ChainCatcher news, according to the Financial Times in the UK, Standard Chartered's head of digital asset research, Geoff Kendrick, stated that Ethereum is in a "mid-life crisis," performing poorly in a series of technological upgrades aimed at attracting a broader audience.Ethereum developers have been trying to improve network speed and efficiency by offloading transaction processing to third parties, which has redirected fees to these third-party networks known as Layer 2, rather than to Ethereum developers. Kendrick believes this decision "freely forfeits value," adding that "Ethereum has essentially commoditized itself."

ChainCatcher news, after the Federal Reserve announced a slowdown in tapering, Bitcoin rebounded from below $83,000 and briefly broke through $88,000. Shubh Varma, CEO of the crypto research platform Hyblock Capital, pointed out that the slowdown in tapering may enhance liquidity, benefiting cryptocurrencies and other risk assets. However, concerns over the uncertainty of Trump's tariff policy have been weighing on the stock market and cryptocurrencies. Some analysts believe that technically, BTC may need to dip to $70,000 before it can restart its upward trend. Additionally, the Federal Reserve observation tool from the Chicago Mercantile Exchange shows that the federal funds futures prices reflect an 89.1% probability of at least two rate cuts by the Federal Reserve this year.

ChainCatcher message, regarding Binance's announcement of employee insider trading details, Sun Yuchen posted on X platform saying: "Huobi and TRON will also conduct strict investigations."

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, Binance Wallet stated that on March 23, 2025, the Binance internal audit team received a complaint alleging that an employee used insider information for front-running trades. The preliminary investigation results are as follows:Investigation Results: The employee had previously held a business development position at BNB Chain before joining the Binance Wallet team. They used information obtained from their previous position to purchase tokens of a certain project in advance, and then quickly sold them after the project announcement was made, reaping significant profits. This behavior violated company policy and constituted front-running based on non-public information.Disciplinary Action: The employee has been suspended pending further disciplinary action. Binance will actively cooperate with relevant authorities and take appropriate legal action in accordance with the law.Whistleblower Rewards: Binance encourages community oversight and rewards effective information reported through official channels. A total of $100,000 has been allocated to four whistleblowers. For future leads, the community can continue to submit through official channels.Binance is committed to strengthening internal controls to ensure transparency, fairness, and integrity, maintaining a secure trading environment.

ChainCatcher message, the inflow of Bitcoin to exchanges is a key indicator reflecting recent trading intentions. According to the 14-day average, this indicator has decreased from an average of 58,600 BTC per day in December last year to 26,900 BTC, indicating a 54% drop in the amount of Bitcoin sent to exchanges, which suggests a contraction in market liquidity and an increase in investor caution.Additionally, a liquidity capital indicator reflecting the current market structure is Bitcoin's "hot supply," which refers to the amount of Bitcoin that is circulating weekly. Data shows that this indicator has shrunk from 5.9% of the total circulating supply to just 2.8% after peaking in December 2024. The more than 50% decline highlights a general drop in short-term trading activity and market participation, indicating that speculative capital is retreating.

ChainCatcher news, Blackstone Group President Jon Gray warned investors not to make "knee-jerk reactions" to Trump's tariff antics, but rather to wait and see how potential negotiations unfold. He stated, "Be a little patient." "Observe the evolution of this tariff diplomacy and make investment decisions over a longer period. I think the danger during such a time is that if you do something short-term, you will miss opportunities."As Trump decides on new tariff policies almost daily, the market is anxious about the economic impact of a full-blown trade war. Gray said, "I think you have to take a step back. The government can react, they can decide how to make concessions, and then ultimately it ends up in a different situation."

ChainCatcher message, the Berachain Foundation announced on the X platform that PoL (Proof of Liquidity) has officially launched, governance has entered the first phase, and the incentive mechanism will come into effect. 37 new reward pools are now live, distributing BGT throughout the ecosystem.This change means that BGT holders will have more control and profit opportunities, determining the flow of incentives and supporting the distribution of incentives for users, applications, and validators.

