ChainCatcher news, CyberCharge sale countdown five minutes, CyberCharge's first Web3 smart charger is officially on sale. A total of 20,000 genesis rights, limited supply daily at 8:00 (UTC) / 16:00 (SGT).It is reported that CyberCharge is a revolutionary Web3 smart charger that uses DePIN and charging-to-earn (C2E) models to provide an efficient and secure charging experience. At the same time, through a unique token incentive mechanism, users have the opportunity to earn digital assets every time they charge. CyberCharge features a "charging plug + smart component" design, integrating Web3, GameFi, and AI to build a diverse ecosystem, where users can earn rewards by participating in charging, gaming, socializing, and other activities.

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, the Ethereum Layer 2 network Optimism has released its 2024 review:The Superchain built on the OP Stack has seen significant growth, with nearly 50% of L2 transactions on Ethereum now supported by the Superchain ecosystem;Permissionless fault proofs have been launched, paving the way for the first phase of decentralization for OP Stack Chains;Interoperability has been enhanced;Optimism has strengthened its support for ERC-7683 and developed ERC-7802;The Optimism Collective continues to innovate in the direction of scalable Ethereum;Through two airdrops, over 20 million OP have been distributed to users making meaningful impacts;Four major initiatives have driven user engagement, with over 3.3 million OP distributed to winners.At the same time, Optimism has made projections for 2025, focusing on interoperability in the coming year and aiming to make Superchain the best DeFi platform while attracting more developers through developer tools.It is reported that Optimism aims to become a simpler and more valuable platform for building and guiding applications through comprehensive development tools, and to unite Ethereum through interoperability and other means.

ChainCatcher message, the Interchain Foundation has released its monthly financial report. As of December 31, 2024, the Interchain Foundation holds a total value of $241 million in cryptocurrency, including 699 BTC valued at $65 million and 17,191 ETH valued at $57 million.In addition, it also holds fiat assets worth a total of $89 million.

ChainCatcher message, according to data from @ali_charts, the profit-taking on Binance seems to be increasing. In the past 24 hours, the percentage of traders holding long positions in BTC on Binance has dropped from 66.33% to 56.85%.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cryptonews, merchants in the Dongdaemun market of South Korea have denied reports of large-scale adoption of USDT payments. Previously, it was reported that merchants in this market, particularly wholesalers targeting Chinese customers, were using USDT for international transactions. However, several merchants stated that cash remains the primary payment method, and the actual use of stablecoins is not widespread.

ChainCatcher message, according to Scam Sniffer monitoring, the X account of Superchain Eco (@SuperchainEco) has been hacked and posted phishing links.The image shows that the recent tweets from this account involve a fake link named "Optimism x Base Airdrop" (optimism-base.com), which has been added to ScamSniffer's domain warning list. Users should remain vigilant, avoid clicking on related links, and verify the source of information to prevent being scammed.

ChainCatcher news, a bill has been submitted to the State Duma of Russia, aimed at mandating banks and merchants to use the digital ruble while implementing a universal QR code payment system. The bill is spearheaded by a group of senators and deputies, including Anatoly Aksakov, the chairman of the Duma's Financial Market Committee, and has been officially submitted to the lower house's electronic database.The proposal outlines a phased rollout plan for the digital ruble, starting on July 1, 2025, initially launching in systemically important banks (banks critical to the stability of the national economy) and expanding to all banks by 2027. Merchants will also be required to accept the digital ruble to encourage public usage. By July 2025, businesses with annual revenues exceeding 30 million rubles must enable digital ruble payments, with the threshold dropping to 20 million rubles by July 2026. Businesses in areas without mobile or internet access are exempt from this requirement.The bill, in conjunction with the universal QR code system, simplifies the payment process to facilitate seamless use of the digital ruble. Amendments to consumer protection laws require merchants to comply with regulations to ensure broader adoption. Additionally, credit institutions and foreign bank branches participating in the platform are obligated to support these transactions.

ChainCatcher message, Binance will stop supporting the deposit and withdrawal of DYDX tokens on the Ethereum network on February 12, 2025, at 10:00 AM (UTC+8). After February 12, 2025, at 10:00 AM (UTC+8), DYDX tokens deposited via the Ethereum network will not be credited to users' accounts, which may result in asset loss.

ChainCatcher news, the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) has approved commercial banks and payment institutions to provide services related to stablecoins or collateralized cryptocurrencies. This is the first time NBC has approved such services, with relevant instructions issued on December 26 and announced on December 27. However, Bitcoin remains prohibited.According to the new regulations, institutions must obtain prior approval from NBC to conduct cryptocurrency asset exchanges, inter-account transfers, and custody services.

ChainCatcher message, crypto KOL and Abstract contributor cygaar (@0xCygaar) posted on X that the Abstract plugin has officially been merged into ai16z's eliza, and it is now possible to request eliza to perform simple ETH or ERC20 token transfers on the Abstract testnet.To use this plugin, you need to include "elizaos/plugin-abstract" in the role file, and more new features will be launched in the future.

