ChainCatcher news, according to Solid Intel, the Meme coin TRUMP craze has driven the daily trading volume of Solana's decentralized exchange (DEX) to 10% of Nasdaq.

ChainCatcher news, former Coinbase CTO Balaji stated in a post on X that many startups may try to raise funds in the future by issuing tokens as explicit crypto equity.He pointed out that, from a technical perspective, representing equity on the blockchain has clear advantages, as investors can hold it in wallets, query pricing via APIs, and track it on blockchain explorers.At the same time, founders can more easily execute operations such as dividend distribution, buybacks, and vesting plan management. He also suggested that founders should implement mechanisms such as lock-up periods and mandatory sell rights to ensure the long-term interests of investors and founders are aligned.

ChainCatcher news, the three major U.S. stock index futures are rising, with Nasdaq 100 futures increasing by 1%, S&P 500 index futures up by 0.67%, and Dow futures up by 0.57%. (Jin Shi)

ChainCatcher news, according to market news, Nasdaq submitted the Canary Litecoin ETF 19B-4 filing application, initiating the regulatory review process.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bloomberg, data shows that the 30-day correlation coefficient between Bitcoin and the Nasdaq 100 index is about 0.70, reaching its highest level in two years. A reading of 1 indicates assets move in sync, while a reading of -1 indicates an inverse correlation.K33 Research analysts Vetle Lunde and David Zimmerman wrote in a report: "The overall sensitivity to interest rates over the past month suggests that the importance of Wednesday's CPI data has increased. Additionally, the momentum related to Trump may still be significantly enhanced in the days leading up to the inauguration."According to data from trading platform Derive.xyz, hedging activity in the options market is increasing, indicating that investors are preparing for increased volatility. Sean Dawson, head of research at Derive.xyz, stated that the proportion of bearish bets has risen, suggesting that "as the inauguration approaches, investors are hedging against potential downside risks."

ChainCatcher news, according to Decrypt, the Nasdaq-listed spirits company Heritage Distilling (stock code: CASK) has announced that it will begin holding cryptocurrency as a "strategic asset" and will accept cryptocurrency payments. The company stated that the plan requires approval, and Heritage will first develop a policy plan for board approval before taking action.Heritage CEO Justin Stiefel said in a statement, "Heritage has always been an innovator, and we are once again at the forefront of the craft spirits industry. We are ready to accept Bitcoin as a payment method for online e-commerce sales and to acquire and hold Bitcoin as an asset."

ChainCatcher news, according to the Securities Times report, as of the close on January 2, the Dow fell 0.36%, the Nasdaq fell 0.16%, and the S&P 500 index fell 0.22%. The S&P 500 index and the Nasdaq have both declined for five consecutive days.Tesla fell more than 6%, with a market value evaporating by $78.8 billion (approximately 57.52 billion yuan), marking five consecutive daily declines and reaching a new closing low since December 6 of last year. Tesla's total sales for 2024 are projected to be 1.79 million vehicles, a decrease of 1.1% from 1.81 million vehicles in 2023, marking the first annual sales decline for Tesla since 2015. This also falls short of analysts' general expectations of 1.8 million vehicles.Faraday Future surged 51.85%. On December 23, 2024, Faraday Future announced that following the completion of a $30 million financing in September, it has completed another cash financing of approximately $30 million. This funding will be used to promote the development of the company and its FX strategy. The FX strategy aims to launch a mass-market model in the U.S. market with "twice the performance at half the price" to fill the structural gap in the U.S. AIEV market and drive the overall development strategy of the company.

ChainCatcher news, U.S. stocks opened higher and continued to rise, with the Nasdaq up over 1%, the S&P 500 index up 0.86%, and the Dow Jones up 0.73%. Amazon and Meta both rose over 2%.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jin10, the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) announced that it will be closed on January 9th along with the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq markets.

ChainCatcher News: American company MicroStrategy (stock code: MSTR) has officially been added to the Nasdaq 100 Index today.

ChainCatcher news, according to Decrypt, a crypto analyst from Coutts Private Bank revealed that Coinbase's trading revenue over the past 12 months has surpassed that of Nasdaq, one of the two largest stock exchanges in the world. In the past 12 months, Coinbase's trading revenue reached $5.75 billion, while Nasdaq's trading revenue was $4.54 billion. Meanwhile, Coinbase has also surpassed the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) and Brazil's B3 exchange.Despite the rapid growth of Coinbase's trading revenue, there is still a gap compared to the world's largest exchanges. For example, the London Stock Exchange (LSE) and Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) had trading revenues of $10.82 billion and $9.16 billion, respectively, far exceeding Coinbase. Analysts pointed out that although Coinbase's trading volume is lower than that of other major exchanges, its trading revenue remains high due to its higher trading fees. Analysts also predict that Coinbase may continue to surpass traditional exchanges by 2025, becoming the third-largest exchange in the world, but it may take 10 to 20 years to surpass Nasdaq in trading volume. Additionally, Coinbase's potential for expansion in international markets is also key to its future growth, especially in regions such as Latin America, Africa, and Europe.

ChainCatcher news, according to documents released by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the SEC has approved the listing of the Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF and the Franklin Crypto Index ETF. These funds will be listed on the Nasdaq and Cboe BZX exchanges, respectively, allowing investors to indirectly invest in Bitcoin and Ethereum through traditional financial markets. The approval includes comprehensive market surveillance agreements to prevent fraud and manipulation.

ChainCatcher news, BTC Markets cryptocurrency analyst Rachael Lucas stated: "Setting a new all-time high is significant for Bitcoin, marking its evolution into a more mature asset class, reflecting Bitcoin's transition from a retail-driven asset to one supported by institutional demand, ETFs, and corporate bonds, which enhances its legitimacy."The analyst noted that several factors contributed to Bitcoin's breakthrough of $106,000, including the recent statement by elected President Trump expressing his desire to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve and do "some great things" with cryptocurrency, as well as MicroStrategy being included in the Nasdaq 100 and Riot recently announcing the purchase of 5,117 BTC.Presto Research analyst Min Jung said: "The FOMC meeting scheduled for this Wednesday will provide important insights into the Federal Reserve's outlook on potential interest rate cuts." Jung added that cryptocurrency prices are expected to be significantly influenced by announcements or developments related to Trump's inauguration in January next year.