ChainCatcher news, Canadian stablecoin issuer Paytrie announced that its stablecoin CADC has expanded to Base, enabling seamless on-chain Canadian dollar transactions.

ChainCatcher news, digital asset wallet TokenPocket issued a statement in response to the incident on February 14, where user assets were aggregated and stolen by hackers. Technical analysis revealed that affected users had downloaded a third-party mining software called "Bom," which exhibited malicious behavior by unauthorized access to users' photo albums and uploading data, leading to the leakage of users' mnemonic phrases or private keys.TokenPocket has collaborated with security teams such as SlowMist Technology and GoPlusSecurity, and reminds users to immediately stop using unverified third-party tools, and to avoid saving mnemonic phrases and private keys through screenshots, social platforms, cloud storage, and other methods.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cryptonews, cryptocurrency exchange Kraken plans to return to the Indian market and has hired Shiprocket co-founder Vishesh Khurana as an advisor to assist with local regulatory affairs.

ChainCatcher news, FOX Business reporter Eleanor Terrett stated that, according to several legal sources, the SEC has been prioritizing cases with court deadlines, which explains why we have not yet seen any pause requests in the Ripple and Kraken cases.Ripple's next court deadline is April 16, while Kraken's deadline appears to be March 31. The Binance case has been postponed to April 14, Lejilex's case to April 11, and Coinbase has agreed with the SEC to extend the deadline, allowing the SEC to respond to Coinbase's interim appeal request by March 14.SEC leadership may expect that Trump-nominated Chairman Paul Atkins will be confirmed by then. In the meantime, the cryptocurrency special working group, Congress, and the Presidential Working Group on Digital Assets may be working to fill the regulatory gaps that led to the initial lawsuits.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk Japan, the Financial Services Agency of Japan approved the Financial Review Council's working group report on the payment settlement system on February 19. The report underwent seven rounds of discussions and proposes a new regulatory framework for cryptocurrency exchanges and stablecoins.The report suggests incorporating relevant provisions of the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act into the Payment Settlement Act to enhance user protection in the event of exchange bankruptcies. It also proposes the introduction of a "belonging system" for cryptocurrency trading, requiring intermediaries to be affiliated with specific exchanges and prohibiting them from holding user assets.Regarding stablecoin regulation, the report allows issuing institutions to allocate up to 50% of their assets to short-term government bonds and specific time deposits, no longer limited to demand deposits. This regulatory framework has been submitted for approval by Financial Services Agency official Katsunobu Kato, and the relevant legislative work is set to begin soon.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi citing The New York Times, the Trump Media Technology Group (DJT.O) has filed a lawsuit against a Brazilian Supreme Court judge in the federal court in Tampa, Florida.

ChainCatcher news, according to data released by Ki Young Ju, the founder and CEO of CryptoQuant, the current cost basis of Bitcoin holdings among different groups is as follows:The cost basis for ETFs and custodial wallets is $89,000,The cost basis for Binance traders is $59,000,The cost basis for mining companies is $57,000,The cost basis for early whales is $25,000.When the price of Bitcoin falls below the cost basis of mining companies (as seen in May 2022, March 2020, and November 2018), it usually marks the onset of a bear market.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, Canadian Securities Exchange listed company Sol Strategies increased its holdings by 12,456 SOL, bringing the total holdings to 226,798 SOL, worth 64.2 million CAD.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, informed sources revealed that the robot AI startup Field AI is currently in talks to raise hundreds of millions of dollars at a valuation of $2 billion. This would quadruple the company's valuation, which was $500 million last summer when investors, including Nvidia, valued it.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, JPMorgan's latest research shows that the number of market-sensitive social media posts by Trump during this term has significantly decreased compared to his first term. The study found that among 126 posts related to sensitive topics such as trade tariffs, diplomatic relations, and the economy, only 10% triggered noticeable currency market fluctuations, with tariff-related content having the greatest impact, causing about one-third of the market volatility.For example, a post announcing a 25% tariff on Mexico and Canada at the beginning of February led to a decline of over 2% and 1% in the currencies of the two countries, respectively. JPMorgan analysts pointed out that although the number of market-sensitive posts by Trump rose to over 20 last week, double the average of January, it is still far below the peak level of 60 posts per week during the trade friction period of 2018-19.The research team advises investors to trade cautiously, as the expected return on strategies based on post content is not expected to exceed 4%. Currently, Trump has shifted to strengthening direct communication from the Oval Office, holding Q&A sessions with reporters almost daily.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, as Bitcoin prices continue to fluctuate below the $100,000 mark, several important events this week may bring volatility to the cryptocurrency market. FTX will initiate the first round of creditor payouts this week, targeting convenience creditors with claims not exceeding $50,000, who will receive full principal and 9% annual interest compensation. 10x Research founder Markus Thielen stated that the total payout for this round is approximately $1.2 billion, which is relatively limited in scale.Mena Theodorou, co-founder of the crypto trading platform Coinstash, expects that some of the payout funds will flow into the Solana ecosystem. He stated, "Considering FTX's previous significant investments in SOL and the Solana ecosystem, along with SOL's over 500% increase in the past year and the continuously growing on-chain activity and developer numbers, these funds are likely to flow back into the network."Other important events that the market is paying attention to include:Trump will have a conversation with Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Fox News on February 19, expected to involve topics such as cryptocurrency policy and regulation;The Federal Reserve will release the minutes from the January meeting on February 20, with the market focusing on inflation data and interest rate policy direction;The Consensus Hong Kong conference will open on Tuesday, expected to attract thousands of participants from over 90 countries.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, based on market news, the Reserve Bank of India has relaxed investment regulations for all Indian financial institutions.

