ChainCatcher news, Token Unlocks data shows that tokens such as MRS, ADA, and ENA will see significant unlocks next week, including:Metars Genesis (MRS) will unlock approximately 10 million tokens at 8 AM Beijing time on December 23, accounting for 11.87% of the current circulation, valued at about 34.7 million USD;Cardano (ADA) will unlock approximately 18.53 million tokens at 8 AM Beijing time on December 26, accounting for 0.05% of the current circulation, valued at about 16.6 million USD;Ethena (ENA) will unlock approximately 12.86 million tokens at 3 PM Beijing time on December 25, accounting for 0.44% of the current circulation, valued at about 13.5 million USD;Murasaki (MURA) will unlock approximately 20 million tokens at 8 AM Beijing time on December 23, accounting for 34.84% of the current circulation, valued at about 12.2 million USD;Eigenlayer (EIGEN) will unlock approximately 1.29 million tokens at 3 AM Beijing time on December 25, accounting for 0.61% of the current circulation, valued at about 4.9 million USD;MMX (MMX) will unlock approximately 1.67 million tokens at 8 AM Beijing time on December 24, accounting for 1.11% of the current circulation, valued at about 1.8 million USD;Venom (VENOM) will unlock approximately 33.76 million tokens at 8 AM Beijing time on December 25, accounting for 1.77% of the current circulation, valued at about 2 million USD;Coin98 (C98) will unlock approximately 16.53 million tokens at 7 PM Beijing time on December 23, accounting for 1.88% of the current circulation, valued at about 2.7 million USD;Hooked Protocol (HOOK) will unlock approximately 4.17 million tokens at 8 AM Beijing time on December 25, accounting for 1.97% of the current circulation, valued at about 1.7 million USD;Karrat (KARRAT) will unlock approximately 11.25 million tokens at 8 AM Beijing time on December 23, accounting for 6.45% of the current circulation, valued at about 4.4 million USD.

ChainCatcher news, OKX market shows that BTC has just broken through 102,000 USD, currently reported at 102,135.00 USD each, down 2.32% for the day.

ChainCatcher news, driven by the surge in Bitcoin, the prices of mining machines sold in Huaqiangbei, Shenzhen are also rising. The prices of some merchants' Antminer machines have increased by several tens of percent. One merchant stated that the Antminer S21 335T is priced at $5,600 each, equivalent to 40,700 RMB, which is a 30% increase from last year's 28,000 RMB. Bitmain's official website shows that the 473T S21 XP water-cooled miner is priced at 73,900 RMB, but it is already sold out.It is reported that since the beginning of this year, especially in recent months, there have been many customers from Russia, Ethiopia, the United States, and Canada. Some are importing hundreds of new machines, while others are even trading thousands, all delivered and shipped in Hong Kong. (Hong Kong Wen Wei Po)

ChainCatcher news, according to OKX pre-market data, the Hyperliquid token HYPE has reached 20 USD, with a daily increase of 18%, showing a significant premium compared to Hyperliquid, currently quoted at 19.25 USD.

ChainCatcher news, according to Coin Edition, the Web3 data tracking platform DappRadar reports that there has been significant growth in the blockchain gaming sector in November 2024, which occupies 28.2% of the market share, with an average daily active wallet (dUAW) of 6.8 million, an increase of 16% compared to October's dUAW.Among them, blockchain networks such as opBNB, Matchain, Ronin, Nebula, and Near Protocol are relatively active, while other ecosystems include Aptos, Immutable zkEVM, Polygon, Base, and Kaia.opBNB leads the Web3 gaming sector with 2.08 million dUAW, with well-known projects like Gomble Games and Seraph, and the user base of the blockchain network has increased by 17% month-on-month.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, Nevada Secretary of State Francisco Aguilar announced the introduction of blockchain technology into the state's election certification process to ensure the fairness of future elections.Aguilar stated in a press release that the state is "committed to holding the safest elections in the nation," and that blockchain technology is an essential part of these efforts. Currently, there are few details about the implementation, and it is unclear whether the state has developed a proprietary blockchain or is using existing commercial or open-source blockchain technology.

