ChainCatcher news, according to Coindesk, a survey conducted by Binance Research, the research department of the cryptocurrency exchange Binance, involving over 10,000 investors in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico, shows that the vast majority of cryptocurrency users in Latin America (95%) plan to increase their holdings by 2025.The survey results indicate that 40.1% of respondents expect to purchase more cryptocurrency in the next three months, 15.3% expect to buy in the next six months, and 39.7% expect to buy within 12 months. Only 4.9% of people do not have plans to continue investing this year.The report cites research from payment company Triple-A, stating that cryptocurrency adoption in Latin America will lead the world in 2024, growing by 116%. The region currently has 55 million cryptocurrency users, accounting for nearly 10% of the total number of cryptocurrency users.

ChainCatcher news, Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin stated, "The Ethereum community in Argentina is filled with outstanding builders who have contributed some of the most important software in the Ethereum ecosystem. The energy and determination to leverage Argentina's current momentum, utilizing cryptocurrency and other new technologies to build a prosperous 21st-century society, is real. Recent news should not be seen as a reason to give up, but rather as an example of why education is so important. I remain optimistic about Argentina and Latin America's contributions and role in this field."

ChainCatcher news, U.S. President Trump stated that he is considering distributing 20% of the funds saved by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to Americans, with 20% allocated for debt repayment.

ChainCatcher news, a Reuters/Ipsos poll found that President Trump's approval rating has slightly declined in recent days as more Americans express concern about the direction of the U.S. economy, with Trump threatening to impose tariffs on many countries. The six-day poll concluded on Tuesday, showing that 44% of respondents approved of Trump's job performance, down from 45% in the poll conducted from January 24 to 26.In the latest poll, the proportion of Americans who disapprove of President Trump's job performance has significantly increased to 51%, compared to just 41% when he first took office. Trump's immigration policies received relatively high support, with 47% of respondents backing his policies, including a commitment to increase deportations of illegal immigrants. This figure has not changed much since January. However, in the latest survey, the percentage of Americans who believe the economy is on the wrong track rose from 43% to 53%. Public support for Trump's economic management dropped from 43% to 39%.

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 news, according to market news, Musk plans to discuss with Trump the use of government reserves to distribute a $5,000 DOGE bonus to American citizens.

ChainCatcher news, on-chain detective ZachXBT posted that American singer Jason Derulo is once again deceiving fans with a new token.Previously, ZachXBT disclosed in September 2024 that Jason had promoted over 15 cryptocurrencies related to scams.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, in the February global fund manager survey by Bank of America, 89% of surveyed investors believe that U.S. stock valuations are too high.The survey found that this is the highest level since at least April 2001. Over the past 10 years, an average of 81% of surveyed fund manager investors have consistently believed that U.S. stock valuations are too high.

ChainCatcher news, according to market news, Tether plans to acquire a majority stake (51%) in the South American energy company Adecoagro, which has a market value of approximately $1.24 billion.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, the global fund manager survey by American Bank in February shows that most respondents expect the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates this year.The survey indicates that about 77% of the responding fund managers expect the Federal Reserve to cut rates in 2025. 46% of investors expect two rate cuts, 27% expect one rate cut, and 4% expect three rate cuts. The survey shows that 19% of respondents expect no change in interest rates. Only 1% of investors expect the Federal Reserve to raise rates in 2025.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, the U.S. securities exchange MEMX has applied to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for approval to list the 21Shares XRP ETF as a "commodity trust," with the relevant documents submitted to the regulatory agency.This move marks another effort by U.S. exchanges to list ETFs that include spot XRP. This application also highlights the SEC's shift in stance on cryptocurrencies.

ChainCatcher news, a Bank of America credit investor survey shows that investment-grade credit investors expect the European Central Bank's rate cut to be slightly lower than that of high-yield credit investors.The survey indicates that up to 41% of investment-grade credit investors expect the European Central Bank's deposit rate terminal value to be 2%, while 37% of high-yield credit investors expect the terminal value to be 1.75%. Bank of America analysts expect the deposit rate to drop to a low of 1.5% by September. The current deposit rate of the European Central Bank is 2.75%.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, in a foreign exchange and interest rate sentiment survey conducted by American Bank in February, the majority of respondents (58%) believe that if the U.S. PCE inflation rate exceeds 3%, it could prompt the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates. The PCE index is the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure.The survey also showed that 12% of respondents believe that if the 5-year/5-year inflation breakeven (based on market inflation expectations) is above 3%, it could become a trigger for interest rate hikes.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jin Shi reports, Bank of America analysts stated that Trump's trade, fiscal, and immigration policy agenda is expected to trigger moderate inflation, and they predict that these changes will be reflected in inflation in the second half of 2025. They noted that any additional tariffs in the coming weeks could advance the timeline.They stated, "A key question is whether the policy changes will affect long-term inflation expectations." They added that market-based inflation indicators remain within historical ranges. Bank of America reiterated its position that the Federal Reserve's rate-cutting cycle has ended, with inflation "above target," and they expect both overall and core CPI to grow by 0.3% month-on-month in January. They wrote, "If our forecast for January CPI is correct, then the rationale for the Federal Reserve to remain on hold will be further strengthened."

ChainCatcher news, according to Forbes reporter Eleanor Terrett, most large crypto companies in the U.S. will not be advertising during the Super Bowl this year. "However, we may see some commercials related to ETFs, as they did not get timely approval to purchase ad space last year, and these ad spots typically sell out before October/November."

ChainCatcher news, according to FT, American foundations and university endowments are increasing their investments in cryptocurrencies. The University of Austin, which was established only a year ago, is raising a $5 million Bitcoin fund for its $200 million endowment, becoming the first of its kind in the United States. The university's Senior Vice President for Development, Chad Thevenot, stated that the crypto asset portfolio will be held for at least five years.The $4.8 billion Rockefeller Foundation is also considering increasing its digital asset allocation after diversifying its user base. Additionally, the number of endowment fund clients for the digital asset venture capital fund Pantera Capital has grown eightfold since 2018.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi, U.S. bank strategists expect that after the U.S. stock market halted its continuous rise in early 2025, its leading advantage will continue to fade. Strategists, including Michael Hartnett, pointed out that year-to-date, the returns of stock markets in Brazil, Germany, the UK, China, and Canada have outperformed the S&P 500 index, due to the so-called seven major tech companies failing to provide the momentum they have historically offered. They recommend going long on Chinese stocks, as they anticipate that the trade and tech war will not escalate.On the bond front, U.S. Bank expects U.S. Treasury yields to fall below 4%, as President Trump hopes to address government spending issues to prevent a spiraling debt situation, while also seeking Congressional approval for his tax cut plan.

ChainCatcher news, according to its latest SEC filing, a U.S. bank with assets under management of $472 billion reports holding a $24 million Bitcoin ETF, up from the previous $14 million.