ChainCatcher news, the continuous growth of the global M2 money supply may trigger a significant rise in Bitcoin, but analysts warn against betting everything on this emerging signal.Pav Hundal, chief analyst at cryptocurrency trading platform Swyftx, told Cointelegraph: "This is not a market to bet all your funds on a quick adjustment, but our core prediction remains that the market will stay strong in March and beyond."Additionally, Bravo Research states that the U.S. money supply has doubled in just 10 years, "this surge in liquidity could fuel a parabolic rise in Bitcoin."

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, DekaBank, a large German financial institution managing €377 billion ($395 billion) in assets, has announced the launch of cryptocurrency trading and custody services for institutional clients.The company has obtained regulatory approval for crypto custody under the German Banking Act from the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) prior to the launch of the new services.

ChainCatcher news, according to Coindesk, a survey conducted by Binance Research, the research department of the cryptocurrency exchange Binance, involving over 10,000 investors in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico, shows that the vast majority of cryptocurrency users in Latin America (95%) plan to increase their holdings by 2025.The survey results indicate that 40.1% of respondents expect to purchase more cryptocurrency in the next three months, 15.3% expect to buy in the next six months, and 39.7% expect to buy within 12 months. Only 4.9% of people do not have plans to continue investing this year.The report cites research from payment company Triple-A, stating that cryptocurrency adoption in Latin America will lead the world in 2024, growing by 116%. The region currently has 55 million cryptocurrency users, accounting for nearly 10% of the total number of cryptocurrency users.

ChainCatcher news, Pantera Capital executive partner Paul Veradittakit stated that there are significant opportunities in the cryptocurrency space to leverage AI agents. He believes that cryptocurrency trading is a reasonable domain for the integration of AI agents and predicts that AI-driven trading volumes could grow exponentially, as AI agents are both smart and fast, capable of taking action on behalf of users.They can seamlessly enter and exit different types of products and engage in DeFi trading, which truly represents the future of financial services.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bloomberg, Nigeria is amending regulations to allow taxation on cryptocurrency transactions and digital transactions, aimed at increasing fiscal revenue.The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission stated that the agency is developing new rules to ensure that all eligible transactions can enter regulated exchanges and be included in the formal tax system, the agency said in response to questions via email.Currently, a bill regarding the taxation of cryptocurrency transactions and the introduction of other taxes has been submitted to lawmakers and is expected to pass this quarter.

ChainCatcher news, recently, the global top financial media Forbes selected the 25 most trusted cryptocurrency exchanges in the world for 2025, and Huobi HTX made the list. This further solidifies Huobi HTX's position as a leading exchange in the crypto industry, operating for over 11 years.Forbes evaluated global cryptocurrency exchanges based on multiple dimensions, including trading volume, compliance, and trading costs. Huobi HTX performed excellently overall and has strong competitiveness in terms of BTC and ETH holdings, spot trading volume, and product lines. According to data provided by Forbes, Huobi HTX ranks 6th in spot market share among all listed cryptocurrency exchanges. This achievement is attributed to Huobi HTX's significant efforts in continuously enhancing the trading experience and showcasing wealth effects with new assets.

ChainCatcher news, according to Protos, a kidnapped cryptocurrency trader attempted to escape by jumping from a 30-foot (approximately 9 meters) high balcony while being threatened by his captors to pay a ransom of €30,000 ($31,000) for his freedom, resulting in broken ankles.The 34-year-old trader met with the kidnappers in Marbella, Spain, who lured him to an apartment in Estepona for drinks. Afterwards, the kidnappers abducted him and demanded that he use cryptocurrency from his client accounts to pay the ransom, or face torture.The victim pretended to agree and made a call, claiming he was contacting a client for the necessary cryptocurrency withdrawal code. In reality, he contacted a friend, who then guided the police to the apartment where he was being held.However, before the police arrived, the victim attempted to escape from the balcony while the kidnappers were distracted. Unfortunately, he fell, resulting in broken ankles.

ChainCatcher news, Indonesian cryptocurrency exchange Tokocrypto has appointed Calvin Kizana as its new CEO. Tokocrypto has also partnered with digital banking service company BCA Digital to enhance its financial solutions for users.

