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According to Fortune, Visa has announced the launch of a "stablecoin consulting service" aimed at providing fintech companies, banks, and other businesses with strategies and implementation plans for stablecoins."Helping clients grow is, frankly, the reason we exist in the stablecoin space," said Carl Rutstein, Global Head of Visa's Consulting and Analytics business, in an interview with Fortune. "Visa's initiatives in this area are just a new piece of the puzzle in the landscape of client demand."Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies that maintain a stable value by being pegged to reserve assets, typically fiat currencies like the US dollar. Since former President Trump signed the "Genius Act" in July of this year—legislation that establishes rules for issuing digital assets—many companies in the traditional financial sector have recently embraced stablecoins. In the following months, other payment giants like PayPal and Mastercard have also strengthened their stablecoin capabilities.Rutstein revealed that Visa's stablecoin consulting service already has dozens of clients, including Navy Federal Credit Union, VyStar Credit Union, and a financial institution named Pathward. He stated that the service will assist businesses in developing stablecoin operations from the perspectives of strategic planning, technical operations, and implementation deployment. Their clients' use cases for stablecoins include cross-border transactions (especially remittances aimed at countries with high currency volatility) and business-to-business transactions. Rutstein pointed out that after consulting with Visa, some companies may advance their stablecoin plans, while others may determine that there is currently no client demand. The company expects the client base for this service to expand to hundreds.Visa is no stranger to the cryptocurrency space. In 2023, the company piloted the use of USDC for stablecoin settlements and is currently operating over 130 stablecoin-related card issuance projects in more than 40 countries. Visa's annual stablecoin settlement volume has reached approximately $3.5 billion.

ChainCatcher news, the listed company Robot Consulting announced plans to invest up to 1 billion yen in ETH between the fourth quarter of 2025 and spring 2026.The company aims to promote the technological development of legal services by combining blockchain technology with legal technology, and to establish a digital asset reserve. Robot Consulting plans to use Ethereum in multiple business areas of the blockchain ecosystem and smart contract capabilities to enhance its influence in the legal technology field.

ChainCatcher news, the Japanese company Robot Consulting, listed on NASDAQ, announced that it plans to invest in ETH using part of its available cash resources. The investment is expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2025 and spring of 2026, with a maximum investment amount of 1 billion yen. The specific timing and amount may be adjusted based on market conditions and strategic considerations.

ChainCatcher news, according to the Securities Times, Derlin Holdings has signed a non-binding term sheet with Hong Kong technology company Fulong Consulting Limited, planning to engage in strategic cooperation and share exchange. Derlin Holdings will invest HKD 60 million in Fulong, aiming to enter the high-growth stablecoin market.Fulong will apply for a stablecoin license in Hong Kong, and after approval, will work with Derlin Holdings to promote the application and business cooperation of stablecoins. Both parties will collaborate to develop business opportunities, with Fulong leveraging its merchant and user network to support products and promote investor relations in conjunction with Derlin Holdings and its subsidiary platforms (such as Derlin Securities and Synapse Technology).

ChainCatcher message, Binance founder Zhao Changpeng posted on social media: "According to Dune data, I received approximately $24,000 through the paid chat platform ReachMe under the BNB Chain ecosystem in the past two days.The total number of users on the platform is 3,262, with KOL users: 1,358 (followers > 1).Currently, I have received some valuable consultations, with each message charged at 1 BNB."

ChainCatcher news, Binance founder Zhao Changpeng (CZ) stated on social media that his Pay to Reach concept, published on Binance Square 18 days ago, has quickly come to fruition. A developer provided a prototype just days after seeing the article, and after discussions, adjustments, and security reviews, the product went live yesterday.Zhao Changpeng mentioned that he has added the service URL (Reachme platform link) to his profile on the X platform. Initially priced at 0.04 BNB (about $24) per message, he immediately received a large number of short and meaningless messages; after raising it to 0.1 BNB, he still received over 100 messages. Currently, he has further adjusted the price to 0.2 BNB (about $120) and stated that he will continue to look for the right price point, hoping to control the average daily message volume to about 10 messages. He also suggested that users read his communication skills guide before sending messages to improve communication efficiency.Previous news, Zhao Changpeng's X account biography has added a DM link, allowing users to pay BNB to send him messages.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, Animoca Brands' latest financial report shows that the company's total revenue for 2024 is expected to be $314 million, a year-on-year increase of 12%. The focus of the business has significantly shifted, with its Digital Asset Advisory (DAA) department surpassing traditional Web3 operations for the first time as the main source of revenue. In 2024, the consulting department contributed $165 million in revenue, a year-on-year increase of 116%; while revenue from traditional gaming and NFT operations was $110 million, a decrease of about 40% compared to $182 million in 2023; investment income and risk management fees contributed $39 million.Despite private investment holdings decreasing by 18% from $690 million to $564 million (affected by token unlocks, equity exits, and asset write-downs), Animoca Brands' overall balance sheet for 2024 has still strengthened. The company holds $293 million in cash and stablecoins (a year-on-year increase of 67%), $538 million in digital assets (a year-on-year increase of 165%), and $2.9 billion in off-balance-sheet token reserves. Its minority equity investments cover 540 companies, an increase from 450 last year.

