ChainCatcher message, Bybit CEO Ben Zhou stated on platform X: "At this moment, it is actually not about Bybit or any entity, but rather our general attitude as an industry towards hackers. We sincerely hope that eXch can reconsider and help us stop the funds from flowing out of their platform. We have also received assistance from Interpool and international regulatory agencies to help stop these funds, which is not just about helping Bybit."Previously, eXch had rejected Bybit's request to intercept funds, and a significant amount of ETH has already been washed through eXch, exchanged for BTC, XMR, and others.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, Trump stated at the Future Investment Initiative conference in Miami on Wednesday: "Bitcoin has reached multiple all-time highs because everyone knows I am committed to making America the capital of cryptocurrency."He added, "We want to be at the forefront of everything, and one of those is cryptocurrency, and Miami seems to be the center of action. Think about it carefully, maybe it will always exist."Washington is expected to have the most pro-cryptocurrency Congress to date, with pro-cryptocurrency lawmakers like Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott and House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill leading key committees that dominate crypto regulation.

ChainCatcher news, pump.fun co-founder Alon Cohen posted on X: "I am disgusted by the events surrounding LIBRA that have unfolded over the past few days. The people behind this project have gained considerable personal benefits at the expense of many users, ecosystems, and even entire countries. I hope the responsible parties receive the punishment they deserve.I know the situation is still developing, so if you are aware of any misconduct by participants in the ecosystem, no matter how small, you should speak up. I also understand that some may be in difficult situations, so my DMs are open for me to offer assistance.Due to the damage caused by these events, many have expressed that this could be the 'end of Meme coins.' While I sympathize with those who wish to see the end of Meme coins because they are tired of such incidents occurring, the fact is that the demand for permissionless on-chain creation/speculation from users will not disappear."

ChainCatcher news, former Goldman Sachs analyst and co-founder of the blockchain education center The Coin Bureau, Nic Puckrin, stated in an article for Fortune magazine that Musk's hope for the U.S. Treasury to adopt blockchain could pose national security risks.He pointed out that while the infinite financial opportunities provided by blockchain technology and the cryptocurrency sector not only help to increase personal wealth but also enhance the efficiency and transparency of nation-states, the U.S. Treasury's involvement in blockchain could expose many sensitive financial information (such as defense spending or foreign exchange operations) to hacking risks. Even though these security issues could be addressed by using encrypted data and privacy-protecting blockchains, it seems that there is currently no blockchain capable of handling over $50 trillion in U.S. Treasury assets.

ChainCatcher news, Binance founder Zhao Changpeng (CZ) stated on the X platform that he is not trying to promote any specific AI agent token. However, he hopes to see more on-chain AI agent development with practical use cases. Real development usually happens after the hype has passed.

ChainCatcher news, according to a report by Wen Wei Po, reporters recently visited more than a dozen cryptocurrency exchange shops (OTC) in Hong Kong and found that Tether is the most popular among various cryptocurrencies. About half of the exchange shops allow cash to be exchanged for cryptocurrency without the need for real-name registration, and these shops currently do not need to submit transaction reports to law enforcement agencies. According to an employee of a shop that participates in KYC certification, personal information only needs to be registered for purchases of cryptocurrency with cash of HKD 120,000 or more.

ChainCatcher news, Binance founder Zhao Changpeng (CZ) responded to community doubts on the social platform X. In response to the criticism of "manipulating investors and playing various guessing games on BSC," Zhao Changpeng stated that although these words are harsh, the viewpoint is interesting. He acknowledged the desire to see more activities on BSC but did not participate in the issuance or operation of Meme tokens due to a lack of experience.Zhao Changpeng further stated that he did not anticipate the pressure test but observed two forms of testing: a breadth test with the creation of a large number of new Meme tokens, and a depth test with a single contract generating a large number of transactions. He believes that most people were prepared for the latter and admitted that there are still many areas that need improvement.

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, Binance has partnered with INHOPE to enhance cybersecurity. Through this collaboration, Binance has expanded its law enforcement support and is working with global agencies to address financial crimes related to online abuse.

ChainCatcher news, Base protocol head Jesse Pollak stated on social media, "I hope Coinbase can list as many tokens as possible, including those from Base and other networks.More launch projects, more potential stocks, more meme coins, more utility tokens, more cultural tokens, more DeFi tokens, more networks. Everything needs to be more. There is scarcity in the current model, and we need abundance. This is the highest priority.Regarding how to scale this: adopting a blacklist (rather than a whitelist) DEX integration, user ratings. But this takes time, and in the meantime, the Coinbase Assets team is also scaling and improving to list as many tokens as possible."

