ChainCatcher news, according to Lookonchain monitoring, 30 minutes ago, Galaxy Digital transferred 600,000 UNI (4.37 million USD) to Binance and OKX again.In the past week, Galaxy Digital has transferred a total of 5.26 million UNI (40.6 million USD) to Binance and OKX.

ChainCatcher news, according to Whale Alert monitoring, 20 minutes ago, USDC Treasury minted an additional 50 million USDC on the Ethereum chain.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, U.S. Congressman Mike Collins stated that his congressional campaign officially accepts cryptocurrency donations starting from March 5. Donations can be made using cryptocurrencies such as BTC, ETH, LTC, DOGE, SOL, and USDT.Collins stated in a statement: "Whether it's artificial intelligence, machine learning, or emerging assets like cryptocurrency, the U.S. has long been hindered by its reluctance to adapt to new technologies. I hope that by launching this platform, I can help eliminate societal biases against the crypto industry."

ChainCatcher news, VanEck's Director of Digital Asset Research Matthew Sigel published an analysis stating that the combined effect of Solana's SIMD 096 and SIMD 0228 proposals is expected to reduce the annual selling pressure of SOL by $677 million to $1.1 billion. Sigel pointed out that while SIMD 096 increases tax-related selling pressure by eliminating the 50% priority fee burn mechanism, the impact of SIMD 0228 is expected to fully offset this negative effect.Previous news, Solana's SIMD 0228 proposal is open for discussion and is expected to undergo community voting in about 10 days. This proposal aims to shift the issuance of SOL tokens to a market-driven model, setting a target staking rate of 50% to enhance network security and decentralization.

ChainCatcher news, according to Decrypt, cloud computing provider CoreWeave plans to acquire the AI developer platform Weights & Biases for $1.7 billion before its IPO.ChainCatcher previously reported, citing sources familiar with the matter, that cloud computing provider CoreWeave is considering filing for an initial public offering in the U.S. within a week. According to sources, as one of the hottest startups in the AI sector, CoreWeave aims to raise approximately $4 billion through this listing. The sources indicated that CoreWeave's valuation target is expected to exceed $35 billion.

ChainCatcher news, according to Fox Business reporter Eleanor Terrett, the U.S. Senate passed the Congressional Review Act (CRA) proposed by Senator Ted Cruz with an overwhelming majority of 70-27, overturning the IRS's regulatory rules on DeFi brokers. The resolution has now been submitted to the House for consideration.

ChainCatcher message, the Ethereum Foundation published an article on its official blog stating that the Pectra network upgrade was previously launched on the Sepolia testnet, but it was later discovered that there was an issue with the Sepolia permissioned deposit contract, which caused many execution layer clients to be unable to include transactions in blocks. The cause of the problem was quickly identified, and the client teams immediately began working on a fix. This issue is specific to the configuration of the Sepolia testnet and cannot occur on the Ethereum mainnet. Validators have now deployed a patch to restore the network to normal throughput. All Sepolia node operators must now upgrade their execution layer clients to maintain network compatibility.

ChainCatcher news, according to DL News, Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan stated in his investment memo: "Trump is like a game changer, the establishment of the U.S. crypto strategic reserve will be seen as the first shot in the global Bitcoin arms race and will trigger a domino effect.Honduras, Mexico, or Guatemala, now looking at El Salvador, it's now America's turn to acquire Bitcoin. Will countries like Dubai, Qatar, or Saudi Arabia envy America's leading position? Countries may view Bitcoin as an important monetary asset."

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, the cryptocurrency company Ripple has announced the establishment of the National Cryptocurrency Association (NCA) in the United States, which has received a two-year funding of $50 million aimed at helping Americans better understand the industry through its consumer education platform.NCA's Vice President of Communications, Ali Tager, stated that although the organization was founded by Ripple, it is not bound by any single company and will provide resources for anyone who uses, holds, or wants to learn about cryptocurrency. The NCA emphasizes that it is not a political or lobbying organization, but rather focuses on supporting cryptocurrency awareness and education.To ensure independence, the NCA is registered as a 501(c)(4) organization, accountable to the best interests of consumers rather than product revenues or profit margins. Tager stated, "We are actively listening to the voices of the community, directly gathering feedback from real cryptocurrency users, engaging with relevant industry experts and leaders, and establishing advisory committees to incorporate more third-party perspectives."The NCA plans to release a study report on cryptocurrency holders in the U.S. later this month, based on a survey of 10,000 respondents conducted from January to February. Preliminary data shows that up to 21% of Americans may be cryptocurrency users, with 76% of holders indicating that cryptocurrency has had a positive impact on their lives. Additionally, 73% of respondents believe it is important for the U.S. to become a global leader in the industry, and 81% are excited about the future applications of cryptocurrency in areas such as investment, shopping, gaming, and digital collectibles.

