ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, the popular Ethereum wallet MetaMask has announced a new development roadmap, focusing on optimizing user experience and planning to launch smart contract accounts (CA), ERC-5792 batch transaction features, and the MetaMask debit card.New features include the introduction of smart contract wallets, which support transaction recovery mechanisms compared to the current externally owned accounts (EOA) that rely on private keys, enhancing asset security. In addition, MetaMask will support ERC-5792 batch transactions, allowing users to complete approval + transaction with one click, reducing gas fees and operational steps.The MetaMask team also announced that its MetaMask debit card will be launched in mid-March in certain states in the U.S., having previously been trialed in the UK and EU. The card allows users to pay directly with crypto assets in their wallets and is compatible with the Mastercard network.Furthermore, MetaMask will add support for Bitcoin (BTC) and Solana (SOL), enabling users to manage multiple blockchain assets within the same wallet. The team stated that they will continue to optimize multi-chain integration in the future to enhance the overall user experience.

ChainCatcher news, Linear Finance has released its latest development roadmap for 2025, which includes:Q1: Enhance Perp DEX FeaturesLaunch alliance program: Reward new traders through onboarding.Multi-chain deposits: Frictionless asset transfers for seamless trading.Targeted marketing push: Expand influence through targeted marketing campaigns.Q2: Establish AI FoundationsAI smart currency tracker (pilot build): Start with historical data backtesting to track key wallet activities on BNB and Solana.Enhanced on-chain data pipeline: Upgrade real-time feeds to improve AI-driven insights.Social media and influencer tracker: Monitor key accounts (e.g., changes in Elon Musk's profile) to flag emerging meme trends in real-time.AI model validation and testing: Backtesting, performance benchmarking, and risk assessment.Q3: Advanced Analytics and Dashboard IntegrationLiquidity and risk dashboard: Identify potential risks using detailed on-chain risk trackers.Meme market prediction consulting: AI-driven analysis assigns probability scores for meme token uptrends/downtrends.AI anomaly detection: Machine learning detects abnormal trading patterns before significant market fluctuations.Enhanced social sentiment integration: Smarter tracking of social signals with continuous improvements.Q4: Fully AI-Driven Trading AssistantPersonalized AI trading assistant: Customized trading suggestions, risk insights, and interactive interface.Copy trading module: Pilot program with built-in risk control and transparency.Automated buy/sell execution: AI-driven trade execution on BNB and Solana for a seamless transition from insights to action.Ecosystem and community enhancements: Leaderboards, social feeds, and engagement-driven features.

ChainCatcher news, Starknet has announced its decentralized roadmap for 2025, aiming to become the first fully decentralized Layer 2 (L2) that scales Ethereum on a large scale. The plan focuses on staking mechanisms, decentralized operation, and governance independence.Staking: Starknet will launch the first phase of staking (Staking v1) in November 2024, with over 170 million STRK currently staked by 63,000 delegators and 106 validators. Staking v2 to v4 will be rolled out in phases in 2025, ultimately achieving full responsibility for network security and block validation by validators.Decentralized Operation: Starknet will gradually migrate from the existing architecture to fully open-source Apollo sequencers and Stwo provers, with plans to launch a distributed consensus layer on the mainnet by the end of 2025, where validators will participate in block voting to achieve decentralized operation.Governance Independence: The Starknet Security Council will further promote decentralized governance of core contracts while enhancing the network's censorship resistance.Meanwhile, the latest version of Starknet, v0.13.4, has been launched on the testnet, bringing optimizations such as state compression, fixed L2 gas prices, and Cairo-native performance improvements, with plans to go live on the mainnet between March 17 and 24. Future version v0.14.0 will also introduce 2-second block times, more efficient sequencers, and improved fee markets.

ChainCatcher news, according to the Coinbase Assets announcement, Coinbase has added Cookie DAO (COOKIE) to its listing roadmap.

ChainCatcher news, according to the announcement from Coinbase Assets, Coinbase has added Renzo (REZ) to its coin listing roadmap.

ChainCatcher news, according to the official announcement, the GameFi project BinaryX has officially renamed itself to Four. The project conducted a community vote from September 21 to 23, 2024, receiving support from BNX holders. The project team stated that all BNX tokens will be mapped to the new token Four at a 1:1 ratio, with the maximum supply and distribution plan remaining unchanged.Four will continue to focus on GameFi, IGO issuance platform, and the previously incubated meme token fair issuance platform Four.meme on July 3, 2024.The project team stated that the Four token will serve as the governance token for the project, inheriting all use cases of BNX and expanding more applications in new businesses such as Four.meme. The specific token mapping plan will be completed through centralized exchanges, while also opening mapping channels on the chain, with detailed processes to be announced separately.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has previously released a new roadmap, planning to launch 12 new initiatives including crypto ETF staking. Ru Haiyang, Chief Risk Officer of the licensed cryptocurrency exchange HashKey in Hong Kong, revealed that the company is actively negotiating with the Hong Kong SFC on ETF staking, tokenized money market funds, and "Earn" features.According to Hex Trust CEO Alessio Quaglini, institutional staking business will become a key focus area in 2025. Gary Tiu, Executive Director of another licensed exchange OSL, also stated that there is a growing demand from clients for yield products and derivatives.

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, Coinbase has announced that it will add support for Bittensor (TAO) on the Bittensor network. If liquidity conditions are met, trading will begin on February 20, 2025, at 9 AM Pacific Time or later. Once the supply of the asset is sufficient, the TAO-USD trading pair will be launched in phases.Coinbase has announced that it will add support for Pyth Network (PYTH) on the Solana network. If liquidity conditions are met, trading will begin on February 20, 2025, at 9 AM (Pacific Time) or later. Once the supply of the asset is sufficient, the PYTH-USD trading pair will be launched in phases.In addition, Coinbase will add tokenbot (CLANKER) to the listing roadmap.

