According to CoinMeta, as reported by Coinpost, a Japanese Bitcoin industry company announced on October 28th its intention to make a targeted capital increase to Fulgur Kyokai Gaisha and Anap's subsidiary, Anap Lightning Capital (ALC), raising approximately 800 million yen (about 5.07 million US dollars). The entire amount will be contributed in the form of BTC physical assets, with payment expected to be made on November 2nd, subject to meeting the conditions stipulated in the contract. The funds will be used for the development of lightning payment infrastructure Aurora, recruitment, routing services, and research and development. Additionally, the company has reached a cooperation with ALC to utilize their BTC as liquidity for the lightning network channels.