportunities to participate in the early development stage.

ChainCatcher message, Optimism posted on social media platform X that the Optimism Superchain has introduced the Blob data format from the Cancun upgrade, and in collaboration with artist @nonomnouns, released a commemorative NFT "4844: the blobs are super," supporting users to mint experiences on the Superchain Zora network.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, Jito Labs has decided to suspend the mempool provided by the Jito Block Engine.