ChainCatcher news, according to Caixin, the UAE's first local cryptocurrency company listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), Phoenix Group, recently announced the appointment of a new CEO and plans to achieve dual listing on Nasdaq in 2025 to further expand its international market and enhance its global influence.Phoenix Group was established in 2017 and is headquartered in Abu Dhabi, UAE. In October 2023, it successfully listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, becoming the first private cryptocurrency and blockchain entity to be listed on the Middle Eastern stock market.As the largest cryptocurrency mining business operator in the Middle East and North Africa region, Phoenix Group has rapidly risen in recent years and has developed into a technology group with a market value of several billion dollars.

According to ChainCatcher news and DefiLlama data, Raydium ranks first in the Solana ecosystem with a 7-day protocol fee of $32.89 million, followed by Jito and Solana with $30.61 million and $29.01 million, respectively, in second and third place. Pump.fun ranks fourth with $18.29 million. Among the top fifteen, Telegram bot protocols occupy 5 seats.

ChainCatcher news, according to Ledger Insights, the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) opened the Digital Securities Sandbox (DSS) for applications at the end of September, relaxing certain rules for DLT market infrastructure. The two entities that have been announced to receive preliminary approval are (expected) Central Securities Depository (CSD) Montis (owned by Archax) and ClearToken, which plans to operate as a central clearinghouse for crypto and tokenized assets. ClearToken has received support from companies such as Nomura Securities' Laser Digital and Standard Chartered's Zodia Custody.Similar to the EU's DLT pilot regime, the DSS program aims to relax the requirement that exchanges and central securities depositories must always be separate (which can sometimes be impractical for DLT).

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, Spacecoin XYZ has successfully launched its first satellite into orbit, marking the project's first step towards deploying a satellite constellation that will protect the blockchain network in outer space.Daniel Bar, co-founder of Spacecoin XYZ, stated in an interview that the first officially standardized satellite is the first significant milestone in bringing the "Spacecoin layer" into Earth's orbit. The satellite was part of SpaceX's Falcon Heavy and was launched on December 21 at 3:34 AM local time in California.Bar mentioned that the Spacecoin satellite will be the first of many satellites to be launched in the coming months. Spacecoin plans to launch a constellation consisting of 7 to 10 additional satellites by 2025, which will be sufficient for the Spacecoin mainnet to go live.

ChainCatcher news, The ETF Store President Nate Geraci posted on social media that Nexo 7RCC has submitted the S-1 amendment for the world's first Bitcoin and carbon credit futures mixed ETF. The fund adopts a portfolio of 80% Bitcoin and 20% carbon credit futures, tracking carbon trading systems such as EU carbon emission allowances, California carbon allowances, and the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. The SEC has approved its 19b-4 filing, which is seen as the ESG version of Bitcoin ETF. The fund's price fluctuations will be influenced by the spot price of Bitcoin, carbon credit allowances, and their futures prices.

ChainCatcher news, the hybrid crypto exchange GRVT has officially launched its Alpha mainnet. In the first hour of the Alpha mainnet going live, GRVT's trading volume set a record of over $15 million, with BTC trading volume exceeding $8.7 million and ETH trading volume exceeding $6.4 million.It is reported that the first batch of institutions trading on GRVT includes: QCP, Galaxy Trading Asia Limited, Ampersan, Arbelos, Amber Group, IMC, Flow Traders, Pulsar, Selini, and others.GRVT co-founder and CEO Hong Yea stated, "Today is a historic day for GRVT. Our vision has always been to redesign and rebuild the global financial system on the blockchain, even though it is a challenging journey."Additionally, according to the Web3 asset data platform RootData, GRVT (Gravity) is an institutional-grade cryptocurrency trading infrastructure where institutional traders can access a fully private, regulated (KYC and AML), and self-custodied trading venue. Its hybrid exchange (HEX) uses zk-supported volition technology to separate trading and custody functions, eliminating counterparty risk.

ChainCatcher message, OpenSea Foundation releases the first tweet "ocean enters the chat."

According to ChainCatcher news and SoSoValue data, yesterday (Eastern Time, December 19) the total net outflow of Ethereum spot ETFs was $60.4677 million.Yesterday, Grayscale's Ethereum Trust ETF ETHE had a net outflow of $58.1341 million, and the historical net outflow for ETHE is currently $3.624 billion. Grayscale's Ethereum Mini Trust ETF ETH had a net outflow of $3.1845 million yesterday, and the historical total net inflow for Grayscale's Ethereum Mini Trust ETH is $597 million. The Ethereum spot ETF with the highest net inflow yesterday was Fidelity ETF FETH, with a net inflow of $5.0510 million, and the historical total net inflow for FETH has reached $1.392 billion. Following that was VanEck ETF ETHV, with a net inflow of $4.9415 million, and the historical total net inflow for ETHV has reached $128 million.As of the time of publication, the total net asset value of Ethereum spot ETFs is $11.977 billion, with an ETF net asset ratio (market value compared to the total market value of Ethereum) of 2.94%, and the historical cumulative net inflow has reached $2.403 billion.

ChainCatcher news, the first SVM blockchain on Solana, Sonic SVM, has announced a partnership with the Layer 1 blockchain network Injective to jointly create the first cross-chain AI agent platform------Smart Agent Hub. This platform utilizes Sonic's HyperGrid technology to establish a dedicated SVM grid on Solana and seamlessly connects with the Injective ecosystem through IBC (Inter-Blockchain Communication protocol).It is reported that Smart Agent Hub will provide developers with powerful tools and frameworks to create, manage, and monetize AI agents, as well as enable cross-chain asset transfers and a unified development experience. The first testnet is expected to launch in the first quarter of 2025, and the ecosystem will gradually expand to areas such as gaming, entertainment, DeFi, and social platforms (like TikTok, Web3 games).

