ChainCatcher news, Satoshi Action Fund (SAF) co-founder Dennis Porter posted on X platform stating: "In 2025, more than 30 states in the U.S. will implement policies supporting Bitcoin and digital assets."

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood stated that despite the temporary market downturn, the chances of Bitcoin reaching $1.5 million are increasing as institutional investors continue to expand their investments in digital assets.She said, "Many institutional investors are now looking at Bitcoin and believe they need to add it to their asset allocation because the return and risk profile of Bitcoin is very different from all other assets in their portfolios."

ChainCatcher news, FOX reporter Eleanor Terrett posted on social media, "The Federal Reserve's narrative on Crypto is changing. In two speeches last Friday, Republican Federal Reserve governors Michelle Bowman and Christopher Waller expressed a more open attitude towards digital assets and their future in the financial system. Their remarks are noteworthy because:Trump may choose one of them to replace Michael Barr as the next Vice Chair for Supervision (responsible for overseeing regulation and the Federal Reserve's interaction with banks and cryptocurrencies);They represent a shift in tone and attitude, as they had previously voted to make it more difficult for banks to engage in cryptocurrency policies. Both also voted against the application for custodial banks to become members of the Federal Reserve."

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, currently 27 states in the United States have proposed bills on Bitcoin and digital assets.

ChainCatcher message, Upbit announced that due to the maintenance of the VerifyVASP (VV) server, digital asset transfers involving more than 1 million KRW may be affected from February 12, 2025, 23:00 to 23:30.This maintenance will affect deposit and withdrawal operations that rely on travel rule verification and account holder confirmation services.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, Standard Chartered believes that as long as yields remain stable and the economy runs smoothly, the current market environment is very favorable for Bitcoin and the broader digital asset space. Geoff Kendrick, the bank's global head of digital asset research, noted in a report on Friday that the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield has remained below 4.50%, indicating that the bond market does not expect the Federal Reserve to take aggressive tightening measures, which provides strong support for risk assets like Bitcoin.Kendrick stated, "Despite strong U.S. employment data, the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield has consistently failed to break above 4.50%, which is good news for digital assets. With yields not rising and the economy still robust, this 'just right' environment is very conducive to the development of digital assets." He also added that if the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield continues to stay below 4.50% before the weekend, Bitcoin could break through the key resistance level of $102,500.Furthermore, if there are no new negative factors (such as unexpected regulatory actions or macroeconomic shocks), market conditions for digital assets are expected to improve further, and Bitcoin could even break through $108,000 in February, setting a new all-time high.

ChainCatcher news, Kentucky Representative TJ Roberts has initiated HB376, proposing to invest 10% of state funds in digital assets (Bitcoin) with a market capitalization over $750 billion. Kentucky is now the 16th state to propose a Bitcoin reserve bill.

ChainCatcher News, bipartisan members of the U.S. House of Representatives have introduced a resolution supporting blockchain technology and digital assets.On February 5, Dusty Johnson (Republican-South Dakota), Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee's Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development, along with Ranking Member Don Davis (Democrat-North Carolina), Bryan Steil (Republican-Wisconsin), Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee's Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Inclusion, and Ranking Member Ritchie Torres (Democrat-New York) announced the proposal.The resolution highlights the economic potential of digital assets, the necessity for regulatory clarity, and the role of blockchain in enhancing transparency and efficiency. It also warns that without clear regulations, the U.S. risks losing innovation to countries with more defined legal frameworks. Following the resolution's introduction, lawmakers issued statements emphasizing the urgency of regulatory action.

ChainCatcher news, according to Fox reporter Eleanor Terrett, Republican members of the U.S. House Financial Services Committee announced the witness list for next Tuesday's hearing, titled "The Golden Age of Digital Assets: Charting a Path Forward."Participants:Jonathan Jachym, Vice President and Global Head of Policy and Government Affairs at KrakenJi Kim, President and Acting CEO of the Crypto Innovation CouncilCoy Garrison, Partner at Steptoe LLP and former SEC advisorJose Fernandez da Ponte, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, and Digital Currency at PayPal

ChainCatcher news, according to Bitcoin Magazine, Iowa State Representative Taylor Collins has proposed a bill to invest public funds in Bitcoin and digital assets.

ChainCatcher message, U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis stated on X: "Today, the U.S. Senate Banking Committee found the first concrete evidence of Operation Chokepoint 2.0. Rest assured, the Digital Assets Subcommittee will find the relevant parties and hold them accountable."

