ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, the People's Bank of China and four other departments jointly issued the "Opinions on Promoting Institutional Opening in the Financial Sector in Conditional Free Trade Pilot Zones (Ports) to Align with International High Standards." The "Opinions" propose 20 policy measures in six areas: allowing foreign financial institutions to provide similar new financial services as domestic financial institutions, making decisions on applications for related services by financial institutions within 120 days, supporting the legal cross-border purchase of certain types of overseas financial services, facilitating foreign investors' investment in related transfers in and out, improving arrangements for the cross-border flow of financial data, and comprehensively strengthening financial regulation.These include continuously optimizing the "Cross-Border Wealth Management Connect" pilot in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, supporting residents in the Greater Bay Area to purchase qualified investment products sold by Hong Kong and Macao financial institutions through these institutions, and expanding the scope of participating institutions and qualified investment products.

ChainCatcher news, according to market news, the CEO of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund stated: "We are currently not considering investing in cryptocurrencies."It is reported that the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia is led by Prince Alwaleed bin Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and this holding company ranked second among the top 100 companies in Saudi Arabia in 2002, while ranking first in the private sector.

ChainCatcher message, South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Upbit has issued a notice regarding multiple recent fraud cases involving impersonation of former and current Upbit employees. The scammers showcase forged work IDs on social media, falsely claiming to be "employees of Upbit three years ago," and approach victims under the pretext of "providing business model consulting." Additionally, there are scammers impersonating current employees, spreading false information about coin listings.An Upbit representative stated, "Photos of employee IDs have never been made public; all published employee IDs are forged," and emphasized that all information related to trading support is only released through official announcements. They urged users to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities through official channels.

ChainCatcher news, according to Caixin, in response to market rumors that ByteDance plans to invest $12 billion in developing AI infrastructure, including 40 billion RMB for AI chip procurement by 2025 and $6.8 billion in overseas investments, ByteDance officially denied the claims. Company insiders stated that while the company places great importance on the development of the AI field, the specific budget plans mentioned in the rumors are not true.

ChainCatcher news, Wedbush analysts stated in a research report that supported by the promising prospects of artificial intelligence, tech companies may provide strong messages in the upcoming earnings season.On Tuesday, Trump announced that OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank will establish a joint venture valued at $500 billion. Analysts say this could usher in a wave of large-scale AI investment in the United States. Over the next three years, there could be $2 trillion in AI-related capital expenditures to meet the demands of businesses and consumers. More software companies may join the AI camp, and the enterprise consumption phase may kick off in 2025. (Jinshi)

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, WisdomTree's latest research report points out that the institutionalization of the crypto asset market has made Bitcoin no longer a niche investment, and multi-asset portfolios that include Bitcoin continue to outperform those that do not. The institution's analyst Dovile Silenskyte stated that asset management firms may fall behind in the rapidly evolving financial landscape if they do not incorporate digital assets into their multi-asset portfolios.The report predicts four major trends in the crypto market by 2025:Under the Trump administration, the U.S. regulatory environment is becoming more favorable, with more crypto asset ETPs, including Solana and XRP, expected to be approved by 2025;Ethereum's irreplaceable status as the infrastructure for DeFi, NFTs, and Web3 will be further solidified, with the Dencun upgrade promoting the development of the Layer-2 ecosystem;The Solana network has advantages in stablecoin payments and cross-border remittances, with stablecoins becoming an indispensable part of the global financial system;The tokenization of physical assets is expected to expand significantly by 2025, reshaping the landscape of industries such as private equity and venture capital;

ChainCatcher message, Trump posted on social media: "Overall, before I finish my first full day of work in Washington and the White House, we have secured nearly $3 trillion in new investment commitments for the United States. By the end of this weekend, that number is likely to reach $6 to $7 trillion."

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, Coinbase CEO stated at the Davos Forum that during Trump's presidency, the U.S. Congress may introduce new cryptocurrency legislation that would help unlock significant investments in the industry.

