ChainCatcher message, according to Scam Sniffer monitoring, phishing ads impersonating Virtuals Protocol have appeared in Google search results, enticing users to connect their wallets and sign malicious transactions, thereby stealing user assets. Users are advised to remain vigilant, be cautious when clicking on related ad links, verify official domain names, and avoid connecting wallets and signing transactions indiscriminately.

ChainCatcher news, MetaMask has announced the launch of a crypto debit card pilot program in the United States. The card supports spending at any merchant that accepts Mastercard, allowing users to pay with USDC, USDT, and wETH on the Linea network, and it can be added to Apple Pay or Google Pay.It is reported that the MetaMask Card is developed in collaboration with MetaMask, Mastercard, and Baanx (Crypto Life), and has already been launched in regions such as the EU, the UK, Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia. Unlike traditional crypto cards, this card operates in a debit card mode, allowing users to use crypto assets directly from their wallets without needing to pre-load funds into a third party, converting only at the time of payment. MetaMask stated that it will expand to more regions in the coming months.

ChainCatcher news, billionaire Chamath Palihapitiya stated in an online meeting that approximately 8000 Google quantum chips could crack SHA-256.Previously, Chamath Palihapitiya posted on X: "Quantum computing will pose a risk to v1 encryption methods, but the timeline is very unclear and not in the near term."

ChainCatcher news, according to market news, Trump announced that he will meet with Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Google CEO next week.

ChainCatcher news, former Google engineer Casey Caruso has founded the crypto venture capital fund Topology Ventures, which has raised $75 million. The fund will invest in cutting-edge technologies, including artificial intelligence, decentralized networks, neural technology, aerospace, and robotics.Cendana Capital and Accolade Partners are the main investors in the fund, which has raised three times its original target. Other limited partners include a16z's Marc Andreessen, Bessemer's managing partner Bob Goodman, former Bessemer member and current owner of the Chemistry fund Ethan Kurzweil, co-founder of OpenAI and co-author of GPT-4, as well as Paris Hilton.

ChainCatcher news, Google has announced the launch of its first quantum chip, Willow, raising concerns about the potential decryption of private keys to steal user funds.Bernstein analyst Gautam Chhugani wrote in a report that the 105-qubit chip is still far from the millions of qubits needed to actually attack the Bitcoin Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm (ECDSA) and the Secure Hash Algorithm (SHA-256).The analyst stated, "Should Bitcoin contributors start preparing for a quantum future? Yes, but any actual threat to Bitcoin seems to be decades away."It is reported that ECDSA is a cryptographic algorithm used to protect private keys and enable digital signatures for Bitcoin transactions. SHA-256 ensures the integrity of the Bitcoin ledger by hashing transaction data, playing a crucial role in the mining process through Bitcoin's proof-of-work mechanism.

ChainCatcher message, regarding Google CEO Sundar Pichai's announcement of the new generation quantum computing chip Willow, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik commented and asked, "What is the largest semiprime you can factor?"Additionally, in response to a question from a user in the comments section about "how to formulate a plan to lead in quantum-resistant cryptography and integrate it with current blockchains (like Ethereum)?", Vitalik replied, "This question has been widely discussed in a recent blog post."

ChainCatcher news, according to Jin10 reports, the new EU Commissioner for Competition, Margrethe Vestager, stated that the potential breakup of Google's business is still under consideration. She also promised to establish a communication bridge with the incoming U.S. President Trump.However, one of the early challenges she faces will be dealing with Trump, who has repeatedly accused Europe of unfair treatment towards the U.S. and threatened to initiate a trade war. The EU's hefty fines on American tech companies could be seen as another provocative act, warranting a strong response from the U.S.However, it remains uncertain to what extent she can implement these measures, especially in the context of political uncertainty across the EU, most notably in its two largest economies— the French government collapsed after lawmakers supported a no-confidence motion, and just weeks ago, Germany's ruling coalition also disbanded.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, the crypto wallet Phantom has reached a historic high in the iOS free app rankings, ranking ninth, surpassing WhatsApp and Instagram (ranked thirteenth and fourteenth, respectively). The Block data shows that Phantom's ranking has rapidly risen this month, climbing from 377th on November 12 to its current position.According to appfigures data, the crypto wallet Phantom has surpassed Google to top the U.S. App Store utility app rankings.

