ChainCatcher news, according to a White House official familiar with Trump's thinking, told the Washington Post, "He has reached a point where he completely doesn't care." "Bad news? He doesn't care at all. He will do what he wants to do. He will deliver on what he promised to do during the campaign."

ChainCatcher news, Polymarket announced on its official Discord that it has identified issues regarding the "Ukrainian Rare Earth Market" prediction event. The resolution of this market contradicts the expectations of Polymarket users. Polymarket stated that there will be no refunds as this is not a market failure. Meanwhile, Polymarket and the UMA team have agreed to establish systems and monitoring to ensure that such situations do not occur again.According to previous community news, a user manipulated the outcome of the "Ukrainian Rare Earth Market" prediction event on Polymarket by hijacking the UMA oracle.

ChainCatcher news, according to the Argentine presidential office: "On October 19, 2024, President Javier Milei met with representatives of KIP Protocol in Argentina. During this meeting, the company representatives presented the president with their intention to develop a project called 'Viva la Libertad' ('Long Live Freedom'), which aims to utilize blockchain technology to provide financing for private enterprises in Argentina.This meeting has been officially recorded in the public hearing registry, with participants including the national president, KIP Protocol representatives Mauricio Novelli and Julian Peh, as well as presidential spokesperson Manuel Adorni.In this context, on January 30, 2025, the president met with Hayden Mark Davis at the Casa Rosada (Rose Palace). According to the introduction by KIP Protocol representatives, Mr. Davis will provide the technical infrastructure for the project. Mr. Davis has had no prior association with the Argentine government, nor has he established any relationship with it; he was referred as a project partner by representatives of KIP Protocol.Finally, yesterday, the president posted a message on his personal social media account announcing the launch of the KIP Protocol project, similar to his usual support for many entrepreneurs looking to start projects in Argentina to create jobs and attract investment. Due to the widespread attention the project launch received, and to avoid any speculation and reduce further dissemination, the president decided to delete this post.In light of the above, President Javier Milei has decided to immediately refer this matter to the Anti-Corruption Office (OA) to determine whether there has been any misconduct by any members of the national government, including the president himself, in this incident.Additionally, the national president has decided to establish an investigative task force (UTI) under the presidential office, which will consist of representatives from institutions and departments related to cryptocurrency, financial activities, money laundering, and other relevant fields, to consolidate information for an urgent investigation into the release of the cryptocurrency LIBRA and all related businesses or individuals.All information collected during the investigation will be handed over to the judicial authorities to determine whether any businesses or individuals associated with the KIP Protocol project are suspected of criminal activity.President Milei has demonstrated his commitment to the pursuit of truth through concrete actions and has pledged to thoroughly investigate this incident until the truth is revealed."

ChainCatcher news, Donald Trump Jr., the eldest son of Trump, commented on "Trump signing the pardon for Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht" saying: "Once made a promise... ultimately fulfilled more promises! Ross is free!"

ChainCatcher news, according to BNO News, American users received a notification from TikTok stating that TikTok is now unavailable.The notification read: The United States has enacted a law banning TikTok, and unfortunately, this means you cannot use TikTok right now. We are fortunate that President Trump has stated that once he is in office, he will work with us to find a solution to restore TikTok.

ChainCatcher news, Greeks.Live analyst Adam posted that Bitcoin has retraced after failing to breach the $100,000 mark, with ETF funds continuing to flow out. Trump is about to officially take office as President of the United States, but major speculative markets are filled with risk-averse sentiment, leading to significant declines in U.S. stocks. Next week (January 13 to 19), the market focus will be on the release of the U.S. CPI data on Wednesday. This will be the most important macro data before Trump's inauguration, and the market is now waiting for the various promises made by Trump to be fulfilled.In the options market, due to ample institutional margins, there is a large sell-off whenever there is an opportunity to sell, resulting in a noticeable decline in short- to medium-term implied volatility (IV). From the options trading perspective, large bullish options trades are active, mainly used to supplement institutional short positions, with January options being relatively undervalued and March options being relatively overvalued.In addition, new EU regulations require cryptocurrency exchanges to comply with travel rule guidelines and strengthen anti-money laundering measures, with exchanges like Deribit needing to improve KYC to operate normally. In the interest rate market, Bitfinex's interest rate market has recently performed steadily, and it is recommended to actively trade at appropriate rates, especially during market volatility.

