ChainCatcher news, the blockchain identity authentication platform Humanity Protocol has announced the launch of its testnet on platform X. Users can register for a Human ID, and in a few weeks, they will be able to register their palm prints through the application.According to RootData, Humanity Protocol has announced the completion of a new round of financing of $30 million at a valuation of $1 billion, led by Kingsway Capital, with participation from Animoca Brands, Blockchain.com, and Shima Capital.

ChainCatcher news, according to ZDNet Korea, the Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) of South Korea has fined the Worldcoin Foundation and Tools for Humanity (TFH) for violating personal data protection laws.The Worldcoin Foundation was fined 725 million won (approximately $546,000) for improperly handling sensitive information and transferring it abroad. Tools for Humanity (TFH) was fined 379 million won (approximately $285,000) for violating local regulations regarding the outbound transfer of personal data.The investigation began in February, triggered by complaints and reports that Worldcoin collected biometric data without permission to provide cryptocurrency services.

ChainCatcher news, Musk announced on the X platform that a humanoid robot product will be launched on October 10, and stated, "This will go down in history."

ChainCatcher News: The U.S. Department of the Treasury has imposed sanctions on Cambodian businessman Li Yongfa and his companies, accusing them of involvement in human trafficking and forced labor related to cryptocurrency scams. The sanctions freeze Li Yongfa's and his companies' assets in the United States and prohibit U.S. citizens from engaging in related transactions.Li Yongfa and his companies are accused of luring victims to scam centers and forcing workers to participate in cryptocurrency fraud. The Treasury emphasized that this action aims to hold accountable those criminals involved in human rights abuses and fraud. These sanctions are based on Executive Order 13818, which expands the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act.

ChainCatcher news, the company Huma Finance, which focuses on the tokenization of real-world assets (RWA), has recently completed a $38 million financing round, which includes $10 million in equity investment and $28 million in revenue-generating RWA.This round of financing was led by the venture capital firm Distributed Global, with participation from Hashkey Capital, Folius Ventures, the Stellar Development Foundation, and the venture capital arm of Turkey's largest private bank, İşbank's TIBAS Ventures.The Stellar Development Foundation invested $10 million in the RWA segment, becoming the largest participant.Huma Finance plans to use this funding to expand its PayFi platform to the Solana blockchain and Stellar's Soroban smart contract network. The company's merger with Arf is expected to achieve a payment financing transaction volume of $10 billion next year.

ChainCatcher news, Tether, TRON, and TRM Labs have announced the establishment of the T3 Financial Crimes Unit (T3 FCU), the industry's first private sector initiative dedicated to combating illegal activities related to USDT on the TRON blockchain. Since its launch, the unit has assisted in freezing over 12 million USDT in suspicious funds, involving cases such as ransomware scams and investment fraud.The T3 FCU will leverage TRM Labs' anti-financial crime expertise, TRON's technical proficiency, and Tether's investigative capabilities to jointly identify and prevent suspicious transactions. TRON founder Justin Sun stated that this move will ensure that blockchain technology is used to improve the world. Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino emphasized that protecting the integrity of the blockchain ecosystem is the company's top priority.

ChainCatcher news, Russian Duma Chairman Volodin stated that the United States supports the arrest of Telegram CEO Durov in France without providing evidence. (Jin Ten)

ChainCatcher message, "Prism" whistleblower Edward Snowden stated on social media: "The arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov is an infringement on fundamental human rights such as freedom of speech and the right to assemble. I am shocked and deeply saddened that Macron has fallen to the level of obtaining private communications through hostage-taking. This not only shames France but also shames the entire world."

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, Vyacheslav Dzhavanov, Deputy Chairman of the State Duma of Russia, has called for the Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Media of Russia to immediately block the websites of major French companies operating in Russia.

ChainCatcher news, according to CCTV News, the Deputy Chairman of the Russian State Duma, Davankov, called on the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the early hours of the 25th to find a way to rescue Durov (Pavel Durov). He stated that he has sent a corresponding request to Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov. The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has indicated that the Russian Embassy in France has taken the necessary measures to understand the situation regarding Pavel Durov.Pavel Durov was born in 1984, and the media reports that he holds multiple nationalities, including Russian, French, and Emirati. There are reports that, since Pavel Durov is a French citizen, he will not be exchanged or extradited to other countries.

ChainCatcher news, AI and blockchain technology provider Humans.ai announced the acquisition of blockchain engineering studio Starfish Technologies. The specific acquisition amount has not been disclosed, and this acquisition aims to further promote the development of AI in the blockchain industry.It is reported that Starfish Technologies' clients include Animoca Brands, OneFootball, Phantom Galaxies, Grease Monkey, and others.

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, Worldcoin stated that a new survey targeting World ID holders in South Korea shows that the vast majority support the Worldcoin project and proof of humanness. Among over 1,100 respondents, more than 90% believe that technologies like "World ID" that distinguish between humans and machines online are necessary. Additionally, 84% of respondents think South Korea should become a global hub for such innovations. According to the same TFH survey, 86% of respondents are already satisfied with using biometric technology for banking, medical services, and device logins. Furthermore, 85% of people stated that Worldcoin could help create a safer and more secure internet, and 88% agreed that Worldcoin technology would have a positive impact on their digital interactions.

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, Malaysia's official research and development agency MIMOS Berhad has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Worldcoin Foundation, Tools for Humanity (TFH), and the e-government service provider MyEG to integrate Worldcoin technology into the country's digital infrastructure.As part of the memorandum of understanding, Worldcoin's new operations in Malaysia will provide individuals with the opportunity to use the state-of-the-art iris imaging technology developed by TFH for human identity verification.

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, the decentralized oracle UMA has announced that the Optimistic Oracle is now live on Blast, allowing Blast developers to leverage the flexibility of the Optimistic Oracle to support their applications.