ChainCatcher news, according to Watcher.Guru, asset management giant Macquarie, with an asset management scale of 870 billion dollars, stated that Bitcoin mining can support the local power grid.

ChainCatcher message, Slow Mist founder Yu Xian tweeted a reminder that a certain hacker organization has recently been found targeting the Crypto industry with directed poisoning attacks. The method involves impersonating VCs to send fake meeting links, guiding victims to download malicious scripts (such as "IP_Request.scpt"), with the main attack targets being Mac computer users.If you encounter this, it is recommended to take the following measures immediately:Asset Transfer: If your computer has wallets (private keys/seed phrases), promptly transfer the assets to a safe location;Account Inspection: Change passwords and 2FA for important accounts (such as Telegram, X, email, trading platforms, etc.) and check for any unusual login devices;Virus Cleanup: Use well-known antivirus software (such as AVG, Bitdefender, Kaspersky, etc.) for a comprehensive scan, and if necessary, use multiple software alternately for scanning;System Reset: If you are still not at ease, back up important files and then reset your computer, scanning each backup file for viruses.

ChainCatcher news, according to market news, The Mining Pod blog program disclosed that the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is detaining certain imported Bitmain Antminer mining machines at U.S. entry points. The equipment involved includes Bitmain's Antminer S21 and T21 series, which are Bitmain's latest ASIC mining machine series.Sources say that the FCC and CBP have not targeted other ASIC manufacturers such as MicroBT or Canaan. In addition to revealing that the FCC requested a freeze, U.S. Customs and Border Protection did not provide specific reasons for taking this action to the affected parties, nor did it specify how long the goods would be detained.

ChainCatcher news, according to data from RootData, the Altered State Machine token (ASTO) has increased by 93.05% in the last 24 hours, currently priced at $0.027.According to the Web3 asset data platform RootData, Altered State Machine (ASM) is a decentralized platform that powers the creation and training of AI-driven NFTs (referred to as agents) that can interoperate across the metaverse. The ASM protocol enables individuals and organizations to own, train, and develop artificial intelligence through revolutionary genomic mining and intelligent mining processes. The vision of Altered State Machine is to become the ownership and monetization protocol for AI using NFT technology.

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, Bitcoin mining company HIVE Digital announced the purchase of 5,000 Avalon A15-194T ASIC miners from Canaan Inc.It is reported that this latest acquisition is based on the announcement made earlier this month to purchase 6,500 Avalon miners, bringing the total number of new Avalon ASIC miners ordered by HIVE Digital in November to 11,500.

ChainCatcher message, Binance founder Zhao Changpeng posted a security alert on X, "If you are using a Macbook with an Intel chip, please update as soon as possible! Stay safe!"It is reported that Apple has confirmed that the macOS system has been subjected to zero-day attacks and has urgently released major security updates for macOS and iOS to fix two vulnerabilities that have already been widely exploited.Apple confirmed in the announcement that these vulnerabilities are being widely exploited on Intel-based macOS systems and urged users across the ecosystem to urgently apply iOS 18.1.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1.1, and the older iOS 17.7.2.

ChainCatcher news, according to Hong Wang reports, the People's Court of Jiahe County, Hunan Province recently made a ruling on a major dispute over a mining machine transaction. The case shows that the plaintiff, Pan Mouxiang, communicated with the defendant, Lei Moucai, via WeChat in November 2021 to purchase Bitcoin mining machines S19XP. After paying 23.678 million USDT, the two parties had a disagreement over the nature of the contract and the settlement price. The plaintiff requested the defendant to return the price difference of 6.27 million USDT and continue to deliver 149 mining machines.The court ruled to dismiss all of the plaintiff's claims based on two main reasons: first, according to the central bank and other departments' "Notice on Further Preventing and Dealing with Risks of Virtual Currency Trading and Speculation," USDT and other virtual currencies do not have the status of legal tender, and related transactions are considered illegal financial activities.Secondly, based on the National Development and Reform Commission's "Notice on Rectifying Virtual Currency 'Mining' Activities," the energy consumption of mining activities is high, carbon emissions are significant, and economic contributions are low, which does not align with the national green development strategy. The court determined that the transaction contract was invalid due to violations of laws and regulations as well as public order and good customs, and the related losses would be borne by both parties.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, Canaan's (嘉楠科技) founder and CEO N.G. Zhang recently revealed in an interview that the company plans to launch a Mini series of home mining machines by the end of this year, with a maximum power of about 800W, using the latest chips, and a maximum hash rate of up to 40T, while also featuring heating capabilities.Zhang stated that the shipment of the previously launched Avalon Nano3 series home mining machines exceeded 10,000 units last quarter. He believes that home mining products are expected to account for 20% of the overall mining market in the future, which will greatly enhance the security of the Bitcoin network.Looking back over the past decade, Zhang pointed out that from the first generation Avalon mining machine with 66Ghs hash rate and 700W power consumption, to the 15th generation A1566 with over 200,000 Ghs hash rate and 3600W power consumption, the performance of mining machines has improved by about 3000 times, and energy efficiency has increased by nearly 600 times. Currently, the A1566 mining machine has achieved a hash rate of 210THs, with some high-end models achieving energy efficiency below 17J/TH.

