ChainCatcher message, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin commented on the newly launched on-chain accountability protocol Commit, saying, "This is so cool! I think we need an interface to use it to sign up for events." The protocol aims to hold participating users accountable through cryptocurrency staking. If a user fails to fulfill their commitment, their staked share will be shared by the fulfillers.

ChainCatcher news reports that, according to the U.S. police, a Florida man impersonated billionaire Elon Musk on Facebook and scammed over $250,000 from an elderly woman.Earlier this week, police arrested 56-year-old Jeffrey Moynihan, Jr. on charges of grand theft. The Bradenton Police Department stated that financial records show the victim, a woman from Texas, sent at least $250,000 to Moynihan's company in Florida. The victim's husband further told police that she had sent a total of "about $600,000" to Moynihan.Bradenton police said they arrested Moynihan at his home on November 19, noting that the real Elon Musk was likely busy with the sixth SpaceX Starship test flight that day.Police stated that the 74-year-old victim became friends on Facebook with an account named "Elon Musk" in 2023. The woman communicated with the fake account for "months," during which the impersonator encouraged her to invest in his business.The "fake Musk" promised the woman a $55 million return on her investment. However, police indicated that the money went directly into Moynihan and his company "Jeff's Painting and Pressure Washing, LLC" bank accounts.In body camera footage released by the police, Moynihan questioned why they had issued an arrest warrant when he was taken into custody. He asked in the video, "Grand theft? What did I steal?" It is currently unclear whether Moynihan has hired a lawyer. The Bradenton Police Department has not yet commented on this matter.

ChainCatcher news, according to DL News, after the cryptocurrency industry invested $133 million in the 2024 election, the pro-cryptocurrency political action committee Fairshake has raised $78 million for the 2026 midterm elections. Coinbase has announced it will contribute $25 million to Fairshake, while Andreessen Horowitz has also pledged to invest over $23 million in election funding for Fairshake and its affiliated PAC.

ChainCatcher news, according to Reuters, Trump's "Crypto Advisory Committee" is expected to establish a committed Bitcoin reserve. Several crypto companies, including Ripple, Kraken, and Circle, are competing for seats on Trump's crypto advisory committee to seek a voice in U.S. crypto policy reform.Two sources said that this crypto committee may be affiliated with the White House National Economic Council (which is responsible for coordinating and implementing the president's economic policy) or an independent White House agency.According to them and other industry insiders, the committee is expected to provide recommendations on digital asset policy, collaborate with Congress to advance cryptocurrency legislation, establish the Bitcoin reserve promised by Trump, and coordinate among various agencies, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and the Treasury Department. One source also indicated that the committee may include law enforcement representatives and former policymakers.

ChainCatcher news, the Planning and Finance Committee of the Korean National Assembly held a subcommittee meeting to discuss issues related to the postponement of cryptocurrency asset taxation, but ultimately decided to table the proposal. This decision was made to prioritize the review of other proposals, and the tabled proposals will be compiled for further discussion.The topics discussed in the meeting included: postponement of cryptocurrency asset taxation, calculation of acquisition prices, scope of tax data submission, and adjustments to the basic deduction amount, but no conclusions were reached. Currently, there is a significant divergence between the ruling party and the opposition regarding the postponement of cryptocurrency asset taxation. If the plan proceeds as scheduled, the relevant proposals are expected to resume discussions next week.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, a report released by Bernstein on Monday analyzed the upcoming key catalysts for Bitcoin that could drive its price to reach its cyclical target of $200,000 by 2025. The catalysts mainly include: Bitcoin strategic reserves, commitments to crypto regulation, and demand for Bitcoin ETFs and MicroStrategy.The report states, "The Trump election trade is over. However, the new era of crypto regulation has yet to be reflected in prices. Investors should continue to hold Bitcoin-related assets for at least 12-18 months.As most institutional investors are re-evaluating their anti-crypto positions, we have a long journey ahead to make new structural allocations for this market. If you are bullish, we expect you will be on the right side of Bitcoin's history."

ChainCatcher news, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. described Bitcoin as "freedom money" in a post and reiterated the ability of digital assets to hedge against currency inflation. In a recently re-released video, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stated, "I am a staunch supporter of Bitcoin. A year ago, I attended another Bitcoin conference. When I got home, I invested most of my wealth in Bitcoin, so I am all in."

ChainCatcher news, according to Bloomberg, an expert committee advising Norwegian politicians stated that although the country is one of the lowest users of cash globally, there is currently no urgency to adopt a central bank digital currency (CBDC).The committee believes that cash still plays an important role in ensuring safe and simple payments for everyone. Nevertheless, it recommends that "necessary regulatory reforms" should begin in order to potentially introduce a significant CBDC in the future.

