ChainCatcher news, the CEO of the blockchain game Battle for Blockchain announced that the on-chain game development company Minters Dev will soon shut down, and its game Battle for Blockchain will officially cease operations after entering maintenance mode for the next 30 days.The company was founded in 2022 and successfully launched two fully on-chain games on the mainnet, as well as developed multiple products for top cryptocurrency clients. Although Battle for Blockchain attracted over 700 daily active users and had a 7-day retention rate of 48%, the team faced multiple challenges such as funding shortages, technical difficulties, and market competition.The founder stated that the excessive growth of automated activities in the game led to user attrition and a decline in token prices, creating a vicious cycle, ultimately leaving the team unable to continue operations.

ChainCatcher news, Web3 technology solution company StoneLink announced that it has officially signed a strategic cooperation memorandum with Clean Energy Technologies, Inc. (stock code: CETY.US), a company listed on the NASDAQ in the United States. The two parties will carry out in-depth cooperation in the field of clean energy, focusing on digital transformation, the application of artificial intelligence technology, and the construction of system platforms.It is reported that StoneLink is a comprehensive digital infrastructure and fintech service provider headquartered in Hong Kong, dedicated to providing global enterprises with one-stop digital technology solutions covering cloud services, AI applications, information systems, security compliance, and intelligent operation and maintenance.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Information, OpenAI has reached customized artificial intelligence cooperation agreements with the U.S. Department of Defense, the Indian government, and Grab. OpenAI charges at least ten million dollars for its AI customization and consulting services.

ChainCatcher news, according to official information, NAVI exclusively supports OKX in issuing xBTC on the Sui chain and has launched a prize pool of nearly $700,000 to reward the xBTC staking pool and lending subsidies. Influenced by the exclusive partnership between OKX and xBTC, Navx once surged by 20%.

ChainCatcher news, according to Decrypt, last week, Texas police used power tools to retrieve $32,000 from a Bitcoin ATM operated by Bitcoin Depot. Chris Ryan, the Chief Legal Officer of Bitcoin Depot, stated that the use of force by U.S. law enforcement to retrieve cash from Bitcoin ATMs is an overreach and may violate the law. Its Chief Operating Officer, Scott Buchanan, mentioned that the machine must be completely replaced because law enforcement cut open the "physical" of the self-service terminal.A report from the FBI found that in 2024, Americans lost at least $247 million through cryptocurrency self-service terminals, a 31% increase from 2023.Previously, it was reported that the sheriff of Jasper County, Texas, used cutting tools to forcibly dismantle a Bitcoin ATM in an attempt to recover $25,000 that local residents were scammed out of.

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 The Block, the U.S. Department of Justice disclosed that an FBI undercover agent had sent a private message to "IntelBroker," attempting to purchase a victim's data for $250 worth of Bitcoin (BTC), successfully identifying and arresting the suspected serial hacker Kai West (online alias "IntelBroker"), who is implicated in multiple corporate data breaches. The suspect primarily used Monero for black market transactions and was arrested in France in February this year, currently awaiting extradition.The FBI accuses him of attempting to sell data from at least 41 hacks between 2023 and 2025, causing losses exceeding $25 million in total. Blockchain forensics company TRM Labs stated that this case demonstrates a breakthrough in blockchain forensics in cryptocurrency crime investigations.

ChainCatcher message, the stablecoin protocol Resupply stated that its wstUSR market has experienced a vulnerability exploit. The affected contracts have been identified and paused. Only the wstUSR market is affected, and the protocol is still operating normally. A complete incident report will be shared immediately after a thorough analysis of the situation.Earlier news reported that Resupply encountered a suspicious trading attack, resulting in a loss of approximately 9.5 million dollars.

ChainCatcher news, the Starknet ecosystem project zkLend announced on social media that the project will gradually shut down.The official statement emphasized that this decision was not made lightly. Over the past few months, the security vulnerabilities encountered by zkLend have severely shaken user confidence, and the recent delisting of the ZEND token from major trading platforms such as Bybit and KuCoin has further restricted the token's liquidity and accessibility. These changes have made it difficult for zkLend to effectively allocate resources to develop new business.In light of the current situation, zkLend believes that using the remaining $200,000 in treasury funds for a user compensation fund is more responsible and realistic than restarting the money market or continuing development. The team will remain online and will spare no effort in advancing asset recovery efforts.

