ChainCatcher news, Brazilian oil giant Petrobras intends to incorporate Bitcoin mining as a supplementary business. The state-owned oil company Petrobras has a daily crude oil production of nearly 3 million barrels and is currently exploring how to integrate Bitcoin mining into its operations.The goal of this exploration is to develop a business model that can reduce the company's carbon emissions through operations such as Bitcoin mining. Marcelo Curi, Petrobras's blockchain and token economy architect, revealed that the company is in the core stage of "historic R&D," attempting to support the value chain and network in transitioning to a low-carbon economy through this "innovative framework."An interdisciplinary team at Petrobras, composed of climate change researchers, oil researchers, and crypto experts, will also investigate the potential applications of blockchain, tokenization, and Web3.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, analysts at a U.S. bank stated in a report that the dollar is likely to remain at a high level in the first half of the year, and then gradually decline from historically high valuation levels.They indicated that U.S. President Donald Trump's trade tariff policy still suggests a strong dollar in the short term. They also mentioned that due to concerns about the persistence of U.S. inflation, the Federal Reserve is likely to halt interest rate cuts in the foreseeable future.

ChainCatcher news, according to CNBC, Morgan Stanley CEO Ted Pick stated that the bank will work with U.S. regulators to explore whether it can engage more deeply in the cryptocurrency market.Pick said, "For us, the key question is whether, as a heavily regulated financial institution, we can act as a dealer. We will collaborate with the Treasury and other regulators to explore how to provide this service in a safe manner."

ChainCatcher news, CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju posted on X stating: Ethereum has lost its core narrative. It is no longer the "ultrasound money," the center of killer DApps, or a developer-centric blockchain. Only market-driven narratives can unite the crypto community. Without these narratives, promotion is meaningless. This seems to be something Vitalik is not aware of.

ChainCatcher news, WazirX has received approval from a Singapore court to repay $235 million to victims of a hacking incident.The restructuring plan was proposed by WazirX's parent company, Zettai, aiming to recover creditors through a court-supervised process and avoid liquidation. WazirX estimates that users can recover 75% to 80% of their account balances through token distribution.According to the court hearing, there is no evidence that WazirX was at fault or acted improperly during the cyber attack.WazirX will initiate a user voting process, expected to be completed within three months, along with an independent third-party audit. If the majority votes in favor, the plan will be implemented, and net liquid assets will be allocated to users based on their claims within 10 days, including any profits generated during the bull market.

ChainCatcher message, Goldman Sachs stated that as the UK economy declines, the Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates 6 times before next year.

ChainCatcher news, according to IntoTheBlock, despite the surge in interest from the Trump meme coin craze and expectations of regulatory easing, short-term holders' Bitcoin holdings have yet to recover.On the positive side, this stagnation may signal potential upside, as higher prices could attract more retail traders, thereby driving the next wave of Bitcoin's rally. On the negative side, the lack of a rebound in holdings may also indicate a cautious attitude among traders, which could dampen expectations for short-term growth in Bitcoin.

ChainCatcher news, recently, the world's leading cryptocurrency exchange Deepcoin announced the successful integration with Coinone, the third largest cryptocurrency exchange in South Korea. This strategic partnership marks a key milestone for Deepcoin's expansion in the Korean market.As a member of the Korean CODE Alliance and one of the leading crypto exchanges, Coinone has earned the trust of millions of users with its secure and reliable trading platform. This integration will enable users of Deepcoin and Coinone to seamlessly deposit, withdraw, and trade between the two platforms, bringing higher liquidity and providing more flexibility for traders in South Korea.This collaboration is not just a technical partnership, but also a strategic move for Deepcoin to strengthen its presence in key markets. With the integration with Coinone, Deepcoin becomes the seventh overseas exchange to collaborate with a South Korean fiat exchange. Previously approved exchanges include OKX, Bybit, Bitget, and others. Leveraging Coinone's strong influence and large local user base, Deepcoin further solidifies its position as a key player in the rapidly growing cryptocurrency market in South Korea.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon stated when asked if accepting "Trump's potential strategic Bitcoin reserves would affect the bank's handling of cryptocurrencies": "We have discussed this issue multiple times, and we have spent a lot of time on the underlying technology. We are leveraging and testing it to reduce friction in the financial system. This is very important." However, from a regulatory perspective, Goldman Sachs still cannot own, dominate, or participate in Bitcoin, "If the world changes, we can discuss it."

ChainCatcher news, according to the Financial Times, Dan Ivascyn, Chief Investment Officer of Pacific Investment Management Company (PIMCO), stated that the Federal Reserve will maintain interest rates unchanged in the foreseeable future, and there is even a possibility of an interest rate hike until Trump's policy direction becomes clear.Ivascyn pointed out that the latest consumer survey shows that inflation expectations have risen, and inflationary pressures have not fully dissipated. He believes that Trump's policies will have a positive impact on economic growth and productivity in the long term, but may bring pressure in the short term. The Federal Reserve will remain cautious until economic data and policy direction become clearer.

