Blockchain Press Releases
Bactolife Raises EUR 30 million in Series A Financing

- Funding provides Bactolife with sufficient capital to commercialise its proprietary Binding Proteins™ and further strengthen its technology platform
- Financing was led by ATHOS, with participation from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and existing investors, incl. Novo Holdings, making it one of the largest bioindustrial Series A funding rounds in Europe
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Bactolife A/S (“Bactolife”), a bioindustrial company developing proprietary Binding ProteinsTM, which strengthen the gut microbiome of humans and animals with the aim of reducing the burden of gastrointestinal infections and anti-microbial resistance, today announced that it has successfully raised EUR >30 million since its April 2021 seed round.
The financing round is led by ATHOS with participation from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and existing investors, incl. Novo Holdings. Proceeds from the financing will enable Bactolife to advance its most mature projects towards commercial launch and strengthen the technology platform and upscaling capabilities. By doing so, the company aims at retaining its first mover advantage to transform human and animal health with target specific Binding Proteins™.
Sebastian Søderberg, CEO of Bactolife said: “We are very pleased and humbled by the continued confidence that investors have shown us, especially in times of geopolitical uncertainty and market turmoil. The funding allows us to increase our investments in our project pipeline, technology platform, organisation and upscaling capabilities. Further, it will enable Bactolife to accelerate our partnering efforts with world-leading companies and commercialise our first product concepts for humans and animals.”
Julian Zachmann, Investment Manager at ATHOS, stated: “Infectious diseases and increasing antimicrobial resistance are amongst the biggest threats to global health and development. We are committed to addressing this challenge and believe in Bactolife’s targeted solutions.”
Globally, there are more than 1.6 billion cases of diarrheal diseases annually which at best means stomach upsets. At worst, they can lead to life-threatening illnesses. Annual healthcare costs are increasing, and there are limited options to avoid disease manifestation in the first place. It is estimated that 760,000 children die annually from gut infections, and in those who survive, both infections later in life and growth stunts are observed. Today, most infections are treated with antibiotics that are either highly expensive or contribute to the spread of antibiotic resistant bacteria. Bactolife takes a unique approach to gut health for the greater good of humans and animals by developing Binding Proteins™ that can reduce the risk of developing gut health infections, thereby reducing the need for antibiotics, at an affordable price point.
Aleks Engel, Partner, Novo Holdings, said: Aleks Engel, Partner, Novo Holdings, said: “The successful Series A is another validation of Bactolife’s impressive achievements and opportunity for the future. Bactolife is a great example of the strong Danish biotech ecosystem, as its technology platform originates from a Danish University, and was then further enabled by pioneering Danish biotech companies and talents. This bodes well for the future of not only Bactolife, but the Danish biotech sector as a whole. Further, I am very pleased that the international investors share our enthusiasm for finding solutions to the global AMR crisis. Combatting antimicrobial resistance requires all hands on deck.”
About Bactolife A/S
Bactolife is a Danish industrial biotech company with approx. 40 employees. Bactolife uses its proprietary Binding Protein technology to develop novel biological solutions, strengthening the gut microbiome and helping solve the daunting challenge of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) development, as well as the general burden of infectious diseases. Its proprietary platform consists of a technology for selecting and producing Binding Proteins that acts on toxins without targeting growth or killing the bacteria directly. The company is developing and will market ingredients for Mothers & Children, Elderly, Immunodeficient, Travelers & Deployed and Animal Health. The company has proof of concept (PoC) of its technology among others from testing its most advanced animal health product, Ablacto+ that stabilizes the gut of piglets and reduce the severity of post weaning diarrhea (PWD), in more than 6,000 piglets. Bactolife is among others backed by Novo Holdings, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and now also a leading Central European life science investor.
Binding Proteins™ are milk-homologous proteins designed to bind to the toxins from gastrointestinal pathogens. Binding Proteins™ are produced in large scale using state-of-the-art biomanufacturing, making them broadly applicable as part of a normal diet. Binding Proteins™ represent a new paradigm within precision gut microbiome by bringing together state of the art protein science with an affordable, broadly applicable, food and feed product registration.
