Instar Brands and Heretic Capital Partners clarified that the Aladdin's Castle Meme Coin (ACM) is not intended as a funding source for the arcade project, but rather as a separate community initiative. The announcement was made in Loveland, Ohio on July 7, 2026. The companies emphasized that it is important to distinguish the ACM from the arcade project funding. The clarification comes amidst growing interest in the ACM, which has garnered participation from a significant number of community members.