ChainCatcher news, according to Crypto.news, the cryptocurrency-themed movie "Crypto Man," directed by South Korean director Hyeon Hae-ri, will be released on January 15, 2025. The film is based on a real cryptocurrency crash incident that caused losses exceeding 50 trillion won (approximately 34.9 billion USD), starring the late actor Song Jae-rim.The film tells the story of the protagonist Yang Do-hyun (played by Song Jae-rim), who, after experiencing multiple entrepreneurial failures, successfully issues the cryptocurrency MOMMY with friends, only to face regulatory scrutiny afterward.It is reported that the film, after strict legal consultation, will depict the life of young South Koreans who "trade stocks during the day and cryptocurrencies at night" in a darkly humorous manner. According to Upbit data, by the end of 2023, there are a total of 3,759 cryptocurrency millionaires in South Korea, with investors in their 20s holding an average of 3.65 million USD in digital assets.

ChainCatcher news, Token Unlocks data shows that tokens such as APT, ADA, ENA will see significant unlocks next week, including:Aptos (APT) will unlock approximately 11.31 million tokens at midnight on December 12, Beijing time, accounting for 2.11% of the current circulation, valued at about 160 million USD;Cardano (ADA) will unlock approximately 18.53 million tokens at 8 AM on December 11, Beijing time, accounting for 0.05% of the current circulation, valued at about 22 million USD;Ethena (ENA) will unlock approximately 1.286 million tokens at 3 PM on December 11, Beijing time, accounting for 0.44% of the current circulation, valued at about 12.9 million USD;Bitget Token (BGB) will unlock approximately 5.38 million tokens at 8 AM on December 10, Beijing time, accounting for 0.38% of the current circulation, valued at about 14.4 million USD;io.net (IO) will unlock approximately 2.11 million tokens at 8 PM on December 11, Beijing time, accounting for 1.68% of the current circulation, valued at about 7.5 million USD;Eigenlayer (EIGEN) will unlock approximately 1.29 million tokens at 3 AM on December 11, Beijing time, accounting for 0.61% of the current circulation, valued at about 5.9 million USD;Fusionist (ACE) will unlock approximately 850,000 tokens at 8 AM on December 12, Beijing time, accounting for 2.01% of the current circulation, valued at about 2.9 million USD;World Mobile Token (WMTX) will unlock approximately 5 million tokens at 8 AM on December 9, Beijing time, valued at about 2.7 million USD;Staika (STIK) will unlock approximately 1.5 million tokens at 8 AM on December 10, Beijing time, valued at about 2.2 million USD;Aurora (AURORA) will unlock approximately 5.33 million tokens at 8 AM on December 12, Beijing time, accounting for 0.96% of the current circulation, valued at about 1.5 million USD;Moonbeam (GLMR) will unlock approximately 3.04 million tokens at 8 AM on December 11, Beijing time, accounting for 0.33% of the current circulation, valued at about 1.1 million USD.

ChainCatcher news, the crypto ecosystem accelerator and seed fund Adaverse announced a strategic investment in the Middle Eastern sports tech company Grintafy. The specific investment amount has not been disclosed, and the new funds are intended to support its Web3 transformation, including the integration of Web3 native features and enhancing user experience, as well as exploring blockchain technology to enhance the platform.It is reported that Grintafy has previously received support from the blockchain sports entertainment company Chiliz.

ChainCatcher news, OKX market shows that BTC has fallen below 98,000 USD, currently reported at 97,868 USD, down 3.38% for the day.

ChainCatcher news, Circle announced that its regulated subsidiary has become the first stablecoin issuer committed to complying with the Value Referenced Crypto Assets (VRCAs) requirements of the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) and the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA).This helps Circle's USD-pegged stablecoin USDC to be offered on registered crypto asset trading platforms in Canada. Registered crypto asset trading platforms operating in Canada and complying with VRCA requirements can continue to offer USDC after the CSA's deadline of December 31, 2024, for delisting non-compliant stablecoins.

