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Telegram, with over 900 million users globally, has positioned TON at the core of its Mini App platform, offering developers access to a large and active user base.<\/p>\n<p>The development comes less than a month after reports surfaced that <a href=\"https:\/\/cryptoslate.com\/ton-foundation-seeking-400m-to-setup-public-treasury-company-to-accumulate-toncoin\/\">Ton Foundation was seeking<\/a> half a billion dollars to set up a TON treasury company.<\/p>\n<h2>Strategic pivot<\/h2>\n<p>Verb\u2019s new direction aims to build a crypto-native treasury model that combines long-term digital asset holdings with cash flow generation through staking rewards.<\/p>\n<p>The company believes Toncoin\u2019s integration with Telegram offers strong adoption potential, making it a compelling choice for a reserve asset strategy.<\/p>\n<p>While shifting focus to digital asset reserves, the firm will continue to operate its existing social commerce businesses, including its AI-driven video shopping platform MARKET.live and its recently acquired livestream commerce startup LyveCom.<\/p>\n<h2>Restructuring<\/h2>\n<p>The new entity will be chaired by Kingsway founder and TON Foundation President Manuel Stotz, who brings over 15 years of global investment experience.<\/p>\n<p>Veronika Kapustina, a former senior advisor to the TON Foundation and ex-Morgan Stanley banker, will serve as CEO, while Sarah Olsen, previously Head of Corporate Development for JPMorgan\u2019s blockchain division Onyx, will take on the role of CFO.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Blockchain.com CEO Peter Smith will advise the firm as it scales its crypto treasury operations.<\/p>\n<p>Cohen & Company Capital Markets served as the sole placement agent, with legal counsel provided by Reed Smith, Perkins Coie, Morgan Lewis, and others.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nasdaq-listed Verb Technology has raised $558 million in a private placement to establish the first publicly listed company dedicated to holding Toncoin (TON) as a treasury reserve asset. 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