ChainCatcher news, according to Cryptoslate, Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has called for the Cardano Foundation to relocate to a jurisdiction that allows users to elect board members. He raised this issue in a post on social media platform X on December 18, while encouraging the Cardano community to inquire about the foundation's board structure and decision-making processes.The Cardano founder expressed concerns about the current arrangement, where board members are appointed by the Swiss government without community input. He also urged the community to ask questions about individuals related to the foundation's past decisions and its relationship with Intersect. In light of this, Hoskinson criticized the foundation for remaining in Switzerland instead of moving to regions like Abu Dhabi or Wyoming, which support more inclusive governance models. According to Hoskinson, this move would enable the community to collaborate with the foundation to establish a new structure that promotes transparency and member participation.The Cardano Foundation was established in 2016 and operates under Swiss law, which does not allow for community-based board elections. Meanwhile, as Hoskinson made his latest remarks, the organization continues to face criticism over governance issues, internal conflicts, and the marginalization of major donors.

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, OKX Web3 has now released the official DEX Dune dashboard, which includes data widely concerned by the industry, such as trading sources, trading volume, and number of users.The establishment and public release of the official DEX Dune dashboard is an important step for OKX Web3 wallet in leading the industry to co-build and promote a safe and transparent future. This is also the first time that a wallet has officially created and released a Dune dashboard. Previously, the OKX Web3 wallet has successively completed the full open-source of the multi-chain signature SDK, the open-source of the core algorithm for the MPC keyless wallet, the open-source of the AA wallet, the open-source of BRC20-S, and the open-source of DEX smart contracts, among others. As a leading one-stop Web3 entry point in the industry, the OKX Web3 wallet is gaining more attention and usage from users worldwide.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Bitcoin Historian, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), which is responsible for establishing Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for publicly traded companies in the United States, allows companies to report BTC at fair value on their balance sheets.Once this rule is passed, companies can represent unrealized gains through the Mark to Market (MTM) method, showing potential speculative gains in quarterly and annual financial reports.

ChainCatcher news, citing sources from The Wall Street Journal, reports that the American hedge fund Starboard Value has acquired a stake in Riot Platforms, with specific shareholding details unclear, and is pushing the company to improve its business model.According to reports, Starboard has been urging Riot to convert some of its Bitcoin mining sites into data centers to host machines for large tech companies, providing high-performance computing (HPC).Riot is currently a "pure" Bitcoin miner, with its revenue solely coming from Bitcoin mining, while some of its peers, such as Core Scientific (CORZ), utilize a significant portion of their facilities for HPC and artificial intelligence computing.

ChainCatcher news, Dogecoin Foundation director Marshall Hayner posted on X that the D.O.G.E. DAO dashboard has been launched, where any valid U.S. citizen can prove their digital identity, propose efficiency reduction suggestions, and vote on them on-chain.

ChainCatcher news, according to Trader T's monitoring, the U.S. stock market's cryptocurrency sector is up before the market opens today:MICROSTRATEGY: +2.9%ISHARES BITCOIN TRUST: +1.8%COINBASE GLOBAL: +2.3%RIOT PLATFORMS: +1.96%CLEANSPARK: +3.5%MARA HOLDINGS: +2.2%

ChainCatcher message, Uniswap Labs posted on platform X that it has launched a new feature in its Chrome browser extension wallet, allowing users to exchange cryptocurrencies and perform cross-chain operations by pressing the shortcut key cmd + shift + U in the browser.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, informed sources reveal that Donald Trump Jr. will join the board of PSQ Holdings, the owner of the online marketplace PublicSquare.Sources indicate that Donald Jr., who recently became a partner at investment firm 1789 Capital, is expected to join PSQ's board as early as Tuesday. PSQ, based in West Palm Beach, Florida, declined to comment. Donald Jr. himself did not respond to requests for comment. PublicSquare aims to connect "patriotic" businesses and consumers, seeking to establish a so-called "parallel economy," which it defines as prioritizing faith and family.

ChainCatcher news, MicroStrategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor delivered a 3-minute speech at the Microsoft board meeting. According to the Bitcoin strategy slides he presented, he proposed that Bitcoin is the core opportunity of the next wave of technological innovation and suggested that Microsoft adopt Bitcoin as a core corporate strategy.He predicted that Bitcoin's market value will grow from the current $2 trillion to $280 trillion by 2045, occupying a significant position in the $900 trillion global asset market.The report emphasizes that Bitcoin significantly outperforms traditional financial instruments in asset performance, with annualized returns notably higher than bonds and stocks, and almost no counterparty risk. Saylor also suggested that Microsoft allocate some funds for Bitcoin investment to replace traditional dividend distribution and stock buyback strategies, predicting that by 2034 this move could add up to $4.9 trillion to Microsoft's market value.

ChainCatcher news, Kaito launches the XION Yapper leaderboard. This leaderboard is used to track community engagement and influence, and is freely accessible. Users can also view AI analysis tags for all ranked accounts.In addition, XION is about to conduct its TGE (Token Generation Event).According to RootData, XION is a Layer 1 blockchain designed specifically for consumer applications, providing a tailored seamless user experience for everyday users. Through its innovative Chain Abstraction infrastructure, XION simplifies complex crypto interactions and offers features such as protocol-level account abstraction, gasless transactions, signature abstraction, cross-device usage, and fiat pricing.