ChainCatcher news, according to Digital Asset, South Korean prosecutors have requested to increase the prison term of the major shareholder of the quantitative trading company B&S Holdings to 15 years in an appeal case. This individual is currently serving a 10-year prison sentence for a cryptocurrency fraud case involving a total of 6 billion won (approximately 41.75 million USD).The major shareholder, whose surname is Bang, was initially convicted in August 2024 of embezzlement from the digital asset management platform Haru Invest and the blockchain trading system developer Traum Infotech. The mismanaged assets were originally entrusted to Traum Infotech for management by the virtual asset deposit platform Delio. Due to the inability to recover these funds, both Haru Invest and Delio had to suspend customer withdrawal services.Investigators found that Bang had invested most of the customer assets into the cryptocurrency exchange FTX. However, FTX declared bankruptcy in November 2022 due to mismanagement, resulting in these assets being frozen.

ChainCatcher news, Blockworks co-founder Yano cited Chainalysis data indicating that 50% of TRUMP/MELANIA holders had never purchased Solana ecosystem altcoins before. Additionally, 47% of holders created new wallets on the day of purchase, and 83.4% of the holdings are valued at less than $1,000.

ChainCatcher news, Solana core developer Cantelopepeel announced on Twitter his departure and the creation of Unto Labs. Cantelopepeel stated that the project will build a new generation Layer1 blockchain, specifically designed for performance. Cantelopepeel played a key leadership role in the development of Solana's new client Firedancer.

ChainCatcher message, Ethereum Name Service (ENS) stated: ".eth still exists, and so many people are adding .eth to their accounts, which is a strong endorsement of Ethereum's core values. ENS was born in the early days of Ethereum, separated from the Ethereum Foundation, and has always been fully aligned with the community's commitment to decentralization.We support the development of Ethereum and work together to build a strong global community. Striving together for a strong global community. Our foundation and ongoing support for promoting the Ethereum ecosystem align with the mission to benefit global developers and the community."

ChainCatcher news, according to French media @LeFildInfo on X, Eric Larcheveque, the founder of the French cryptocurrency hardware wallet Ledger, may have been kidnapped, with the kidnappers demanding a ransom in Bitcoin.Currently, the French police and the National Gendarmerie Intervention Group (GIGN) are investigating in the Vienne region of France. The kidnapping occurred in the small town of Mairé, where Eric Larcheveque owns a mansion.

ChainCatcher news, Chris Taylor, Vice President of the NYSE Group and Global Head of Listings and Services, stated that cryptocurrency companies are increasingly interested in going public, and more crypto companies are expected to conduct IPOs.

ChainCatcher news, Bernstein analyst Gautam Chhugani stated that insiders holding Trump tokens may distribute these supplies, leading to losses for unsuspecting investors, a situation that has occurred in the past with Trump-related assets, especially when the stock of Truth Social's parent company, Trump Media & Technology Group, fluctuated.Gautam Chhugani added that given the rapid surge in the token's market capitalization, the 80% supply held by insiders does put some pressure on it. However, tokens directly related to the president may be more enduring than most tokens, but their ownership structure could diminish their appeal. In this case, meme coins leveraging Trump's brand effect and political image have a certain durability, but since 80% of the insider supply is provided by Trump's affiliates, their longevity will depend on the potential token design.

ChainCatcher news, Santa Agent donated 10 million KRW to the Korean Red Cross from its self-managed treasury earnings to support the families affected by the Jeju Air accident. This donation demonstrates Santa's technological strength and embodies its core philosophy of Agent for Good.The intelligent fund management capability of Santa Agent makes the allocation of public welfare resources more efficient and transparent. In the future, Santa plans to further expand its functions, including taking over the Virtuals ecological fund, intelligently analyzing project values within the ecosystem, assessing developer contributions, and supporting more meaningful community projects through earnings. This will not only promote sustainable community development but also drive public welfare innovation in the Web3 ecosystem.Santa Agent's goal is to maximize the value of fund resources through intelligent management, creating a technology-driven future for public welfare, from disaster relief to long-term public support.

ChainCatcher message, Ethereum core developer and EIP-1559 co-author Eric Conner posted on the X platform early yesterday morning: "I am no longer a part of .eth (Ethereum domain). Perhaps one day, those leaders will realign with the community, but for now, I have stepped away. Deep down, I sincerely hope Ethereum succeeds. Good luck."Additionally, Eric Conner posted today: "My passion is entirely focused on the potential of cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence. Cryptocurrency is essential for building an open, trustworthy, and fair AI future, in which humanity does not lose autonomy."