ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, Abstract has confirmed that it will launch the mainnet tomorrow.Abstract contributor cygaar posted on platform X: "A post regarding expectations and instructions related to tomorrow's Abstract mainnet launch will be released soon. Some preparations need to be completed first, but tomorrow is the day for the mainnet launch."

ChainCatcher news, Charles Schwab CEO Rick Wurster told analysts on a conference call this week: "We do hope to be able to offer spot cryptocurrency services, and we expect that cryptocurrency-related regulations will ultimately allow us to do so."The Financial Times reported that the SEC overturned guidance known as SAB 121 later on Thursday, potentially opening the door for Wall Street banks to custody cryptocurrencies.

ChainCatcher news, according to Caixin, in response to market rumors that ByteDance plans to invest $12 billion in developing AI infrastructure, including 40 billion RMB for AI chip procurement by 2025 and $6.8 billion in overseas investments, ByteDance officially denied the claims. Company insiders stated that while the company places great importance on the development of the AI field, the specific budget plans mentioned in the rumors are not true.

ChainCatcher news, according to the preliminary brief filed by the SEC, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has appealed the Ripple case, focusing on the dispute regarding whether XRP sales constitute a securities offering. The SEC argues that the lower court made errors in its interpretation of securities law in part of its ruling and requests the appellate court to reconsider the relevant decisions.

ChainCatcher news, the AIOS Foundation stated that it has completed the destruction of the tokens held by the relevant wallets.Previous news, according to a statement released by the AIOS Foundation, all AIOS tokens held by the foundation will be destroyed within the next 24 hours. The foundation's two addresses hold 64.03% and 2.58% of the AIOS tokens, respectively.

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, Binance Alpha has announced the 7th batch of project tokens, including EVAN, BITCOIN, VISTA, AVAAI, AITECH.

ChainCatcher message, according to a recent W3NOW study initiated by the Hansa Blockchain Research Institute and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, despite the transformative potential of blockchain, the technology is largely overlooked by German companies. The study combines two quantitative surveys (targeting 9,000 German companies and 204 experts) and qualitative interviews.In 2023 and 2024, over 74% and 72% of companies, respectively, stated that blockchain is irrelevant to their business operations.In Germany, the financial services sector is leading in blockchain applications, with 54% of surveyed companies having started using the technology. In the digital identity sector, 31% of companies have implemented various blockchain-based solutions, while 23% are in the planning stage. This indicates that the ability of blockchain to provide secure and decentralized identity management is becoming increasingly important.Currently, 28% of companies use blockchain for marketing purposes, but only 10% of companies plan to implement blockchain in their marketing strategies.

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, Slow Mist founder Cosine stated that Lottie Player was attacked by supply chain poisoning, with Ace Drainer related to phishing gangs poisoning the front-end script module Lottie Player relied on by well-known Web3 projects. Fortunately, it was discovered in time, and the impact should be minimal.If your project uses the Lottie Player module, please check whether there is any malicious code introduced (currently known versions 2.0.4 and the latest 2.0.8 do not contain malicious code).

ChainCatcher news, according to Bitcoin.com, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) has announced the inclusion of crypto assets in its compliance program. The revenue service is seeking information about crypto users from the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) and crypto asset service providers.SARS recently stated that it felt it necessary to take this step after noticing that taxpayers were not declaring crypto assets and transactions on their tax returns. According to the statement, South African law requires SARS to account for all income and assets, including cryptocurrencies.In its latest comments on the issue, SARS stated that it is working to simplify compliance for taxpayers and traders. Meanwhile, tax officials emphasized the consequences of intentional tax evasion. To achieve this goal, SARS stated that it has strengthened its audit team and adopted the latest technology.

ChainCatcher news, Telegram founder Pavel Durov stated in a post on his personal TG channel that the Telegram search function helps users find public channels and bots, but it has also been abused, with some users using this feature to sell illegal goods.In the past few weeks, Telegram's dedicated team has significantly enhanced the safety of the search function using AI technology, and all identified violations are no longer accessible. Durov also mentioned that Telegram has updated its terms of service and privacy policy, clarifying that the IP addresses and phone numbers of violators may be provided to relevant law enforcement agencies upon legitimate request to combat illegal activities and ensure the safety and proper use of the platform.

ChainCatcher news, infrastructure provider Libre is launching a new Web3 protocol to bring investment capital to the Aptos network.The first funds deployed on Aptos Layer 1 include the Brevan Howard Master Fund, Hamilton Lane's Senior Credit Opportunities Fund, and BlackRock's ICS Money Market Fund. These funds collectively manage over $91 billion in assets.Libre is a joint venture recently established by the WebN Group and Nomura's Laser Digital, which will serve as the backbone infrastructure for integrating real-world assets (RWA) on Aptos. According to the announcement, Libre's Gateway DeFi DApps will allow accredited professional and institutional investors to access funds on-chain.

ChainCatcher message, Zhu Su posted on platform X stating that the current ETH staking yield of only 3% means that whether ETH ETFs allow staking is almost irrelevant.

ChainCatcher news, the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) is seeking relevant experts to help formulate policies in areas such as cryptocurrency, decentralized finance, and artificial intelligence.According to the job posting, the newly hired policy expert is expected to help address policy issues in traditional markets, cryptocurrency, and DeFi, as well as the application of artificial intelligence in financial markets.

ChainCatcher News: Japanese listed company Mixi announced that its equity affiliate, cryptocurrency exchange BitBank, is preparing for an IPO. In addition to needing approval from relevant authorities for the stock listing, the planned timing and market for the IPO have not yet been determined, and there is a possibility that the IPO may be suspended during the preparation process. Currently, MIXI Corporation holds 26.99% of the shares, Ceres Corporation holds 23.05% of the shares, and the representative director and CEO of BitBank Inc. holds 30.69% of the shares.

ChainCatcher news, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Legislative Council member Yan Gang stated in an interview that the development of the digital Hong Kong dollar should be accelerated, financial products enriched, and market influence enhanced. Digital currency adapts to the digitalization of finance and has the potential to lead innovation in the fintech sector. By establishing more efficient payment and financial infrastructure, digital currency can improve the efficiency and convenience of the financial industry. Developing digital currency in Hong Kong can also attract more fintech and blockchain-related companies to develop in Hong Kong, further promoting the city as an innovation center for fintech and enhancing the innovative technological content of the international financial center, thereby elevating its status as an international financial hub. It is recommended that the government learn from the experience of the mainland, collaborate deeply with relevant mainland units, accelerate the process of the digital Hong Kong dollar, and actively research the promotion of the digital currency economy.

ChainCatcher news, the cross-chain bridge protocol LI.FI announced that it will start contacting affected users tomorrow to provide details of a voluntary compensation plan. Users participating in the compensation plan need to fill out the relevant form.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bloomberg, the digital asset market experienced its second-largest weekly decline since 2024, primarily due to cooling demand for Bitcoin spot ETFs and uncertainty in monetary policy.In the seven days leading up to last Sunday, the relevant index covering the top 100 digital assets by market capitalization fell by about 5%, marking the largest decline since April of this year. Bitcoin dropped below $63,000, reaching its lowest point in over a month. Experts point out that the current dynamics of the crypto market are characterized by low volatility and weak trading volume, and as prices begin to move toward the edge of the range, the order book becomes unbalanced.