ChainCatcher news, according to market news, the Binance.US website shows that it has supported USD trading services for U.S. customers, allowing users to securely purchase Bitcoin, Ethereum, and over 160 other cryptocurrencies with USD.

ChainCatcher message, MEXC will launch Kaito (KAITO) pre-market trading on February 19 at 20:00 (UTC+8), allowing users to trade in advance before the KAITO spot trading opens.Kaito (KAITO) will be listed in the innovation zone after meeting liquidity requirements, and the KAITO/USDT trading market will be opened. This token is also set to land on MEXC's instant exchange.The KAITOUSDT contract will be launched on February 20 at 21:10, supporting leverage of 1-50 times, with both full and isolated margin modes.

ChainCatcher message, OKX will launch KAITO (Kaito) spot trading. The specific schedule is as follows:· Deposit opening time: February 19, 2025, 18:00 (UTC+8)· Auction time: February 20, 2025, 20:00 - 21:00 (UTC+8)· KAITO/USDT spot trading opening: February 20, 2025, 21:00 (UTC+8)· Withdrawal opening time: February 21, 2025, 10:00 (UTC+8)

ChainCatcher news, Hong Kong stock market data shows that as of the market close, the trading volume of 6 Hong Kong virtual asset ETFs today was approximately 16.49 million HKD.Among them:Huaxia Bitcoin ETF (3042.HK) had a trading volume of 11.37 million HKD;Huaxia Ethereum ETF (3046.HK) had a trading volume of 2.78 million HKD;Harvest Bitcoin ETF (3439.HK) had a trading volume of 756.5 thousand HKD;Harvest Ethereum ETF (3179.HK) had a trading volume of 481.3 thousand HKD;Bosera HashKey Bitcoin ETF (3008.HK) had a trading volume of 991.2 thousand HKD;Bosera HashKey Ethereum ETF (3009.HK) had a trading volume of 113.5 thousand HKD.

ChainCatcher news, former Coinbase CTO Balaji stated that as traditional IPO and merger & acquisition (M&A) paths are obstructed, Security Token Offerings (STO) on the blockchain may become a new avenue for tech companies to raise funds. He pointed out that the SEC's regulatory rules make it difficult for small companies to go public, and the recent tough stance of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on large-scale mergers further limits the exit routes for startups. This policy environment may weaken the funding flow and competitiveness of the startup ecosystem.However, he believes that changes in the crypto policy landscape have opened the door for STOs, and the new government's supportive attitude towards cryptocurrencies makes blockchain-based financing models more attractive. STOs can not only reduce the listing costs for small businesses but also provide startups with a source of capital independent of large tech companies. Balaji emphasized that this model aligns with the government's goal of keeping small businesses independent while also offering global investors the opportunity to participate without directly owning control of the enterprise.

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, the Telegram Bot project Banana Gun is now live on the BNB Chain. It supports Swap, limit orders, and bridging functions, suitable for Pancakeswap v2/v3 and four.meme.

ChainCatcher message, Binance will remove the DOGS/BRL, FET/BRL, NEIRO/BRL, NEIRO/EUR, NOT/EUR spot trading pairs and stop trading on February 21, 2025, at 11:00 (UTC+8).

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, Coinbase shareholder Wenduo Guo filed a lawsuit in the New Jersey federal court on February 18, accusing the cryptocurrency exchange and its executives of violating securities laws by allegedly concealing information related to bankruptcy risks from investors.The lawsuit claims that Coinbase and its management failed to disclose the risk that user assets could be considered bankruptcy property, which would make retail users unsecured creditors. The complaint also points out that at least 75 cryptocurrency exchanges had collapsed before the company's listing in April 2021, leaving users unable to recover their digital assets.Additionally, the lawsuit alleges that Coinbase did not disclose its engagement in proprietary trading to cope with the decline in cryptocurrency prices. The defendants include several executives and board members, including CEO Brian Armstrong. The plaintiffs are seeking a jury trial and are requesting damages and corporate governance reforms.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, Canadian Securities Exchange listed company Sol Strategies increased its holdings by 12,456 SOL, bringing the total holdings to 226,798 SOL, worth 64.2 million CAD.

ChainCatcher message, Bithumb will launch the GNO/KRW trading pair, with trading expected to start on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at 3 PM (KST).