ChainCatcher news, Federal Reserve Chairman Powell: The Federal Reserve is committed to completing the task of controlling inflation. A strong economy allows the Federal Reserve to make decisions cautiously.

ChainCatcher news, according to official information, Aethir is officially advancing decentralized governance, gradually transitioning to a decentralized governance model in multiple stages. The specific roadmap is divided into four stages: development phase, community education, beta testing, and full launch.The core component of the Aethir governance model is the establishment of a governance committee. This committee will play a key role in facilitating discussions, guiding the decision-making process, and ensuring that proposals align with Aethir's mission and goals. It includes three main groups: computing power providers, validators, and ATH stakers.In addition, key areas of governance include product development and direction, network parameters and policies, ecosystem partner expansion, token economics, staking rewards, and more.

ChainCatcher news, Zero Gravity Labs (0G Labs or 0GL) is a crypto AI startup dedicated to developing the infrastructure for decentralized AI systems. The company announced it has secured $290 million in new funding. This includes $40 million in seed funding raised by the lab and a $250 million token purchase commitment received by the 0G Foundation (the independent governing body of the 0G protocol).This round of funding was participated in by Hack VC, Delphi Digital, OKX Ventures, Samsung Next, Bankless Ventures, Animoca Brands and its co-founder Yat Siu, Polygon and its co-founder Sandeep Nailwal, Stanford Blockchain Fund, Abstract VC, Alchemy, Blockdaemon, Foresight Ventures, among others.0G Labs now describes itself as a crypto AI startup rather than a modular blockchain or data availability (DA) layer. 0G Labs co-founder Heinrich stated, "The previous narrative did not cover the entirety of our mission to build AI as a public good; DA is just one component of this puzzle, as are verifiable reasoning, training, and so on."0G Labs is building what is known as a decentralized AI operating system (dAIOS), aimed at enabling the development of on-chain AI applications.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bloomberg, Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren is set to become the top-ranking Democrat on the Senate Banking Committee. As a major critic of Federal Reserve Chairman Powell, large banks, and the cryptocurrency industry, she will succeed Sherrod Brown, who lost in his re-election campaign.Warren stated in a declaration: "It is crucial that after the 2024 elections, Democratic leadership demonstrates that we can make life more affordable for working families and urgently take action to rebuild the middle class." Warren has previously called for stronger regulation of the cryptocurrency industry and has been critical of traditional financial institutions.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, with the announcement of the U.S. election results, a cryptocurrency-friendly Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Senate Banking Committee are expected to emerge.Bernstein stated that the progress of stablecoin and market structure legislation is expected to accelerate, which is a positive signal for stablecoin issuers like Circle and Paxos, as well as major U.S. cryptocurrency exchanges and brokers.Analysts expect a clearer definition of digital assets and securities, and the potential launch of more exchange-traded fund (ETF) products based on other cryptocurrencies.

ChainCatcher news, Spot On Chain summarizes 11 commitments made by Trump regarding Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies on social media:Fire SEC Chairman Gary Gensler on the first day in officeEstablish a "national Bitcoin reserve"Make the U.S. the "world capital of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies"Retain the 203,650 BTC (1.495 billion USD) currently held by the U.S. governmentEliminate capital gains tax on BitcoinSupport U.S. Bitcoin miningEnd regulatory crackdowns ("anti-crypto campaign")Establish a "Presidential Advisory Council on Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies"Protect the right to self-custody digital assetsRefuse to issue a CBDCCommute the double life sentences of Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht.

ChainCatcher news, Elon Musk stated during a live discussion on his social media platform X on Tuesday local time: "The American Political Action Committee will continue to operate after this election." Musk indicated that his super PAC will focus on future elections, including the 2026 midterm elections and local prosecutor races. He reiterated previous comments about wanting to counter progressive donor George Soros, stating: "Some measures must be taken to offset the damage Soros has done to the system."According to documents from the Federal Election Commission, Musk has used the America PAC as a tool to spend over $152 million on Trump and other Republicans in this election. As of 6 PM Eastern Time, the X event attracted about 80,000 listeners, including Musk's mother, Maye Musk. During the discussion, Musk made several predictions, including that he expects Trump to win Pennsylvania by "hundreds of thousands of votes." Musk also predicted that if Harris wins, X will face government scrutiny.Previous report, in October, Musk's super PAC awarded two $1 million bonuses to registered voters in Michigan and Wisconsin, ignoring previous warnings from the Justice Department that these bonuses might be illegal.

ChainCatcher news, Musk posted on X social media: "Our system is inverted, making it difficult for high-quality talent to legally enter the United States, while criminals can easily enter the U.S. illegally. Why is it easier to enter illegally than legally? Trump and DOGE will solve this problem."