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, the latest cryptocurrency status report from Gemini shows that Gen Z adults aged 18-29 are the generation most focused on the digital asset space and hold an optimistic attitude towards it.The report surveyed 6,000 adults in the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Singapore, and Turkey, including both cryptocurrency owners and non-owners. The report states that globally, 51% of Gen Z (ages 18-29) respondents indicated that they currently own or have previously owned cryptocurrency, significantly higher than the general population's 35%.In the United States, over half of Gen Z respondents own or have owned cryptocurrency, accounting for 51%, while the percentage for millennials (born 1981 to 1996) is 49%, and for Generation X (born 1965 to 1980) it is 29%.This trend is evident in several countries, including the United Kingdom, where 53% of Gen Z own cryptocurrency, compared to 32% of the general population; in Singapore, the figures are 50% and 42%, respectively; in France, 47% of Gen Z hold cryptocurrency, while the general population's figure is 31%.The report adds, "While older generations show a clear level of engagement, the ownership rate among Gen Z indicates a deep integration of digital assets into their investment portfolios, which may continue in the current bull market." "In the United States, one-third (33%) of Gen Z respondents indicated they are willing to allocate at least 5% of their portfolios to cryptocurrency, compared to 21% of the general population."Data shows that Gen Z holds a more open attitude towards cryptocurrency regulation, with only 31% believing that regulation needs to be strengthened, compared to 46% of the general population. Additionally, the report found that Gen Z views cryptocurrency as a tool to combat inflation; for example, in the UK, 42% of Gen Z cryptocurrency holders indicated they use cryptocurrency to hedge against inflation. Among all cryptocurrency holders in the UK, this figure is close to one-third (32%).

ChainCatcher news, according to Petra, Jordan has announced plans to develop a comprehensive regulatory framework for virtual and digital assets within a year, aimed at aligning with global standards and promoting the development of its digital economy.The plan will be led by the Jordan Securities Commission (JSC) and supported by the National Future Technology Committee, focusing on creating the necessary legal and technical infrastructure to oversee cryptocurrency trading platforms and virtual asset activities.A ministerial committee led by the Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship will manage the challenges and guide the implementation of these regulations, consisting of officials from the country's central bank, JSC, and the National Cybersecurity Center.This move comes as Jordan seeks to address the vulnerabilities highlighted by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). Due to concerns over virtual asset risks and money laundering loopholes, the task force placed Jordan on the gray list in 2023.

ChainCatcher news, according to the official announcement, the acting chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Caroline D. Pham, is launching a series of public roundtable meetings to discuss the evolving trends and innovations in market structure, covering topics such as affiliated entities and conflicts of interest, prediction markets, and digital assets.Pham also reiterated last year's call for public participation and urged the CFTC to increase transparency in its policy approach to changes in the derivatives market.

ChainCatcher news, Senate Banking Committee on Digital Assets Chair Cynthia Lummis posted on social media: "As we learn about the severity and injustice of Chokepoint 2.0, I will work closely with FDIC Vice Chairman Travis Hill to end this attack on digital assets."

ChainCatcher news, according to Fox reporter Eleanor Terrett, Senator Cynthia Lummis has officially become the chair of the Senate Banking Committee's Digital Assets Subcommittee. Other members of the subcommittee include Thom Tillis, Bill Hagerty, Bernie Moreno, Dave McCormick, Ruben Gallego (senior member), Mark Warner, Chris Van Hollen, and Tina Smith.

ChainCatcher news, U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis announced on the X platform that she will serve as the chair of the Digital Assets Subcommittee of the U.S. Senate Banking Committee.

ChainCatcher news, Fox Business reporter Eleanor Terrett posted on the X platform that the U.S. Senate Banking Committee plans to vote at 10 AM Eastern Time to decide whether Cynthia Lummis will serve as the chair of the Digital Assets Subcommittee, and it is unclear whether any other announcements will be made.

ChainCatcher news, Cyvers Alerts posted on platform X that the system detected multiple suspicious transactions involving hot wallets across several chains. Currently, digital assets worth over $29 million have been transferred to suspicious addresses on chains such as BNB, ETH, OP, POL, BASE, and ARB, and these addresses have begun exchanging assets for ETH.ChainCatcher previously reported that according to monitoring by Shield, the hot wallet of the cryptocurrency derivatives trading platform Phemex has seen large amounts of suspicious outflows.

ChainCatcher news, Greenlight Capital founder and billionaire David Einhorn expressed his skepticism in a recent letter to investors, stating that digital assets are approaching dangerous levels of speculation.Einhorn wrote, "Nothing is stopping the launch of more tradable tokens, and no one knows what will happen next, but it feels like it will be crazy. More likely, level-headed governments should not borrow trillions from the bond market to engage in Bitcoin speculation; in fact, doing so makes no strategic sense." Einhorn also criticized some bullish predictions that pushed Bitcoin to historic highs.In the letter, he stated that Greenlight Capital has established short positions in two leveraged ETFs related to MicroStrategy, the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin.Einhorn stated, "These products are destined to fail. We know who the President of the United States is, but no one can guess what he will do." He also mentioned that economic policies, tariffs, and Trump's mission to cut government spending make the outlook even more uncertain.