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The Nasdaq-listed company Addentax Group announced that it has signed memorandums of understanding with two investment institutions to issue common stock at a price of $1.50 per share to raise a total of $200 million, in order to support business growth in the fields of artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency financial services.The company proposed a long-term investment and holding strategy for crypto assets last year, planning to acquire up to 12,000 bitcoins, as well as cryptocurrencies like TRUMP.

According to Jinshi News, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) signed a memorandum of understanding with the Capital Market Authority of the United Arab Emirates on January 27 to enhance cross-border regulatory cooperation on matters related to digital assets.This is the first regulatory cooperation agreement signed by the Hong Kong SFC with overseas regulatory bodies regarding regulated digital asset entities, establishing a framework for enhanced regulatory cooperation, including mutual consultation and information exchange.

Anthropic announced the release of a new charter for its AI model Claude, which details Anthropic's vision for Claude's values and behaviors.In the new charter, Anthropic upgrades Claude's soul document from a rulebook to a textbook that combines values and reasoning, hoping that Claude can become wiser, safer, and capable of making moral judgments on its own, rather than strictly adhering to rules. This is currently the most detailed publicly available AI personality setting and ethical constitution document.

According to the Straits Times, U.S. President Trump claimed that his "own moral code" is the only constraint on his orders to take military action globally.Just days before making this statement, Trump launched a lightning strike to overthrow Venezuelan President Maduro and threatened to take action against numerous other countries, including Greenland.In an interview with The New York Times on Wednesday (January 7), Trump was asked if there are limits to his global power. He responded, "Yes, only one. That is my own moral code, my own thoughts. That is the only thing that can constrain me."He also stated, "I don't need international law, I have no intention of harming others."The Republican president then added, "I do indeed" need to comply with international law, but "it depends on what your definition of international law is."According to AFP, the United States is not a member of the International Criminal Court (ICC), which prosecutes war criminals, and has repeatedly rejected the rulings of the International Court of Justice (ICJ).

The decentralized science (DeSci) ecological platform LAVO Protocol announced the signing of a strategic cooperation memorandum (Memorandum of Understanding) with the international investment company Almak Group, led by Sheikh Ali Rashed Ali Saeed Al Maktoum, a member of the Dubai royal family. Both parties will jointly promote the construction of longevity medical research infrastructure and deeply expand LAVO's "biological bridging" ecosystem into the Middle East and Asian markets.According to reports, LAVO Protocol is the world's first execution layer that directly connects decentralized liquidity with physical biotechnology, with its core system encompassing exclusive ExoBiome technology and GMP-level industrial manufacturing capabilities. The project is led by regenerative medicine expert Dr. Jac and exosome technology authority Dr. Anton Philip Battiade Giacomo. By tokenizing real-world biotechnology and launching the first flagship token $EXO, LAVO aims to leverage Web3 to empower biomedical research and development, significantly accelerating the commercialization process and global delivery of longevity therapies.

According to an announcement on Circle's official website, USDC issuer Circle has signed a memorandum of cooperation with licensed cross-border payment institution LianLian Global.The two parties will explore stablecoin-based cross-border payment solutions to enhance payment efficiency, transparency, and accessibility, focusing on emerging markets such as Asia and the needs of global merchants, and considering promoting interoperability between traditional payment systems and on-chain settlement through the Circle Payments Network and L1 chain Arc.

According to Zhito Finance, the National Bureau of Statistics of China, the People's Government of Chongqing, and the Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore jointly signed the "Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation for the Co-construction of the Digital New Land-Sea Corridor," aiming to deepen cooperation between China and Singapore under the strategic connectivity demonstration project, jointly empowering the construction of the new land-sea corridor through digital transformation and creating a future-oriented smart economic corridor.According to the memorandum, the three parties will focus on practical cooperation in the following areas:Digital Connectivity: Under the framework of digital rules between the two sides, promote the cross-border secure and orderly flow of data through the interconnection and cooperation of digital infrastructure, and explore the construction of an efficient, convenient, and secure digital channel.Digital Technology and Innovation: Encourage and support enterprises and research institutions from both countries to carry out joint research and development and scenario application cooperation in fields such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and big data, and share experiences and achievements in smart city construction.Digital Talent Exchange and Training: Strengthen the training of professional talents in the digital field by holding seminars, conducting skills certification, and implementing talent exchange programs, providing solid talent support for the development of the digital economy.

