ChainCatcher message, according to SoSoValue data, the encrypted market sector continues to pull back, while the BTC and RWA sectors remain relatively strong, with 24-hour increases of 0.17% and 0.02%, respectively.Within the RWA sector, Clearpool (CPOOL) rose by 20.58%, influenced by multiple news including the launch of Ondo Chain, while Ondo finance (ONDO) increased by 2.16%. The CeFi sector fell by 0.09%, with Binance coin (BNB) rising by 0.69% and Bitget token (BGB) increasing by 2.57%.In other sectors, the Layer1 sector saw a 24-hour decline of 1.72%, but TRON (TRX) rose against the trend by 4.05%. The PayFi sector dropped by 2.56%, the DeFi sector fell by 3.29%, the Layer2 sector decreased by 3.82%, and the Meme sector declined by 4.34%.

ChainCatcher News, senior member of the House Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, Texas Congressman Al Green criticized President Trump for promoting a "deregulatory cryptocurrency-friendly agenda" while launching the Meme coin.During the hearing of the House Financial Services Committee's Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee on February 6, Green immediately questioned the claims of the Republican leadership, which stated that the previous administration "put cryptocurrencies in the crosshairs of U.S. regulators." Green stated that some lawmakers and cryptocurrency executives used the colloquial term "Operation Choke Point 2.0," claiming that the Biden administration had orchestrated an attempt to eliminate the industry's banking access, which he called a "false plan that was never initiated."Green pointed out, "Regulators asking banks to consider the risks associated with the cryptocurrency industry is not the same as de-banking." He also suggested that lawmakers should turn their attention to the Meme coin launched by Trump before taking office on January 17. Both Subcommittee Chairman Dan Meuser and Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill did not comment on TRUMP coin in their opening statements.

ChainCatcher news, according to a report by Reuters, Franklin Templeton Investments announced on Thursday that the company is seeking regulatory approval to launch a new cryptocurrency index ETF, as the asset management firm hopes to profit from the cryptocurrency boom following a potential Trump victory in the U.S. presidential election.Franklin Templeton stated in a filing submitted to regulators on Thursday: "The fund may currently hold no digital assets other than Bitcoin and Ethereum. It is uncertain whether any digital assets other than Bitcoin and Ethereum will be added to the underlying index in the future." This provides Franklin Templeton with the flexibility to modify its ETF after obtaining SEC approval for other cryptocurrencies.

ChainCatcher news, according to a report by the Russian TASS agency, the cryptocurrency options exchange Deribit announced its exit from the Russian market due to sanctions imposed by the European Union, as stated on its official website. Deribit stated: "Due to the EU sanctions against Russia, Deribit will no longer accept Russian citizens and residents as clients, unless applicable exceptions apply. As Deribit's parent company is based in the Netherlands, these EU sanctions are binding on us."Russian citizens are prohibited from using the services of this cryptocurrency exchange unless they are also citizens of a member state of the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, or are long-term residents of an EEA member state or Switzerland. According to examples cited by the exchange, Russian citizens residing in Ireland or holding Danish nationality can use Deribit services. Russians residing in the UAE are also unable to use its services. Russian companies do not enjoy any exceptions.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bloomberg, informed sources revealed that the cryptocurrency company Gemini, backed by billionaire Winklevoss brothers, is considering an IPO this year.Sources said that since the information has not been made public, the company and its custodians are currently discussing the possibility of going public with potential advisors, but no final decision has been made. According to the company's website, Gemini currently has over 500 employees in locations such as New York, Seattle, Singapore, London, Dublin, and Gurugram, India.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bloomberg, against the backdrop of most financial institutions refusing to provide services to crypto companies, ATB Financial, wholly owned by the Government of Alberta, has become one of the most reliable banking partners for the crypto and blockchain industry in the country.This initiative aligns with the Alberta government's strategy to generate billions in revenue from blockchain enterprises.