ChainCatcher news, the DeFi oracle RedStone has launched an airdrop query page, where you can check by entering your wallet address. The airdrop will be available for claiming tomorrow at 20:00.RedStone stated that 48.3% of its RED supply is allocated for ecosystem development, with 10% specifically for community and genesis activities, including this first airdrop, as well as allocations for future participation and ecosystem support.

ChainCatcher news, Ripple's Chief Technology Officer David "JoelKatz" Schwartz recently stated on social media, "Ripple can, will, and should prioritize its own interests. Investors should not expect Ripple to act in a way that harms the company and its shareholders for the benefit of investors." This implies that Ripple has the right to sell XRP tokens to raise operational funds, raising concerns among cryptocurrency investors.This statement is a response to the criticism from Pierre Rochard, Vice President of Research at Riot Platforms, who warned investors that "they are not investing in Ripple the company, but merely acquiring tokens that were created out of thin air. XRP is not a security because Ripple does not actually owe you 'utility' or anything else."Previous news, ZachXBT disclosed on his personal channel that Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen still holds over 2.7 billion XRP, worth approximately $7.18 billion.

ChainCatcher message shows on-chain data that approximately 7 minutes ago, a whale withdrew 1,125,010.45 OM from Binance, worth $7,953,823.88. Currently, this whale still holds 2.2 million OM, valued at about $15.8 million.

ChainCatcher news, according to market news, Robinhood CEO Vladimir Tenev stated that Trump may introduce stablecoin legislation within the year.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bitcoin Magazine, legislative process documents show that the Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and Investment Act has been listed on the Senate intent calendar on March 5, 2025, marking a step forward for the bill towards formal passage.The bill was previously reviewed by the Business and Commerce Committee on March 4, receiving overwhelming support with 10 votes in favor, 0 votes against, and only 1 person absent. The bill covers multiple areas, including finance, state fiscal management and control, auditing, currency trading, and public account auditing. The bill will establish the "Texas Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Advisory Committee," responsible for overseeing the management of the state's Bitcoin reserves.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, options traders expect the S&P 500 index to fluctuate by 1.3% this Friday, which will be the largest fluctuation on a non-farm payroll data release day since the regional bank crisis in March 2023. Citigroup data shows that the S&P 500 index is expected to have a two-way fluctuation of 1.4% on Wednesday, marking the highest implied volatility since the day after the U.S. presidential election on November 6, 2023.The increase in market volatility is mainly influenced by two factors: the uncertainty of the Trump administration's tariff policy and the upcoming non-farm payroll report. Trump recently warned of potential future economic fluctuations and defended his plan to significantly raise tariffs, but U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo indicated that Trump is considering some tariff relief measures, which has slightly eased market sentiment.The Chicago Board Options Exchange Volatility Index (VIX) is currently at its highest level since December of last year, breaking through the 20-point mark. Economists expect that U.S. employment will increase by 160,000 in February, the unemployment rate will remain at 4%, and average hourly earnings will rise by 4.1% year-on-year. UBS equity derivatives strategist Grinkov stated, "Macroeconomic factors are becoming more important; this is a higher volatility environment."

ChainCatcher news, according to Lookonchain monitoring, a certain whale deposited 2.6 million USDC into Hyperliquid to purchase HYPE. This whale currently holds 343,264 HYPE, worth approximately 6 million dollars.

ChainCatcher news, the prediction market Polymarket data shows that the probability of the United States establishing a national Bitcoin reserve by 2025 has risen to 68%. The trading volume for this prediction contract has reached $1,196,543, with a deadline of December 31, 2025.Previous news, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick revealed that President Trump will announce the Bitcoin strategic reserve plan at the first White House cryptocurrency summit this Friday.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, the Fear and Greed Index has shown "extreme fear" readings for several consecutive days, which may indicate that Bitcoin prices are about to bottom out and rebound. Historically, similar situations have triggered a 200% increase in Bitcoin prices.Vincent Liu, Chief Investment Officer of trading firm Kronos Research, stated: "Bitcoin has fallen into the 'extreme fear' range, which is the first time since September 2024, when Bitcoin was trading at $53,000. In the three months following that, Bitcoin's value doubled, suggesting a potential buying opportunity for savvy investors."The Fear and Greed Index is a measure of investor sentiment, ranging from 0 (lowest sentiment) to 100 (highest sentiment). Recently, as Bitcoin prices fluctuated between $83,000 and $95,000, the index has remained in the "extreme fear" zone. This index is typically viewed as a short-term contrarian indicator, based on price volatility, momentum, social media sentiment, Google Trends data, and Bitcoin's overall market share.

ChainCatcher news, according to Onchain Lens monitoring, a giant whale deposited 6.03 million AIXBT (worth $989,000) to Binance after holding for 44 days, with a total loss of $2.85 million.