ChainCatcher news, crypto analyst Miles Deutscher revealed that data shows only 12 out of the top 100 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization achieved positive returns in the past 90 days. Among them, BERA surged by 579.63%, TRUMP increased by 85.61%, and BGB rose by 72.68%. Other well-performing tokens include DEXE, IP, GT, OM, and others.Meanwhile, LINK saw the largest decline of 40%, SUI dropped by 39.48%, JTO fell by 38.83%, Bitcoin (BTC) decreased by 13.47%, BNB dropped by 19.25%, and ADA fell by 30.71%.Miles Deutscher pointed out that choosing winners in the current market environment has become difficult. Unlike the previous bull market cycle, holders are being punished, and this cycle has turned into a "rotating market."

ChainCatcher news, according to Alternative data, the cryptocurrency Fear and Greed Index has dropped again today, falling to 27 (yesterday it was 28), remaining in the fear level.It is reported that the fear index threshold is 0-100, including indicators: volatility (25%) + market trading volume (25%) + social media popularity (15%) + market surveys (15%) + Bitcoin's proportion in the overall market (10%) + Google Trends analysis (10%).

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, Bitfinex analysts stated that the federal government's lack of direct investment in Bitcoin has led to a "short-term negative reaction in the market and a decline in Bitcoin prices." Bitcoin needs to close above the key support level of $82,000 this week to avoid further declines due to disappointment among short-term investors. Analysts emphasized that investors had originally expected the federal government to accumulate Bitcoin, which would demonstrate strong institutional support, but the approach of relying solely on existing holdings without increasing investments has weakened those expectations.Nexo analyst Iliya Kalchev pointed out that, in addition to crypto-related legislation, macroeconomic developments and global trade concerns continue to put pressure on Bitcoin prices. Next week, the market will focus on the U.S. Consumer Price Index and employment report, which will serve as important indicators for inflation slowdown and potential interest rate cuts.On the technical side, Bitcoin's Relative Strength Index (RSI) is at 28, indicating that the asset is in an oversold state. Analyst Rekt Capital noted that every time the RSI reaches 28 in the current cycle, Bitcoin's price "either hits the bottom or is only 2% to 8% away from the bottom."

ChainCatcher news, crypto KOL Ansem (@blknoiz06) posted on the X platform stating: "I believe Ye is one of the few individuals in the world with enough influence to significantly impact the mainstream adoption of cryptocurrency, and there are many unique and novel ways to integrate cryptocurrency into his existing network."Ansem revealed details about his discussion with Ye regarding cryptocurrency, "To be honest, Ye has shown a genuine interest in learning about cryptocurrency and how it works, while 99% of outsiders wouldn't even care to the extent of asking questions." When asked why Ye is interested in cryptocurrency, Ansem responded to user comments, saying: "He has indeed experienced being banned on various social and financial applications, which is something that cannot happen on services built on cryptocurrency infrastructure."Previous news, the famous rapper Kanye posted that he is learning about Bitcoin from crypto KOL Ansem.

ChainCatcher news, according to a report by Cointelegraph, a survey by Bitpanda shows that women are increasingly interested in cryptocurrency investments. Despite a lack of industry knowledge, most prefer long-term strategies and low-risk assets like Bitcoin.The survey indicates that 50% of female cryptocurrency investors prioritize long-term financial growth, with 49% holding digital assets for up to five years and 39% planning to hold for more than five years. Among the 1,400 investors surveyed, over 54% made their first investment in Bitcoin or Ethereum.In the past year, female investors have seen an average growth of 8.1%, but the lack of education remains a major challenge for women adopting mainstream cryptocurrencies. Over 81% of respondents admitted to lacking investment experience, with 24% of female investors citing a lack of investment knowledge as their biggest challenge, while 41% pointed to funding limitations.

ChainCatcher news, famous rapper Kanye posted on the X platform stating "I am learning about Bitcoin from Ansem." Ansem is a KOL in the cryptocurrency field, with 703,000 followers on the X platform. As an active public figure in the cryptocurrency space, Kanye has discussed blockchain-related topics multiple times.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, David Sacks explicitly opposed the proposal to tax cryptocurrency transactions to supplement the U.S. strategic Bitcoin reserve, arguing that such taxes often start at a "moderate" level but can easily expand to a broader scope, similar to how income tax initially targeted only a small group.Although the Trump administration proposed replacing federal income tax with import tariffs, Sacks still warned that a cryptocurrency transaction tax could burden users—existing proposals suggest a tax rate of 0.01% on each transaction, even covering transfers between the same user addresses, which has drawn strong criticism from investors. According to research data, eliminating income tax could save over $130,000 per person, but the White House did not clarify tax reform details at the recent cryptocurrency summit.

ChainCatcher news, according to Alternative data, the cryptocurrency Fear and Greed Index has dropped to 28 today (down from 34 yesterday), remaining in the fear level.It is reported that the fear index threshold ranges from 0 to 100, including indicators: volatility (25%) + market trading volume (25%) + social media popularity (15%) + market surveys (15%) + Bitcoin's dominance in the overall market (10%) + Google Trends analysis (10%).