ChainCatcher news, according to a report by Reuters last week citing unnamed sources, the cryptocurrency industry has been lobbying Trump to issue an executive order within his first 100 days in office to establish a U.S. Bitcoin reserve, ensure the industry can access banking services, and create a cryptocurrency advisory committee. The report also stated that the industry expects at least one order to be issued on January 20.An analyst told MarketWatch that Bitcoin could rise to a historic high of over $125,000 in the first quarter of this year, or it could drop to $77,000—the key factor being whether Trump will quickly fulfill his promises to the cryptocurrency industry after taking office. These promises include his intention to make the U.S. the "capital of internet cryptocurrency" and the "world's Bitcoin superpower."

ChainCatcher news, according to Morningstar, investors seeking to continue the cryptocurrency bull market will closely monitor any regulatory changes in 2025, as well as whether Trump's commitments to the crypto industry will materialize. Trump has repeatedly vowed to support the crypto industry during his campaign and has received backing from several key figures in the sector.Fundstrat's head of digital assets, Sean Farrell, explained, "The first 100 days of Trump's term will be very, very important, as analysts often use the 'first 100 days' as a benchmark for measuring the efficiency and influence of an incoming U.S. president." Although the incoming president has yet to outline any specific plans, investors will be watching to see if Trump fulfills his promise to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve in the U.S., which primarily includes:Clear guidelines on which cryptocurrencies should be classified as securities;Whether Trump will fulfill his commitment to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve in the U.S.;Any changes to the SAB121 bill, which establishes accounting standards for companies that custody cryptocurrencies, requiring publicly traded companies, including banks, to recognize the cryptocurrencies they hold in custody as liabilities on their balance sheets;Whether the Federal Reserve will significantly lower its key policy interest rates in 2025.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, the smart contract of the blockchain company Virtuals Protocol was accidentally found to have vulnerabilities by security researcher Jinu (pseudonym) during a review. Virtuals Protocol quickly released a fix and restarted its bug bounty program. On December 3, Jinu stumbled upon the issue while reviewing the contract and immediately reported it to Virtuals Protocol, only to learn that the company did not have an active bug bounty program, which meant his discovery did not qualify for a reward. According to Jinu, the Virtuals Protocol team also closed the Discord group specifically for reporting the vulnerability.In a post on the X platform, Jinu stated, "This vulnerability could impact the Virtuals ecosystem; if exploited, it would prevent the generation of AgentTokens until the contract is fixed." After making this information public on the X platform, Virtuals Protocol contacted Jinu and promptly released a fix. Despite the timely release of the fix, Virtuals Protocol has not yet announced a bug bounty reward for Jinu. In the message to the researcher, the company thanked Jinu for reporting the issue and apologized for the previous communication breakdown.

ChainCatcher news, British and American social media celebrity, businessman, and former professional kickboxer Andrew Tate (@Cobratate) announced that he will follow up with the purchase of $1 million in Bitcoin every time MicroStrategy buys Bitcoin.Although he claims he cannot compare to MicroStrategy's purchase volume, he revealed that he already owns millions of dollars in Bitcoin, far exceeding what he needs. He emphasized that this is a cultural symbol, so every time MicroStrategy makes a purchase, he will increase his holdings by $1 million in Bitcoin.