ChainCatcher news, according to the Associated Press, some lawyers in Argentina filed fraud charges against President Javier Milei in a criminal court on Sunday, accusing him of promoting cryptocurrency on social media.One of the plaintiffs, lawyer Jonatan Baldiviezo, stated that they see an illegal organization in this incident that has committed "an indeterminate number of fraudulent acts." He said, "In this illegal organization, fraudulent crimes occurred, and the president's actions are crucial."The criminal justice department is expected to appoint a judge on Monday to hear the case or submit it to the prosecutor for further investigation.

ChainCatcher news, Indian authorities have seized nearly $190 million in cryptocurrency related to Bitconnect during an ongoing investigation into a crypto Ponzi scheme that was uncovered in 2018, resulting in losses of approximately $2.4 billion for 4,000 investors across 95 countries. Bitconnect was launched in 2016 and collapsed in 2018.It is reported that Bitconnect founder Satish Kumbhani (who was charged by the U.S. Department of Justice in February 2022) established a global network of promoters, paying them commissions to promote the Ponzi scheme.

ChainCatcher news, Solayer team member Chaofan Shou posted a LIBRA stakeholder relationship chart on X, stating: "All information can be traced on the chain. There may be inaccuracies. If there are any incorrect parts, please send a private message to inform."According to the relationship chart, a behind-the-scenes conspiracy group issued the LIBRA token through issuing advisor Hayden Mark Davis (Kelsier Ventures) and outsourced the market-making to an Indian company. Kelsier Ventures is also an insider of the market maker as well as the Trump lady token MELANIA, ENRON, BOB, RAG, M3M3, and OGME tokens. Meanwhile, LIBRA's main sponsor KIP Protocol (founder Julian Peh) facilitated contact with people close to Argentine President Milei, leading to Milei's tweet calling for action.

ChainCatcher news, according to the Argentine presidential office: "On October 19, 2024, President Javier Milei met with representatives of KIP Protocol in Argentina. During this meeting, the company representatives presented the president with their intention to develop a project called 'Viva la Libertad' ('Long Live Freedom'), which aims to utilize blockchain technology to provide financing for private enterprises in Argentina.This meeting has been officially recorded in the public hearing registry, with participants including the national president, KIP Protocol representatives Mauricio Novelli and Julian Peh, as well as presidential spokesperson Manuel Adorni.In this context, on January 30, 2025, the president met with Hayden Mark Davis at the Casa Rosada (Rose Palace). According to the introduction by KIP Protocol representatives, Mr. Davis will provide the technical infrastructure for the project. Mr. Davis has had no prior association with the Argentine government, nor has he established any relationship with it; he was referred as a project partner by representatives of KIP Protocol.Finally, yesterday, the president posted a message on his personal social media account announcing the launch of the KIP Protocol project, similar to his usual support for many entrepreneurs looking to start projects in Argentina to create jobs and attract investment. Due to the widespread attention the project launch received, and to avoid any speculation and reduce further dissemination, the president decided to delete this post.In light of the above, President Javier Milei has decided to immediately refer this matter to the Anti-Corruption Office (OA) to determine whether there has been any misconduct by any members of the national government, including the president himself, in this incident.Additionally, the national president has decided to establish an investigative task force (UTI) under the presidential office, which will consist of representatives from institutions and departments related to cryptocurrency, financial activities, money laundering, and other relevant fields, to consolidate information for an urgent investigation into the release of the cryptocurrency LIBRA and all related businesses or individuals.All information collected during the investigation will be handed over to the judicial authorities to determine whether any businesses or individuals associated with the KIP Protocol project are suspected of criminal activity.President Milei has demonstrated his commitment to the pursuit of truth through concrete actions and has pledged to thoroughly investigate this incident until the truth is revealed."

ChainCatcher news, according to U.S. media reports, chip manufacturing giant TSMC may take over the chip manufacturing business of American company Intel. The report states that, according to informed sources, in response to the deteriorating business situation, Intel's board began discussions with TSMC at the end of last year to explore the possibility of cooperation between the two parties.Negotiations are in the early stages, and the form of cooperation has not yet been determined. TSMC may hold a majority stake in Intel's chip manufacturing business in partnership with other investors.It is currently unclear how much manufacturing business TSMC will take over from Intel and how much capital will be invested. Informed sources indicate that the transaction may be limited to Intel's production facilities in Oregon, Arizona, and New Mexico in the U.S., as well as in countries like Ireland and Israel.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, a document released on Friday shows that Arca, a subsidiary of the New York Stock Exchange, has submitted an application to the SEC to "allow Grayscale's Ethereum ETF to stake." Earlier this week, the Cboe BZX exchange requested the SEC to permit staking of the ETH held in the 21Shares Core Ethereum ETF.If approved, these ETFs will be able to earn additional returns from their substantial ETH holdings, which may be passed on to investors. The document from the New York Stock Exchange states that the "trust" will also receive a portion of the staking rewards.It is reported that the Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF was launched after the company converted its Ethereum trust into an open-end fund, managing nearly $1.3 billion in assets. Coinbase, as the trust custodian, holds 477,428 ETH.

ChainCatcher news, according to Chainwire, Canadian company Torrent Capital Ltd. (TSXV: TORR) announced that since the announcement of the creation of a cryptocurrency portfolio and the initial purchase of SOL on January 6, 2025, the company has additionally purchased 4,955 SOL.As of February 10, 2025, Torrent holds a total of 6,955 SOL, which are generating returns from staking rewards.