ChainCatcher news, according to Nikkei, the Japanese Financial Services Agency has requested Apple and Google to remove the applications of five unregistered overseas cryptocurrency exchanges. These include exchanges such as Bybit Fintech Limited located in Dubai and MEXC Global based in Singapore.It is reported that Apple has removed these apps from the App Store as requested. Previously, the Japanese Financial Services Agency had repeatedly warned these exchanges not to conduct business targeting Japanese users, but there was no response, marking the first time the regulatory agency has taken action to remove apps.Previous news, several cryptocurrency exchange apps have been removed from the Japanese App Store.

ChainCatcher news, cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has announced that it has obtained a European Union Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) license, which was acquired through the purchase of a Cyprus investment firm. This move enables Kraken to offer compliant and regulated derivatives to cryptocurrency traders in selected EU markets.In the coming months, Kraken will work to meet the conditions for launching and introduce related products in the local EU market.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bitcoin.com, cryptocurrency trading activity in Indonesia grew by 335.9% in 2024, reaching 6.5061 quadrillion Indonesian rupiah (40.2 billion USD). The Commodity Futures Trading Regulatory Agency (Bappebti) attributed this growth to an increase in the number of users and trading volume.As of November 2024, the number of registered cryptocurrency users has grown to 22.1 million. Bappebti head Tirta Karma Senjaya noted that public confidence in cryptocurrency trading has increased and expressed optimism that the user base will exceed 25 million in the near future.The most actively traded cryptocurrencies in Indonesia include USDT, BTC, DOGE, PEPE, and XRP. To simplify regulation, Bappebti announced that its role in cryptocurrency regulation will be transferred to the Financial Services Authority (OJK) this year, although it will still maintain regulatory authority over commodity futures trading.

ChainCatcher news, the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada updates its anti-money laundering strategy, emphasizing the role of cryptocurrency in combating money laundering related to synthetic opioids.The Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) reminds law enforcement agencies to pay attention to the increasing role of cryptocurrency in the money laundering of synthetic opioid sales. Warning signs include large cryptocurrency exchanges for fiat currency, the use of multiple virtual wallets to obscure the source of transactions, and deposits from accounts in high-risk areas.Additionally, law enforcement agencies are urged to monitor cryptocurrency exchange deposits from accounts associated with high-risk areas or previously flagged for suspicious activities.

ChainCatcher news, Morgan Stanley CEO Ted Pick revealed that the bank is working with the U.S. Treasury and other regulatory agencies to explore providing cryptocurrency trading services. Regarding phenomena like the TRUMP coin in the market, Pick stated that this reflects market liquidity manifesting in different ways, with the broader question being whether these have matured and if crypto assets have reached "escape velocity."Pick emphasized that time is the best friend; the longer the trading duration, the more likely perceptions will become reality. As a heavily regulated financial institution, Morgan Stanley will collaborate with the Treasury and regulatory agencies to explore how to conduct cryptocurrency business safely.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bloomberg Law, Coinbase has submitted an interlocutory appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, requesting a ruling that cryptocurrency transactions on its platform do not constitute securities transactions. Coinbase believes that crypto assets are different from stocks and should not be regulated by the SEC.

ChainCatcher news, a court in Kazakhstan has sentenced three cryptocurrency exchange operators to imprisonment. According to the official report from the Financial Regulatory Agency (AFM) operated by the Kazakhstan government, the court sentenced these three individuals to 2.5 to 3.5 years in prison, and the bailiffs confiscated their assets worth $750,000.The three individuals "operated a platform without a license" and "charged fees for exchanging cryptocurrencies." The illegal exchange processed cryptocurrency transactions worth over $1.28 million for approximately 380 clients. Prosecutors provided "client" bank statements as evidence. The bailiffs confiscated the assets of the three, "including real estate, five cars, a four-wheeler, and expensive computer equipment."

ChainCatcher news, according to CNN, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) of the United States has announced that starting in 2025, a third-party reporting system for cryptocurrency transactions will be implemented. Centralized trading platforms such as Coinbase and Gemini will be required to report users' cryptocurrency transaction information to the tax authorities for the first time using the newly established 1099-DA form.According to the regulations, custodial trading platforms, digital asset wallet providers, cryptocurrency ATM operators, and digital asset payment processors must track and record users' buy and sell transactions throughout the year and submit reports to users and the IRS in early 2026.The specific implementation timeline shows that the reporting of cryptocurrency cost basis (purchase price) information will begin in 2026; reporting of peer-to-peer transactions on decentralized platforms (such as Uniswap and Sushiswap) will be postponed until 2027, but only the total transaction amount needs to be reported. Newly listed Bitcoin spot ETF transactions will also be reported using the 1099-B or 1099-DA forms, including share transactions and taxable events generated within the fund.