AlphaTON Capital (Nasdaq: ATON) has completed a major acquisition of Blockchain Wire, a prominent press release distribution platform specializing in blockchain and digital assets, signaling a significant step to broaden its reach in international digital communications. Announced on November 5, 2025, the transaction will see Blockchain Wire’s rapidly expanding distribution network incorporated into AlphaTON’s operations. The company also intends to debut the world’s first verifiable newswire on The Open Network (TON) blockchain, according to a
Serving over 4,000 clients and achieving more than 100% annual growth since 2023, Blockchain Wire has become a reliable channel for both crypto-focused companies and traditional businesses moving into Web3, the StockTitan report highlighted. Its distribution services reach tens of millions through financial and crypto news platforms, prioritizing both speed and reliability.
The collaboration will employ TON’s blockchain technology to timestamp and track press releases, ensuring a tamper-proof record of their authenticity. This approach supports AlphaTON’s larger goal of growing the Telegram ecosystem, including validator services and targeted investments in DeFi and gaming, as outlined in the StockTitan report. Michael Shuler, CEO of Blockchain Wire, commented that the alliance would speed up the company’s mission to establish a "verifiable newswire" on
The executive team at Blockchain Wire, who previously led traditional newswire firms GlobeNewswire and MarketWire, brings extensive experience in institutional press distribution to the table, the GlobeNewswire release noted. This acquisition highlights AlphaTON’s commitment to both blockchain infrastructure and digital asset investment, further demonstrated by its recent addition of 300,000 TON tokens to its treasury, according to a
This move showcases AlphaTON’s determined push into the TON ecosystem, complementing its established activities in biotech and immunotherapy research, the GlobeNewswire release reported. Through this acquisition, AlphaTON seeks to become a leading force in digital communications, using Telegram’s mini-apps to deliver authenticated content to a broad user base.