ChainCatcher message, according to Scam Sniffer monitoring, a victim lost 1 million dollars due to counterfeit Zoom malware, related to the us04-zoom[.]us threat actor. Currently, cases of private key theft malware are on the rise, and it is essential to strictly verify sources and conduct security scans before installation.

ChainCatcher news, Zypher Network announced a partnership with Polyhedra to integrate the Expander zero-knowledge proof technology into its AI Agents and full-chain gaming tech stack. Expander brings efficiency and reliability to on-chain games with lightning-fast proof speeds and instant on-chain verification.This collaboration will support real-time verification of AI behaviors (such as NPCs, Bosses, etc.) on the EXPchain, enhancing immersion and player trust, while opening up a new paradigm for Web3 gaming, unlocking innovative designs like AI-driven tournaments and large Boss battles.It is reported that Expander, developed by the Polyhedra team, is a zero-knowledge proof system that supports high-throughput on-chain verification, setting new records in the industry. As a pioneer in the blockchain gaming field, Zypher Network will work with Polyhedra to launch more innovative gameplay and promote the development of the on-chain gaming ecosystem.

ChainCatcher news, according to a report by Hong Kong media Wen Wei Po, the Hong Kong police stated that they received over 3,400 cases related to cryptocurrency last year, with losses exceeding 4.3 billion HKD. In the first 10 months of this year, there have been more than 2,100 cases, with losses exceeding 3.1 billion HKD.Among the related cases, the single highest loss amount is approximately 1.6 billion HKD. Election Committee member and Legislative Councilor Wu Jietzhuang said that in addition to strengthening regulation and public education, the public should also increase their understanding of cryptocurrency, recognize investment risks, avoid being greedy for small gains, choose licensed trading platforms when investing, and act within their means.

ChainCatcher news, according to on-chain analyst Yu Jin's monitoring, the famous ETH/BTC long position holder James Fickel has continued to reduce his ETH/BTC long position 2 hours ago: selling 6,500 ETH (22.24 million USD) to repay and reduce his position with 235.6 WBTC.James Fickel's peak ETH/BTC long position was at the end of May, when he borrowed as much as 2,987 WBTC (204.7 million USD) from Aave, purchasing ETH at an average exchange rate of 0.054.Later, as the ETH/BTC exchange rate continued to decline, James Fickel began to reduce his position starting in August: gradually redeeming ETH and selling it for WBTC to repay.Over the past four and a half months, he has already sold 59,500 ETH for 2,398.2 WBTC to repay and reduce his position, with an average exchange rate of 0.04.He currently has a borrowing of 575.3 WBTC remaining in his ETH/BTC long position.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bitcoin News, MicroStrategy announced that it will hold a special shareholder meeting to vote on key proposals aimed at accelerating the 21/21 plan, simplifying the financing process, and aligning director compensation with the company's Bitcoin-centric strategy. The main proposals include:Increasing the authorized Class A shares from 330 million to 10.33 billion to support future financing;Increasing the authorized preferred shares from 5 million to 1.005 billion to expand financing options;Amending the 2023 equity incentive plan to provide automatic equity awards for new directors joining the board.Previous news, MicroStrategy proposed the "21/21 plan," which aims to conduct $21 billion in equity financing and $21 billion in bond issuance over the next three years, using the additional capital to purchase more BTC as a financial reserve asset to achieve higher BTC returns.

ChainCatcher news, according to industry officials, the cryptocurrency industry is pushing Trump's team to issue an executive order on his first day in office next month to initiate the promised cryptocurrency policy reforms, helping to drive the mainstream adoption of tokens. During his campaign, Trump promised to become the "cryptocurrency president," and the industry hopes he will fulfill this promise by creating a Bitcoin inventory through an executive order, ensuring that the industry can access banking services, and establishing a cryptocurrency committee. (Jin Ten)

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk Japan, regarding the theft of 4,502.9 BTC from the cryptocurrency exchange DMM Bitcoin that occurred in May, the National Police Agency of Japan reported on December 24 that the incident was carried out by the Trader Traitor group, which is part of the North Korean hacker organization Lazarus Group.The National Police Agency of Japan stated that it will continue to work with the FBI, other U.S. government agencies, and international partners to investigate the illegal activities of North Korean hackers, including cybercrime and cryptocurrency theft incidents.Meanwhile, the National Police Agency of Japan, the Cabinet Cybersecurity Center, and the Financial Services Agency have released documents regarding the tactics and countermeasures of the attacking groups, urging cryptocurrency-related businesses to exercise caution. In response to this attack, DMM Bitcoin has decided to close its exchange. Assets and customer accounts will be transferred to SBIVC Trade, with the transition expected to be completed by March 2025.