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, the AI Agent product Manus' official X account has been unfrozen. The official account of ManusAI (ManusAI_HQ) stated, "We are back, just a reminder, this is our only official account, and we will continue to share cool use cases, stay tuned."Manus' Chief Scientist and Co-founder Ji Yichao also announced this news promptly and reiterated, "Manus has never participated in any cryptocurrency projects, token issuances, or blockchain launches. Any virtual currency with a similar name claiming to be related to us is false."

ChainCatcher news, Angola continues to carry out the "Spotlight" special operation to crack down on cryptocurrency "mining" activities throughout the country. Recently, law enforcement efforts have been intensified, leading to the resolution of multiple cases involving Chinese citizens in "mining."The Chinese Embassy in Angola reminds Chinese citizens in Angola to operate in accordance with the law, especially to be cautious not to provide venues for virtual currency "mining," not to provide electricity access for virtual currency "mining," and not to store "mining" equipment.

ChainCatcher News, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has released the latest interpretive letter, clarifying that federally regulated banks can engage in cryptocurrency custody, stablecoin-related activities, and blockchain node operations without prior approval. The OCC also withdrew its 2023 statement regarding banks' cryptocurrency liquidity risks.OCC Acting Comptroller Rodney E. Hood stated, "The OCC expects banks to have strong risk management controls in place that are consistent with traditional banking as they support new banking activities. Today's action will reduce the burden on banks engaging in crypto-related activities and ensure these activities are treated consistently under OCC supervision, regardless of the underlying technology. I will continue to work to ensure that regulation is both effective and not overly burdensome, while maintaining a robust federal banking system."

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, at the first cryptocurrency summit held at the White House, Trump stated, "I support legislators passing the stablecoin bill and other bills focused on market structure, hoping that the dollar will maintain its dominance for a long time to come. If possible, I hope the lawmakers can send the bill to my desk before the August recess."Trump also discussed the issue of de-banking during the summit and called for an end to "Operation Choke Point 2.0," which has become a hot topic among some legislators and the digital asset industry in recent months. Cryptocurrency companies have increasingly criticized this, stating that they face challenges in seeking to establish and maintain bank accounts in the U.S.Trump stated, "They (the Biden administration) are forcing banks to close the accounts of cryptocurrency businesses and entrepreneurs, effectively preventing the transfer of funds between some exchanges, and weaponizing the government against the entire industry."

ChainCatcher news, according to decrypt, White House cryptocurrency chief David Sacks dodged questions about potential conflicts of interest regarding President Trump’s cryptocurrency during an interview on Friday, stating that Trump’s personal digital asset projects (such as the controversial meme coin) are "unrelated" to government policy.When asked whether Trump’s cryptocurrency projects affect industry regulation, Sacks said, "I don’t think it has any impact; it’s unrelated to the work we’re doing here." Subsequently, when asked about Trump’s "personal investments" in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Sacks sharply rebutted, stating, "These are unsubstantiated facts," and he indicated that there is no evidence showing Trump has personal investments in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin.

ChainCatcher news, Offchain Labs CEO Steven Goldfeder stated that the U.S. cryptocurrency reserve should currently focus solely on Bitcoin.Goldfeder believes that Bitcoin has emerged in a universally accepted manner, and focusing on Bitcoin is the cleanest and easiest move. He mentioned that allowing other assets into the market poses risks, as regulators do not understand the complexities of all cryptocurrencies, nor do they know who is driving each cryptocurrency's inclusion in the market.Furthermore, if the U.S. establishes a reserve focused on U.S. cryptocurrencies, Steven Goldfeder believes that Arbitrum's native token ARB should be at the top.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bloomberg, a senior White House official stated today before an industry summit that the first step after establishing a strategic Bitcoin reserve and other digital asset reserves for the United States will be to audit how much cryptocurrency the government holds.The official mentioned that after the Silk Road exchange was shut down, the U.S. once held about 400,000 Bitcoin tokens, with approximately half of that amount sold off. According to Arkham's data, the U.S. currently holds about $17.5 billion in Bitcoin and approximately $40 million in several other tokens in its known digital wallets.

ChainCatcher news, on-chain detective ZachXBT posted that the password manager LastPass was hacked in 2022, resulting in the theft of nine-figure cryptocurrency. The team has long been covering up the extent of the attack and has gaslighted many confirmed victims. Yesterday, in a forfeiture complaint, even law enforcement publicly agreed that LastPass may be liable for the stolen cryptocurrency.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, a senior White House official confirmed that President Trump’s cryptocurrency summit scheduled for March 7 will not discuss tax issues, but will focus on overturning the unfavorable policies of the previous Biden administration.The official stated during a virtual preview of the summit at 10 AM Eastern Time: "There will be no content regarding taxes. The cryptocurrency internet is filled with various rumors... I don’t know how these rumors started."The official explained that the summit will serve as a venue for industry leaders to provide regulatory feedback: "The President promised to form a cryptocurrency committee during his campaign. He wants to hear the industry’s advice and feedback, which is the purpose of the summit."The senior official also confirmed that Bitcoin will receive "special treatment on the federal government’s balance sheet." The Trump administration plans to "overturn" Joe Biden's crackdown on cryptocurrencies and views Bitcoin as the "digital Fort Knox of digital gold."

ChainCatcher news, according to market news, the White House cryptocurrency summit is not expected to announce a capital gains tax relief.