ChainCatcher news, video sharing platform and cloud service provider Rumble (NASDAQ: RUM) announced that it has reached a final agreement with USDT issuer Tether to secure a strategic investment of $775 million.The investment and tender offer are expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2025. Rumble is a high-growth video platform and cloud service provider that is creating independent infrastructure.

ChainCatcher message, the first phase of the public beta for the full-chain AI match-3 game Crypto Rumble has officially launched on the Linea mainnet. Players can participate in the public beta to experience a variety of gameplay, including brand new NFT hero cards, PvP battles, and a decentralized combat system, and win rich rewards. The game features prizes such as NFT cards, tokens, stablecoins, and exclusive items. All players participating in the public beta will also receive limited-time rewards and exclusive badges.It is reported that this public beta is only open to 1,000 early bird players who have a whitelist, with a prize pool of up to $50,000, along with additional rewards from several memecoin and NFT projects on the Linea chain. This public beta will test the stability of the game and provide feedback for future version optimizations. Crypto Rumble is the first full-chain match-3 game that combines AI and ZK, aiming to provide a fair and exciting combat experience through innovative AI Agents and ZK verification mechanisms.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, the South Korean National Assembly held a second voting session on the impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol, which passed with sufficient votes.It is reported that the South Korean National Assembly held a plenary session at 4 PM local time on the 14th to vote on the impeachment motion of President Yoon Suk-yeol proposed for the second time by the opposition camp. According to the voting results, the impeachment motion was ultimately passed, and President Yoon Suk-yeol's presidential duties were immediately suspended. After the impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol, South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo was appointed as acting president.

ChainCatcher news, according to the Korean National Assembly's bill information system, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol submitted a consent proposal for the appointment of the Chief Justice to the National Assembly on the 12th, stating, "With the end of the Chief Justice's term, I request the National Assembly's consent to appoint a successor Chief Justice."After Yoon Suk-yeol delivered a speech to the public on the 12th, rejecting calls for an early end to his term, he approved 42 bills and enforcement orders, among other things, and submitted the consent proposal for the Chief Justice's appointment, continuing to exercise presidential powers. According to the South Korean Constitution, the Chief Justice should be proposed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court (High Court) and appointed by the President after receiving the National Assembly's consent. (Kim Ten)

ChainCatcher news, according to Aggr News, the South Korean National Assembly has approved the postponement of cryptocurrency tax collection.

ChainCatcher news, South Korea's largest opposition party, the Democratic Party of Korea, submitted the "Yoon Suk-yeol Internal Disturbance Special Prosecutor Act" proposal to the National Assembly on December 9 local time, along with a proposal regarding the First Lady, "Kim Geon-hee Special Prosecutor Act." (Kim Ten)

ChainCatcher news, the South Korean National Assembly held a plenary session today to vote on the impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk-yeol. The impeachment motion against Yoon Suk-yeol was not passed as the majority of the ruling party, the People Power Party, walked out before the vote, boycotting the impeachment motion.Ultimately, due to the ruling party's boycott, the vote on the impeachment motion did not meet the requirement of at least two-thirds approval from all members and was not passed.Before the vote that day, South Korea's opposition party stated that even if the motion did not pass the National Assembly vote this time, they would continue to initiate the impeachment motion against Yoon Suk-yeol in the future.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, on the evening of the 6th, the ruling party's floor leader Choo Kyung-ho and other ruling party lawmakers met with South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol at the Blue House in Yongsan, "conveying the party's opinions to the president without reservation." The president stated that he "will consider it carefully."The ruling party indicated that it will maintain a unified stance of "opposing impeachment." On the 6th local time, Han Dong-hoon, the leader of the ruling People Power Party, stated that during the meeting with President Yoon Suk-yeol, no reasons were provided that could overturn the previous stance. Han Dong-hoon will continue to demand that Yoon Suk-yeol cease performing presidential duties.

ChainCatcher news, according to the Korea Herald, the impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk-yeol, initiated by 191 members consisting of 190 lawmakers from six major opposition parties—the Democratic Party of Korea, the Justice Party, the New Progressive Party, the Basic Income Party, and the Social Democratic Party, along with one independent lawmaker—was submitted to the National Assembly plenary session at 0:48 on December 5 (local time).As the National Assembly must vote on the impeachment motion within 72 hours after its submission to the plenary session, the Assembly can vote on the case after 0:49 on December 6 (local time). The opposition plans to hold the vote on the impeachment motion as early as possible; if the motion is passed by the National Assembly, Yoon Suk-yeol will be immediately suspended from office.

ChainCatcher news, the Secretary General of the National Assembly of Korea, Kim Min-ki, held a press conference on December 4 local time, expressing strong protest against the unconstitutional and illegal acts that occurred in the National Assembly building and the resulting damages.Kim Min-ki announced that starting from the 4th, access to the National Assembly building will be completely prohibited for personnel from the Ministry of National Defense and police. He stated, "This is an emergency measure to protect the personal safety of National Assembly members and ensure the functionality of the Assembly."Kim Min-ki mentioned that the National Assembly will "thoroughly assess the physical and other damages caused by this declaration of martial law" and will hold those responsible for illegal acts accountable. He also noted that, according to current information, this incident has resulted in injuries to National Assembly staff, and efforts are underway to accurately count the number of injuries and their severity. (Kim Ten)

ChainCatcher news, according to Jin10 reports, the South Korean National Assembly has passed the request to lift the state of emergency.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, market news indicates that the South Korean National Assembly has begun a plenary session. CCTV news also reported that the South Korean martial law troops attempted to break windows to enter the National Assembly and arrest the lawmakers attending the meeting.In addition, the South Korean Minister of Finance will hold an emergency meeting on the economy and financial markets at 7 AM KST (6 AM Beijing time).

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, on December 4th local time, more than half of the members of Congress are currently in Congress, and if more than half of the members agree, the South Korean National Assembly is expected to pass a resolution demanding the lifting of the martial law.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, a large number of people are currently gathered outside the South Korean National Assembly, demanding to enter the assembly and shouting slogans on-site, calling for Yoon Suk-yeol to withdraw the state of emergency.Subsequently, the South Korean military has blocked the entrance to the National Assembly. The area around the South Korean presidential office in Yongsan, Seoul, has entered a state of full control.

ChainCatcher message, encrypted KOL Gordon disclosed a clip of U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis's interview on Fox Business on the X platform, where she stated that President Trump is assembling an "army" to fight for Bitcoin.

ChainCatcher news, according to Yonhap News Agency, the Strategic and Financial Committee of the South Korean National Assembly has canceled the scheduled plenary meeting. The main reason is that the ruling People Power Party advocates postponing the taxation of cryptocurrency for two years, while the opposition Democratic Party of Korea supports implementing it as originally planned.According to the plan, South Korea will impose a 22% tax rate on cryptocurrency trading gains exceeding 2.5 million won. The Democratic Party of Korea proposed raising the tax exemption threshold from 2.5 million won to 50 million won, while the People Power Party believes that the current tax infrastructure is not yet完善, and that opportunities for asset appreciation should be provided for young people.The cancellation of this meeting also affects the previously agreed proposal for the abolition of the financial investment income tax by the two parties. According to regulations, if the relevant bill is not passed by the Standing Committee before November 30, but is related to the budget proposal, it can still be submitted for consideration at this meeting.