ChainCatcher news, according to Globenewswire, U.S. publicly traded company Banzai International, Inc. (NASDAQ: BNZI) announced that its board of directors has approved the purchase of Bitcoin as a financial reserve asset. The board has authorized Banzai to use company funds to purchase and hold Bitcoin, up to 10% of the company's corporate financial accounts, to achieve diversification of financial assets and hedge against inflation.Banzai founder and CEO Joe Davy stated, "We believe that Bitcoin will diversify our assets and allow us to benefit from the potential long-term value of Bitcoin."It is reported that Banzai is a marketing technology company that provides essential marketing and sales solutions.

ChainCatcher news, publicly traded company Jiva Technologies announced that its board has approved the purchase of $1 million in Bitcoin as part of its reserve asset and corporate fund management strategy. Its CEO Lorne Rapkin stated that the inherent scarcity and limited supply of Bitcoin make it a modern hedge against inflation and a safe haven during times of economic uncertainty. The company will also closely monitor its Bitcoin holdings to ensure alignment with market conditions and the company's cash flow requirements.

ChainCatcher news, Aptos Labs has added former Grayscale Investments CEO Michael Sonnenshein and OpenAI Chief Product Officer Kevin Weil to its advisory board. Sonnenshein and Weil will help Aptos drive development in artificial intelligence, institutional adoption, and other areas.

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, "the father of the iPod" Tony Fadell has officially joined the Ledger board of directors. Tony Fadell has been an advisor to Ledger since 2022 and is the designer of Ledger Stax.Tony Fadell was born in Detroit, Michigan, USA, and is a designer, inventor, entrepreneur, and venture capitalist. From 2006 to 2008, he served as the senior vice president of Apple's iPod division, leading the research and design of the iPod, which is why he is referred to as "the father of the iPod."

ChainCatcher news, according to PR Newswire, the NASDAQ-listed company Anixa Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: ANIX) announced that its board has approved the purchase of Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset, aimed at diversifying the company's assets while allowing Anixa to benefit from the potential long-term value of digital assets.It is reported that Anixa is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on cancer treatment and prevention.

ChainCatcher news, reported by ACCESSWIRE, U.S. publicly traded company Interactive Strength announced that its board of directors approved the purchase of up to $5 million in Bitcoin, but not exceeding 25% of the company's average daily cash holdings over the previous three calendar months.In addition, the company plans to accept certain cryptocurrency payments, allowing customers to flexibly use digital currencies to purchase its products. As part of this plan, the TRNR board has approved keeping these crypto payments within the same limits as its treasury reserve assets, reflecting the company's confidence in the long-term potential and value of digital assets.It is reported that Interactive Strength is a manufacturer of innovative professional fitness equipment under the CLMB and FORME brands.

ChainCatcher news, Nasdaq-listed company Steakholder Foods Ltd. announced that its board of directors has approved the purchase of up to $1 million in Bitcoin or an index tracking cryptocurrencies.Steakholder Foods CEO Arik Kaufman stated, "As the demand for cryptocurrencies continues to grow and their acceptance as an asset class increases, we believe that Bitcoin or a diversified basket of cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin will become a strong financial reserve asset for the company. Given the recent approvals of cryptocurrency ETFs and the increasing support from institutional investors, cryptocurrencies can serve as a great complement to our financial strategy, aiming to provide practical value storage."It is reported that Steakholder Foods is a manufacturer of alternative proteins and 3D printing technology, and it is a company from Israel that is listed on Nasdaq.

ChainCatcher news, according to PR Newswire, the U.S. publicly traded company Hoth Therapeutics announced that its board of directors has approved the purchase of up to $1 million in Bitcoin.Hoth CEO Robb Knie stated, "With the continued growth of Bitcoin and its gradual emergence as a major asset class attracting investor attention and recognition, we believe Bitcoin will become a powerful financial reserve asset. With the recent approval of Bitcoin ETFs and the increasing activity of institutional investors, Bitcoin will serve as a strong complement to financial strategies. We believe that Bitcoin's anti-inflation characteristics may make it a reliable asset with value storage capabilities."

ChainCatcher news, according to PR Newswire, the board of directors of Nasdaq-listed biopharmaceutical company Acurx Pharmaceuticals has approved the purchase of $1 million in Bitcoin as a reserve asset.Acurx President and CEO David P. Luci stated, "With the growing demand for Bitcoin and its increasing acceptance as a major asset class, we believe that Bitcoin will become a powerful reserve asset to offset cash shortages in the next 12 to 18 months. With the recent approval of Bitcoin ETFs and the increasing support from government agencies and institutional investors, Bitcoin will be a significant complement to funding strategies. The limited supply of Bitcoin and its anti-inflation characteristics make it a practical means of value storage, and this new funding strategy is a financial strategy that will not impact the overall drug development plan."