New York, NY, January 20, 2026 (Globe Newswire) — AlphaTON Capital (Nasdaq: Aton), a leading global public technology company with an addressable market of 1 billion monthly active users and expanding its Telegram super app, today announced midnight foundationan organization dedicated to the development, implementation, and real-world impact of . midnight network It is a privacy-enhancing blockchain founded by Charles Hoskinson, founder and CEO of Input Output, the engineering firm behind Cardano.
This strategic partnership marks the first-to-market integration of zero-knowledge blockchain and the TON ecosystem. Combined with AlphaTON’s recent deployment of infrastructure for Telegram’s privacy-centric Cocoon AI, AlphaTON Capital will be in a position to deliver a fully vertically integrated, privacy-preserving AI product to Telegram’s approximately 1 billion users. Built on Cocoon AI’s confidential computing foundation, this initiative advances AlphaTON’s mission to create sustainable shareholder value by empowering billions of people with digital sovereignty.
In an era where AI and data privacy are at the forefront of society’s concerns, users are increasingly seeking alternatives to centralized models of collecting their information. Telegram’s Cocoon AI is layered with Midnight’s groundbreaking programmable privacy features to create a new standard. This hybrid architecture allows Telegram users to interact with advanced AI agents for tasks like finances, shopping, and support while keeping their messages, credentials, and financial data completely confidential. Neither Telegram, Cocoon AI, AlphaTON nor Midnight receive or have access to your data. Users can own their data across the stack and keep all their personal data private while using advanced AI applications.
“The next great leap forward for the Internet will not be about increased speed or content; it will be about restoring personal agency. Utility should not come at the expense of privacy or ownership.” Fahmi Said, Chairman of the Midnight Foundation. “By providing a platform for privacy-enhancing applications, we enable organizations like AlphaTON Capital to deliver innovations that keep users in control while remaining compliant. This partnership is a powerful example of how decentralized technology can scale to meet real-world demands.”
This integration positions AlphaTON Capital as a growth vehicle for the ecosystem, enabling the world’s super apps to become a hub for cutting-edge privacy technology. “By building critical infrastructure to enable sensitive AI on a global platform, we are creating a new and highly scalable revenue stream. We are gaining first-mover advantage in a market expected to reach trillions of dollars and solidifying our role as an essential infrastructure provider in the new digital economy.” Mr. Enzo Villani, Chairman of the Board of AlphaTON Capital.
Financial and business highlights
A Federated Node Agreement is a signed, legally binding agreement that establishes a clear framework for immediate revenue generation and long-term value creation. Under the terms of the agreement, Midnight has engaged AlphaTON Capital to provide one of 10 founding Midnight nodes to develop and deploy software that integrates Midnight’s privacy layer with Telegram and the TON blockchain.
- Final contract signed: The Federated Node Agreement is entered into and effective as of December 30, 2025 by both Midnight Foundation and AlphaTON Capital Corp.
- Earnings on the first day: The agreement includes monthly compensation to AlphaTON Capital for developing proof-of-concepts and providing node services, with payments beginning in the first quarter after the effective date.
- Earnings upside: The agreement provides for additional reimbursement of documented costs associated with network growth, including data transmission fees, creating a scalable revenue model as the network is deployed.
Today’s announcement highlights AlphaTON Capital’s commitment to building the infrastructure that enables data ownership. By integrating privacy-preserving technology into the TON ecosystem, AlphaTON Capital creates tangible value for shareholders and solidifies its leadership in the future of decentralized AI.
About AlphaTON Capital Corp. (NASDAQ: ATON)
AlphaTON Capital Corp (NASDAQ: ATON) is a leading global technology company expanding its Telegram super app with an addressable market of 1 billion monthly active users while managing the strategic readiness of digital assets. We are implementing a comprehensive M&A and financial strategy that combines direct token acquisition, validator operations, and strategic ecosystem investments to generate sustainable returns for our shareholders. Through its operations, AlphaTON Capital provides public market investors with institutional-level exposure to the TON ecosystem and Telegram’s 1 billion user platform, while maintaining the governance standards and reporting transparency of Nasdaq-listed companies. Led by CEO Brittany Kaiser, Chairman and Chief Investment Officer Enzo Villani, and Chief Business Development Officer Yuri Mitin, the company’s activities span network validation and staking operations, development of Telegram-based applications, and strategic investments in TON-based decentralized financial protocols, gaming platforms, and business applications.
AlphaTON Capital Corp is incorporated in the British Virgin Islands and trades on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “ATON.” Through its legacy businesses, AlphaTON Capital also advances first-in-class therapies that target known checkpoint resistance pathways to achieve durable therapeutic effects and improve patients’ quality of life. AlphaTON Capital actively engages in the drug development process and provides strategic advice to guide the development of new immunotherapy assets and combinations of assets. Click here for more information. https://alphatoncapital.com/.
Forward-looking statements
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About Midnight Foundation
The Midnight Foundation is an organization dedicated to advancing the development, deployment, and real-world impact of the Midnight Network, a privacy-enhancing blockchain project developed by Shielded Technologies. Designed for confidential smart contracts, Midnight enables censorship-resistant yet compliant decentralized applications. It leverages zero-knowledge proofs and a collaborative tokenomics architecture (NIGHT as a utility token and DUST as a shielded capacity resource) to deliver a powerful combination of privacy, security, and decentralization.
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