ChainCatcher news, on-chain data shows that a miner using Solo Pool successfully mined Bitcoin block 889240 alone, earning a reward of 3.29 BTC, which is approximately 275,000 USD at current prices. It is still uncertain whether this miner is a "home miner," but they used independent computing power without sharing the rewards with others. The block was mined on March 24, 2025, at 22:58 Beijing time.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, the S&P 500 index broke through the 200-day moving average (200 DMA) for the first time on March 24, which may signal the arrival of a long-term bullish trend and also provides a positive signal for Bitcoin (BTC).The S&P 500 index rose 1.7% on Monday, continuing last week's upward momentum and breaking through this key technical indicator of the average closing price over the past 200 trading days. Previously, the index had experienced a 10% pullback lasting several months, and this breakthrough may mark the end of the market correction period. The 200-day moving average is often used as an important reference for assessing market trends and potential turning points.Bitcoin's recent performance has been in sync with the S&P 500. After breaking through its 200-day moving average ($85,046) over the weekend, it is currently trading above $88,000. The next key resistance level is $93,245, corresponding to the on-chain average cost price for short-term holders.

ChainCatcher news, according to a memorandum submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) by the crypto regulatory service provider CoinRegTech, the company suggests that the SEC should clarify that digital asset securities trading, whether "on-chain" or "off-chain," should adhere to the same trading reporting requirements as standard securities.CoinRegTech also提出三项关键建议：The SEC should address investor protection issues arising from off-chain trading on trading platforms;Revise the Securities Exchange Act rules to require timely reporting of all digital asset securities transactions;Jointly authorize and regulate a Digital Asset Trading Repository (DART) with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to record all transactions and customer ownership information.The memorandum is a response to the SEC's public request for comments on the cryptocurrency 2.0 working group, aimed at advancing the mission of protecting retail investors, providing legal certainty, and promoting financial innovation.

ChainCatcher message, after the previous two phases of $4.4 million liquidity activities, BNB Chain announced today the launch of a new $100 million permanent liquidity support program. This initiative aims to enhance on-chain liquidity by incentivizing the native project tokens of BNB Chain and collaboratively building long-term value for the industry.The activity starts today and will run for a trial period of 3 months, with adjustments made based on community feedback. BNB Chain native tokens listed on the following three categories of centralized exchanges will be eligible for corresponding rewards, with exchange rankings based on CMC spot rankings and standards:Category 1: Binance, Coinbase, Upbit - listing on any one of these can earn a maximum reward of $500,000.Category 2: Kraken, Bybit, and OKX - listing on any one of these can earn a maximum reward of $250,000.Category 3: Bitget, Mexc, Gate.io, Kucoin, Crypto.com - each listing can earn a reward of $10,000, with a maximum of $50,000.Each project can repeatedly earn rewards, with a single project eligible for a maximum of $800,000 in liquidity rewards across the three categories.Award requirements: The token must be a new token issued after the start of the activity and must be 100% a native token of BNB Chain. The token issuance time must exceed 48 hours to be eligible for rewards.On-chain basic requirements: Market capitalization of no less than $5 million, at least 10,000 unique wallet addresses, daily average on-chain trading volume of no less than $1 million, and distribution of tokens, etc.Final rewards will be distributed in the form of permanent liquidity. Before the rewards are distributed, BNB Chain will announce the reward list on its official Twitter for community review. Any cheating behavior will result in disqualification, and the first user to provide evidence of cheating will receive a $10,000 BNB Chain reward.

ChainCatcher news, PwC Italy is collaborating with blockchain consulting firm SKChain Advisors to develop a digital identity product for the European Union. This product is being developed on the World Mobile Chain and will utilize Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) technology. It is reported that SSI is a form of decentralized identity that allows users to have full control over their data instead of handing it over to third parties.

