ChainCatcher news, according to ai_9684xtpa monitoring, "the whale chasing VINE and ALON has lost 1.22 million dollars" has continued trading in the past two days, incurring an additional loss of 170,000 dollars, bringing the total loss over seven days to 1.787 million dollars.Currently, the Meme trading record is "one win out of nine battles."

ChainCatcher news, the staking protocol Lido announced on platform X that Lido v3.2 Liquid eModes has expanded to Base and Arbitrum. Users can now use LRT as collateral to borrow wstETH, thereby opening up DeFi use cases with reduced gas costs.

ChainCatcher news, former Ethereum Foundation core researcher Danny Ryan posted on X platform stating: "Regardless of what the future holds for Ethereum, whether I am here or not, I want to publicly and clearly express my respect and admiration for Aya Miyaguchi's leadership and friendship. There are many reasons why Ethereum has thrived over the years, and Aya has played a significant role in that. She possesses a deep strategic mind and a pure heart. Not many people have the opportunity to work closely with her, but I have. My success in Ethereum has always been tied to her support and guidance.Even if you wish to see changes in the Ethereum Foundation, even if your criticisms are well-founded, please look forward and help build a positive future. Please put away the weapons that harm."

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, Arweave aims to send the "genesis block" to the moon by utilizing molecular data storage technology from California-based Iridia, combined with the lunar lander from space exploration company LifeShip, with the goal of allowing this data to be stored for thousands of years.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bitcoin.com, the globally renowned banking group Santander has highlighted the significant growth of El Salvador's tourism industry in a report, which is closely related to the country's acceptance of Bitcoin.The report details the process of El Salvador adopting BTC as legal tender in 2021 and how it has transformed the country into a unique destination for travelers, especially cryptocurrency enthusiasts.According to Salvadoran authorities, the country welcomed 3.9 million tourists in 2024, a 22% increase from the previous year. The influx of tourists is primarily driven by American visitors, many of whom are attracted by the novelty of experiencing Bitcoin transactions in their daily lives.Santander's analysis links this growth to improvements in safety, noting that the number of homicides in the country has dropped to just 114 in 2024, a significant decrease from the peak of 6,656 in 2015. The combination of declining crime rates and curiosity about Bitcoin has helped El Salvador stand out in the global tourism market.

ChainCatcher news, a court in the UK has ordered the seizure of approximately $4.3 million worth of Bitcoin from crime boss Alexander Surin (also known as Don Car-Leone) because he failed to prove that these crypto assets were obtained through legal means. This decision was made following an investigation into Surin's financial transactions related to his criminal activities.Surin fled to Dubai after being convicted of drug trafficking in France in 2015, prior to which a significant portion of his wealth, including luxury cars and properties in London, was confiscated by authorities.

ChainCatcher message, according to a report released by NiceHash and Digital Mining Solutions on January 7, publicly listed Bitcoin mining companies are following in the footsteps of MicroStrategy by increasing their Bitcoin treasury holdings.The report states: "In 2024, there has been a significant shift among Bitcoin mining companies, with many choosing to retain more of their mined Bitcoin or not selling it at all."Mining companies may choose not to sell Bitcoin for various reasons, including expectations of further appreciation in BTC prices or strengthening their balance sheets, as well as for hedging against currency devaluation.The report mentions that MARA Holdings, Riot Platforms, and Hut 8 have used borrowed funds to increase their Bitcoin holdings, further expanding their treasury strategies. Four of the largest 16 Bitcoin-holding companies are mining firms.The report states that, in addition to their core mining operations, by 2024, some mining companies "will further diversify into high-performance computing and artificial intelligence to generate predictable revenue streams to buffer against mining volatility."This trend is particularly evident in the United States, where "the harsh mining economics and lucrative AI/HPC business are enticing them to diversify into other computing fields." In addition to increasing their BTC holdings, mining companies like CleanSpark have also chosen to retain most of the BTC produced in recent months. Several Bitcoin miners with a market capitalization of at least $100 million have generated significant revenue from AI and HPC initiatives. For example, in the first three quarters of 2024, HPC/AI revenue accounted for nearly 8% of Hut 8's revenue and nearly 7% of Hive Digital's revenue.

ChainCatcher news, Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley posted the Bitwise 2024 review on X, stating that as they enter 2025, the team has many plans and will continue to focus on helping investors understand and access opportunities in the field.2024 Review:Customer assets grew from approximately $1 billion to about $12 billionThe team expanded from around 65 people to about 100, spread across the U.S. and EuropeTwo acquisitions were madeExpanded to over 4,000 RIAs, wealth teams, family offices, and institutional clients in the U.S.Over 15 banks and broker/dealer wealth platforms in the U.S. approved productsAchieved two years of outstanding performance in alpha strategiesEntered Europe with a growing suite of institutional-grade ETPsEntered Ethereum and now Starknet staking businessLaunched several exciting new productsConducted over 12,000 meetings and calls with investors, 79 events, 25 webinars, produced two national TV commercials, nearly 100 research memos and reports, and received over 1,000 news mentions/quotes/appearances

ChainCatcher news, Cointelegraph posted on the X platform revealing that MetaMask has expanded its cryptocurrency payment card pilot program in the United States, allowing users to pay directly from their wallets.