ChainCatcher news, MobileFI and DePIN reward ecosystem EARN'M announced a merger with StormX to launch the first IMO. EARN'M is a MobileFI and DePIN reward ecosystem that turns smartphones into EarnPhones. The team behind EARN'M, Mode Mobile, has been ranked as the fastest-growing software company in North America in 2023.It is reported that StormX is a project listed on Binance, operating in the cashback field since early 2017. It has achieved over $500 million in daily trading volume.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, Coinbase has officially approved the Silicon Valley-based next-generation entertainment company purrLabs, Inc. to establish a new creator fund using the Mr. Miggles brand.It is reported that Mr. Miggles made its debut at Coinbase's NFT event in July 2024; it is a somewhat grumpy yet adorable cat.

ChainCatcher news, Monex Europe senior foreign exchange market analyst Nick Rees stated that the Federal Reserve's latest interest rate decision marks the beginning of the FOMC's extended pause on rate cuts, although it is still too early to say this definitively.It is now expected that the Federal Reserve will remain on hold at least until the first half of 2025. If this is correct, it should support the dollar's upward movement in the coming months.

ChainCatcher news, the world's first stablecoin payment public chain BenFen has officially launched its high-end payment product BenPay Platinum Card. As the core product of the BenPay business line under the public chain ecosystem, the Platinum Card aims to provide users with secure and stable cryptocurrency payment services globally.The BenPay Platinum Card is based on the BenFen public chain, with all fund flows transparently recorded on-chain, addressing security risks in traditional payment systems. At the same time, the Platinum Card supports global mainstream payment platforms such as Apple Pay, Google Pay, WeChat Pay, and Alipay, truly achieving seamless cross-border payment.The core advantages of the Platinum Card also include a recharge fee rate as low as 1%, unlimited recharge and consumption, 0 monthly fees, and 0 transaction fees, providing strong support for the daily use of cryptocurrency assets.Meanwhile, a simple and elegant physical crypto card will soon be launched, aimed at invited users, with limited issuance, supporting ATM cash withdrawal functions globally, meeting the diverse payment needs of high-end users, whether for business travel or high-end consumption, providing convenience and security.Through the BenFen public chain, users can also enjoy the efficiency and transparency of global stablecoin payments, promoting the comprehensive transformation of cryptocurrency from a financial tool to an everyday application.

ChainCatcher news, according to official information, DEXX has announced the launch of stolen asset debt claim NFTs. Affected users can claim debt claim NFTs according to the rules, and future compensation will be based on the NFT as the proof of claim. The specific implementation details are as follows:Rules for claiming debt claim NFTs: Users who have confirmed their affected tokens can select and register a secure wallet on the "Compensation Center" page. After that, the wallet will receive a debt claim NFT.Future compensation standards: Subsequent compensation will be based on the debt claim NFT as the proof of claim.Functions and value of debt claim NFTs: The debt claim NFTs received by users can not only serve as proof of claim but can also be circulated and transferred based on individual circumstances, providing users with greater flexibility in their choices.

ChainCatcher message, the first phase of the public beta for the full-chain AI match-3 game Crypto Rumble has officially launched on the Linea mainnet. Players can participate in the public beta to experience a variety of gameplay, including brand new NFT hero cards, PvP battles, and a decentralized combat system, and win rich rewards. The game features prizes such as NFT cards, tokens, stablecoins, and exclusive items. All players participating in the public beta will also receive limited-time rewards and exclusive badges.It is reported that this public beta is only open to 1,000 early bird players who have a whitelist, with a prize pool of up to $50,000, along with additional rewards from several memecoin and NFT projects on the Linea chain. This public beta will test the stability of the game and provide feedback for future version optimizations. Crypto Rumble is the first full-chain match-3 game that combines AI and ZK, aiming to provide a fair and exciting combat experience through innovative AI Agents and ZK verification mechanisms.

ChainCatcher news, Osprey Funds announced the launch of the Osprey BNB Chain Trust fund (ticker: $OBNB), which is now trading on the OTCQX market.This is the first publicly traded BNB-based fund in the United States. The fund provides U.S. investors with the opportunity to access BNB through traditional brokerage accounts or IRA accounts, which is one of the few ways to invest in BNB given that it cannot be traded on centralized exchanges in the U.S. BNB, as the native token of the BNB Chain, underpins decentralized applications, DeFi protocols, and smart contracts.

ChainCatcher news, Sahara AI announced the official launch of the Beta version testnet for the first phase of its data platform. This event attracted over 780,000 users to sign up, with more than 10,000 users ultimately qualifying to participate. Through the Sahara AI testnet, ordinary users can not only contribute to the AI ecosystem through data collection, optimization, and annotation tasks but also participate in building the world's first decentralized AI collaboration platform while earning rewards.The launch of the testnet marks the first phase of the Sahara AI ecosystem's development. Subsequently, Sahara AI will introduce an AI data marketplace and model center to further promote the tradability, traceability, and decentralized collaboration model of AI assets.Previous news, Sahara AI secured $43 million in funding from investment institutions such as Pantera Capital, Binance Labs, Polychain Capital, Sequoia Capital, and Samsung Next, promoting the development of decentralized AI.