ChainCatcher news, Shrapnel announced that its long-term legal dispute has made significant progress, with the litigation process entering its final stage, and a settlement or judgment is expected to be reached soon.As a result of this news, its token (SHRAP) has shown active market performance, with the price rapidly climbing from 0.01 USDT, reaching a high of 0.019 USDT during the session, an increase of 90%; the current price has retraced to around 0.015 USDT, with a cumulative increase of 60% over the past 24 hours.

ChainCatcher news, according to the Argentine presidential office: "On October 19, 2024, President Javier Milei met with representatives of KIP Protocol in Argentina. During this meeting, the company representatives presented the president with their intention to develop a project called 'Viva la Libertad' ('Long Live Freedom'), which aims to utilize blockchain technology to provide financing for private enterprises in Argentina.This meeting has been officially recorded in the public hearing registry, with participants including the national president, KIP Protocol representatives Mauricio Novelli and Julian Peh, as well as presidential spokesperson Manuel Adorni.In this context, on January 30, 2025, the president met with Hayden Mark Davis at the Casa Rosada (Rose Palace). According to the introduction by KIP Protocol representatives, Mr. Davis will provide the technical infrastructure for the project. Mr. Davis has had no prior association with the Argentine government, nor has he established any relationship with it; he was referred as a project partner by representatives of KIP Protocol.Finally, yesterday, the president posted a message on his personal social media account announcing the launch of the KIP Protocol project, similar to his usual support for many entrepreneurs looking to start projects in Argentina to create jobs and attract investment. Due to the widespread attention the project launch received, and to avoid any speculation and reduce further dissemination, the president decided to delete this post.In light of the above, President Javier Milei has decided to immediately refer this matter to the Anti-Corruption Office (OA) to determine whether there has been any misconduct by any members of the national government, including the president himself, in this incident.Additionally, the national president has decided to establish an investigative task force (UTI) under the presidential office, which will consist of representatives from institutions and departments related to cryptocurrency, financial activities, money laundering, and other relevant fields, to consolidate information for an urgent investigation into the release of the cryptocurrency LIBRA and all related businesses or individuals.All information collected during the investigation will be handed over to the judicial authorities to determine whether any businesses or individuals associated with the KIP Protocol project are suspected of criminal activity.President Milei has demonstrated his commitment to the pursuit of truth through concrete actions and has pledged to thoroughly investigate this incident until the truth is revealed."

ChainCatcher message, KIP Protocol co-founder Julian cited the official previous statement from KIP Protocol on platform X, stating: "The wording of this tweet is inappropriate. There are reasons for doing this (LIBRA project). But we will not delete it to maintain complete transparency."

ChainCatcher news, ECB board member Vujcic stated that the European Central Bank should not guide investors on how far interest rates will fall, but he expects that the debate about the final interest rate will soon intensify, and the ECB may change its wording at the March meeting.The ECB still describes its policy setting as "restrictive," but another rate cut would bring the deposit rate down to 2.5%, and some policymakers may begin to question whether this rate is still high enough to suppress economic growth. "We are certainly getting closer to discussing when to remove the term 'restrictive,'" Vujcic said. "This could happen at our next meeting, but it will also depend on the upcoming data."

ChainCatcher news, Binance issued a statement regarding the news of "Binance and SEC jointly requesting a 60-day pause in the review of the case against Binance."Binance stated: "We sincerely thank Acting Chairman Mr. Uyeda for promoting the legislative and regulatory attention that digital assets deserve in the new era of blockchain in the U.S. and globally with a prudent attitude. The allegations from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have always lacked basis, and we look forward to resolving this matter soon, continuing our commitment to making Binance the world's safest, licensed, compliant, and trustworthy cryptocurrency trading platform."Previous news, Binance and the SEC jointly applied to the court to pause the lawsuit for 60 days, as the SEC's cryptocurrency working group may intervene in the case.

ChainCatcher news, regarding the previous acquisition controversy, Oneness Labs has released an official statement, stating that it has become one of the shareholders of Lingkong Games by acquiring the company shares held by co-founder Troy Dunniway.In addition, Troy Dunniway himself posted a statement on X confirming that the acquisition deal does indeed exist.