ChainCatcher news, Binance co-founder Zhao Changpeng posted on X platform stating that he invested in the Travala crypto travel platform before the pandemic and the bear market in the crypto market, and he has persisted with it.Previous news, the cryptocurrency travel platform Travala announced that its annual revenue has reached 100 million dollars and plans to launch a dedicated Bitcoin reserve. Travala's new "financial reserve plan" is based on Bitcoin (BTC) and its native token Ava (AVA).

ChainCatcher news, a Texas court has ordered the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to repeal a controversial rule that broadly redefined the term "Dealer," a move that has impacted both cryptocurrency-focused financial firms and traditional financial companies.Judge Reed O'Connor found that the rule was passed in February by a 3 to 2 vote, exceeding the statutory authority of the SEC. Traditionally, a dealer refers to an entity that buys and sells securities for itself rather than for others. The SEC expanded the definition in an attempt to include any entity capable of providing market liquidity, particularly in the U.S. Treasury market.In a footnote of the original proposal draft, it was explicitly stated that those "engaged in the trading of crypto securities" must comply with securities laws, register with the SEC, and join industry-supported self-regulatory organizations. Initially, participants in the crypto industry objected to the rule. The expanded interpretation effectively eliminated the distinction between "trader" and "dealer" in traditional understanding.The Texas Blockchain Association and the Crypto Freedom Alliance filed a lawsuit against the securities regulator in April (the month the rule officially took effect), claiming that the rule's intervention in the crypto space was excessive and conflicted with existing laws regulating securities dealers, which have been in place for 90 years.

ChainCatcher news, Galaxy announced on the X platform that it has expanded its business to Hong Kong, stating that Hong Kong's support for the digital asset market makes it a promising region for innovation and potential growth.Galaxy CEO Mike Novogratz stated that Hong Kong understands that digital assets and blockchain technology have the potential to become a conduit for the flow of funds and assets. The local government's support for this industry is a key factor in Galaxy's decision to invest in Hong Kong, and failing to follow Hong Kong's lead and prioritize innovation could lead to being left behind.

ChainCatcher news, fast food giant McDonald's has partnered with NFT brand Doodles to launch co-branded coffee and collectibles, including a custom McCafé x Doodles Holiday cup, as well as a marketing campaign called "GM Spread Joy," allowing U.S. customers to participate in 13,500 McDonald's locations.

ChainCatcher news, Franklin Templeton has expanded trading of its OnChain U.S. Government Money Market Fund (FOBXX) to Ethereum.The asset management company has added a range of new blockchains to support the fund this year, including the recent Coinbase's Base, Aptos, and Avalanche. It uses the Stellar network as its primary public blockchain.FOBXX was launched in 2021, becoming the first money market fund to use a public blockchain to track transactions and ownership. Currently, its market capitalization is $410 million, making it the third-largest tokenized money market fund.

ChainCatcher message, Band Protocol rebranded as Band and announced the launch of Band v3, aimed at becoming the most developer-friendly oracle in the crypto space. The new brand and Band v3 will be launched across all platforms in early 2025.

ChainCatcher message, supported by Coinbase, the cryptocurrency advocacy organization Stand With Crypto has expanded to Australia as part of a broader initiative to promote regulatory clarity and cryptocurrency-friendly policies in the country.Tom Duff Gordon, Vice President of International Policy at Coinbase, stated that the goal of launching the new branch of "Stand With Crypto" is to draw political attention to the numerous use cases of blockchain and to encourage the development of "reasonable" legislation for cryptocurrency companies operating within Australia.

According to ChainCatcher, The Block reported that MakerDAO voted to maintain its rebranded name "Sky," a move that is part of founder Rune Christensen's "Endgame" plan aimed at launching new types of stablecoins and establishing "subDAOs" to build crypto applications and infrastructure.Although some members within the community have expressed concerns about the brand shift of the decentralized protocol, among about 20 voting entities, only four major holders controlled nearly 80% of the voting power, all of whom supported the retention of the Sky brand.As part of the Endgame plan, Sky plans to launch several new stablecoins, including the decentralized PureDAI and the regulatory-compliant NewStable, and will be launched on Solana and Ethereum L2 Base. Additionally, the project will integrate Aave, launch the SkyLink cross-chain bridge, and venture into asset tokenization.