ChainCatcher news, according to News.bitcoin, economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff harshly criticized Trump's economic policies on the social media platform X this week, highlighting the risks he sees in current financial practices and some unfulfilled promises.Schiff believes that the optimism surrounding the "Trump-induced economic boom" is misguided, pointing out that potential economic vulnerabilities could undermine this positive outlook. He stated that tax cuts are likely to continue, but corresponding spending cuts are almost certain not to happen.Schiff further warned that uncontrolled deficits could prompt the Federal Reserve to re-implement quantitative easing, leading to increased inflation. For those concerned about inflationary pressures, Schiff suggested that "Trump's best deal right now is to buy when gold and gold mining stocks are down," believing that gold is a stable asset during times of economic uncertainty.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jin Shi reports, Rong Ren Goh, portfolio manager at Singapore's Hanya Investment, stated that market volatility may increase after Trump takes office, which indeed presents opportunities from a trading perspective. This volatility stems from the uncertainty surrounding how he intends to fulfill some of his campaign promises. Currently, the market is solely focused on the tariff outlook, as this is the easiest lever to pull directly under presidential executive orders.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bitcoin.com, Eswar Prasad, a professor at Cornell University's Dyson School and a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, expressed great concern about the risks posed by the booming cryptocurrency market in a commentary published in The New York Times.Despite Bitcoin recently soaring to an all-time high and receiving political support from figures such as former U.S. President Donald Trump and current Vice President Kamala Harris, Eswar Prasad warned that, in any case, today's cryptocurrencies pose greater risks to investors and financial institutions than ever before. He pointed out that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has relaxed regulations, making it easier for retail investors to enter the cryptocurrency market, but often they do not fully understand the risks involved.Eswar Prasad further emphasized the dangers of centralization within the crypto ecosystem, noting that the collapse of FTX and the legal troubles of Binance are examples of how centralized power can undermine the fundamental principles of decentralized finance. He also stressed that "risks may spread from decentralized finance to traditional finance, and vice versa," thereby introducing vulnerabilities to the entire financial system.

ChainCatcher news, according to Fortune, Penn State Dickinson Law Professor Tonya Evans pointed out that Trump claimed at the Bitcoin 2024 conference that if elected president, he would fire SEC Chairman Gary Gensler on the first day and push for the federal government to hold Bitcoin. However, the promise to fire Gensler faces significant obstacles.It is reported that the dismissal process is very complex, and Trump must prove that Gary Gensler has exhibited inefficiency, dereliction of duty, or misconduct in order to initiate the removal process.Although some politicians and representatives from the crypto industry believe Gensler has performed poorly and see grounds for his dismissal, the entire process could take months, potentially exceeding Gary Gensler's five-year term. Therefore, unless Gary Gensler resigns on the first day, his departure will not be realized quickly.

ChainCatcher news, independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. delivered a speech at the Bitcoin2024 event on July 26, Beijing time, highly praising the potential role of Bitcoin in improving the U.S. economy and way of life.He promised to sign multiple executive orders to initiate relevant processes once in office. Kennedy stated that he would request the Department of Justice and U.S. Marshals to transfer the 204,000 Bitcoins held by the U.S. to the Federal Reserve as "strategic assets" and instruct the Treasury to purchase 500 Bitcoins.He predicted that the U.S. would achieve a "dominance that other countries cannot surpass," with the eventual value of its Bitcoin reserves reaching "trillions of dollars."Additionally, Kennedy plans to order that all transactions between Bitcoin and the U.S. dollar do not need to be reported to the IRS and that Bitcoin be included in the 1031 exchange program to encourage investment.He emphasized that the freedom to transact is as important as freedom of speech, and Bitcoin can provide this freedom and help restore the U.S. economy. Kennedy also stated that if the world adopts the Bitcoin standard, there will be no more wars because "Bitcoin cannot be printed."He plans to appoint Space Force Major Jason Lowery as National Security Advisor and has committed to backing U.S. Treasury bonds with hard assets, including precious metals and Bitcoin, to strengthen the dollar, control inflation, and usher in a new era of financial stability.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, the Republican National Convention has approved a new platform proposed by former President Donald Trump for the Republican Party, most of which consists of standard Republican platform content, but with one significant exception: support for innovative cryptocurrency policies. Trump's new platform promises to defend the rights of Americans to mine Bitcoin, self-custody digital assets, and trade freely.However, the community believes that Trump's new platform lacks a commitment to protect developers of decentralized projects from regulatory interference and threats of criminal prosecution. Although Trump has expressed an intention to support innovation, he must also commit to defending the rights of those who create cryptocurrency tools.

ChainCatcher message, Slow Mist founder Yuxian posted on social media, "This real case related to TON phishing can be referenced as shown in the picture, the phishing comment states Funds will be returned after wallet confirmation, in order to confuse users. But if confirmed, the related assets will be gone, including this Anonymous Telegram Number."