ChainCatcher message, Ethereum Name Service (ENS) stated: ".eth still exists, and so many people are adding .eth to their accounts, which is a strong endorsement of Ethereum's core values. ENS was born in the early days of Ethereum, separated from the Ethereum Foundation, and has always been fully aligned with the community's commitment to decentralization.We support the development of Ethereum and work together to build a strong global community. Striving together for a strong global community. Our foundation and ongoing support for promoting the Ethereum ecosystem align with the mission to benefit global developers and the community."

ChainCatcher news, according to the official announcement, Binance has announced that to comply with EU regulatory requirements, it will adjust the cryptocurrency deposit and withdrawal processes for users in Poland and Belgium starting from January 20, 2025.The new regulations require that deposit transactions exceeding €1,000 (or equivalent currency) must provide sender information, and withdrawals of any amount must provide recipient information, including full name, country, and exchange name (if applicable). If users fail to provide the relevant information, transactions may be delayed or returned.

ChainCatcher news, Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley posted on X that there are national governments inquiring about Bitcoin ETFs and considering shifting some investments from foreign government bonds to Bitcoin.

ChainCatcher message, the prediction market Polymarket posted on platform X that its current data shows the probability of Musk acquiring TikTok is only 9%.

ChainCatcher news, according to market news, MicroStrategy has increased its holdings by 2530 BTC for $243 million.

ChainCatcher news, the Ripple website shows that the company has added nearly 12 new positions in the U.S. since last October.In addition, the publicly listed online broker Robinhood is hiring a compliance officer, content manager, and web developers for its U.S. cryptocurrency division. Silicon Valley venture capital firm a16z is adding two cryptocurrency engagement managers for its San Francisco and New York City offices.Meanwhile, a spokesperson stated that the blockchain company Consensys, behind the crypto wallet MetaMask and the L2 network Linea, is hiring 9 new "tier-one strategic positions" in the U.S.The company's interim Chief Talent Officer Leona Semmens stated that these positions will help Consensys expand its crypto payments, developer tools, and decentralized identity services. (DL News)

ChainCatcher message, Deribit Asia Pacific Business Head Lin Chen posted on X that the largest BTC block option today is: a certain user earned $1.856 million by selling $102,000 put options expiring at the end of February, totaling 230 BTC.

ChainCatcher message, Lin Chen, Head of APAC Business at Deribit, posted on X stating that the largest BTC block options trade today was: a user paid a premium of $984,000 to buy 400 BTC of $96,000 call options expiring on January 10 (next Friday).

ChainCatcher news, Bitcoin advocate Dennis Porter revealed that Swiss legislator Samuel Kullmann is pushing for a referendum plan to incorporate Bitcoin into the Swiss Constitution. The plan requires collecting 100,000 signatures within 18 months to prompt a vote in the state parliaments regarding Bitcoin's constitutional inclusion. Even if it ultimately fails to pass, the signature collection process will encourage all state parliament members to gain a deeper understanding of Bitcoin. Currently, the proposal has entered the review stage by the Swiss Federal Government.Previous news, Switzerland plans to incorporate Bitcoin into the constitutional system and has now initiated the referendum review process.

ChainCatcher news, Lin Chen, the Head of Asia-Pacific Business at Deribit, stated in a post on X that the largest ETH block options trade today was: a user paid $225,000 to purchase call options with a strike price of $4,000 expiring on January 10 next year, totaling 3,730 ETH.Analysis indicates that the user is bullish; if the price at delivery is >$4,020, it will be profitable. Due to low liquidity last night because of Christmas, market volatility remains high, with the current DVOL volatility index at 73.6 and the ETH/BTC exchange rate at 0.0351.

ChainCatcher news, according to Coinpost, the Japanese government has made an official response to Senator Akira Hamada's inquiry regarding "the promotion of Bitcoin reserves by the United States and other countries." Akira Hamada previously suggested on December 11 that "Japan should follow the example of the United States and other countries and consider converting part of its foreign exchange reserves into Bitcoin and other crypto assets."In response, the Japanese government stated that it has not yet fully grasped the relevant movements of the United States and other countries, believing that discussions in other countries about introducing Bitcoin reserves are still ongoing, and "the government finds it difficult to take a position on specific situations." According to the legal framework governing special accounting operations, "crypto assets do not fall under foreign exchange," and the current foreign exchange reserves aim to maintain the stability of foreign currency assets and foreign currency bond markets.The response document repeatedly emphasizes that ensuring the safety and liquidity of foreign exchange reserves is the top priority of special accounting operations, implying that the volatility of Bitcoin and other crypto assets is not compatible with the current system.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bitcoin Magazine, senior Bitcoin advisor to President Bukele, Max Keiser, revealed that President Bukele has increased the daily Bitcoin purchases, with a medium-term goal of acquiring an additional 20,000 Bitcoins.

ChainCatcher news, Zhao Changpeng stated on social media, "Its new education project Giggle Academy is hiring animators, AI engineers, developers, and other staff."

ChainCatcher message, Google announced on December 20 that it will implement new cryptocurrency advertising regulations starting January 15, 2025, as part of its financial products policy update. Advertisers for cryptocurrency exchanges and wallet services targeting the UK market must obtain registration certification from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and be certified by Google before they can run ads.The new regulations clearly differentiate the advertising requirements for software and hardware wallets. Specifically, hardware wallet ads are limited to providing private key storage functions for assets such as cryptocurrencies and NFTs, and must not include trading services. Google stated that it will issue a warning at least 7 days in advance before suspending accounts to ensure compliance from advertisers.

ChainCatcher news, sources reveal that Elon Musk is hiring staff for the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Steve Davis, president of Musk's tunneling company Boring Co., and former U.S. Chief Technology Officer Michael Kratsios are among the main interviewers for potential candidates. DOGE has currently hired about 10 people and is looking for software engineers, including those with artificial intelligence experience.Currently, DOGE operates out of a glass-walled office in Washington, which is rented by Musk's other company SpaceX, located about four blocks from the White House.Some insiders have revealed that Musk and Ramaswamy (another leader) are still working to determine the structure of DOGE, but they are considering incorporating it as a 501(c)(3). One complication is that a 501(c)(3) can be either a public charity (which means it must pass a public support test and at least one-third of its donations must come from a broad base of supporters) or a private foundation, with stricter limitations for private foundations.

ChainCatcher news, Spirit Blockchain Capital announced that it has completed a $1.3 million private placement financing through the issuance of stocks and warrants. The new funds will be used to accelerate revenue growth, improve investor relations, and support company operations. The company had previously acquired the Dogecoin ecosystem development company Dogecoin Portfolio Holdings in October this year.According to Web3 asset data platform RootData, Spirit Blockchain Capital invests in next-generation blockchain solutions and digital assets based on robust standards of traditional capital markets to achieve long-term value.

ChainCatcher news, the Russian Investigative Committee stated that in Moscow, a bomb hidden on an electric scooter killed a senior Russian general responsible for nuclear protection forces.General Igor Kirillov is the commander of Russia's nuclear, biological, and chemical protection forces, and he was killed outside an apartment building on Ryazan Street, about 7 kilometers southeast of the Kremlin. The Investigative Committee stated, "Kirillov and his assistant were murdered." This incident has been registered as a criminal case.