ChainCatcher news, according to East Net reports, Hong Kong-listed company Kingkey Financial International announced that its indirectly wholly-owned subsidiary Kingkey Securities plans to submit an application to the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission to seek approval to provide virtual asset trading services under a comprehensive account arrangement, as well as to introduce virtual asset consulting services.The company's board stated that the introduction of consulting services related to such assets will greatly expand the group's service scope. If the potential application is submitted and approved for the launch of virtual asset trading and consulting services aimed at retail clients, it is expected to broaden the customer base and diversify its service offerings.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bloomberg, former executives from Millennium Management LLC and Pacific Investment Management Company (Pimco) are starting a consulting business in the digital asset space. Benoit Bosc, who previously served as a portfolio manager at Millennium, and Michael Bressler, who recently held the position of executive vice president at Pimco, left their roles in October and August respectively to establish the digital asset consulting firm x2B. The company is set to launch in November and already has 10 clients, charging based on a mix of future tokens and cash for projects.The firm will provide consulting services for crypto projects, including fundraising, token issuance, financial management, and market-making arrangements. Bosc previously served as the U.S. general manager at digital asset market maker GSR, while Bressler was the global head of sales at the company for a year and a half. In an interview, Bressler stated, "Few people understand the complex dynamics of token issuance at the intersection of high-end traditional finance and digital finance." Bosc noted that the industry will benefit from "more professional and transparent practices," adding that x2B plans to encourage "various market participants and service providers involved in these issuances to take on more responsibility."

ChainCatcher news, Claudia Sahm, founder of Sahm Consulting and chief economist at New Century Advisors, shared her insights on the U.S. economy. Despite growing concerns about a recession, Sahm emphasized that the current labor market still shows strength, indicating that the economy may not yet be in a recession.

ChainCatcher news, the modular on-chain artificial intelligence network REVOX announced on platform X its collaboration with 0x Consulting Group, signing an exclusive marketing agreement for the Japanese market; aimed at jointly providing AI integration services for enterprises.Additionally, the Web3 asset data platform RootData shows that REVOX supports developers, organizations, and individuals by providing a suite of component APIs and diverse data sources. This solution includes scalable on-chain AI reasoning in smart contracts, Web3 integration in the form of AI agents, customized workflows connecting complex use cases, and incentive mechanisms for agent developers and computing providers.

ChainCatcher news, according to crowdfundinsider, the three major European regulatory authorities (EBA, EIOPA, and ESMA, collectively referred to as ESA) have released a consultation document on the regulation of crypto assets (MiCAR), establishing "a template for explanations and legal opinions on the classification of crypto assets, as well as standardized tests aimed at promoting a common approach to classification."

ChainCatcher news, MetaLeX, founded by cryptocurrency lawyer Gabriel Shapiro, announced the completion of a $2.75 million seed round financing, with the company valued at $27.5 million. This round of financing was led by Cyber Fund.According to the Web3 asset data platform RootData, MetaLeX is a new way to serve the legal, governance, and operational needs of the crypto community, built specifically for the new cybernetic economy through a unique set of on-chain protocols and off-chain legal arrangements.

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, the Celo Foundation has announced the launch of the ecosystem TGE consulting project Bloom, aimed at providing guidance and resources for emerging projects to successfully launch their native tokens. The project offers support such as a launch platform, accelerator programs, exchange support, marketing agencies, funding and investor networks, and auditing services.

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, global virtual asset management company HashKey Capital Limited announced today that it has obtained a Type 4 license issued by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (Hong Kong SFC). The company's license number is BOP237, making it the first licensed institution to provide virtual asset and securities investment management and advisory services to retail investors under specific conditions.With the Type 4 license, HashKey Capital is authorized to provide virtual asset and investment advisory services to retail and professional investors, subject to completing due diligence and investment knowledge assessments for investors. Previously, the company's Type 9 license was upgraded, allowing it to extend services to retail investors and provide services while managing a 100% virtual asset investment portfolio. Now, with the dual recognition of the Type 4 license and the upgraded Type 9 license, HashKey Capital can offer more comprehensive virtual asset investment management services, including tailored virtual asset research and advisory services for both retail and professional investors.This strategic layout reflects HashKey Capital's determination to continue expanding its virtual asset investment business following the launch of the Bosera HashKey Bitcoin and Ethereum Spot ETFs. The two ETFs are managed by Bosera Asset Management (International) Co., Ltd., with HashKey Capital Limited serving as the deputy fund manager for the ETFs.