ChainCatcher news, based on ZKsync, the hybrid cryptocurrency exchange GRVT has completed a $5 million financing round, with investment from Further Ventures. This round of financing started in October last year and ended in December, structured as equity financing.GRVT co-founder and CEO Yea stated that the GRVT team has grown from 19 members last year to 52, and plans to selectively hire for product and engineering positions.GRVT also plans to launch its token in the second half of this year and to enter the cryptocurrency spot and options trading market.According to RootData, GRVT (Gravity) is an institutional-grade cryptocurrency trading infrastructure where institutional traders can access a fully private, regulated (KYC and AML), and self-custodied trading venue. Its hybrid exchange (HEX) uses zk-supported volition technology to separate trading and custody functions, eliminating counterparty risk.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, the 2025 Crypto Trends Report released by WisdomTree indicates that Bitcoin is no longer a niche investment, and institutional adoption is rapidly growing. The report shows that multi-asset portfolios that include Bitcoin consistently outperform those that do not.WisdomTree expects that due to increased client demand, Bitcoin adoption rates will continue to rise in 2025. The launch of the U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF has propelled the mainstreaming of cryptocurrencies, and more countries may approve trading products (ETPs) for altcoins, including SOL and XRP, in the future.The report also highlights Ethereum's significant position in the DeFi, NFT, and Web3 sectors, but its scalability issues remain to be addressed. Stablecoins and asset tokenization are expected to see substantial growth, further driving the application of blockchain technology in the global financial system.

ChainCatcher news, according to lmk.fun (formerly Scopescan), multiple whales are bottom-fishing and buying TRUMP.Two hours ago, a whale spent 7.06 million USDC to purchase 2,078,700 TRUMP at an average price of 34 dollars; another whale spent 3.167 million USDC to buy 99,530 TRUMP at an average price of 31.8 dollars.

ChainCatcher news, the Trump family's crypto project WLFI posted on the X platform stating that to commemorate Trump's inauguration as the 47th President of the United States, it has laid out multiple crypto assets, including an investment of $4.7 million in TRX (Tron token). This is WLFI's first investment in a Chinese project, further highlighting TRX's strong momentum in the global market.In addition, Tron representatives were invited to attend the presidential inauguration on January 20 and, through their established nonprofit organization "Digital Sovereignty Alliance" (DSA), became a sponsor of the crypto industry's celebration event for Trump and Vance's inauguration ball (Crypto Ball). Tron founder Justin Sun expressed his anticipation for the forward-looking crypto policies that the new administration may introduce, which are expected to drive growth and innovation in the blockchain industry in the U.S. and globally.

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, Gate Ventures, the venture capital arm of Gate.io, has officially announced an investment of $20 million to support the global innovation program initiated jointly by the BNB Chain and Binance Labs—the BNB Incubation Alliance (BIA). This strategic investment reflects Gate Ventures' commitment to supporting the development of early-stage blockchain startups through financial backing, technical empowerment, and mentorship.Through this collaboration, Gate Ventures will provide developers and entrepreneurs with exclusive programs, co-investment opportunities, and launch services, further promoting innovation and global expansion of Web3 technology.

ChainCatcher news, OKX Ventures officially announces a strategic investment in DuckChain, which is positioned as the Telegram AI Chain, dedicated to providing a convenient and efficient Web3 entry for nearly 1 billion Telegram users. By integrating AI-driven tools with EVM technology, DuckChain focuses on simplifying interactions, enhancing efficiency, and promoting the mass adoption of cryptocurrency.DuckChain is the largest EVM chain on Telegram, developed by TONScale Labs and supported by Arbitrum Orbit technology, providing an efficient development environment and collaborating with several top AI projects in areas such as AI Agents, privacy protection, and decentralized cloud computing, making it easier for Telegram users to enter the world of Web3.Currently, DuckChain has over 20 million users, with the Beta mainnet accumulating on-chain transaction volume exceeding 61 million, and the number of wallets surpassing 9.3 million, with daily transaction volume approaching one million, demonstrating its strength in driving the mass adoption of Web3. This investment highlights OKX Ventures' commitment to supporting innovative and sustainable blockchain projects. In the future, both parties will work together to promote the popularization and application of blockchain technology, creating a more interconnected ecosystem.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinShares' latest weekly report, last week digital asset investment products were driven by the enthusiasm surrounding Trump's inauguration, recording an inflow of $2.2 billion, setting a new weekly record for this year, with total assets under management (AuM) rising to a historic high of $171 billion.Bitcoin dominated the inflows, attracting $1.9 billion, with a total inflow of $2.7 billion this year. Ethereum saw an inflow of $246 million last week, offsetting the net outflow since the beginning of the year. XRP had an inflow of $31 million last week, with a cumulative inflow of $484 million since mid-November 2024. Additionally, Switzerland and Canada recorded inflows of $89 million and $13 million, respectively, indicating regional growth potential.

ChainCatcher news, TRON founder Justin Sun announced an additional investment of 45 million USD in World Liberty Financial (WLFI), bringing his total investment in the project to 75 million USD.