Pakistan has signed a memorandum of understanding with Binance to explore the tokenization of sovereign bonds, treasury bills, and commodity reserves worth up to approximately $2 billion, aiming to enhance liquidity and attract international investment. Meanwhile, Pakistani regulators have granted preliminary licenses to Binance and HTX, allowing them to initiate local registration and prepare for applying for a full exchange license.

According to a report by Business Insider, Binance has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with JazzCash, a leading digital financial services platform under the VEON Group, in Abu Dhabi, aimed at exploring potential collaboration to support the responsible development of virtual assets in the region.This MoU establishes a preliminary framework for discussion between the two organizations. Binance and JazzCash plan to jointly explore potential collaboration in areas such as education, outreach, and the development of virtual asset solutions that align with regulatory requirements and market demands.

According to Cointelegraph, the Georgian Ministry of Justice has signed a memorandum of cooperation with the public blockchain Hedera to explore the migration of the country's land registration system onto the blockchain and the realization of real estate tokenization.According to an announcement released by the Georgian Ministry of Justice on Monday, Minister of Justice Paata Salia held a meeting with representatives from Hedera to discuss the possibility of integrating blockchain technology into public infrastructure. Georgian officials stated that they are considering transferring the data of the national public registry to the blockchain network, hoping to "ensure greater property rights protection, process transparency, and reliability."

Web3 AI data platform OlaXBT announced a memorandum of understanding with Funki Finance. OlaXBT will provide pre-processed, auditable multi-source datasets and foundational machine learning models through the AIO NEXUS Data Layer to support Funki Finance's existing deep learning dynamic credit scoring model, AI fully automated loan approval system, time series forecasting analysis platform, and anomaly detection risk monitoring dashboard.This collaboration will focus on expanding credit features and interpretability, enhancing market volatility foresight, shortening overdue warning times, and improving multi-language STT (speech-to-text) accuracy and low latency, thereby driving a dual upgrade of inclusive finance and risk control capabilities through technology. Through this partnership, both parties will establish a joint KPI and A/B testing framework, implementing it in phases under the principles of compliance and privacy-first, continuously optimizing user experience, improving approval efficiency, and reducing capital mismatch risks.OlaXBT is a decentralized AI data infrastructure equipped with a powerful financial data layer AIO NEXUS, multi-factor analysis patented technology, and MCP server market. It provides reinforcement learning AI agents that can deliver strategy information in real-time; employs a hybrid architecture to preprocess macro data, on-chain indicators, and sentiment analysis for tracking large fund movements, trend judgments, automated treasury management, and AI agent minting functions.Funki Finance is a licensed money lender in Hong Kong and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the listed company King Yat Holdings Limited (HKEX: 00070). Positioned as a fintech company, it is committed to providing flexible and convenient online loans and one-stop financial services through innovative technology, emphasizing credit management and risk control, and continuously introducing deep learning and machine learning technologies to optimize decision-making processes.

According to the South China Morning Post, Ant International has signed a strategic cooperation memorandum with UBS, and the two parties will collaborate in the field of blockchain cross-border payment settlement.Under the agreement, Ant International will use UBS's blockchain payment platform, UBS Digital Cash, launched last year, for global fund management operations to enhance efficiency, transparency, and security. The two parties will also explore joint innovations in tokenized deposits, including a "connectivity solution" involving Ant's proprietary blockchain platform, Whale.Kelvin Li, Global General Manager of Platform Technology at Ant International, stated that both parties share a common belief in the potential of these technologies to transform cross-border payments.

According to the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the MAS has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Deutsche Bundesbank to collaborate on cross-border settlement of digital assets.Under the memorandum, both parties will cooperate on technological and financial innovations, including: developing new settlement solutions to reduce the cost and processing time of cross-border transfers between Singapore and Germany; promoting universal standards for cross-border payments, foreign exchange, and the liquidity of tokenized assets to enhance interoperability between different digital asset platforms.

