ChainCatcher message, Goldman Sachs CEO Solomon stated that the Federal Reserve will make interest rate decisions based on economic data from 2025.

ChainCatcher news, to support the development of a sustainable business model for licensed virtual asset trading platforms, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is establishing a formal advisory group composed of representatives from each licensed institution to ensure that the SFC considers their views in the policy-making process.The SFC expects the advisory group to be launched in early 2025. Future white papers released by the SFC on priority regulatory matters in the virtual asset industry will be based on discussions conducted by this group and feedback from other stakeholders.

ChainCatcher message, to support licensed virtual asset trading platforms in developing sustainable business models, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is establishing a formal advisory group for all licensed virtual asset trading platforms, composed of representatives from each licensed institution, to ensure that the SFC considers their views in the policy-making process.The SFC expects this advisory group to be launched in early 2025. The SFC will publish a white paper on priority regulatory matters for the virtual asset industry in the future, based on discussions from this group and feedback from other stakeholders.

ChainCatcher news, the latest research report from blockchain infrastructure company Blockdaemon points out that as the 2024 U.S. presidential election approaches, the regulatory landscape for digital assets is expected to make significant progress in 2025. The report indicates that two key regulatory policies are currently in the legislative process: the proposal to repeal SAB 121 and the landmark "21st Century Financial Innovation and Technology Act" (FIT21).Among them, the FIT21 bill was passed in the House of Representatives in May 2024 with bipartisan support. The core content of the bill includes clearly defining the regulatory boundaries between the SEC and CFTC, establishing standards for identifying the commodity and security attributes of digital assets, and creating a legal framework for financial institutions to conduct digital asset custody services.Blockdaemon predicts that with strong bipartisan support, the FIT21 bill is expected to pass the Senate in 2025 and ultimately be signed into law, which will enable the U.S. to play a leading role in balancing innovation and consumer risk.

ChainCatcher news, according to Decrypt, U.S. Congressman French Hill (R-AR) stated in an interview with the Thinking Crypto podcast that the SEC should have new leadership next year, regardless of which party controls the White House.Hill criticized SEC Chairman Gary Gensler's regulatory policies, calling them unconstitutional and an abuse of power, and suggested implementing exemption policies for emerging industries like cryptocurrency.Ripple Labs CEO Brad Garlinghouse also predicted that Gensler would leave after the upcoming presidential election, regardless of the election outcome.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jin10, the South Korean Ministry of Finance has stated that South Korea plans to regulate cross-border transactions of cryptocurrencies and other virtual assets starting in the second half of 2025, introducing registration and reporting requirements.The Ministry of Finance stated that under the new regulations, businesses handling cross-border transactions of virtual assets will be required to register with the authorities in advance and report transaction details to the Bank of Korea on a monthly basis. According to data from South Korea Customs, since 2020, South Korea has seen foreign exchange-related crimes worth 110 trillion won (7.97 billion USD), of which 81.3% involved virtual assets.

ChainCatcher news, analysts from the research and brokerage firm Bernstein claim that their current prediction of a $200,000 Bitcoin price by the end of 2025 is "conservative," and they urge skeptics to reconsider the limited supply of cryptocurrencies in an era of record-high U.S. debt levels. For investors who do not want to hold Bitcoin directly, the analyst suggests investing in MicroStrategy, the world's largest Bitcoin corporate holder, and Robinhood, which is continuing to expand its crypto services, as alternatives for indirect investment.The analyst also highlighted the potential of U.S. publicly traded companies Riot Platforms and CleanSpark, which are integrating thousands of megawatts of power for Bitcoin mining, as well as AI-diversified companies like Core Scientific, which leverage the demand for AI hosting services, as they possess valuable power pipelines while still managing Bitcoin mining operations.

ChainCatcher news, the Vietnamese government has released the "National Blockchain Strategy," which outlines the national strategy for the application and development of blockchain technology by 2025, with a vision for 2030. The goal of the Vietnamese government is to create 20 reputable blockchain brands in terms of platforms, products, and services on the regional blockchain technology platform; to maintain the operation of at least 3 blockchain testing centers or special zones in major cities, forming a national network; and to have representation among the top 10 blockchain training and research institutions in Asia.

ChainCatcher message, CICC pointed out in the article "The Potential Impact of Trump's Policies on the U.S. Economy": "Under the ordinary assumption scenario, we expect the Federal Reserve to continue to cut interest rates, but the pace of rate cuts will slow down, and the terminal (neutral) interest rate will also be higher. In an extreme assumption scenario, the Federal Reserve's stance will turn 'hawkish' and restart rate hikes in 2025, as policymakers are unlikely to tolerate inflation rising back above 5%."The article further states: "Considering that curbing inflation generally requires the nominal policy rate to be above inflation (i.e., the real policy rate to be positive), this means that the Federal Reserve may need to raise interest rates by 75 to 100 basis points in 2025."

ChainCatcher news, Fox Business reporter Eleanor Terrett posted on the X platform: "Although no major cryptocurrency participants registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in 2024, the commission has still included cryptocurrencies in its 2025 review priority list. The only two crypto assets I can think of that the SEC has interacted with in a regulatory role (rather than an enforcement role) are the ETFs for Bitcoin and Ethereum. Will the review focus on these ETFs and the companies associated with them?"

