ChainCatcher news, the encrypted payment framework AEON announced a partnership with the exchange Bybit to integrate the Web3 mobile crypto payment solution into the Bybit App, providing offline QR code payment capabilities to its 70 million users. Users can directly use crypto assets for consumption in Southeast Asia, Africa, and other regions within Bybit, applicable to over 20 million offline merchants including McDonald's, Starbucks, and Uniqlo.Previously, mainstream exchanges and wallets such as KuCoin, Bitget Wallet, and TokenPocket have already integrated AEON's Web3 mobile crypto solution, expanding the real-world application scenarios for crypto assets.

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, the Bitcoin native DeFi protocol Brotocol has officially launched, aiming to promote the development of "BTCFi" (Bitcoin ecosystem DeFi) by building cross-chain infrastructure, trading, and payment tools. It is reported that Brotocol positions Bitcoin as the core asset of DeFi, emphasizing the connection of global liquidity through a native cross-chain solution without relying on Ethereum architecture.The core functional modules include:BroBridge (Cross-chain bridging)Supports users to transfer on-chain stablecoins (such as USDC) from chains like Arbitrum and Solana into the Bitcoin network, and allows assets to be staked through the Babylon protocol, maintaining Bitcoin's attributes as a foundational financial account.BroSwap (On-chain trading, currently in public beta)Allows users to exchange tokens directly within Bitcoin wallets (such as Xverse), supporting swaps between BTC and assets like USDT, SOL, ETH, and MEME coins, without the need to manage multiple chain wallets.BroPay (Payment gateway)Non-Bitcoin users can pay merchants using ETH, SOL, or USDT, with the backend automatically converting to native BTC for settlement, reducing the entry barrier for using the Bitcoin ecosystem.Brotocol plans to collaborate with multi-chain projects to build a unified ecosystem and has already partnered with Joltz to integrate USDT and Taproot assets, connecting the Bitcoin Lightning Network, Liquid sidechain, and DeFi protocols. Its long-term goal is to provide seamless Bitcoin financial infrastructure for developers, users, and merchants.The project team claims that the introduction of on-chain stablecoins for Bitcoin may trigger a "BTCFi Summer," encouraging users to manage BTC and stablecoins through a single Bitcoin wallet and participate in DeFi applications. More technical details can be found in their official Medium article.

ChainCatcher news, according to BTCTN, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) believes that the African country of Namibia has no compelling reason to issue a retail Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) and should instead focus on enhancing Instant Payment Solutions (IPS) to address issues of payment affordability and interoperability.

ChainCatcher news, the encrypted payment company Request Finance announced the acquisition of the regulated Lithuanian VASP company Pay.so and the launch of a crypto/fiat payment solution.This acquisition enables Request Finance to offer a fully compliant one-stop payment solution that connects cryptocurrencies and fiat currencies, thereby simplifying global transactions for businesses of all sizes.It is reported that Pay.so operates under one of the most powerful and reliable regulatory frameworks for companies providing digital asset services. Pay.so has grown tenfold in just 9 months, solidifying its position as a major partner for large companies adopting digital currencies. Pay.so is one of the companies with the widest currency coverage in the market, having provided various fiat payments in currencies such as USD, EUR, GBP, AUD, CHF, SGD, NZD, THB, HKD, IDR, CAD, INR, AED, KRW, JPY, MYR, and PHP to Request Finance's clients for several months.Additionally, the Web3 asset data platform RootData shows that Request Finance is an integrated financial solution for Web3 enterprises, helping crypto project teams, DAOs, and their accountants streamline their corporate crypto payments and financial reporting.

ChainCatcher news, the pay-as-you-go solution DePlan announced the launch of DePlan 2.0 on Solana at the Solana Breakpoint conference. Users can tokenize all products subscribed to on Solana within a month using the "Pay with DePlan later" feature, and settle a consolidated bill at the end of the month, with funds automatically distributed among the products used by the user through smart contracts.

ChainCatcher news, Airstar Bank Limited announced a collaboration with JINGDONG Coinlink, a subsidiary of JD Group, on the Hong Kong Monetary Authority's stablecoin issuer "sandbox." As one of the participants in the "sandbox," JINGDONG Coinlink plans to utilize the "sandbox" environment for innovation, testing, and improvement, dedicated to developing blockchain-based cross-border payment solutions using the latest technology to help businesses address challenges and enhance payment experiences in cross-border transactions.Relevant information indicates that the stablecoin issuer "sandbox" was launched by the Monetary Authority on March 12, 2024. Through the "sandbox," the Monetary Authority can communicate regulatory expectations and provide guidance to institutions planning to issue fiat stablecoins in Hong Kong, while participants can test the feasibility of their expected business models and directly communicate with the Monetary Authority to understand how to comply with future regulatory requirements.It is reported that Airstar Bank (full name: Airstar Bank Limited) was granted a banking license by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority in 2019. On June 7, 2024, Futu Holdings (FUTU.US) announced that it had completed an investment of HKD 440 million in Gravitation Fintech HK Limited, the parent company of the licensed virtual bank Airstar Bank in Hong Kong. After this change, Xiaomi Group holds 50.30% and Futu holds 44.11%.

ChainCatcher news, according to Chainwire, the Telegram click game Dotcoin is set to launch on the Venom blockchain. With the addition of Dotcoin, the Venom blockchain will be fully integrated into the Dot game ecosystem, incorporating payment solutions and other blockchain mechanisms. The team believes that, given the game's popularity and growing user base, this integration could increase network activity by two to three times. A market for game-related virtual products and applications will also be established within the Venom ecosystem.

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, Tether Operations Limited announced today that it will strengthen its business in Eastern Europe through additional investment in the payment solutions company CityPay.io.It is reported that CityPay.io aims to provide customers and businesses with a seamless payment experience, allowing them to use cryptocurrencies for payments at venues such as Wendy's and Radisson Hotels. In the next two years, CityPay.io plans to launch groundbreaking e-wallet and card solutions, expected to attract over 400,000 users. The company also intends to establish over 500,000 cryptocurrency payment points in designated expansion areas.Tether's investment will greatly facilitate CityPay.io's expansion into Eastern Europe. This expansion primarily targets countries such as Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan, aiming at significantly growing the use of payment technology and cryptocurrencies in these vibrant emerging markets.