According to the official blog, the stablecoin issuer Tether has announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the People's Committee of Da Nang City, Vietnam, aimed at promoting the development of digital infrastructure and innovative governance models in Da Nang City.Under the MoU, Tether and Da Nang City will jointly research and develop a mechanism to support the integration of blockchain, digital assets, and peer-to-peer technology. This initiative will draw on international best practices to advance transparent, efficient, and resilient digital governance solutions.It is reported that Tether will support Da Nang City in proposing suitable policies regarding blockchain technology, digital assets, sandbox experiments, and the tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs). Tether will also share its expertise from global experience to help the city build a comprehensive framework that meets international standards, such as the standards implemented under the "Plan ₿" initiative.In addition, Tether and Da Nang City will closely collaborate with universities and research institutions across Vietnam to jointly develop and implement educational initiatives in blockchain, peer-to-peer technology, and artificial intelligence. At the same time, specialized training programs will be designed to enhance the local capacity of the public and private sectors to build and manage blockchain-based payment systems, thereby improving financial inclusion and modernizing the transaction ecosystem.

Zhaojin Mining Industry (01818.HK) announced on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange that the company's board of directors is pleased to announce that on November 3, 2025, the company's wholly-owned subsidiary, Hong Kong Zhaojin Mining Co., Ltd., has entered into a strategic cooperation memorandum with SigmaLayer Company Limited (a member company under Ant Group's technology commercialization sector). According to the memorandum, our group and Ant Group's digital technology will establish strategic cooperation in multiple fields based on the application of blockchain and artificial intelligence core technologies, including the construction and exploration of overseas gold asset digitization and tokenization; an AI-driven intelligent supply chain and risk control system; and achieving reliable value delivery in the fields of sustainable development and environmental, social, and governance (ESG). Any specific activities and projects proposed under this memorandum must strictly adhere to compliance and safety requirements and will subsequently be formalized through agreements signed by the parties involved in the memorandum.

ChainCatcher news, according to PRNewswire, the Hong Kong-listed company "Daren International" announced the signing of a non-binding memorandum of understanding with FLock Technology Holdings. The two parties will collaborate to develop privacy-preserving artificial intelligence solutions and consider future strategic expansions, including the potential incorporation of the FLOCK token into "Daren International's" strategic token reserves.FLock stated that the collaboration with "Daren International" marks a key step in expanding its privacy-preserving AI technology from highly regulated industries such as healthcare and finance to the consumer manufacturing and apparel supply chain. "Daren International" has a strong distribution and manufacturing foundation in the Southeast Asian apparel and gifts industry.

ChainCatcher news, according to GlobeNewswire, the U.S. publicly listed company Scilex Holding Company (NASDAQ: SCLX), which focuses on non-opioid pain management products, announced the signing of a non-binding, non-exclusive memorandum of understanding with Biconomy.com, with both parties collaborating on cryptocurrency and asset management strategies.The cooperation includes three main areas: utilizing Biconomy's cryptocurrency trading platform to provide Scilex with global digital asset trading services, involving major cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, with a potential value exceeding one billion dollars for each cryptocurrency; establishing cryptocurrency asset management strategies for Scilex that balance security, liquidity, compliance, and returns; and providing Scilex with financial and trading information through Biconomy.com's technology to facilitate the monetization of digital assets.

ChainCatcher news, recently, according to the official WeChat account of the Intermediate People's Court of Tongling, Anhui, the Court of Zongyang County, Anhui, has concluded a dispute over unjust enrichment arising from virtual currency transactions. In this case, Ding purchased 1,300 Tether coins at a unit price of 7.44 yuan through a platform, totaling 9,672 yuan. After the seller, Wu, confirmed the order, the sale was completed and payment was received. However, Ding later claimed that Wu's earnings constituted unjust enrichment and requested a refund.The court held that the transaction of Tether coins violated public order and good morals, rendering the act invalid. The losses should be borne by the parties involved in the transaction, and the law does not provide protection, thus dismissing the plaintiff's claims.

ChainCatcher news, StoneLink Limited ("StoneLink") officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Tencent Cloud International Pte. Ltd. ("Tencent Cloud International") during the Tencent Global Digital Ecosystem Summit 2025. Both parties will take new steps in the field of compliant digital infrastructure and related technology services.This signing not only deepens the cooperative relationship between the two parties but also marks an important milestone witnessed by global industry leaders and ecosystem partners. StoneLink has accumulated mature experience in digital technology and compliance system construction, while Tencent Cloud International provides strong support for the cooperation with its globally leading cloud service capabilities.It is reported that this Summit is Tencent Cloud International's most influential global event of the year, gathering representatives from globally renowned companies and institutions such as GoTo Group, Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison, True IDC, MUFG Bank (China), DANA, Prosus, AMD China, as well as numerous government, industry, and ecosystem partners to jointly explore the future development of cloud computing, artificial intelligence, industrial internet, and financial technology.