ChainCatcher news, according to CME's "Fed Watch," the probability that the Federal Reserve will maintain the current interest rate until March is 77.6%, the probability of a cumulative rate cut of 25 basis points is 22.3%, and the probability of a cumulative rate cut of 50 basis points is 0.1%.The probability of maintaining the current interest rate until May is 55.5%, the probability of a cumulative rate cut of 25 basis points is 38.0%, and the probability of a cumulative rate cut of 50 basis points is 6.4%. (Jin Shi)

ChainCatcher message, the full translation of the Federal Reserve's statement on policy is as follows: Recent indicators show that economic activity continues to expand robustly. In recent months, the unemployment rate has stabilized at a low level, and the labor market remains solid. Inflation is still at relatively high levels.The Committee's goal is to achieve maximum employment and a long-term inflation rate of 2%. The Committee believes that the risks to achieving employment and inflation goals are roughly balanced. There is uncertainty in the current economic outlook, and the Committee is closely monitoring risks that may affect its dual mandate.To support its policy objectives, the Committee decided to maintain the federal funds rate target range at 4.25%-4.5%. In considering whether to adjust the target range further in terms of magnitude and timing, the Committee will carefully assess the latest economic data, changes in the economic outlook, and the balance of risks. The Committee will continue to reduce its holdings of U.S. Treasuries, agency bonds, and agency mortgage-backed securities (MBS). The Committee is firmly committed to supporting maximum employment and restoring inflation to the 2% target.In assessing the appropriate monetary policy stance, the Committee will continue to pay attention to the impact of the latest information on the economic outlook. If risks emerge that could impede the Committee's ability to achieve its goals, the Committee will adjust its monetary policy stance in a timely manner. The Committee's assessment will take into account a wide range of information, including labor market conditions, inflation pressures and expectations, as well as developments in financial and international conditions.

ChainCatcher message, the Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged, providing little insight into when borrowing costs might be further reduced in an economy where inflation remains above target, growth continues, and unemployment is low.Federal Reserve officials stated that they essentially believe progress in reducing inflation will resume this year, but they have now paused rate cuts, waiting for data confirmation. Officials expressed that they want to see whether inflation continues to decline to the Federal Reserve's target level in the coming months before easing monetary policy again, while also being uncertain about the impact of Trump's plans on price pressures, the labor market, and economic growth. (Jin Ten)

ChainCatcher message, Ethereum Name Service (ENS) stated: ".eth still exists, and so many people are adding .eth to their accounts, which is a strong endorsement of Ethereum's core values. ENS was born in the early days of Ethereum, separated from the Ethereum Foundation, and has always been fully aligned with the community's commitment to decentralization.We support the development of Ethereum and work together to build a strong global community. Striving together for a strong global community. Our foundation and ongoing support for promoting the Ethereum ecosystem align with the mission to benefit global developers and the community."

ChainCatcher News, the U.S. SEC stated in a statement that today is Gary Gensler's last day serving at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Chairman Gensler has a long history of public service and joined the SEC in 2021.Previously, he served as the Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Deputy Secretary of the Treasury responsible for domestic finance, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Financial Markets, and Senior Advisor to U.S. Senator Paul Sarbanes. He brought his extensive experience and knowledge in financial markets to the chairmanship, and we worked together to advance the Commission's mission to protect investors, maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets, and facilitate capital formation.Although as commissioners we approached policy issues from different perspectives, we maintained dignity in our disagreements. Chairman Gensler has been committed to bipartisan cooperation and the exchange of ideas with mutual respect, which has helped enhance our service to the American public. For this, we are deeply grateful.

ChainCatcher news, according to Xinhua News Agency, at around 9:30 AM on the 19th (1:30 AM on the 20th Beijing time), TikTok issued a statement on social media saying that the company has reached an agreement with internet service providers and is restoring related services. The reporter immediately checked, and the TikTok application has returned to normal use, and the TikTok website has also resumed normal operations.In addition, according to Yicai Global, on January 19th Beijing time, U.S. President-elect Trump announced that he would issue an executive order on Monday to extend the time before the "sell or be banned" law for TikTok takes effect, in order to reach an agreement to protect national security. Before the order is issued, any company that helps TikTok continue operations will not bear any responsibility. Trump plans to establish a joint venture, with the U.S. holding a 50% stake, which would ensure control over TikTok while allowing it to continue operating. It should be noted that ByteDance has previously stated multiple times that it will not sell TikTok's U.S. assets.