ChainCatcher news, according to official information, the OKX New Year gift event is now live, offering limited edition OKX New Year gift boxes or DOGE red envelopes, aimed at thanking and rewarding users who have been with OKX throughout 2024.The event runs from December 24, 2024, to January 2, 2025 (UTC), and eligible OKX users have the chance to receive gifts. The number of gifts will refresh daily at 12:00 AM (UTC), and supplies are limited, available on a first-come, first-served basis.Participating in the event is very simple. Users need to update the OKX App to the latest version and can enter the event through the "event banner" on the OKX App homepage.

ChainCatcher news, Cosmos has announced its roadmap for the first quarter of 2025, which will feature the transition, stability, and the first product testing of Hub and Interchain Stack:Complete the staffing of the Interchain Labs core team.Integrate all core components from the administrators.Launch maintenance, security, and performance optimization for the Interchain Stack and Cosmos Hub.Prepare the Hub and Interchain Stack for rapid development.For the Hub, efforts will be made to ensure that the Hub is secure and easy to maintain, enabling the large-scale introduction of new features and applications. The team will explore removing the LSM module, accelerating block times, and reinvesting in audits. For the Interchain Stack, the goal is to deliver V2 of the Cosmos SDK and IBC (Eureka), and to accelerate the transaction speed of Comet BFT.

ChainCatcher news, according to Ledger Insights, the Central Bank of Russia recently shared its business model for the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). By the end of 2025, all digital ruble transactions will be free, with the first banks and merchants expected to go live on July 1. The central bank plans to earn fees by operating the system.Meanwhile, at a hearing held last week in the State Duma of Russia, the Association of Russian Banks (ABR) expressed dissatisfaction among banks. They are concerned about the potential outflow of bank deposits and the high deployment costs.It is reported that the Central Bank of Russia does not intend to limit the holdings of the CBDC. According to Info24, ABR Chairman Anatoly Kozlachkov stated that the setup cost for each bank is about 100 million rubles (1 million USD), while some banks have a capital of only 3 million USD.

ChainCatcher news, according to the Korean National Assembly's bill information system, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol submitted a consent proposal for the appointment of the Chief Justice to the National Assembly on the 12th, stating, "With the end of the Chief Justice's term, I request the National Assembly's consent to appoint a successor Chief Justice."After Yoon Suk-yeol delivered a speech to the public on the 12th, rejecting calls for an early end to his term, he approved 42 bills and enforcement orders, among other things, and submitted the consent proposal for the Chief Justice's appointment, continuing to exercise presidential powers. According to the South Korean Constitution, the Chief Justice should be proposed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court (High Court) and appointed by the President after receiving the National Assembly's consent. (Kim Ten)

ChainCatcher news, according to crypto detective ZachXBT, in April 2024, a Coinbase Commerce contract experienced a suspicious outflow of $15.9 million, indicating that a merchant may have been exploited. Subsequently, an attacker using the alias "Excite" boasted about the stolen funds in a chat. The attacker’s IG account started as a private account and eventually became public, posting multiple videos showcasing expensive watches and monkeys. OSINT indicates they may be in Denmark.While most of the funds remain dormant, a portion has been transferred to new addresses such as eXch via DEX swaps to obfuscate the source of the funds. Although the identity of the victim in this case remains unknown, there are evidently strong leads to hold the threat actor legally accountable. As the funds were divided in three ways, it is expected that others may also be involved. ZachXBT questioned why Coinbase's AML monitoring did not flag this suspicious activity within 16 hours.

ChainCatcher news, Interchain Foundation acquires blockchain solution provider Skip Protocol.Interchain Foundation (ICF) is a Swiss non-profit organization dedicated to promoting interoperability and sustainable development within the Cosmos ecosystem. This strategic acquisition brings Skip's expertise in product, engineering, and overall coordination with the ecosystem and community into ICF.After the acquisition, Skip will be renamed Interchain Inc., becoming a subsidiary of ICF, led by Skip co-founders Barry Plunkett and Maghnus Mareneck, who will be responsible for leading all product, protocol, and strategic development for the foundation. Its main goal is to promote the development of cross-chain native companies and developers, attract new users and capital liquidity, and drive technological achievements to enhance the competitiveness of the Interchain Stack.

ChainCatcher message, Ethereum developer Ryan Berckmans commented on Max Resnick's job change: "I am glad to see Max Resnick leave the Ethereum scaling core development community.Critics like Resnick often claim that Ethereum needs to become more like Solana. But in reality, Ethereum has reached its peak through the L2 expansion strategy—there's no need to change the strategy. Solana is trying to acquire what Ethereum already has, including client diversity, true protocol specifications, research communities, and more on-chain capital. What is actually happening now is that Solana is taking significant steps to try to become more like Ethereum.Resnick is now part of Solana's efforts to become more like Ethereum, which is ironic considering he has always said that Ethereum must become more like Solana. However, all the funding in the world cannot buy them decentralization. In short, Solana is essentially a financially strong paper tiger. It’s no surprise that this suits Resnick very well."Previous news, Ethereum ecosystem developer Max Resnick announced that he has left his job at Consensys to join the Solana research company Anza.