About ATHOS
ATHOS is a Munich based single family office. ATHOS with its heritage in healthcare and life sciences invests in teams with exceptional science expertise, and technology-driven companies with an entrepreneurial and value-based approach.
About the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Guided by the belief that every life has equal value, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation works to help all people lead healthy, productive lives. In developing countries, it focuses on improving people’s health and giving them the chance to lift themselves out of hunger and extreme poverty. In the United States, it seeks to ensure that all people—especially those with the fewest resources—have access to the opportunities they need to succeed in school and life. Based in Seattle, Washington, the foundation is led by CEO Mark Suzman, under the direction of Co-chairs Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates and the board of trustees.
About Novo Holdings A/S
Novo Holdings is a holding and investment company that is responsible for managing the assets and the wealth of the Novo Nordisk Foundation. The purpose of Novo Holdings is to improve people’s health and the sustainability of society and the planet by generating attractive long-term returns on the assets of the Novo Nordisk Foundation.
Wholly owned by the Novo Nordisk Foundation, Novo Holdings is the controlling shareholder of Novo Nordisk A/S and Novozymes A/S and manages an investment portfolio with a long-term return perspective. In addition to managing a broad portfolio of equities, bonds, real estate, infrastructure and private equity assets, Novo Holdings is a world-leading life sciences investor. Through its Seeds, Venture, Growth, and Principal Investments teams, Novo Holdings invests in life science companies at all stages of development. As of year-end 2022, Novo Holdings had total assets of EUR 108 billion.
About the Novo Nordisk Foundation
Established in Denmark in 1924, the Novo Nordisk Foundation is an enterprise foundation with philanthropic objectives. The vision of the Foundation is to improve people’s health and the sustainability of society and the planet. The Foundation’s mission is to progress research and innovation in the prevention and treatment of cardiometabolic and infectious diseases as well as to advance knowledge and solutions to support a green transformation of society.
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Blockchain Press Releases
HTX Soars to 50 Million Users in January, Kicking Off a Strong 2025

SINGAPORE, Feb. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — HTX kicked off 2025 with a strong performance, driven by the broader crypto market’s recovery and renewed investor confidence. The exchange achieved significant growth in user base, asset performance, and product innovation, solidifying its position as a leading global cryptocurrency platform.
Record User Growth and Industry Recognition
January witnessed explosive growth for HTX, surpassing 50 million total registered users and achieving a remarkable 105% MoM growth, setting a new company record. Aligning with its mission of “Building the Metaverse Free Port” and vision of “Achieving Financial Freedom for 8 Billion People on Earth,” HTX continues its global expansion, providing high quality service to Web3 enthusiasts worldwide.
This growth was mirrored by a surge in platform popularity. From January 17 to 20, HTX search clicks reached an all-time high, increasing by 350% compared to December 2024. Platform exposure also rose by 520%, indicating growing user interest and recognition.
This exceptional performance garnered industry-wide acclaim:
- PANews PARTY AWARD 2025:
- Awarded “Best Exchange of the Year”.
- HTX Ventures honored as “Best Investment Institution of the Year”.
- Forbes: Recognized as one of the “Top 25 World’s Most Trustworthy Crypto Exchanges”.
Forbes, a leading financial media outlet, evaluated cryptocurrency exchanges based on trading volume, regulation, cost, and other key factors. HTX excelled in BTC & ETH holdings, spot trading volume, and product offerings, securing a 6th-place ranking in spot market share among all listed exchanges.
Trade New Cryptos Only on HTX! 25 New Assets Listed, Featuring Prominent AI and Celebrity-Themed Tokens
HTX listed 25 new assets in January, including notable AI and celebrity-themed tokens. AI projects like ELIZA (up 204%), ARCSOL (up 172%), GAME (up 159%), and GRIFT (up 225%) demonstrated strong performance. The platform was an early mover in listing the highly anticipated $TRUMP token, which surged by 431% post-launch. $MELANIA also experienced a 60% increase. HTX remains committed to offering users diverse investment opportunities and identifying promising early-stage projects.
To further inform investors, HTX Ventures published a key research report, “A New Era for DeFi with Crypto Compliance and New Opportunities in RWA-Fi and Stablecoin Payments“. This report analyzes emerging market trends, focusing on compliance, DeFi growth, and the future of stablecoin payments, providing valuable investment insights for users.