ChainCatcher news, the modular real yield layer and Instagram application chain Cygnus has completed a $20 million Pre-Seed funding round, with participation from Manifold Trading, OKX Ventures, Mirana Ventures, Optimism Foundation Retro Funding, and others. This funding will enable Cygnus to expand its product range and strengthen its influence in key markets, driving the crypto industry into the era of super applications.Cygnus is dedicated to building a modular real yield layer, aiming to allow any blockchain to easily customize its own re-staking network and achieve shared security. Assets from both on-chain and off-chain can be deposited into Cygnus LVS to become liquidity validators, facilitating seamless coordination and economic security.Cygnus aims to build a transparent and decentralized economic network within emerging ecosystems and establish sustainable models that drive real-world utility and support mass adoption.

ChainCatcher news, according to reports, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission has granted another license for a virtual asset trading platform, with the virtual asset trading platform Bullish being approved, increasing the number of licensed virtual asset trading platforms in Hong Kong to 10.Bullish's Senior Vice President and Global Head of Sales, Liu Dehao, stated in a recent interview that Hong Kong is an important business hub, currently employing over 100 staff in the region, and aims to focus on institutional business after obtaining the license. Bullish had previously acquired the comprehensive media, events, and index platform CoinDesk.Currently, there are 8 platforms on the list of applicants for virtual asset trading platform licenses. The Executive Director of the SFC's Intermediaries Division, Ye Zhiheng, recently mentioned that the market's understanding of the SFC's licensing standards is becoming clearer, and new licenses will be issued, but whether all applicants will receive a license depends on their compliance with the requirements.

ChainCatcher news, The ETF Store President Nate Geraci stated on social media that the fund giant Charles Schwab has established a digital asset chief position, which is expected to provide cryptocurrency spot trading services. The company is currently one of the largest brokerage firms in the United States.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, the SEC is seeking public comment on the approval of Grayscale and Bitwise Ethereum ETF options trading. In a filing submitted on Tuesday, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) accepted the application submitted by the Chicago Board Options Exchange, which involves options trading for the Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF, Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF, and Bitwise Ethereum ETF.The SEC requires relevant comments to be submitted within 21 days after publication in the Federal Register. The agency may decide to approve, deny, or "initiate further review procedures."

ChainCatcher news, according to Bloomberg, cryptocurrency custody company BitGo Inc. has launched a global over-the-counter (OTC) trading business while planning to go public. This expansion comes as institutional investors, such as hedge funds, are increasing their demand for cryptocurrencies.As one of the largest digital asset custody companies in the United States, BitGo primarily helps investors store their digital assets. According to insiders, the company is considering an initial public offering (IPO) earlier this month.In a statement on Tuesday, BitGo announced that its OTC trading division will provide spot trading, options trading, and lending services for institutional investors to facilitate margin trading. Since the beginning of last year, the company has started offering services to select clients, with trading volumes reaching billions of dollars and lending exceeding $100 million. Additionally, the trading platform is not only available in the U.S. but also covers other jurisdictions, including Hong Kong and the Middle East.

ChainCatcher news, the Utah Blockchain and Digital Innovation Amendment has been submitted for Senate approval. If passed, this will allow the state to invest 10% of state funds in Bitcoin and other digital assets. Utah remains ahead in the state reserve bill race, followed by Arizona and Oklahoma.

ChainCatcher news, "OKX Web3 Consensus Night" was successfully held in Hong Kong, attracting numerous KOLs, developers, and active community members from the Chinese-speaking Web3 field to discuss industry technological innovation, ecological development, and future trends. As the event organizer, OKX conducted in-depth sharing on core topics such as product planning, user experience, OKX Ventures investment dynamics, and globalization through keynote speeches and industry roundtables, bringing more forward-thinking insights to the industry's development.The event was full of highlights, where attendees not only received exclusive benefits from the OKX Telegram Mini Wallet, a wealth of merchandise, and tickets to the 2025 F1 Grand Prix, but also witnessed the surprise appearance of a "lion dance" styled robotic dog and a robot dressed in OKX T-shirts, creating a lively atmosphere on-site. The successful hosting of this event not only deepened technical exchanges and ecological cooperation within the industry but also further promoted the consensus development of the global cryptocurrency industry, injecting more vitality into the Web3 ecosystem.