ChainCatcher news, according to community users, some users in mainland China have recently received advertisements for cryptocurrency fund promotions on the Alipay homepage, stating "Global investment, cryptocurrency soaring, start investing from 10 yuan, get on board now." Upon verification, the fund is Huabao Overseas Technology C (QDII-FOF-LOF), which is a compliant investment model for overseas assets, indirectly holding Coinbase stocks and ARK Invest Bitcoin spot ETF. Currently, each person is limited to purchasing 1000 yuan per day.

ChainCatcher news, hedge fund SkyBridge founder Anthony Scaramucci stated at the Bitcoin MENA event, "By this time next year, the Chinese will support Bitcoin."

ChainCatcher news, according to a report from PR Newswire, the Chinese concept stock listed company SOS Ltd. announced that its board has approved an investment plan to purchase $50 million worth of Bitcoin. SOS Chairman and CEO Wang Yandai stated that the Bitcoin market is currently performing strongly and is benefiting from the launch of Bitcoin ETFs and improvements in the U.S. regulatory environment.The announcement shows that SOS plans to adopt a quantitative trading strategy, including investment, trading, and arbitrage methods. The company believes that Bitcoin is not only the cornerstone of the digital asset ecosystem but also has the potential to become a global strategic reserve asset.

ChainCatcher news, Bankless co-founder Ryan Adams posted in Chinese on X "Ethereum is money".

ChainCatcher news, on the 25th local time, U.S. President-elect Trump stated that a 25% tariff will be imposed on all products entering the U.S. from Mexico and Canada. In addition, Trump announced an additional 10% tariff on Chinese goods.In an interview last year, Trump proposed a 10% universal tariff on all imported goods. In November this year, a study by the National Retail Federation (NRF) indicated that if Trump's new tariff plan is implemented, American consumers could lose up to $78 billion in annual purchasing power. The study shows that these tariffs will affect consumer goods categories such as clothing, toys, furniture, appliances, footwear, and travel goods.

ChainCatcher message, Meme coin KOL Murad posted in Chinese on the X platform, stating, "Chinese cryptocurrency investors should join Western investors in this Memecoin cycle. In my opinion, the strongest Meme coin will still rise 100 to 200 times."

ChainCatcher news, according to the Associated Press, the Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chonburi Province, Thailand, has officially released a theme song for the internet-famous hippo Moo Deng.It is reported that this cheerful 50-second song titled "Moodeng Moodeng" has versions in Thai, English, Chinese, and Japanese, with simple and easy-to-understand lyrics like "Moo Deng Moo Deng, boing boing boing/Mommy mommy, play with me." The music video consists of short clips of the little hippo bouncing around, playing with its keepers, or having fun with its mother Jona.This hippo is now four months old and has attracted a large number of visitors to the zoo, located about a two-hour drive from the capital Bangkok. The zoo estimates that in recent months, it has welcomed an average of 3,000 to 5,000 visitors per day, and it also sells clothing, bedding, and other merchandise featuring Moo Deng as a model.

ChainCatcher news, according to a statement from the U.S. Department of Justice, Daren Li, a resident with dual citizenship of China and Saint Kitts and Nevis, has pleaded guilty to a conspiracy to commit money laundering for his involvement in a money laundering scheme related to a cryptocurrency investment scam that generated millions of dollars in proceeds. Daren Li and his co-conspirators used a network of shell companies and international bank accounts to launder over $73 million from victims of the cryptocurrency investment fraud. Daren Li is scheduled to be sentenced on March 3, 2025. Li faces a maximum of 20 years in prison.

ChainCatcher message, the Aleo Chinese community has sent an open letter to a16z regarding the Aleo project, inquiring about issues such as whether "a16z has filed a lawsuit against the original Aleo team in a U.S. court" is true:Curious about a16z's original intention to invest in Aleo, can a16z share the vision and key reasons for supporting Aleo;The leadership change in Aleo Network, with Howard Wu being replaced by Alex Purden who has a16z background, has raised questions in the community about whether this change aligns with Aleo Network's long-term goals and strategy;Rumors are spreading about "a16z and other venture capital firms filing legal lawsuits against the original Aleo team in U.S. courts," causing deep concern in the community; are these rumors true?

ChainCatcher news, recently, Forbes China announced the 2024 list of the Top 100 Most Influential Chinese People in the World, and Shawn SHI, co-founder of Oak Grove Ventures, has once again made the list, marking his second consecutive year receiving this honor. This accolade highlights Shi Xiang's outstanding strength in the global technology innovation and investment field.In the business sector, Shawn SHI and his team at Oak Grove Ventures have achieved significant results in cutting-edge technology areas such as Web 3.0, artificial intelligence, and biotechnology, thanks to their unique investment philosophy and precise project selection. They not only have a wide-ranging influence globally but have also made positive contributions to promoting technological advancement and social development.Regarding being selected for the Forbes Global Top 100 Most Influential Chinese People for two consecutive years, Shawn SHI stated: "This is a great recognition of my personal efforts and those of the Oak Grove Ventures team. We will continue to uphold the principles of innovation and pragmatism, seeking and supporting those potential entrepreneurs to jointly promote technological progress and social development."