ChainCatcher news, according to Fox reporter Eleanor Terrett, the U.S. Senate Banking Committee will hold a hearing on February 5, focusing on the issue of "de-banking" of cryptocurrency companies by banks.Eleanor Terrett stated that this is the first-ever hearing on the topic of "de-banking" in U.S. history. Previously, the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform sent letters to leaders of cryptocurrency companies, including Uniswap Labs CEO Hayden Adams, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, and Kraken CEO David Ripley, requesting them to explain their experiences with "de-banking."

ChainCatcher news, according to Caixin, changes in the leadership of the U.S. Treasury Department may alter the department's approach to cash held at the Federal Reserve. Strategists warn that this move could impact the U.S. bond market.Institutions such as Bank of America and Wrightson ICAP LLC indicate that as cash balances—funds that ensure the U.S. can pay its bills—decrease, the Treasury may reduce the funds held in Federal Reserve accounts.Against the backdrop of a restored debt ceiling and shrinking cash balances, this would allow the government to issue fewer short-term bonds, potentially saving taxpayer money.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, the Washington research team at investment bank TD Cowen stated that while the Trump administration expressed support for the cryptocurrency industry through executive orders, this is only a "simple part."The head of the research team, Jaret Seiberg, pointed out that every president establishes committees and working groups for important issues, which symbolically shows the Trump team's level of importance placed on cryptocurrencies, but this is different from changes in regulations.He emphasized that establishing the regulatory rules needed for the industry will take "years, not weeks."

ChainCatcher news, latest news, Bitbank will list TRX on January 27 and open the TRX/JPY trading pair.It is reported that Bitbank is one of the cryptocurrency exchanges in Japan. So far, TRX has been listed on many mainstream Japanese cryptocurrency exchanges such as Binance Japan, DMM Bitcoin, and BITPoint Japan. In addition, TRON is also a provisional member of the Japan Cryptocurrency Business Association (JCBA).

ChainCatcher message, X platform account @choiseungttt is suspected of impersonating former BIGBANG member T.O.P, engaging in activities related to the issuance of Meme coins.Currently, there is no conclusive evidence indicating a direct connection between this account and T.O.P. It is essential to remain highly vigilant regarding investment projects involving celebrities or public figures.

ChainCatcher news, Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda stated that more time is needed to consider how to handle the ETFs held by the Bank of Japan.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda stated that the timing and magnitude of interest rate hikes will further depend on economic, financial, and price conditions.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, Joseph Capurso, head of the International and Sustainable Economy Department at the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, stated that Japanese central bank officials have made many hints in the media that they might do so (i.e., raise interest rates). They may raise rates again this year, and we believe there could be two more rate hikes this year, but they might decide to wait for a while between the two hikes. Therefore, we think the Bank of Japan may raise rates again around mid-year.

ChainCatcher news, the Bank of Japan raised interest rates by 25 basis points as expected, increasing the target rate from 0.25% to 0.50%. This is the largest rate hike since 2007, bringing the rate to its highest level since October 2008. Since restarting rate hikes in March last year, the Bank of Japan has raised rates three times in less than 12 months.

ChainCatcher news, Trump has signed an executive order to establish a Presidential Digital Asset Market Working Group. The task of the working group is to develop a federal regulatory framework for managing digital assets (including stablecoins) and to assess the creation of a strategic national digital asset reserve. The working group will be chaired by the White House's "AI and Cryptocurrency Czar" David Sacks, with members including the Secretary of the Treasury, the SEC Chair, and heads of other relevant departments and agencies. The executive order directs departments to propose recommendations to the working group regarding any regulations and other agency actions that should be rescinded or modified that impact the digital asset sector.Additionally, the executive order prohibits agencies from taking any action to establish, issue, or promote central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). The order also rescinds the previous administration's "Digital Asset Executive Order" and the Treasury's "Framework for International Engagement on Digital Assets," stating that these two executive orders stifled innovation and harmed America's economic freedom and global leadership in the digital finance space.Previously, news reported that U.S. President Trump stated he was signing executive orders related to AI and cryptocurrency.