ChainCatcher news, according to a tweet by Celestia co-founder Mustafa Al-Bassam, despite the increasing FUD (fear, uncertainty, and doubt) against Celestia in the market, all founders, early employees, and core engineers are still steadfast in their positions, maintaining the same enthusiasm for work as when the project was launched.Al-Bassam stated that Celestia currently has over $100 million in reserves and more than 6 years of operational funding, and the team is prepared for long-term development. He also mentioned that he has been involved in the cryptocurrency space since 2010 and understands that all tokens experience about a 95% drawdown during their lifecycle, so he is not surprised by the current market fluctuations.

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, the BTTC 2.0 test network has completed deployment and is officially operational.This upgrade adopts an innovative three-layer system architecture and PoS consensus mechanism, building an efficient cross-chain infrastructure that significantly enhances the efficiency of asset cross-chain transfers. As the core hub of a multi-chain ecosystem, BTTC 2.0 achieves true cross-chain interoperability through a secure relay network.At the same time, the platform has launched a "Validator Partner" mechanism, supporting multi-address joint staking of validation nodes and automating the distribution of rewards, providing reliable technical support for DeFi and other digital asset applications.

ChainCatcher news, according to Iran's semi-official Tasnim News Agency, Iran has launched a "Victory Declaration" missile operation against U.S. bases in Iraq and Qatar.In addition, according to CGTN Europe, Israel estimates that Iran has so far fired 10 missiles at the U.S. base in Qatar. (Jinshi)

ChainCatcher message, CoinMarketCap tweeted that its security team discovered a vulnerability related to the graffiti image displayed on the homepage. The graffiti image contained a link that would trigger malicious code through an API call, causing unexpected pop-ups for some users when accessing the homepage. After discovering the vulnerability, the official team removed the problematic content, identified the root cause, and took comprehensive measures to isolate and mitigate the issue. It can now be confirmed that all systems are fully operational.

ChainCatcher message, Ant Group's Ant Financial Technology released a statement regarding the rumors about "the cooperation discussion between Ant Financial Technology and Hainan Huatie on RWA and stablecoins," stating that "the two parties have only had very preliminary and exploratory communications regarding RWA and have not reached any formal cooperation agreements, commercial arrangements, or substantial project implementations.In addition, there have been some companies in the market recently speculating on hot concepts such as RWA and stablecoins, implying false cooperation with Ant Financial Technology. We urge all investors and partners to carefully discern market rumors and pay attention to investment risks."

ChainCatcher news, according to Cryptonews, the Central Bank of Iran has requested domestic cryptocurrency exchanges to limit their operating hours to 10:00 - 20:00. This move aims to strengthen regulation and reduce the likelihood of incidents similar to Nobitex in the future, especially during non-working hours when cybersecurity response times are slower.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, Singapore-based Bitcoin mining company Bitdeer Technologies Group announced the offering of $330 million in senior convertible notes to support multiple initiatives, including data center expansion and further development of ASIC-based mining equipment. These convertible notes will mature in 2031, with $130 million allocated for zero strike price option trading and $36 million for settling concurrent note exchange transactions. The remaining funds will be used to expand the company's operations. This new issuance follows a similar debt financing of $150 million conducted in August 2024.Previously, according to Globenewswire, Bitcoin mining company Bitdeer announced the issuance of $300 million principal convertible preferred notes maturing in 2031 through a private placement to qualified institutional buyers.

ChainCatcher news, UK-listed Bitcoin mining company Vinanz has raised £3.58 million (approximately $4.85 million) from investors. Of this, £3.03 million was raised through the retail investment platform WRAP, while the remaining £550,000 came from direct subscriptions by institutions.The company stated that the new funds will be used to purchase more Bitcoin and strengthen its mining operations in North America.