ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, the U.S. Conference Board Leading Economic Index for March recorded -0.7%, the largest decline since October 2023.The Leading Economic Index is a forward-looking indicator system used to predict changes in economic cycles, published by The Conference Board, and includes 10 economic variables that reflect future economic trends over the next 3-6 months through comprehensive data. When the index declines consecutively, it may indicate a risk of economic recession; conversely, it suggests signals of expansion.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bitcoin.com, Diosnel Alarcon, head of the Cybercrime Department of the National Police of Paraguay, pointed out that in 2023 and 2024, the funds transferred through cryptocurrency scams and Ponzi schemes exceeded $4 billion. Criminal intermediaries exploit investors' ignorance of cryptocurrencies to facilitate crime. They set up fake platforms as bait, initially providing small profits to victims' accounts, and months later, the victims realize they have been scammed. This figure includes platforms that use Paraguay as a transit point for transferring illegal funds. Although cryptocurrency transactions are traceable, recovering funds and identifying the perpetrators is difficult due to international bureaucratic procedures. However, if reported quickly, authorities may be able to prevent the crime and recover the funds.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, the US Dollar Index (DXY) has fallen below the psychological level of 100 and is hovering near multi-year lows.Trader BitBull stated that the DXY is declining at the fastest rate since 2023. BitBull compared the current market trend to the performance of Bitcoin at that time, noting that at the beginning of 2023, Bitcoin and altcoins were rebounding from the lows of the 2022 bear market. At that time, BTC had already bottomed out in the fourth quarter of 2022 and rose over 200% within a year.Meanwhile, Andre Dragosch, the European research director at asset management firm Bitwise, pointed out that Goldman Sachs' research still indicates that the DXY has further downside potential in the future.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, the U.S. March retail sales month-on-month recorded 1.4%, the largest increase since January 2023, expected 1.3%, previous value 0.20%.After the data was released, the U.S. dollar index DXY fell 12 points in the short term, currently reported at 99.62.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jin10 data, the U.S. March PPI monthly rate is -0.4%, expected 0.20%, and the previous value has been revised from 0.00% to 0.1%, marking the largest decline since October 2023.

ChainCatcher news, former FOX business reporter Eleanor Terrett posted on X: "Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman expressed hope for an independent review of the bank failures in March 2023 (SVB, Silvergate, Signature), although she did not directly name these banks."

ChainCatcher news, according to the New York Fed, the expectation of a deterioration in financial conditions over the next year is the strongest since November 2023, with the public anticipating significant increases in the prices of gasoline, rent, and food. The probability of missing debt payments is expected to reach its highest level since April 2020, with growing public concerns about the credit and job markets.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, options traders expect the S&P 500 index to fluctuate by 1.3% this Friday, which will be the largest fluctuation on a non-farm payroll data release day since the regional bank crisis in March 2023. Citigroup data shows that the S&P 500 index is expected to have a two-way fluctuation of 1.4% on Wednesday, marking the highest implied volatility since the day after the U.S. presidential election on November 6, 2023.The increase in market volatility is mainly influenced by two factors: the uncertainty of the Trump administration's tariff policy and the upcoming non-farm payroll report. Trump recently warned of potential future economic fluctuations and defended his plan to significantly raise tariffs, but U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo indicated that Trump is considering some tariff relief measures, which has slightly eased market sentiment.The Chicago Board Options Exchange Volatility Index (VIX) is currently at its highest level since December of last year, breaking through the 20-point mark. Economists expect that U.S. employment will increase by 160,000 in February, the unemployment rate will remain at 4%, and average hourly earnings will rise by 4.1% year-on-year. UBS equity derivatives strategist Grinkov stated, "Macroeconomic factors are becoming more important; this is a higher volatility environment."

IntoTheBlock stated that Ethereum's MVRV reached 1.01 yesterday, hitting a new low since October 2023, while the trading price of Ethereum was slightly below $1600 at that time.