ChainCatcher news, Nansen CEO Alex Svanevik stated on social media that 2025 will usher in the largest bull market in history.

ChainCatcher news, according to News.bitcoin, Brazil's central bank president Roberto Campos Neto plans to accelerate the regulation of asset tokenization and stablecoins before 2025. The bank will release new consultation opinions this month to gather more feedback on the approval of the country's VASP operational rules.In a recently aired program, Campos Neto claimed that the bank is also developing rules for virtual asset service providers (VASP). He revealed that the bank will launch a public consultation to seek opinions on the draft regarding the "conduct, organization, and authorization processes" of these entities.

ChainCatcher news, Meme coin KOL Murad posted on the X social platform, stating that the scale of the new Memecoin is only 1% of the market cap of existing altcoins and their unlocked value. By 2025, the performance of Memecoin will significantly surpass that of altcoins.

ChainCatcher news, JPMorgan analysts stated in their latest report that they are optimistic about digital assets in 2025, mainly due to the rise of "devaluation trading." As geopolitical tensions escalate and the U.S. elections approach, investors may turn to gold and Bitcoin to hedge against economic instability. The report also mentioned that the approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs, the nearing completion of bankruptcies in the crypto market, and the potential return of cash from the FTX bankruptcy will all drive growth in the digital asset market.

According to ChainCatcher news, leading global lithography system manufacturer ASML has released its Q3 2024 financial report and lowered its performance expectations for 2025, raising concerns among investors, which led to a more than 10% drop in its U.S. stock during trading. As a result, the Nasdaq Composite Index fell by more than 1%, and the stock price of semiconductor giant NVIDIA saw a decline of 5.7%, marking the largest single-day drop since September 6, 2024.According to the financial data released by ASML, the company's gross margin for Q3 was 50.8%, slightly above the market expectation of 50.7%. The new orders for Q3 amounted to only €2.63 billion, far below the market expectation of €5.39 billion.ASML expects its net sales for Q4 of FY 2024 to be between €8.8 billion and €9.2 billion, with the market expectation at €8.95 billion; the full-year net sales expectation remains at €28 billion, with the market expectation at €27.71 billion.ASML anticipates that net sales for 2025 will be between €30 billion and €35 billion, while the market expectation is €35.94 billion. The gross margin expectation for FY 2025 has been lowered to a range of 51% to 53%, down from the previous expectation of 54% to 56%.

ChainCatcher news, Mt. Gox officially announced today that the bankruptcy administrator has basically completed the compensation work for the bankruptcy creditors who have completed the necessary procedures for receiving compensation and encountered no issues during the compensation process. However, many bankruptcy creditors have not yet completed the necessary procedures to receive repayment, and therefore have not received their repayments; in addition, due to various issues that arose during the repayment process, a considerable number of bankruptcy creditors have also temporarily not received their repayments. In order to reasonably compensate these bankruptcy creditors as much as possible, the bankruptcy administrator, after obtaining court permission, has changed the compensation deadline from October 31, 2024 (Japan Standard Time) to October 31, 2025 (Japan Time).

ChainCatcher news, Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart stated that exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are likely to launch in the United States in the first quarter of 2025.Seyffart mentioned during a panel discussion at the Permissionless conference on October 9: "I think it's possible that options could launch before the end of this year, but it's more likely to be in the first quarter of 2025."In September, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) authorized Nasdaq to list options linked to the BlackRock Bitcoin ETF, iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT). They are awaiting final approval from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Options Clearing Corporation (OCC).Seyffart stated: "Unlike the regulations from the SEC, the CFTC and OCC do not have strict deadlines, so they can delay further if they wish."

ChainCatcher news, Aethir has announced the launch of a new business focused on enterprise social media and AI, supported by the Aethir Edge computing network. To further enhance the capabilities of the Aethir Edge network and support the growing demand for decentralized edge computing, the Aethir Foundation has announced an increase in ATH rewards. From November 1, 2024, to June 2025, users can earn an average of 100 ATH tokens daily through each eligible Aethir Edge device connected to the network (based on uptime and bandwidth). This initiative aims to incentivize more users to contribute idle computing resources, enhancing the overall capacity and performance of the network.Aethir Edge provides a decentralized platform that distributes computing resources across various devices in the network, offering users a more efficient and cost-effective alternative to traditional centralized cloud computing. APhone is one of the use cases for Edge, powered by Aethir's decentralized infrastructure, and is a device-agnostic Web3 Cloud Phone that can access social media platforms and DApps with low latency, security, and high performance. Cloud Phone is a key area of focus for Aethir, leveraging its decentralized edge network to improve scalability, privacy, and reduce costs for both individual and enterprise users.

According to ChainCatcher news reported by The Block, based on current prices and the potential impact of Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. presidential election, Standard Chartered's Head of Global Digital Asset Research, Geoff Kendrick, predicts that by the end of 2025, the price of Solana could increase fivefold, Ethereum could rise fourfold, and Bitcoin's value could triple.He also stated that if Harris becomes president, he expects Bitcoin to outperform Ethereum, which in turn will outperform Solana. He added, "In dollar terms, we expect Ethereum's price to reach $7,000 by the end of 2025 under a Harris presidency." Regardless of the election results on November 5, Kendrick expects Bitcoin's price to rise to $200,000 before the end of 2025.