ChainCatcher news, Fox Business reporter Eleanor Terrett posted on the X platform that the U.S. Senate Banking Committee plans to vote at 10 AM Eastern Time to decide whether Cynthia Lummis will serve as the chair of the Digital Assets Subcommittee, and it is unclear whether any other announcements will be made.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, analysts at a U.S. bank stated in a report that the dollar is likely to remain at a high level in the first half of the year, and then gradually decline from historically high valuation levels.They indicated that U.S. President Donald Trump's trade tariff policy still suggests a strong dollar in the short term. They also mentioned that due to concerns about the persistence of U.S. inflation, the Federal Reserve is likely to halt interest rate cuts in the foreseeable future.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, Deutsche Bank's latest report indicates an optimistic outlook for the world's largest cryptocurrency, Bitcoin (BTC), with prices expected to remain high in 2025. The report suggests that a more favorable regulatory and political environment in the U.S., increased institutional adoption, and the Federal Reserve's loose monetary policy will support Bitcoin prices.The report notes that the Trump administration's support for cryptocurrencies means that the current bull market will continue, and the president's ongoing support is key to the "continuation of the golden age of cryptocurrencies." Additionally, the SEC will establish a regulatory framework for digital assets, and the appointment of Paul Atkins as SEC chairman also indicates that regulation is shifting towards a more innovation-friendly direction.

ChainCatcher message, Goldman Sachs stated that as the UK economy declines, the Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates 6 times before next year.

ChainCatcher news, according to Fortune magazine, Berkshire Hathaway CEO and Chairman Buffett has repeatedly made clear his stance on cryptocurrencies and has never hidden his disdain for them. However, recent actions suggest that Berkshire Hathaway and some other investment managers may be gradually embracing cryptocurrencies.It is reported that Berkshire Hathaway has invested millions of dollars in a Brazil-based bank related to cryptocurrencies, Nu Holdings Ltd., whose stock has risen 34% year-on-year. The bank has its own cryptocurrency platform and supports the cryptocurrency market. According to filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Berkshire Hathaway's stake in Nu increased from 0.1% at the end of the fourth quarter on December 31, 2022, to 0.4% in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024. This means that as of the end of the third quarter of fiscal year 2025, Berkshire Hathaway holds over 86 million shares of Nu stock, worth nearly $1.2 billion, while Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway are benefiting from an industry they previously claimed to understand little about. Now, it seems that Berkshire Hathaway is engaging in cryptocurrency-related investments, and Buffett may need to revise his earlier statements about cryptocurrencies not having a significant impact.

ChainCatcher news, McAfee widow Janice Elizabeth McAfee forwarded information about the meme coin Ainti, stating that this is an initiative to commemorate her husband's genius image and continue his legacy. The new project will integrate McAfee's core principles of freedom, privacy, and technology, combining cryptocurrency with AI technology.Previously, blockchain security company Shield confirmed that the late tech entrepreneur John McAfee's X account was not hacked. The account had previously posted promotional information about the Ainti token, which currently has a market value of $28.7 million.

ChainCatcher news, according to the Economic Daily, the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) of Taiwan plans to propose a draft law for virtual asset service providers (VASP) in June 2025, allowing banks to issue stablecoins for the first time.FSC Chairman Peng Chin-long stated that stablecoins will serve as a bridge between fiat currency and virtual currency, providing investors with a trading entry point. All stablecoins issued in Taiwan must be approved by the FSC, including requirements for issuance qualifications and reserves. This policy will be coordinated with the central bank to clarify the distinction from CBDC and assess the application of stablecoins in the real economy.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, the market widely expects the Bank of Japan to raise the benchmark interest rate to 0.5% on Friday, with a 25 basis point increase being the largest since February 2007, further indicating that the Japanese economy is finally showing signs of returning to normal. The two key points that Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda proposed last month when considering interest rate hikes have become quite clear: so far, the country's wage growth momentum appears to be strong, and there has been no significant market shock in the early days of President Trump's second term.Informed sources earlier stated that Bank of Japan officials believe there is a high likelihood of an interest rate hike on Friday, unless Trump creates too many negative surprises. While Ueda is unlikely to provide any specific interest rate path to retain his options, overly dovish statements could lead to a weakening of the yen and exacerbate inflationary pressures. This could also keep monetary authorities highly alert to the possibility of needing to intervene directly in the market.

According to ChainCatcher news reported by Cointelegraph, the world's largest stablecoin Tether USDT accounts for 85% of the crypto deposits on the Brighty platform, making it the most widely used currency for payroll payments and savings.In B2C savings, Tether USDT accounts for 33%, second only to the euro. In contrast, USDC and Bitcoin each account for only 5% of the crypto deposits on the Brighty platform.Additionally, the Tron-based TRC-20 USDT, due to lower transaction fees, accounts for over 60% of the overall USDT transactions on the platform.

ChainCatcher news, South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago stated that if the United States starts hoarding Bitcoin, South Africa is unlikely to follow suit. He questioned the merits of this decision, noting that South Africa is focused on central bank digital currency (CBDC) and the practicality of blockchain, rather than the use of Bitcoin as a store of value.