Product Innovations and Community Growth Drive Enhanced User Experience
HTX continued to prioritize user experience with several product enhancements in January, including Crypto Radar, HTX 2024 RECAP, Surprise Gifts, and a redesigned NewListing section. These features empower users to identify investment opportunities, optimize financial planning, and engage more effectively with the community. The platform also introduced an AI-powered FAQ product to streamline information access and improve customer service.
On January 15, 2025, HTX DAO completed its Q4 2024 $HTX token burn, destroying 9,982,673,247,009.8082 $HTX tokens worth over $22.47 million.
Enhanced Security and Transparency for User Confidence
In January, HTX prioritized platform security by implementing robust measures to safeguard users accounts, transactions and assets.
Account Security: HTX sent out 380,003 security reminders (339,480 emails and 40,523 SMS) to users, empowering them to proactively address to potential threats. The platform also successfully shut down 6 phishing websites and fake app download sites to prevent users from falling victim to scams.
Transaction Security: HTX focused on blocking abnormal transactions, successfully intercepted 3 withdrawal attempts to scam addresses and recovering 72,962 USDT for users. Furthermore, the platform resolved 7 incidents involving stolen assets flowing into the platform and assisting in freezing 193,702 USDT in stolen funds.
Asset Security: HTX added 189 new addresses to its blacklist, effectively preventing the inflow of illicit funds by intercepting 4 deposits from these addresses, totaling 624,190 USDT.
HTX has consistently demonstrated its commitment to transparency. The platform updated its Merkle Tree Proof of Reserves for February 2025, revealing that its reserve ratio for major assets (BTC 101%, ETH 100%, TRX 105%, USDT 101%, HTX 104%, XRP 101%, DOGE 100%, SOL 102%) consistently exceeds 100%. This marks the 28th consecutive month of public disclosure of reserve data, readily accessible for users on the “Assets – PoR Reports” page of the HTX official website.
Throughout January, HTX’s customer service team provided exceptional support, assisting 38,642 users and effectively addressing 78,931 inquiries across various areas such as P2P trading, on-chain transactions, 2FA, asset management, and KYC verification. The team’s dedication to providing professional and timely solutions resulted in an 80% user satisfaction rating, fostering a positive and loyal user base.
HTX’s strong January performance demonstrated its ambition and potential for continued success. This success was driven by its strong growth momentum, continuous product optimization, and a vibrant and engaged community. Moving forward, HTX remains committed to enhancing the user experience, driving product innovation, and providing safer, more convenient, and diverse trading services to users worldwide.
About HTX
Founded in 2013, HTX has evolved from a virtual asset exchange into a comprehensive ecosystem of blockchain businesses that span digital asset trading, financial derivatives, research, investments, incubation, and other businesses.
As a world-leading gateway to Web3, we harbor global capabilities that enable us to provide users with safe and reliable services. Our growth strategy – “Global Expansion, Thriving Ecosystem, Wealth Effect, Security & Compliance”, underpins our commitment to providing quality services and values to virtual asset enthusiasts worldwide.
To learn more about HTX, please visit HTX Square or https://www.htx.com/, and follow HTX on X, Telegram, and Discord. For further inquiries, please contact [email protected].
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Blockchain Press Releases
Moby, a Leading Options Protocol, Expands to Berachain Mainnet

– Moby’s Strategic Expansion to Scale Institutional-Grade Trading and Structured Products
– Pioneering Options Innovation: RFA-Selected Moby Enhances Liquidity Berachain’s PoL
SINGAPORE, Feb. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Moby, the No.1 options protocol on Arbitrum with a total trading volume of $3.5 billion, has officially launched on the Berachain Mainnet.
Berachain is an EVM-identical Layer 1 blockchain that leverages the novel Proof of Liquidity (PoL) consensus mechanism, setting it apart from traditional proof-of-stake (PoS) networks. By embedding liquidity provisioning into its core security model, PoL aligns incentives across validators, applications, and users—ensuring liquidity and security at the network level.