ChainCatcher news, Base protocol head Jesse Pollak stated on social media, "I hope Coinbase can list as many tokens as possible, including tokens from Base and other networks.More launch projects, more potential stocks, more meme coins, more utility tokens, more cultural tokens, more DeFi tokens, more networks. Everything needs to be more. There is scarcity in the current model, and we need abundance. This is the highest priority.Regarding how to expand this: adopting a blacklist system (instead of a whitelist system) for DEX integration, user reviews. But this takes time, and in the meantime, the Coinbase Assets team is also scaling up and improving to list as many tokens as possible."

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, White House economic advisor Hassett stated that Trump hopes to combat inflation by increasing labor supply and reducing overall demand.

ChainCatcher news, crypto analyst Miles Deutscher posted on X that the current market decline is more painful than during the FTX collapse in 2022.He explained that during the FTX incident, people had become numb to the declines and no longer held any hope. However, at the time of this decline, people were still expecting a massive altcoin rally. Losing hope is more painful than losing money.

ChainCatcher news, according to Reuters, Germany will elect a new parliament on February 23, which could have far-reaching implications for the financial sector of Europe's largest economy.Among them, the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) ranks second in the polls, but Germany's mainstream parties refuse to cooperate with it in any government, meaning its proposals may never be realized. Nevertheless, their financial policy plans are the most specific and radical.The AfD calls for Germany to exit the Eurozone, supports "extensive deregulation" of Bitcoin, wallets, and trading, and opposes the digital euro, among other things.

ChainCatcher news, according to Fortune, Tesla CEO Elon Musk's father Errol Musk hopes to raise $150 million to $200 million through a token project called "Musk It." Old Musk stated that he has no doubt about making money on a "meme coin" with his name, as many potential buyers will inevitably associate it with his famous son.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, Finality Capital Partners General Manager Adam Winnick believes that Trump's launch of TRUMP is "both fascinating and frustrating." It is fascinating because such a large-scale tokenization could have a significant impact on the crypto industry, the United States, and society as a whole.However, he also pointed out that the nature and timing of this launch are "so bold" and frustrating, "it puts our industry in the spotlight, and I just hope we are ready."This release may also pave the way for more tokens related to public figures. "Tokens may flood in, and we will see more celebrity tokens. This is a deal, but it won't be combined with it," said Dan Matuszewski, co-founder and head of CMS Holdings, which purchased TRUMP and sold it, "neither hitting the top nor the bottom."

ChainCatcher news, ai16z founder Shaw stated, "I really hope to see tokens enter a new era, providing funding support for tangible technology and research projects with clear investment returns.This should not be limited to mindshare or purely meme plays, but rather a real way executed through smart contracts, allowing ordinary people to invest in the next Uber or OpenAI and gain returns from it.Currently, only a few people have access to high-value return companies, which is unfair. Everyone should have the opportunity to participate. Everyone should be able to help ambitious founders guide their ideas from zero to growth."

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, BlackRock CEO Fink stated that he hopes the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will approve the tokenization of bonds and stocks.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cryptonews, Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira announced on Wednesday at a seminar of the Thai Marketing Association that Thailand will launch a new cryptocurrency payment project, starting from the popular tourist destination of Phuket. The project will allow foreign tourists to use digital assets for shopping in the tourist city.Pichai Chunhavajira emphasized that the pilot program will comply with the existing legal framework to ensure that no laws are violated. The pilot in Phuket will allow foreign tourists to register their Bitcoin through Thai exchanges, complete identity verification, and then use cryptocurrency to pay for goods and services.Previous news reported that a former Thai Prime Minister suggested trialing Bitcoin payments in Phuket.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, The Information disclosed that OpenAI CEO Altman hopes to transform this non-profit managed artificial intelligence development company into a for-profit entity, and the biggest obstacle he faces is Microsoft. The company's influence in this process is immense, as it has committed over $13 billion to OpenAI.Since last October, the two companies have been negotiating potential changes to OpenAI's structure, focusing mainly on four aspects:Microsoft's equity in the for-profit entity;Whether Microsoft will continue as OpenAI's exclusive cloud service provider;How long Microsoft will maintain the right to use OpenAI's intellectual property to meet its product needs;Whether Microsoft will continue to take 20% of OpenAI's revenue.It is currently unclear when OpenAI and Microsoft plan to complete this process, but both parties are moving quickly and facing time pressure: if OpenAI fails to complete the transition within the next two years, recently funded investors can reclaim their money, along with 9% interest—totaling about $7.2 billion. Company leadership has informed employees that OpenAI hopes to buy back some of their shares after the transition to profitability, so employees currently have ample reason to hope for a swift completion of this transformation.