ChainCatcher news, digital asset wallet TokenPocket issued a statement in response to the incident on February 14, where user assets were aggregated and stolen by hackers. Technical analysis revealed that affected users had downloaded a third-party mining software called "Bom," which exhibited malicious behavior by unauthorized access to users' photo albums and uploading data, leading to the leakage of users' mnemonic phrases or private keys.TokenPocket has collaborated with security teams such as SlowMist Technology and GoPlusSecurity, and reminds users to immediately stop using unverified third-party tools, and to avoid saving mnemonic phrases and private keys through screenshots, social platforms, cloud storage, and other methods.

ChainCatcher message, OKX official stated that the OKX Web3 security team has recently received a large number of user feedback. After interviews, it was found that some users who were hacked had downloaded a mining software called "Bom." Analysis shows that this software has logic to upload user photo albums, raising suspicions of malicious intent.They remind users not to download software from unknown sources (including so-called "arbitrage tools"); properly safeguard mnemonic phrases, and strictly prohibit taking photos or screenshots for storage. The OKX wallet mobile app has fully prohibited this operation. Everyone must remain vigilant, and addresses with risks should transfer assets as soon as possible.

According to ChainCatcher news, as reported by CoinDesk, a recent survey by the cryptocurrency exchange Kraken shows that 85% of U.S. cryptocurrency investors hold Meme coins, with 76% believing that the potential returns outweigh the risks. The survey found that 44% of cryptocurrency holders believe that Meme coins will enhance the credibility of the crypto market, and 42% expect Meme coins to outperform other crypto assets in 2025.Data shows that FOMO is one of the main reasons investors purchase Meme coins. 29% of holders aim for short-term profits, while 23% see it as a diversification option for their portfolios. Notably, female investor participation is slightly higher than that of males, at 86% and 84%, respectively.

ChainCatcher message, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin stated that the current blockchain ecosystem and global society are in a state of risk, with a large number of projects lacking long-term value or even having malicious intent receiving excessive attention. He emphasized that the community should not only remain at the level of criticism but also needs to provide and practice better alternatives.In the blockchain field, the community needs to move beyond the phenomenon of meme coins that drop 97% in a single day and explore truly valuable development directions; at the macro social level, Ethereum, as a successful open decentralized ecosystem, is providing a strong counterexample to the views that question democratic systems and lean towards strongman politics. He cited a political scientist's viewpoint at Devcon, suggesting that Ethereum's success will provide a positive example for broader social governance models.

ChainCatcher news, according to Decrypt, researchers from Microsoft Threat Intelligence have discovered a new type of malware that can target cryptocurrency wallets. XCSSET was first identified in 2020, allowing malicious actors to take screenshots, record user behavior, and steal data from Telegram. The updated version can also locate data within the Apple Notes application and uses obfuscation techniques to make the malware harder to detect. XCSSET theoretically also has the capability to manipulate what the end user sees in their browser. This could include modifying or replacing Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency addresses, meaning funds may not be sent to their intended destination.Researchers added that users must always check and verify any Xcode projects downloaded or cloned from repositories, as malware often spreads through infected projects. They should also only install applications from trusted sources, such as the official app stores of software platforms.

ChainCatcher message, DEXX explained the questions and issues related to the compensation progress in a post on platform X:Regarding the order of compensation, it is carried out from the smallest to the largest amount;Regarding the compensation progress: from the 8th to the 14th, all users with "secure wallets + staked" 5000U and below have been compensated. On the 15th and 16th, user feedback was collected to address any gaps; on the 16th, compensation for users with 5000-8000U has begun.Regarding the compensation speed not meeting user expectations, DEXX stated: "Recently, we have received a lot of feedback on Telegram indicating that users believe they are within the compensation range but have not received compensation. However, upon checking, we found that some had already been compensated 1-3 days ago, while others did not receive compensation due to not having staked or not having generated a secure wallet. Within 2 days, we received a total of 863 similar private messages/customer service tickets. After verification, only 152 cases were found to be valid, and the large number of duplicate private messages/customer service tickets slows down the compensation process."Regarding "why the amount has been compensated in the 5000-10000 range, but I have not received compensation," DEXX stated: "To successfully receive compensation, two conditions must be met: a secure wallet must have been generated at the time of compensation, and the NFT must have been staked. Most users did not generate a secure wallet at the time of compensation. If you check your wallet and indeed have not received compensation, please ensure that you have generated a secure wallet and staked your NFT before contacting customer service to register."Users who have not yet claimed their NFTs need to manually register with customer service as the claiming channel has been closed, and their compensation will be postponed.

ChainCatcher news, according to Decrypt, an explosion occurred in Bandar Puncak Alam, Malaysia, where an illegal Bitcoin mining operation was discovered, marking another case of electricity theft related to cryptocurrency in the country.At 11:41 AM on Tuesday, thick smoke and flames were seen coming from the house, prompting local residents to call for help. After the fire was extinguished at 4:45 PM, investigators found a complex illegal setup: nine Bitcoin mining machines, a blower, and a D-link router, all connected to an unauthorized power source.In Malaysia, while Bitcoin mining itself is not illegal, tampering with power supply lines is a criminal offense under Section 37 of the Electricity Supply Act, punishable by a fine of up to 100,000 Malaysian Ringgit (23,700 USD) and a maximum of five years in prison.

ChainCatcher news, Zhao Changpeng replied to a netizen's question on the X platform, stating that he has a pet dog, which is not a Shiba Inu, but a Belgian Malinois. There were multiple same-named memes appearing on-chain for a short time.