Moby’s pioneering efforts have been recognized through its selection for Berachain’s prestigious Request for Application (RFA) program—an endorsement reflecting the protocol’s robust infrastructure and potential to enhance liquidity across the Berachain ecosystem. Moreover, Moby has secured partnerships with key industry players such as Kodiak, Infrared, PumpBTC and GMX, further solidifying its position within the ecosystem.
Moby offers two key advantages for Berachain traders and institutions: deeper liquidity and exceptionally tight spreads, both designed to ensure an optimal trading environment. Meanwhile, liquidity providers benefit from high passive income, underpinned by stable risk management achieved through real-time automatic hedging.
Additionally, Moby’s Structured Product Vault (SPV) seamlessly integrates with Berachain’s PoL mechanism, providing an efficient yield-enhancing solution. The SPV aggregates PoL rewards and optimizes their yield through algorithmic options trading. It will integrate LST/LRT and Real World Assets (RWA) to expand the on-chain options market.
“The expansion to Berachain is a pivotal step for Moby,” stated Ben, CEO of Moby. “By leveraging Berachain’s PoL model, we are setting the stage for a more liquid and scalable on-chain options market—ushering in a new era of institutional-grade trading and structured products”
Coinciding with its official launch on the Berachain mainnet, Moby introduced an incentive program for early access users. This initiative allows users to earn rewards based on their engagement.
Moby Contacts
Team Moby
[email protected]
About Moby
Moby is an on-chain options protocol to lead the next narrative for DeFi. Moby offers an optimized trading environment based on its pioneering SLE (Synchronized Liquidity Engine) and Dynamic Risk Premium model, which enables real-time accurate pricing, narrowest spread in the market, abundant liquidity, and Robinhood-class UI/UX.
Moby is set to provide new features such as capital efficiency improvement models and structured products to welcome institutions and the traditional TradFi audience.
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Blockchain Press Releases
WSPN Pioneers Stablecoin 2.0 at Consensus Hong Kong 2025

SINGAPORE, Feb. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — WSPN (Worldwide Stablecoin Payment Network) is thrilled to announce its participation in Consensus Hong Kong 2025, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of digital finance. As stablecoins emerge as a transformative force in global finance, with ARK Invest forecasting a $1.4 trillion market by 2030, WSPN is pioneering innovative Stablecoin 2.0 solutions that are reshaping the future of digital payments.
During Consensus Hong Kong on February 19-20, 2025, WSPN will showcase its cutting-edge stablecoin solutions at Booth #2103. Visitors will experience firsthand how WSPN’s technology is driving this trillion-dollar market transformation through more efficient, secure, and transparent payment solutions while ensuring financial stability.
On the eve of the main conference, WSPN, together with industry leaders Solana, RedotPay, and MetaEra, will host an exclusive cocktail reception: “Stable Rise – Stablecoin 2.0: Future of Digital Payment”. This high-profile gathering aims to unite visionaries and innovators who are actively shaping the future of digital payments.
The reception will feature insightful keynote speeches from industry leaders, premium networking opportunities, and discussions on the future of digital payments. Attendees will gain firsthand insights into the technology driving the next trillion-dollar market while exploring partnership opportunities in the rapidly growing Asia Pacific region, solidifying WSPN’s role as a pioneer in the stablecoin ecosystem.
Event Details:
- WSPN at Consensus Hong Kong 2025: February 19-20, 2025, Booth #2103, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
- “Stable Rise – Stablecoin 2.0: Future of Digital Payment” Cocktail Party: February 18, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM, Conrad Hong Kong Garden Cafe Terrace. Register here: https://lu.ma/7ebuj5cd
Visit WSPN at Consensus Hong Kong 2025 to discover the future of digital payments through our Stablecoin 2.0 technology. Don’t miss our exclusive cocktail reception to engage with industry leaders and be part of the conversation shaping the future of stablecoins.
About WSPN
WSPN is a leading provider of next-generation stablecoin infrastructure, committed to building a more secure, efficient, and transparent payment solution for the global economy. Their flagship product, WUSD stablecoin, is pegged 1:1 to the U.S. Dollar and aims to optimize secure digital payments for Web3 users. WSPN ‘s Stablecoin 2.0 approach prioritizes user-centricity, community governance, and accessibility, paving the way for widespread stablecoin adoption.
Learn more: www.wspn.io | X | LinkedIn
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