ChainCatcher news, QCP Capital's latest analysis points out that established cryptocurrencies have experienced a significant upward trend in the past two weeks since 2021. XRP has broken through its historical high of $2 in February 2021, surging 400% to $2.90 since November. During the same period, veteran projects like ADA, HBAR, and XLM recorded increases of 300%, 800%, and 600% respectively, showcasing the strong momentum of traditional crypto assets.This round of increase is mainly driven by two factors: first, Trump's proposal in November to eliminate capital gains tax on cryptocurrencies issued by U.S. companies; second, potential pro-crypto cabinet nominees. It is reported that current Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick may take over as Secretary of Commerce, as his company is currently in negotiations with Tether. Meanwhile, the SEC chair position may be taken over by pro-crypto Paul Atkins, replacing current chair Gary Gensler.Although South Korea's implementation of martial law temporarily caused Bitcoin to drop to $93,500, the subsequent rapid rebound in the market indicates strong buying power. The report notes that while inflation concerns have compressed the expectation for three Fed rate cuts by 2025, and geopolitical risks from Trump regarding China, Mexico, Canada, and BRICS countries still exist, the cryptocurrency market is still expected to continue its upward trend.Analysts believe that with the potential launch of crypto-friendly policies by Trump's team and the continued entry of institutional investors, the goal of Bitcoin breaking $100,000 and Ethereum reaching new historical highs is shifting from a dream to reality. Investors are advised to pay attention to the strong market momentum and seize investment opportunities.

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, the privacy public chain Namada has announced the completion of the launch of its mainnet Phase 1, with staking and governance features now online.

ChainCatcher news, according to DLNews, as the price of Bitcoin approaches $100,000 this year, New York City Mayor Eric Adams expressed satisfaction with his cryptocurrency salary decision. "Remember when I first got my Bitcoin salary and you all laughed at me? Now who’s laughing?" he said at a press conference on Tuesday.When he took office in January 2022, Adams converted about $30,000 of his salary for the first three months into Bitcoin and Ethereum. According to the latest financial disclosure statement, as of the end of 2023, the value of his Bitcoin holdings is between $5,000 and $54,999.In addition to Adams, Miami Mayor Suarez and Belgian MP De Beukelaer have also chosen to receive their salaries in Bitcoin.

ChainCatcher message, the privacy-focused Layer1 blockchain Namada has launched its genesis block and will decentralize the mainnet in five phases, each driven by community decisions through on-chain governance. The first phase has begun, and staking and governance functions are now live.Namada has released a community airdrop, with a total supply of 1 billion NAM tokens. Eligible wallets will receive NAM tokens, which can be immediately used for staking and governance. Staking rewards will be activated in the second phase. The transferability of tokens is expected to be enabled in the fifth phase within a few months.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, the Cosmos ecosystem privacy public chain Namada has officially launched its mainnet and initiated the first phase of decentralized deployment. The project is developed by Anoma Foundation and received $25 million in funding in May 2023.The core feature of the project is the "multi-asset shielded pool" technology, which allows users to hide asset details in DEX liquidity pools, enabling cross-chain privacy transactions. The project will be deployed in five phases, with the first phase opening up staking and governance functions.The total supply of NAM tokens is 1 billion, with the first batch of tokens having no lock-up period allocated to community members, early contributors, and future development plans. Anoma Foundation stated that it will not operate validation nodes to ensure that the network is fully controlled by the community. Eligible users can immediately receive NAM token airdrops and participate in staking and governance.

ChainCatcher news, according to data from Token Unlocks, this week JTO, ADA, and ENA will experience a one-time large token unlock, totaling over 500 million USD in value, including:Jito (JTO) will unlock 135 million tokens on December 8 at 00:00, valued at approximately 518 million USD, accounting for 103.03% of the circulating supply;Cardano (ADA) will unlock 18.53 million tokens on December 6 at 08:00, valued at approximately 21.31 million USD, accounting for 0.05% of the circulating supply;Ethena (ENA) will unlock 12.86 million tokens on December 4 at 15:00, valued at approximately 10.61 million USD, accounting for 0.45% of the circulating supply;Bitget Token (BGB) will unlock 5.38 million tokens on December 10 at 08:00, valued at approximately 8.6 million USD, accounting for 0.38% of the circulating supply.