TON Strategy (Nasdaq: TONX) announced progress on winding down legacy social commerce and software operations inherited from Verb Technology to align costs with its digital asset treasury strategy. The wind-down, focused on MARKET.live’s legacy agency and livestream services and LyveCom-related software, is largely complete and is expected to cut annual cash operating expenses by about $4.0 million, with benefits beginning in second-quarter 2026 and becoming clearer in later periods.The company also reported preliminary June gross Gram staking yield of approximately 16.0% annualized and holdings of about 230.5 million Gram as of June 30, 2026. TON Strategy expects some residual legacy obligations during a transition period but plans disciplined management while prioritizing its Gram treasury and TON ecosystem participation.

TON Strategy, a Nasdaq-listed entity integrated within the The Open Network (TON) ecosystem, has officially announced a major shift in its corporate direction. The company is largely exiting its traditional social e-comm…

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VERB Technology (NASDAQ: VERB) reported exceptional Q1 2025 financial results, surpassing all analyst estimates. The company achieved $1.305 million in revenue, marking an 80% increase from Q4 2024 and an impressive 18,543% growth year-over-year. Key highlights include the $8.5 million acquisition of AI platform Lyvecom and securing $5 million in non-dilutive funding. The company reduced its net loss by 29% compared to Q1 2024 and maintains a zero-debt position. Revenue growth was driven by MARKET.live and Go Fund Yourself business units, with Q1 2025 revenue exceeding the entire 2024 annual revenue. The company's strong cash position of $12.236 million is expected to fund operations through 2028.

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Verb Technology Company (Nasdaq: VERB) has executed a binding term sheet to acquire LyveCom, an AI-driven video commerce platform. The deal, expected to close within 60 days, integrates LyveCom's AI technology into VERB's MARKET.live platform, launching immediately.Key features of the enhanced MARKET.live include:One-Click Simulcasting across multiple platforms including TikTok Shop and Shopify's Shop AppAI-Driven Video Commerce with automated content creation and virtual shopping hostsFrictionless 3-click integration for Shopify merchantsStrategic partnerships with Tapcart, Klaviyo, Recharge, and agency networksReal-time analytics for merchant insightsMaxwell Drut, LyveCom's Co-Founder and CEO, will become MARKET.live's Chief Technology Officer. The platform aims to differentiate itself from closed marketplaces like Amazon Live and TikTok Shop by offering brands full control over their audience, content, and conversions while leveraging AI for automation.