According to ChainCatcher news, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission has released a new ASPIRe roadmap, proposing five pillars: Access, Safeguards, Products, Infrastructure, and Relationships, covering 12 key measures aimed at making Hong Kong a global virtual asset hub.The roadmap will establish a new regulatory framework for over-the-counter trading and custody services for virtual assets, optimize operational requirements for trading platforms, and promote the expansion of virtual asset products and services. The Executive Director of the Intermediaries Division of the Securities and Futures Commission, Yip Chi-hang, stated that the roadmap will facilitate global liquidity access while ensuring investor protection, achieve a security-oriented compliance framework, and encourage traditional financial institutions to upgrade their infrastructure using blockchain technology.

ChainCatcher news, according to NOW Finance, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission will announce a roadmap for the development of virtual assets this afternoon. Ye Zhiheng, Executive Director of the Intermediaries Division of the SFC, stated at the Consensus forum that formulating the roadmap is not difficult; the focus is on how to implement it. He revealed that there is not just one path, but rather includes 12 initiatives.Ye Zhiheng pointed out that the roadmap intentionally does not set a timetable, as it is necessary for the industry and stakeholders to rethink how quickly these 12 initiatives can be achieved. However, he mentioned that it will not take a long time, as the market changes rapidly, and as a regulatory body, they need to keep up with the changes and find readily available fruits to show results to the market.The virtual asset advisory group held a meeting earlier, and Ye Zhiheng, who serves as the group chairman, stated that the group includes the management of all licensed virtual asset trading platforms in Hong Kong, who provide advice to the SFC, especially regarding whether these initiatives represent the correct path. The next focus is on how quickly these visions can be achieved.

ChainCatcher news, at the Consensus Hong Kong 2025 conference, the Chief Executive Officer of the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong, Ashley Alder, stated: "This afternoon, Hong Kong will release a virtual asset roadmap. The SFC is focusing on custody, OTC, and stablecoin trading. We have made significant progress in crypto custody, trading, and issuance, and are facilitating more institutions to enter this field. Blockchain can enhance settlement efficiency, and Hong Kong has different regulatory measures for the crypto sector, which need to be integrated through more flexible forms to promote a sound regulatory framework while achieving responsible innovation."

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, a joint investigation by the blockchain data platform Bubblemaps and well-known YouTuber Coffeezilla shows that a trader using the alias Naseem profited over $100 million through "sniping" in TRUMP token trades. On-chain data indicates that Naseem purchased tokens worth $1.09 million within the first second of TRUMP's launch and paid $84,000 in priority transaction fees, subsequently dispersing the funds to at least 9 wallets.Bubblemaps pointed out that while insider trading cannot be fully confirmed, the high correlation of multiple on-chain addresses is "impossible to ignore."Naseem denied receiving insider information, stating that his ability to purchase over $1 million worth of TRUMP tokens in the first second was partly due to paying $84,000 in priority transaction fees.

According to ChainCatcher news, as reported by Hong Kong Radio, the Executive Director of the Intermediaries Division of the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission, Yip Chi-hang, is expected to announce the virtual asset development roadmap within this month. The roadmap will not only outline the development principles but will also mention the areas the SFC hopes to research in the short term and the aspects that platform participants wish to optimize.In addition, the focus of the virtual asset roadmap is not on the content itself, but rather on the SFC's courage to demonstrate principles to the market and the stance for the market to consider.

ChainCatcher message, the cross-chain interoperability protocol MAP Protocol is represented on the X platform, and the MAP Protocol Foundation will integrate DeepSeek to explore innovative applications of AI Agents.

ChainCatcher news, according to blockchain data analysis company Bubblemaps, has revealed that by analyzing cross-chain transfer records and timing patterns, it is confident that the recent controversial project Libra is operated by the same team behind the previous Melania token.On-chain data shows that address 0xcEA not only participated in the creation of the Melania token but also provided funding support for Libra token creator DEfcyK. This address conducted "front-running" trades on the Libra token through multiple associated wallets, earning a profit of 6 million dollars from this alone. Meanwhile, the Libra project team has withdrawn 87 million dollars in USDC and SOL from the liquidity pool.Bubblemaps further disclosed that this team is also linked to several suspected "pump and dump" projects, including tokens such as TRUST, KACY, VIBES, and HOOD. Currently, the related investigation is still ongoing.

ChainCatcher news, ElizaOS (formerly ai16z) founder Shaw posted on X, stating that the first phase of ElizaOS distribution is now open to ai16z holders and ecosystem members. There is great anticipation for version 2, with an updated roadmap set to be released soon.

According to ChainCatcher news, as revealed by Bubblemaps, the development team of the meme token LIBRA, allegedly issued by the President of Argentina, is suspected of cashing out approximately $87 million by withdrawing USDC and SOL from the liquidity pool.On-chain data shows that the development team created a unilateral liquidity pool containing only LIBRA on Meteora, while withdrawing USDC and SOL. As a result, the price of LIBRA has dropped by 85%.On-chain analysis indicates that 82% of LIBRA tokens are concentrated in the same wallet cluster, and the project team has not disclosed the tokenomics model. According to Bubblemaps, the team still has tokens worth approximately $500 million to cash out.

ChainCatcher news, according to the official announcement, Coinbase has announced the addition of Morpho Token (MORPHO) and Pyth Network (PYTH) to the listing roadmap.