ChainCatcher news, according to PR Newswire, Nasdaq-listed company BTC Digital Ltd. announced that it has signed an agreement with Asian digital asset management consulting firm Recte Technologies Company Limited and Asian cryptocurrency mining fund ASIA INVESTMENT FUND SP2 to provide a total of 1,100 Bitcoin mining machines for hosting services, including ANTMINER T21 and ANTMINER L7 models. BTC Digital will be responsible for the deployment of these devices in the United States, providing hosting, management, and other services.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, Ethereum researcher and co-founder of Smart Transactions (STXN) Vlad Zamfir has created a "time machine" that allows Ethereum users to reverse "smart transactions" on the blockchain, making certain transactions less immutable.STXN co-founder Anuj Das Gupta stated that Smart Transactions also allow users to set specific conditions for the timing and execution of transactions. This feature will be supported on blockchains compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), which will be very useful for the thousands of crypto users who have made transactions on-chain due to operational errors. Das Gupta said, "Ethereum smart contracts are no longer limited to what was known at the time of writing. We believe this is an important solution to the tension between flexibility and immutability in blockchain."

According to ChainCatcher news reported by Cointelegraph, North Korean hackers appear to have developed malware that can evade Apple's security checks. Researchers at Jamf Threat Labs, who focus on Apple, indicate that these applications seem to be experimental. This is the first time they have seen such technology used to infiltrate Apple's macOS operating system, but it does not run on the latest systems.Researchers found that Microsoft's VirusTotal online scanning service reported these applications as harmless, but they are actually malicious. Variants of these applications are written in Go and Python, utilizing Google Flutter applications. Flutter is an open-source development toolkit used for creating cross-platform applications.Out of six malicious applications, five are signed with developer accounts and have been temporarily notarized by Apple. Researchers wrote, "The domains and techniques in the malware are very similar to those used in other North Korean hacker malware, with indications that the malware was once signed and even temporarily passed Apple's notarization process."

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, ASIC miner manufacturer Canaan's Singapore subsidiary has signed a procurement agreement for Avalon A1566 miners with HIVE Digital. Following the announcement, Canaan's stock price surged by 40%.According to the agreement, Canaan will provide HIVE with 6,500 units of the A1566 miners with a computing power of 185 TH/s, of which 500 units have been delivered and are planned for installation, while the remaining 6,000 units will be delivered in four batches from December 2024 to March 2025.In addition, HIVE Digital's 100 MW expansion project in Paraguay has commenced, expected to be operational in the third quarter of 2025, targeting a computing power of 12.5 EH/s, with a mining farm efficiency of 17.6 J/TH. As of now, Canaan (CAN) stock price has risen by 38% to $1.74, with a market capitalization of $499 million; HIVE Digital (HIVE) stock price has increased by 17% to $5.44.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, ASIC miner manufacturer Canaan has signed a procurement agreement with HIVE Digital to provide 6,500 Avalon A1566 miners, with an average hash rate of 185 TH/s. Currently, the first batch of 500 miners has been delivered and is scheduled for installation, while the remaining 6,000 will be delivered in batches from December to March 2025. As a result of this news, Canaan's Nasdaq stock (CAN) rose 38% to $1.74.It is reported that HIVE Digital has announced the commencement of a new 100 MW expansion project in Paraguay, which is expected to be fully operational by the third quarter of 2025, with a target hash rate of 12.5 EH/s and equipment efficiency of 17.6 J/TH.

ChainCatcher news, according to DePINscan data, the number of physical mining machines for the DePIN & AI project Network3 has now surpassed 5,000 units, marking a further expansion of Network3's layout in the Edge AI field. The latest data shows that the daily earnings of the N3 Edge V1 device remain at the top of the DePIN project rankings.Currently, the global coverage and decentralization level of the Network3 network have reached new heights, with active deployments of nodes worldwide reaching 380,000, covering 185 countries and regions. The physical mining machine N3 Edge V1 has also received significant market attention, selling out quickly during its previous pre-sale, and is now launching a direct sales program from the manufacturer. Several manufacturers have already joined, and announcements will be made on the official website soon.In addition, the project has successfully secured $5.5 million in seed round financing, and a new round of financing has been initiated, attracting participation from several leading institutions. The official announcement revealed that the process has already started, with plans to complete the TGE by the end of the year.

ChainCatcher news, Pepperstone analyst Michael Brown stated that a Trump victory could shift market focus to re-inflation, anticipated tax cuts, and potential tariff issues. The initial market reaction may include a stronger dollar and a decline in government bonds. Expectations for reduced regulatory burdens could boost the stock market, particularly in energy and defense sectors.He noted that a Harris victory might lead to a weaker dollar, as hedging operations related to Trump are unwound, allowing the trade-sensitive foreign exchange market to "breathe a sigh of relief." Expectations for more expansionary fiscal policies could put pressure on government bonds, while concerns over stricter regulations might weigh on the stock market. However, any decline could be quickly bought on dips, with clean energy and tech stocks potentially performing better. This largely depends on the composition of Congress. For those wondering whether this election will change the long-term macro or market outlook, Brown's answer is "absolutely not." (Jin Shi)

ChainCatcher message, Musk stated while retweeting a discussion tweet about the U.S. presidential election on the X platform, "In the last election, not a single friend of mine who supported an independent candidate or was a swing voter voted for Trump. This time, I don't know anyone who isn't voting for him. More and more people are confiding in me that they will vote for Trump, but they are afraid to say it publicly because it might affect their friends, jobs, and clients. The oppressive big government machine representing Harris is about to face defeat."

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, Dean Skurka, President and CEO of digital financial services company WonderFi, believes that the interest rate cuts in Canada and the United States, along with the upcoming 2024 U.S. presidential election, will continue to drive Bitcoin prices higher in the next 6-24 months.In an interview with Cointelegraph, Skurka explained that the recent decision by the Bank of Canada to lower interest rates by 50 basis points, along with the Federal Reserve's ongoing rate cut plan starting in September 2024, will encourage retail and institutional investors to enter the market or increase their existing positions.Skurka also emphasized that the upcoming 2024 U.S. presidential election is a major catalyst for Bitcoin prices, as the cryptocurrency industry believes that a Trump presidency would be beneficial for cryptocurrencies, while a Harris victory could cause a price shock in the short term.