ChainCatcher news, the U.S. House Financial Services Committee's Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations will hold a hearing on February 6 at 2:00 PM ET (3:00 AM Beijing time on the 7th) with the theme "Choke Point 2.0: How the Biden Administration is Suppressing Cryptocurrency," focusing on the issue of banking service restrictions faced by the crypto industry.Witnesses include Austin Campbell, Paul Grewal, Fred Thiel, and Shayna Olesiuk, and they are expected to address the attitudes of financial regulators towards crypto businesses and their impact on the industry's development.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, regarding whether virtual currency has been issued, DeepSeek stated that it has never issued any virtual currency. Please be cautious, make rational investments, and avoid financial losses.

ChainCatcher news, according to Trader T's monitoring, the U.S. stock market's cryptocurrency sector is up before the market opens today:MICROSTRATEGY: +0.4%ISHARES BITCOIN TRUST: +1.4%COINBASE GLOBAL: +1.7%RIOT PLATFORMS: +1.9%CLEANSPARK: +1.9%MARA HOLDINGS: +1.3%

ChainCatcher news, according to Bitcoin.com, data from the Central Bank of El Salvador shows that since October 2024, the proportion of cryptocurrency remittances in the country has remained below 1% of the total. This figure stands in stark contrast to the nearly 5% peak in October 2021 when the country adopted Bitcoin as legal tender.Financial writer John Paul Koning pointed out that although President Nayib Bukele has stated that traditional financial institutions charge up to 25% in fees for remittances, the official digital wallet Chivo offers zero fees, cryptocurrency remittances have failed to gain widespread adoption among the dollarized population in the country.According to an agreement reached with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the Salvadoran government will terminate or sell the operations of Chivo and revoke Bitcoin's legal tender status to reduce Bitcoin's share in its economy.

ChainCatcher News, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced that a U.S. federal court has ordered the Brazilian founders of the illegal cryptocurrency investment platform EmpiresX to pay over $130 million in fines and restitution.On February 4, U.S. District Judge Cecilia Altonaga for the Southern District of Florida imposed a permanent injunction, financial penalties, and other legal actions against EmpiresX founders Emerson Pires, Flavio Goncalves, and their partner Joshua Nicholas.According to court documents, Empires Consulting operated a fraudulent investment scheme called EmpiresX, which falsely promised high returns to investors. Pires and Goncalves are accused of obtaining at least $40 million from victims through deceptive cryptocurrency advertisements.

ChainCatcher news, in JPMorgan's electronic trading survey targeting institutional traders, over 70% of respondents indicated that they do not plan to trade cryptocurrencies this year.The survey shows that most traders do not have plans to trade cryptocurrencies. This percentage decreased from 78% in 2024 to 71% in 2025. The survey also found that 16% plan to trade cryptocurrencies this year, while 13% stated that they are already trading cryptocurrencies. Both figures are higher than in 2024.

ChainCatcher news, the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) of South Korea convened a meeting with the CEOs of cryptocurrency exchanges and representatives from DAXA to discuss the recent frequent system failures and response plans. The FSS urged the industry to establish unified standards and create a reasonable compensation mechanism to protect user rights.Regulators pointed out that factors such as the rise of the Trump administration in the United States have heightened market expectations for crypto assets, making the stability of exchanges particularly critical. However, several exchanges have recently experienced system failures, leading to trading interruptions, causing user losses, and exacerbating the crisis of trust in the market.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bitcoin.com News, Russia has released new regulations for cryptocurrency mining, requiring miners to report their income by the 20th of each month, and only approved entities can operate mining businesses. The new regulations clearly state that individuals with a financial crime record will be prohibited from engaging in cryptocurrency mining activities.In addition, Russia will establish a national miner registration system to strengthen the regulation of the cryptocurrency mining industry.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cryptonews, Brazilian congresswoman Adriana Ventura has proposed a bill that would allow Brazilian investment funds to directly invest in cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin. This measure will "provide a regulated safe environment."Adriana Ventura stated that this would allow funds to "broaden the diversification of their portfolios." The main focus of the bill is to allow investors to offset losses and increase the exemption limit for net gains related to stock transactions. However, the draft bill also includes a provision that allows "investment funds registered in Brazil" to purchase cryptocurrencies from companies registered and operating in the country. Currently, major institutional investors in Brazil cannot directly invest in cryptocurrencies.Some believe that this is not in sync with the rapid expansion of Brazil's retail cryptocurrency market. Many claim that Brazil's cryptocurrency market is the largest in the entire Latin American region.