ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, the decentralized AI infrastructure Swan Chain has completed its latest round of $2 million financing, with participation from DWF Labs, Optimism Foundation, and Promotony.According to RootData, Swan Chain (formerly known as FilSwan) was launched in 2021 and is a decentralized infrastructure aimed at accelerating AI applications. Utilizing the Ethereum Layer 2 technology of OP Stack, Swan Chain combines Web3 with AI to provide a comprehensive solution covering storage, computing, bandwidth, and payments. By leveraging the underutilized computing power in the community data center network, Swan Chain can significantly reduce computing costs by up to 70%, while also monetizing idle computing assets.

ChainCatcher news, Zypher Network announced a partnership with Polyhedra to integrate the Expander zero-knowledge proof technology into its AI Agents and full-chain gaming tech stack. Expander brings efficiency and reliability to on-chain games with lightning-fast proof speeds and instant on-chain verification.This collaboration will support real-time verification of AI behaviors (such as NPCs, Bosses, etc.) on the EXPchain, enhancing immersion and player trust, while opening up a new paradigm for Web3 gaming, unlocking innovative designs like AI-driven tournaments and large Boss battles.It is reported that Expander, developed by the Polyhedra team, is a zero-knowledge proof system that supports high-throughput on-chain verification, setting new records in the industry. As a pioneer in the blockchain gaming field, Zypher Network will work with Polyhedra to launch more innovative gameplay and promote the development of the on-chain gaming ecosystem.

ChainCatcher news, the sales of CESS Pathfinder Nodes have surpassed 10,000, and the first two phases of sales have been successfully completed, now officially entering the third phase. The Pathfinder Node is one of the fundamental components of the storage infrastructure in the CESS Network. Users holding a Pathfinder Node license (NFT) can participate in the mainnet by running a Pathfinder node and enjoy unique benefits.It is reported that there are a total of 7 phases for the Pathfinder Node, with a limited number of nodes in each phase, and the price increases with each phase. As a decentralized data infrastructure, CESS will continue to commit to providing secure and efficient decentralized data storage and retrieval solutions for institutions, enterprises, and users.

ChainCatcher news, Gravity announced that during the launch process of its Layer-1 blockchain, it will upgrade from LayerZero to Chainlink CCIP as its standardized cross-chain infrastructure. This enhances the security and programmability of Gravity.Key update highlights are as follows:The native token of Gravity, G, will become a cross-chain native asset (CCT), providing developers with self-service deployment, zero slippage transfers, and greater programmability, while maintaining the high security standards of CCIP.Chainlink CCIP, relying on its decentralized oracle network, will greatly enhance the ability of Gravity network developers to build secure cross-chain applications.CCIP supports programmable cross-chain messaging and token transfers, providing developers with the necessary tools to build cross-chain applications.

ChainCatcher news, AI Agent infrastructure REVOX announced that the S1 airdrop claim page is now live, with a total of 300 million REX tokens, accounting for 10% of the total token supply. The airdrop targets early participants in ecological applications, community contributors, NFT holders, and users active in the Binance Web3 wallet.Previously, REVOX announced the end of the first phase of airdrop eligibility inquiries, with the total number of claiming wallets exceeding 6.5 million, among which over 1.22 million users passed Human Verification.

ChainCatcher news, according to Fortune, UK stablecoin infrastructure company BVNK has raised $50 million in a Series B funding round, led by the large cryptocurrency-focused fund Haun Ventures, with participation from Coinbase Ventures and existing investor Tiger Global.According to a source familiar with the transaction, this funding round values BVNK at approximately $750 million.According to the Web3 asset data platform RootData, BVNK provides banking services and payments for crypto-native businesses. Companies using BVNK can accept payments in both fiat and cryptocurrencies, hold hundreds of different currencies and crypto assets, and send funds worldwide.

ChainCatcher news, according to CNBC, SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son will visit President-elect Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate on Monday and announce a $100 billion investment in the United States over the next four years.Sources revealed that Masayoshi Son will also commit to creating 100,000 jobs focused on artificial intelligence (AI) and related infrastructure, with the funds to be deployed before Trump's term ends. It is reported that this funding may come from various sources controlled by SoftBank, including the Vision Fund, capital projects, or chip manufacturer Arm Holdings (ARM.US).

ChainCatcher news, Web3 infrastructure service provider Balance announced significant progress in its node sales after successfully completing a $30 million funding round led by a16z. So far, over 20,000 Balance Key Nodes have been distributed, with total sales exceeding $22 million. This includes $12 million from official sales and $10 million from institutional investments, with node investors including Animoca Brands, Amber Group, and others.Balance.fun is an innovative AI+web3 social and interactive entertainment protocol created by Epal labs.

ChainCatcher news, Mocaverse posted on platform X that Moca 3.0 has arrived, transitioning from 1.0 → 2.0 → to now 3.0:Moca 1.0 (B2C): Building a core community using Moca NFT and XP;Moca 2.0 (B2C): Developing distribution and community through Moca ID and RP to incentivize partners and holders to grow together;Moca 3.0 (B2B2C): Building digital identity infrastructure for projects, creating universal embedded accounts for users to hold assets, identity, and reputation data, while joining through various consumer applications, allowing all users to easily transplant among each other.Moca 3.0 will address the issue of digital fragmentation, shifting from a project-centric approach to a user-centric one, building an open network centered around users rather than being user-centric:Users own their data and can monetize it;Data is unified under one identity;Maximized rewards for users based on aggregated identities;An open network shared with everyone with user consent;Connecting ecosystems through shared accounts and identities.

ChainCatcher news, CESS announced that medical expert Dr. Changge Fang has joined the team to promote the infrastructure development of the DeSci track.Dr. Changge Fang has nearly thirty years of experience in medical research, including the development of patented three-dimensional tumor models to accelerate cancer drug screening, and has made breakthroughs in precision medicine and health data analysis. She will assist CESS in achieving further innovations in the security of medical data storage, the standardization of data sharing, and the support of precision medical technologies, injecting new momentum into global scientific research.It is reported that CESS has proposed the first decentralized storage protocol standard IEEE P3220.02. CESS is also a member of professional organizations such as the Blockchain Association (BA) and the Global Blockchain Association (GBA), promoting the mainstream application of blockchain technology.

ChainCatcher news, Binance Labs announced an investment in Perena's core development team Quine Co., supporting its establishment of a stablecoin infrastructure protocol on Solana. The investment from Binance Labs will help the Perena team scale, develop a global community, and build a comprehensive suite of stablecoin products on Solana.Perena aims to create a more decentralized, efficient, and accessible financial system by combining DeFi innovations with traditional financial principles.Perena recently launched Numéraire, a weighted multi-token scalable stablecoin exchange protocol (stableswap) that does not require actively managed concentrated liquidity market makers (CLMM), significantly reducing the capital requirements for issuing new stablecoins.

ChainCatcher news, Grayscale has released a classification framework for the cryptocurrency industry, dividing the digital asset market into five major sectors: Currencies, Smart Contract Platforms, Financials, Consumer & Culture, and Utilities & Services.The report shows that despite Bitcoin's significant rise this year, the overall trend of crypto asset categories is divergent. The currency assets include Bitcoin, XRP, and Zcash; the smart contract platforms include Ethereum, Solana, and Polygon; the financials include Maker, Uniswap, and Aave; the consumer culture sector includes ApeCoin, Decentraland, and Sandbox; and the infrastructure services include Chainlink, Filecoin, and Lido DAO.