ChainCatcher news, a report released by Chainalysis shows that in 2024, the amount of cryptocurrency thefts exceeded $2.2 billion, with an increase in hacking incidents. This marks the fifth consecutive year that the stolen amount has surpassed $1 billion.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, Uniswap Labs has partnered with web3 security company Blockaid to develop a new on-chain detection and response system to protect DEX users from malicious token attacks. If users interact with tokens flagged as potentially malicious, Blockaid's tool will alert them.The tool will be launched on Uniswap's web version, mobile version, and self-custody crypto wallet extension. It combines static (comparing contract source code with known viruses) and dynamic (using virtual environments to trigger contracts) verification heuristic methods, along with various machine learning capabilities, to help prove the legitimacy of tokens.

ChainCatcher news, the composition of the Federal Reserve's rate-setting committee is about to change, while renewed inflation concerns are making central bank decisions more complex. Earlier this month, the Federal Reserve lowered the benchmark policy rate by 25 basis points and hinted that there would only be two rate cuts in 2025.Chairman Powell clearly stated that the central bank is entering a new phase, and future rate cuts may be more gradual, depending on whether inflation decreases. In addition to the seven members of the Federal Reserve Board and the President of the New York Fed, the presidents of 11 regional Federal Reserve Banks will also take turns voting on interest rate decisions in the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC). Institutions expect more divergence in the FOMC in 2025. An assessment of the committee's voting members along the hawkish-dovish spectrum reveals that the opinions of next year's FOMC voting members will become more polarized, with views scattered at both ends of the spectrum and less concentrated in the middle.

According to ChainCatcher news and the official blog, Binance released its 2024 anti-fraud refund program year-end report, stating that a total of $9.1 million has been recovered. There were 30,000 proactive calls made to potential victims, preventing total losses exceeding $129 million. A total of 47,000 malicious addresses have been blacklisted, and more than 15,000 alerts are sent to users daily.

ChainCatcher news, Huang Licheng disclosed on the X platform that he has added 100 SOL liquidity to USAcoin.ChainCatcher previously reported that Huang Licheng stated on the X platform that he has purchased 1% of two different USAcoin tokens, preparing to give them to Peter Schiff, as he might not even have these tokens himself, one USAcoin has a supply of 21 million, and the other was launched on pump.fun.

ChainCatcher news, the US-listed company La Rosa Holdings (LRHC) will integrate Bitcoin (BTC) and cryptocurrency payment options for a network of over 3,000 real estate agents.The company will allow agents to receive commissions in the form of digital assets. The company offers the platform La Rosa Realty, which helps agents manage their work, from buying and selling properties to communicating with clients.The company stated that the program aims to address the "growing demand for alternative payment methods among agents and clients." The company's CEO Joe La Rosa said in a statement, "This initiative could create a new revenue stream for La Rosa, and the company will charge a 2% fee for agents who choose to receive payments in cryptocurrency."

ChainCatcher news, the RWA stablecoin protocol Usual has completed a $10 million Series A funding round, led by Binance Labs and Kraken Ventures. Galaxy, OKX Ventures, Wintermute, IOSG Ventures, echo, Symbolic Capital, M^0, LeadBlock Partners, GSR, and others participated.According to RootData, Usual is a stablecoin protocol that has launched USD, a permissionless and fully compliant stablecoin backed 1:1 by real-world assets (RWA). USUAL is a governance token that allows the community to guide the future development of the network. Usual addresses current issues in the stablecoin market by redistributing profits to the community and rewarding token holders with actual earnings generated from RWA.

ChainCatcher news, Binance Labs announced an investment in the RWA stablecoin protocol Usual. Usual issues a new type of stablecoin, collateralized by RWA, combining the security of real-world assets with the composability and liquidity of DeFi.According to RootData, Usual is a stablecoin protocol that has launched USD, a permissionless and fully compliant stablecoin backed 1:1 by real-world assets (RWA). USUAL is a governance token that allows the community to guide the future development of the network. Usual addresses current issues in the stablecoin market by redistributing profits to the community and rewarding token holders with actual earnings generated from RWA.

ChainCatcher message, according to Trader T's monitoring, BlackRock's IBIT pre-market trading volume reached 52 million dollars today, with 44% being active buy orders and 38% being active sell orders.