ChainCatcher news, according to appfigures data, the Solana ecosystem crypto wallet Phantom ranks second in the free utility app category in the US App Store, second only to Google.Additionally, according to the Web3 asset data platform RootData, Phantom is a user-friendly crypto wallet that allows users to securely and easily store, buy, send, receive, trade tokens, and collect NFTs on the Solana blockchain.

According to ChainCatcher news, data from the Google Chrome Web Store shows that the download volume of the OKX Web3 wallet plugin is on a continuous upward trend, having now surpassed 1 million. Community and user feedback indicates that its comprehensive features, quick response to market trends, smooth user experience, and security and convenience are the main reasons for choosing the OKX Web3 wallet.It is reported that the OKX Web3 wallet is an industry-leading one-stop Web3 entry point, now supporting over 100 public chains, with a unified experience across App, plugin, web, and Telegram, covering five major sections: wallet, market, DEX, NFT marketplace, and DApp exploration. The OKX Web3 wallet also supports convenient features such as Meme mode, liquidity mining center, batch transfer tools, iCloud/Google Drive backup for mnemonic phrases, custom networks, hardware wallet connections, and inscription tools.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Information, Musk participated in a phone call between Trump and the CEO of Google.

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, the Solana ecosystem decentralized exchange Jupiter has announced that its mobile application is officially live on the Google Play Store, and Android users can now download and use it.

ChainCatcher message, Scam Sniffer posted on X platform stating that Google has phishing ads targeting Revoke.cash, reminding users to pay attention and to skip Google ad search results, using official links.

ChainCatcher news, 10x Research released a report stating that the Google search trend for "Meme Coins" has reached an all-time high, surpassing the previous peak in March 2024. Since the election, retail speculation has significantly increased, and the sharp rise in altcoin spot trading volume is a clear indication of this. The search volume for altcoins is also catching up, with a search score reaching 70, the highest level since November 2021.

ChainCatcher news, BNB Chain announced a $10 million cloud service credit investment from Google Cloud to support the development of MVB projects within its ecosystem. Through this collaboration, over 40 projects in BNB Chain's "Most Valuable Builders" (MVB) program will each be able to apply for up to $350,000 in Google Cloud credits, primarily for projects focused on artificial intelligence and cloud computing. Other projects in different areas will also have the opportunity to receive $200,000 in credits, valid for 2 years.The MVB (Most Valuable Builder) program is an accelerator project jointly launched by BNB Chain, Binance Labs, and CMC Labs, focusing on supporting early developers in Web3.

ChainCatcher news, according to Google Trends data, the search interest for Bitcoin reached a peak of 100 today. This shows that people's interest in searching for Bitcoin is continuously increasing, and retail investors are refocusing on the cryptocurrency market.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, market observers say that the Google search volume for Bitcoin surged after Trump won the election, indicating increased interest in digital assets among retail investors.Solv Protocol co-founder Ryan Chow stated that Trump's election victory is "the main catalyst for starting the next bull market."Crypto macro analyst Noelle Acheson said, "Overall, retail investors tend to be 'latecomers' as they are influenced by price-related headlines and widespread social attention. The absence of retail investors allows market observers to speculate that the crypto cycle is in its early stages, and we will know we are close to the peak of speculation when retail investors start to 'flood in'."

ChainCatcher news, according to PANews, Binance co-founder He Yi stated in a speech at Binance Blockchain Week 2024 that Binance's biggest challenge was last year's resignation of CZ, but Binance has achieved great success through a mature management system and mutual support within the team.Startup teams often open up the market through the outstanding performance of their founders, while a mature team with a good organizational culture can continue to grow even in the absence of its founder. The external challenge lies in regulation, as regulatory agencies have given a lot of attention to the crypto industry. Different regulatory agencies have different understandings of the industry, so Binance collaborates with various regulatory bodies.When discussing industry skepticism about why to cooperate so closely with regulatory agencies, He Yi stated that Binance hopes to serve more users with the support of regulation and to support billions of users in using cryptocurrencies. Binance wants to become like Google and aims to build the future internet world, making Web3 more accessible.