ChainCatcher news, Web3 Technology Indonesia successfully held the Web3 Ecosystem Conference today at Senayan City, Jakarta. Key highlights include:Indonesia's first compliant RWA products officially entered the revenue distribution phase, with the first spot RWA subscription window opened on-site, achieving 463 trading units within 30 minutes;Launched the ecological application IP "Suzy" in collaboration with the largest local Web3 community Sekuya, showcasing its virtual image through an LED interactive screen, supporting QR code scanning to participate in a task system for on-chain rewards;Compliant trading platform Mobee announced a strategic partnership with ATT, with both parties collaborating to promote RWA asset listing and liquidity optimization solutions.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, billionaire Paul Tudor Jones's investment firm disclosed in the latest SEC filing that it holds a $426.9 million position in the BlackRock spot Bitcoin ETF (IBIT), doubling its previously reported holdings.

ChainCatcher news, according to BlackRock data, the number of cryptocurrency users has reached 300 million in just 12 years------a growth rate 43% faster than that of mobile phones and 20% faster than the internet.The participation of the younger generation, concerns about inflation, and Trump's pro-crypto stance are driving this growth. With Bitcoin ETFs expected to surpass $250 billion, along with the continuous accumulation of favorable regulations, cryptocurrencies are accelerating their entry into the mainstream.

ChainCatcher news, according to Tech Crunch, the Reserve Bank of India will launch exclusive .bank.in domain names for banks starting in April to curb digital payment fraud. At the same time, it plans to introduce a separate fin.in domain for non-banking financial institutions. The Reserve Bank of India stated that it will issue detailed guidelines to banks regarding the new initiative, aimed at helping users distinguish between legitimate bank websites and fraudulent ones.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bitcoin.com, cryptocurrency trading activity in Indonesia grew by 335.9% in 2024, reaching 6.5061 quadrillion Indonesian rupiah (40.2 billion USD). The Commodity Futures Trading Regulatory Agency (Bappebti) attributed this growth to an increase in the number of users and trading volume.As of November 2024, the number of registered cryptocurrency users has grown to 22.1 million. Bappebti head Tirta Karma Senjaya noted that public confidence in cryptocurrency trading has increased and expressed optimism that the user base will exceed 25 million in the near future.The most actively traded cryptocurrencies in Indonesia include USDT, BTC, DOGE, PEPE, and XRP. To simplify regulation, Bappebti announced that its role in cryptocurrency regulation will be transferred to the Financial Services Authority (OJK) this year, although it will still maintain regulatory authority over commodity futures trading.

ChainCatcher news, according to Crowdfundinsider, the P2P cryptocurrency trading platform NoOnes has confirmed that it suffered a significant security breach earlier this month, resulting in a loss of approximately $8 million in crypto assets. NoOnes CEO Ray Youssef confirmed on the Telegram channel that the hack occurred on January 1, due to a vulnerability in its Solana cross-chain bridge.Previous news, according to cryptocurrency researcher ZachXBT's investigation, the hackers transferred funds through multiple networks such as Ethereum, Tron, Solana, and Binance Smart Chain, making small transactions of about $7,000 each over two days, totaling approximately $7.9 million. The stolen funds were subsequently transferred to Tornado Cash for mixing. Currently, the platform has shut down the affected Solana cross-chain bridge and stated that it will not restore Solana support until a comprehensive penetration test is completed.

ChainCatcher news, on the TG official channel, on-chain detective ZachXBT stated that the P2P market Noones may have been stolen approximately $7.9 million on January 1-2 on Ethereum, Tron, Solana, and BSC, as its hot wallet experienced hundreds of suspicious fund outflows, with each transaction being less than $7,000.Shortly after, the platform announced maintenance but did not issue an official statement regarding any security incident. Funds were bridged to Ethereum and BSC, and then deposited into Tornado Cash.

According to ChainCatcher, TechCrunch reported that Indonesia's antitrust agency KPPU has fined Google 20.25 trillion Indonesian rupiah (approximately 12.6 million USD) for monopolistic practices related to its Google Play Store payment system. KPPU has ordered Google to stop mandating the use of the Google Play Billing (GPB) system and to allow all developers to participate in the User Choice Billing (UCB) program, while also providing at least a 5% service fee discount within one year of the ruling taking effect.The investigation began in 2022 and found that Google forced Indonesian developers to use the GPB system and charged fees of up to 30%, while prohibiting other payment options, resulting in reduced users, decreased transaction volume, and impaired revenue. Google plans to appeal this ruling and stated that its current practices support healthy competition in Indonesia's app ecosystem.Google has previously faced fines and regulatory investigations for similar anti-competitive behavior in India, South Korea, the European Union, and other regions, and Japan's antitrust agency may become the next country to rule that it has violated antitrust laws.