ChainCatcher news, IntoTheBlock posted on social media that last Sunday, the share of Bitcoin miners in the total on-chain transaction volume dropped to 2.4%, the lowest level since May 2023.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, the latest report from the cryptocurrency tax software platform CoinLedger shows that in 2024, the average profit for cryptocurrency investors is $5,482, a significant increase of 518% compared to $887.60 in 2023. This data is based on statistics from over 500,000 users, with 80% coming from the United States.The report indicates that SUPER, HYPE, and Bitcoin contributed the largest unrealized gains. CoinLedger CEO David Kemmerer stated that the 2024 presidential election has driven enthusiasm for digital assets to new heights. On the other hand, Ethereum is leading the decline due to increased competition from Solana, with ADA, POL, ATOM, and CRO ranking among the top five unrealized losses.

ChainCatcher news reports that the crypto market saw a surge in new token creation in January, minting 600,000 new tokens, a 12-fold increase compared to the 50,000 tokens minted monthly from 2022 to 2023. The acceleration in token creation began in the fourth quarter of 2024; the monthly minting reached 400,000 before jumping to a record level in January. The number of blockchain networks and DEXs is also rapidly increasing. Data shows that approximately 5 to 10 new chains go live each month, with the number of new chains peaking at 17 in May 2024.Market analysts warn that this surge could lead to liquidity fragmentation. CoinGecko co-founder Bobby Ong acknowledged the potential downsides: "There are too many tokens, and each token dilutes traders' limited attention and liquidity. That's why we haven't seen the significant increases of previous cycles."

ChainCatcher news, Slow Mist founder Cosine posted on X confirming that the hacker who attacked zkLend is the same as the hacker who attacked EraLend in July 2023.

ChainCatcher news, CryptoQuant founder and CEO Ki Young Ju posted on the X platform that since 2023, the market has sold off $142 billion worth of Bitcoin, yet the price of Bitcoin has been rising.

ChainCatcher news, according to Blockworks, PitchBook reveals in a new report that crypto venture capital spending will remain sluggish until the end of 2024. Specific data shows that the transaction value in Q4 2024 surged to $2.4 billion, a 13.6% increase from Q3, but the number of transactions decreased from 411 to 351.PitchBook's Robert Le pointed out: "Although there has been a return of funds, indicating ongoing support from investors for mature teams and differentiated technologies, the continuous decline in the number of transactions reflects an increased selectivity among investors, a trend that has been evident since Q3."Comparing the data from 2023 and 2024, the figures are quite similar. In 2023, the total amount of crypto venture capital reached $10.3 billion, involving 1,936 transactions; while last year, spending in this sector also amounted to $10 billion, covering 1,940 transactions.Additionally, the average transaction amount in the seed stage increased by 20%, jumping from $2.5 million to $3 million; early-stage financing grew by 26%, reaching $4.8 million. However, late-stage financing saw a slight decline, dropping from $6.4 million to $6.3 million. Le stated that this reflects "founders of more mature companies turning to smaller but strategically focused funding rounds, rather than pursuing the large financing rounds that were common in the past."

ChainCatcher news, a study by Cornerstone Research found that under Gary Gensler's leadership, the SEC handled 30% fewer cryptocurrency enforcement cases in 2024 compared to 2023.However, under Gensler's anti-fraud policies, both the number of cases and the amount of fines far exceeded the levels during Jay Clayton's tenure from 2017 to 2020.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, Upbit and Bithumb will compensate investors for losses caused by the network interruption in December 2023 with $2.4 million.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, the U.S. December PPI year-on-year recorded at 3.3%, setting a new high since February 2023. The U.S. December PPI month-on-month recorded at 0.2%, the lowest since September 2024.

ChainCatcher news, according to PeckShield monitoring, the total loss in the cryptocurrency industry in 2024 exceeds $3.01 billion, an increase of about 15% compared to 2023. This total includes $2.15 billion stolen by hackers and $834.5 million stolen through scams. Approximately $488.5 million worth of cryptocurrency has been recovered.May was the peak month of the year, with 28 attacks resulting in a loss of $574.6 million. Hackers continue to primarily target DeFi protocols, but the proportion of attacks against individuals and organizations has risen to 46% (up from 33% in 2023), mainly exploiting weak private key management and insufficient security practices.

ChainCatcher news, DWF Labs co-founder Andrei Grachev stated that DWF Ventures' venture capital in 2024 will increase threefold compared to 2023, and DWF Ventures will carefully study and invest in the most promising projects.