ChainCatcher message, according to the Phantom announcement, all services have now resumed normal operations. The official apologized for this outage incident and emphasized the importance of user access to assets, promising to take measures to prevent similar failures in the future.

ChainCatcher news, according to a source familiar with the matter, the OpenAI board has not yet received a formal acquisition offer from the Musk consortium.Previously, Musk announced his intention to acquire the nonprofit organization that oversees the artificial intelligence company for $97.4 billion. Musk's lawyer stated that the offer has been sent to OpenAI's external counsel, but sources within the OpenAI board said that as of February 11, no formal offer had been received.In earlier news, OpenAI founder Sam Altman commented on Musk's proposal to acquire OpenAI, saying: I have nothing to say, this is ridiculous.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cryptonews, the cryptocurrency exchange Gemini has received in-principle approval for an investment firm license from the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA). This license will allow Gemini to offer regulated futures and options trading services to professional traders and institutions in the EU and the European Economic Area under the framework of the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II).Mark Jennings, Head of Gemini Europe, stated that this is an important step in the company's European expansion strategy for 2025. Currently, Gemini is engaged in multiple operations in Europe, including spot trading of over 90 digital assets, an ActiveTrader platform with more than 80 trading pairs, and over-the-counter trading services for institutional traders.Previously, Gemini had chosen Malta as its business center for the EU's regulatory framework for crypto assets (MiCA).

ChainCatcher message, the BSC Meme launch platform Four.Meme posted on X that it is currently under a malicious attack, and the team has quickly intervened to address the issue.To ensure safety, the token issuance on the DEX has been temporarily closed. It will be reopened once the development team completes the fixes.

ChainCatcher news, Pantera Capital founder Dan Morehead recently stated, imagine the impact if only a small portion of the global $500 trillion in assets shifted to cryptocurrency. Given his recent conversations with some institutions that have already changed their stance, this scenario is expected to occur this year.

ChainCatcher news, Electric Capital partner Avichal stated on social media that the "golden age" of software engineers in San Francisco has come to an end. From 2000 to 2020, software engineers were the epitome of high-paying professions, but with over 100,000 layoffs in the tech industry by 2024, the globalization of remote work, and the rapid development of AI technology, the wealth trajectory of this profession has fundamentally changed. He compared the rise of ChatGPT to the "2008 moment" in the software engineering field, which altered the market landscape.However, Avichal pointed out that this is not all bad news. The future will be an era of small, efficient teams, and AI-driven efficiency gains will give rise to more billion-dollar companies built by teams of 10. AI-first companies will dominate the market, and designers, product managers, and domain experts will have unprecedented influence, driving the rise of a new generation of entrepreneurs.He predicts that as the cost of software production continues to decrease, the enterprise software industry will undergo profound changes, and the "easy money" era for ordinary software engineers has ended, while a new "gold rush" in San Francisco has quietly begun.

ChainCatcher news, Argentine economist and senior crypto trader Alex Krüger published an analysis stating that the current state of the crypto market is similar to May 2021 and May 2024, but still very different. Bitcoin is currently in a range-bound consolidation, but is expected to eventually break upwards. The supercycle theory remains valid; although the total market capitalization of the overall crypto market (excluding BTC and stablecoins) has significantly increased, most established altcoins struggle to sustain benefits, and one should not expect a long-term liquidity frenzy that boosts all projects.Regarding major assets, SOL has shown the strongest performance, but will face significant unlocking pressure in the next two months, and the tax season may trigger sell-offs in a month. Ethereum needs to regain momentum by enhancing the value capture of the L2 ecosystem and developing more killer applications.For the altcoin market, Krüger expects the next round of market activity to be shorter and smaller in scale than before. Although current market sentiment and positions are relatively pessimistic, it is difficult to predict specific timing in the absence of clear catalysts. He believes that when market participants generally feel angry or frustrated, it is actually a bullish signal.On a macro level, Krüger expects the impact of tariff policies to gradually weaken, and government efficiency improvements will become a focal point for the market. The Federal Reserve may lower interest rates in June, but later than the market expects, as it needs to confirm that tariffs will not have secondary effects. This will affect both short-term and long-term interest rates, driving up risk assets.He advises investors to remain optimistic while being patient, and not to go all-in to cope with two-way volatility; the current market environment is more suitable for active traders to participate.

ChainCatcher message, suspected Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu tweeted that he will launch the MLDVS token, but the tweet has not opened the comment section, and the account may be at risk of being hacked.Recently, there have been frequent incidents of account hacking, please be aware of investment risks.

ChainCatcher message, according to the Snapshot governance page, to protect the interests of community users and the fairness of DeFi, the BNB Chain community today initiated a proposal to counter malicious MEV, encouraging community voting and calling for more participants, including but not limited to block builders, RPC nodes, validators, and DApps, to detect and prevent malicious MEV, collectively taking responsibility for protecting users from "sandwich" attacks.This proposal from BNB Chain advocates: eliminating bad actors—cutting off the permissions of malicious block builders; voting to eliminate validators that condone such behavior. At the same time, the memory pool will be upgraded in 2025 to prevent transaction front-running.BNB Chain calls on community participants to actively report MEV attackers, avoid using insecure RPCs that expose transactions, and use wallets with MEV protection features.Previously, BNB Chain has collaborated with several leading wallets such as Trust, Binance Wallet, OKX Wallet, and Mathwallet to enable MEV protection features, shielding users from sandwich attacks.