ChainCatcher news reports that, according to a report released on Monday, President-elect Trump's second inauguration may become the most militarized in U.S. history. U.S. national security agencies have warned that, although there are currently no specific credible threats, Trump's inauguration will be a "potential target for violent extremists." Potential criminals, particularly those "disgruntled with the election," may view the president-elect's swearing-in as "the last opportunity to influence the election results through violence," a group of intelligence and law enforcement agencies wrote in an undisclosed threat assessment.According to a report by The Daily Telegraph citing U.S. officials, nearly 7,800 soldiers will patrol Washington, D.C., alongside approximately the same number of police officers to ensure a "peaceful transfer of power." The report also revealed that two FBI field offices, a large number of drones, and at least 30 miles of fencing will be deployed to protect Trump and guests attending the inauguration from a range of potential violent threats, including leaders from around the globe and senior lawmakers from across the United States. (Jinshi)

ChainCatcher news, US stock market opens, Dow Jones rises 0.48%, S&P 500 index rises 0.49%, Nasdaq rises 0.63%. (Jin Shi)

ChainCatcher message, according to a recent report by BlackRock, the adoption rate of Bitcoin has surpassed that of past transformative technologies, including the internet and mobile phones.The report emphasizes that since its launch in 2009, Bitcoin has rapidly evolved from a niche innovation to a globally recognized asset, attributing this evolution to demographic trends, economic changes, and the ongoing digital transformation of finance.Compared to Generation X and the Baby Boomers, the younger generation (often referred to as "digital natives") is more inclined to embrace Bitcoin. Their familiarity with technology and preference for digital-first solutions make them the leading demographic for cryptocurrency adoption.Regarding economic shifts, trends such as rising inflation, geopolitical tensions, and concerns about the traditional banking system highlight the value of Bitcoin as a decentralized asset. As the global economy digitizes, BTC is becoming an indispensable part of the evolving financial landscape.

ChainCatcher news, 1confirmation founder Nick Tomaino posted on the X platform that the AI agents we need should be autonomous firefighting drones. It is reported that Nick Tomaino shared a video of a Chinese autonomous firefighting drone tackling high-rise fires.Currently, Los Angeles is facing a major fire. As of the 9th, there are still five large-scale wildfires active in Los Angeles County, burning tens of thousands of acres and thousands of buildings, with no signs of abating. A report from JPMorgan Chase in the United States states that the losses caused by this historic wildfire in the Los Angeles area have soared to nearly $50 billion and are still rising. The report estimates that insurance losses could exceed $20 billion, and this figure may increase depending on when the wildfire is finally brought under control.

ChainCatcher news, Indonesia has not yet finalized the transfer of cryptocurrency regulation, supervision, and oversight from the Commodity Futures Trading Regulatory Agency (Bappebti) to the Financial Services Authority (OJK). Since 2018, Bappebti has been responsible for regulating crypto assets. The transition, originally scheduled to be completed by January 12, 2025, has been delayed due to a lack of supportive government regulations.The OJK is expected to create a more transparent regulatory environment that meets international standards. It plans to introduce clearer rules for trading, taxation, and the operation of cryptocurrency exchanges, areas that were previously managed by Bappebti with insufficient regulatory oversight.OJK Chairman Mahendra Siregar stated that discussions and preparations for the regulatory transition are actively underway.

ChainCatcher news, the Financial Services Commission of South Korea announced that the decision on whether to allow companies to open cryptocurrency accounts will be postponed until 2025, with a decision expected to be made after the virtual assets committee meeting in January. Previously, the Financial Services Commission planned to gradually allow non-profit entities such as government departments, public institutions, and universities to open real-name accounts, but the final plan has not yet been determined.The prohibition on corporate investment in crypto assets was decided by the Cabinet through an emergency administrative directive in December 2017. Industry insiders are calling for the early allowance of legal entities and institutional investors to enter the market to promote market stability and healthy development, and point out that the delayed decision may affect South Korea's competitiveness in the global cryptocurrency market.

ChainCatcher news, U.S. stock market opens, Dow Jones down 157 points, S&P 500 index down 0.49%, Nasdaq down 0.37%. Some tech stocks weakened, NVIDIA (NVDA.O) down 2.3%. (Jin Ten)

ChainCatcher news, according to AXIOS, OpenAI announced on Thursday that it is launching a new feature that allows users to share their phone screens and live video from their phones in the advanced voice mode of the ChatGPT mobile app. This way, users do not have to upload photos or describe their surroundings in the chat.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cryptonews, the latest data from the Indonesian Commodity Futures Trading Regulatory Agency (CoFTRA) shows that in 2024, Indonesia's cryptocurrency trading volume has surpassed $30 billion (approximately 475 trillion Indonesian rupiah), a year-on-year increase of 352%.Currently, the number of cryptocurrency trading users in Indonesia has reached 21 million, with 716,000 users trading through locally registered exchanges. Although the current trading volume has not yet exceeded the historical peak of $54 billion in 2021, it has surpassed the total of $19.4 billion for the entire year of 2022.According to Chainalysis data, Indonesia currently ranks third in the global cryptocurrency adoption index, following India and Nigeria.

ChainCatcher news, Cointelegraph posted on X platform that Bitcoin outperformed the S&P 500 index, Nasdaq index, and Dow Jones index this week.