ChainCatcher message: According to official news, MEXC has launched Hyperliquid (HYPEEVM) in the innovation zone on March 24 at 14:00 (UTC+8) and opened the HYPEEVM/USDT trading market. On the same day at 15:00 (UTC+8), the HYPEEVM swap function was launched, allowing users to seamlessly and in real-time exchange with other assets.To celebrate the launch of Hyperliquid (HYPEEVM), MEXC has introduced the Airdrop+ event, with a total prize pool of 146,000 USDT. The event runs from March 24, 2025, 20:00 to April 3, 2025, 20:00 (UTC+8).

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, market analyst Daan Crypto Trades stated that Bitcoin may continue to consolidate in the current range for a while, especially if the $90,000 level cannot be reclaimed. He pointed out that since March 11, the price movement of BTC has been "volatile." However, if the price returns to the previous range (above $90,000), sentiment and momentum will shift back in favor of the bulls, and once that happens, Bitcoin could quickly reach new highs. But if it fails to break through $90,000, Bitcoin may retest the price levels of $73,000 to $74,000.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, the learning-to-earn platform Dohrnii Labs has filed a report with the police in the United Arab Emirates, accusing the local cryptocurrency exchange Blynex of unauthorized liquidation of its tokens and failing to provide the promised loan.According to the statement, Dohrnii Labs deposited 12,649.99 Dohrnii (DHN) tokens into Blynex, worth over $500,000. On March 23, the company stated that it used 8,650 of those tokens as collateral for a 30-day loan in exchange for 80,000 Tether's USDT. Dohrnii claims that the exchange never delivered the USDT.Additionally, the team stated that Blynex liquidated its entire position of 8,650 DHN on Uniswap, obtaining 149,151 USDT, which led to a decrease in the market value of the tokens. The company reported that attempts to withdraw the remaining 4,000 DHN tokens were unsuccessful.

ChainCatcher news, DWF Labs officially announced the launch of a liquid fund valued at approximately $250 million. The fund will provide strategic capital and ecosystem support to ensure the sustainable growth of mid-to-large token projects, promote real-world applications, and drive industry transformation.Investment sizes will range from $10 million to $50 million, aimed at accelerating the genuine growth of the broader crypto ecosystem.

ChainCatcher message, the star project Pentagon Games incubated by the North American crypto benchmark CryptoKnight will hold a dual-city community event on March 27, 2025 (Chiang Mai Station: https://lu.ma/bqk4arpb) and April 3 (Bangkok Station: https://lu.ma/k4mzqoxk) to celebrate the official launch of its mainnet Pentagon Chain Mainnet, providing an in-depth interactive platform for Web3 developers, blockchain game players, and crypto enthusiasts.Event HighlightsIncredible Benefits: Win 5 rare Blockchain Superheroes NFTs on-site, receive free Pentagon Chain Mainnet Gas tokens, and enter a raffle for PenXR AR/VR headsets.Immersive Experience: Web3 game trials, AR interactions, NFT competition challenges, and sharing of Pentagon Games' future vision.Social Feast: Free soft drinks, beer, and food, spend an unforgettable evening with global Web3 pioneers.Event Schedule4:30 PM: Guest registration & networking5:00 PM: PEN EVM chain experience & Gas token giveaway5:30 PM: Web3 game trials & AR experience6:00 PM: Sharing of Pentagon Games' future vision6:30 PM: NFT competition challenge7:30 PM: Winners announcement & award ceremony8:00 PM: Social networking & event conclusionJoin the Chiang Mai and Bangkok dual-city celebration and seize the immersive future of Web3.

ChainCatcher news, according to relevant information, OKX President Hong has confirmed that he will attend the "2025 Hong Kong Web3 Carnival" main forum on April 6, 2025, and deliver a keynote speech.It is reported that the "2025 Hong Kong Web3 Carnival" is co-hosted by Wanxiang Blockchain Lab and HashKey Group, with W3ME as the organizer. The event will be held from April 6 to 9, 2025, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. OKX Web3 is the title sponsor of this event and the exclusive NFT ticket issuance partner. By purchasing conference NFT tickets through the OKX Web3 wallet, attendees can enjoy a limited-time 15% discount on ticket purchases, exclusive NFT verification entry channels, and multiple special benefits for ticket holders, such as exclusive gifts.