ChainCatcher message, TiTi official tweeted on X platform that, in order to comply with relevant laws and regulations, the TiTi platform hereby issues an official statement prohibiting users in mainland China from engaging in any form of TiTi token trading. Any legal liabilities arising from violations of this regulation shall be borne by the users themselves. We strongly advise all users to strictly adhere to local laws and regulations to avoid legal consequences.Web3 is not a lawless land. As a leading global Web3 short video creator economy platform, TiTi is committed to providing comprehensive solutions for financing, branding, and commercialization for content creators worldwide. We will continue to strictly comply with the laws and regulations of various countries to ensure platform compliance and the safety of user assets.

ChainCatcher news, according to ajunews, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of South Korea (MOFA) issued a statement on its official website in conjunction with the United States and Japan, explaining North Korea's alleged involvement in cryptocurrency theft and emphasizing the importance of public-private sector cooperation.According to the three organizations, North Korea stole approximately $660 million in cryptocurrency in 2024. This includes $308 million stolen from DMM Bitcoin, $50 million from Upbit, $16.13 million from Rain Management, $235 million from WazirX, and $50 million from Radiant Capital.

ChainCatcher news, cryptocurrency exchange platform Gate.io issued a statement indicating that the Gate.io security team found no anomalies, and security agencies reported no issues. Deposits, withdrawals, and trading are operating normally, please do not believe rumors.Gate.io maintains a 100% reserve, with the latest reserve amount exceeding 10 billion dollars.

ChainCatcher news, HashKey Group released an "official statement regarding the appointment of Mr. Livio Weng," stating that HashKey Exchange CEO Livio Weng has formally submitted his resignation to the company several months ago due to personal family reasons.HashKey Group has completed the transition plan and obtained approval from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) for the personnel changes. Mr. Livio Weng will continue to serve until the end of this year to assist in completing all handover work.Mr. Livio Weng stated: "Over the past year, I have been fortunate to witness and participate in the development and growth of HashKey Group and HashKey Exchange. I feel incredibly proud to work alongside such an outstanding team to drive innovation and development in the industry. Due to personal family reasons, I will temporarily bid farewell to HashKey. I thank the company, the team, and industry partners for their continuous support and trust. I believe HashKey Group will continue to lead the industry forward and create brilliance in the future."HashKey Group CEO Xiao Feng stated that Mr. Weng's leadership has driven the construction and development of the exchange, laying the foundation for the group's steady growth in the Hong Kong crypto industry.Previous news, HashKey Group announced that all team token holders (including former employees) must strictly adhere to the token management policy, and employee departures will not trigger early or full unlocking.

ChainCatcher news, XT.COM officially released a related announcement regarding the previous theft news.Today, it was discovered that the platform wallet with the on-chain address: 0xdb3ded7731c781224ec292e2163d9554c094fd7c has abnormal asset transfers out, and the technical department is currently conducting an active investigation. Upon verification, the amount involved is around 1 million U (12 cryptocurrencies), and this asset belongs to the platform's own assets, which will not harm the interests of any customers or users.In addition, XT.COM stated that since its establishment, the platform's asset reserves have always been managed at 1.5 times the user funds, and it plans to launch a Merkle tree asset proof system in mid-December to further enhance the transparency and security of the exchange.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, Binance stated in its latest announcement that it expects its full-time compliance team to reach 645 people by the end of 2024, a 34% increase from November last year. Including contractors, there are currently over 1,000 employees focused on compliance work.Binance's Chief Compliance Officer Noah Perlman stated that the crypto industry has entered a new stage of maturity, where regulatory compliance has become a fundamental standard for user experience and protection, business success, and responsible growth. The latest compliance talents include former PayPal Global Financial Crimes Compliance Head Todd McElduff, as well as special investigation experts Céline Inial and Caner Akyürek from law enforcement agencies in France and Turkey, with nearly 20 years of experience. In 2023, Binance's compliance spending increased by 36% year-on-year.