TCC Unites Web2 and Web3 to Fuel Creator Monetization Era

The Crypto Company (OTCID:CRCW) has entered into a definitive Securities Purchase Agreement to acquire a controlling stake in Starchive, a digital asset management and monetization platform safeguarding over $1 billion in cultural assets. The transaction, expected to close on October 17, 2025, involves TCC acquiring 50.1% of Starchive's outstanding capital stock through a combination of cash, equity, and debt. The consideration includes $8.5 million in 5.0% notes convertible after three years, 433,633,691 shares of TCC common stock (9.99% of pre-issuance shares), and a $3 million cash contribution for working capital.

Starchive's platform enables creators to manage, license, and monetize digital assets by leveraging blockchain for trust, security, and payment layers. The integration of Web2 and Web3 assets into a unified repository aligns with TCC's strategy to expand blockchain adoption in the creator economy. Richard Averitt, CEO of Starchive, emphasized the platform's ability to empower creators by allowing them to set pricing, distribution, and monetization terms while ensuring rights enforcement and direct audience transactions.

Ron Levy, CEO of The Crypto Company, highlighted the strategic synergy between TCC's crypto expertise and Starchive's infrastructure. The combined entity aims to deploy blockchain-enabled features such as automated royalty distribution, on-demand streaming, and tokenized fan subscriptions. Levy noted that the global media industry's fragmentation and reliance on intermediaries present an opportunity for decentralized solutions to streamline content monetization. Rafe Furst, TCC's Chief Strategy Officer, added that bridging Web2 and Web3 ecosystems could foster a more equitable and efficient ecosystem for creators, audiences, and investors.

The acquisition underscores TCC's broader strategy to leverage blockchain and AI technologies for real-world asset (RWA) integration. Starchive's focus on on-chain rights management, smart-contract royalties, and tokenized access aligns with TCC's vision to modernize content monetization. By combining Starchive's platform with TCC's digital asset treasury and blockchain infrastructure, the company aims to create a scalable foundation for decentralized commerce.

The Crypto Company, a publicly traded entity operating at the intersection of traditional and decentralized finance, has previously invested in crypto, blockchain, and emerging technologies to drive adoption. Starchive, meanwhile, serves as a creator-first platform trusted by artists, estates, and institutions to manage and monetize digital assets. The press release includes forward-looking statements, noting risks and uncertainties that could affect the transaction's outcome.

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