ChainCatcher news, according to Barron's, as Bitcoin retraced to $94,000 on Christmas Eve, Yuya Hasegawa, an analyst at the Japanese cryptocurrency exchange bitbank, elaborated on three key factors influencing the crypto market in 2025.First, the direction of cryptocurrency policy under the Trump administration will dominate market sentiment. The proposed strategic Bitcoin reserve plan and the appointment of pro-cryptocurrency nominees are expected to directly impact the price trends of mainstream cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, XRP, and Dogecoin.Second, the Federal Reserve's monetary policy will continue to affect the crypto market. Hasegawa pointed out that loose monetary policy has historically been favorable for Bitcoin prices, while the opposite would have a negative impact. Although the Federal Reserve has cut rates by 100 basis points this year, Trump's plan to impose tariffs of 10%-20% on all imported goods, with tariffs on Chinese goods potentially reaching 60%, could exacerbate inflationary pressures, forcing the Federal Reserve to maintain higher interest rates.Third, the U.S. government debt issue may become a new focus for the market. Hasegawa emphasized that a high-interest-rate environment will increase the burden of government debt. If concerns about debt sustainability arise and the U.S. strategic Bitcoin reserve plan is successfully implemented, Bitcoin's safe-haven properties as digital gold will gain more attention, potentially driving its valuation higher.

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 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, 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.

ChainCatcher news, Cardano co-founder Charles Hoskinson plans to meet with Democratic senators to promote a bipartisan crypto agenda. Hoskinson posted on X that he will be having talks with senators including Pennsylvania's John Fetterman to make cryptocurrency a bipartisan issue.Charles Hoskinson stated, "Many leaders believe that Warren and Biden's understanding of crypto is wrong, and it's time to bring them into this family." Although Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown failed to secure a fourth term, Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren was re-elected and remains a strong voice against cryptocurrency.In response to a post by Senator John Fetterman, Hoskinson remarked that Trump's victory was due to his protection of the American way of life. Fetterman added, "Trump is not the fascist that Harris claims." He mentioned that he knows many Democrats in Pennsylvania who voted for Trump. Additionally, Hoskinson pointed out that he will begin negotiations with Democrats starting next year.

ChainCatcher news, according to CCTV News, U.S. President-elect Trump has announced the nomination of Sriram Krishnan as the next Senior Policy Advisor for Artificial Intelligence at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. In a statement, Trump said that Sriram Krishnan will work closely with David Sacks to focus on ensuring the United States' continued leadership in the field of artificial intelligence.Previously reported in November, a16z General Partner Sriram Krishnan announced he would be leaving at the end of the year.

ChainCatcher message, a16z co-founder and billionaire Marc Andreessen posted on X: "The political power that Musk speaks of mainly comes from loudly stating things that are obviously true." Musk agreed with this.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, Interpol has issued a red notice to Hex and PulseChain founder Richard Heart on behalf of Finland, accusing him of serious tax evasion and assault.It is reported that a red notice is a formal warning issued to Interpol member countries, informing them that a valid national arrest warrant has been issued for a specific individual. If the wanted person is detained in another country, this notice typically triggers extradition procedures.Previous news, Finnish police are investigating Hex founder Richard Heart for serious tax evasion and assault charges.

ChainCatcher news, AI and crypto czar David Sacks posted on the X platform denying reports of a role change: "Some traditional media reported tonight that my role has changed, which is completely false. I expect to spend half my time in Washington guiding policy and the other half in Silicon Valley."Previously, according to Fortune, insiders from the transition team revealed that last week the position was downgraded from a leadership role to a general advisory role, partly because Sacks was unwilling to detach from the investment firm Craft Ventures and did not want to go through the formal appointment process. In the future, Michael Kratsios will lead the technology policy work, with Sacks providing policy ideas. Despite the change in position, Sacks remains influential, frequently active in Florida and San Francisco, and meeting with lawmakers. His appointment has sparked controversy over conflicts of interest, but some in Silicon Valley are optimistic, believing it may benefit startups, while others question his expertise and worry about the direction of policy.

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, Ondo Finance announced a donation of $1 million to Trump's inauguration fund to support the new government's efforts to strengthen America's global financial leadership through digital asset innovation.Nathan Allman, the founder and CEO of Ondo Finance, stated: "As a leader in the realm of real-world assets, Ondo Finance is committed to making U.S. financial assets more accessible globally through innovative blockchain solutions. By supporting this vision, Ondo aims to become a policy-making partner, facilitating broader access to the U.S. financial markets and enhancing their competitiveness on the world stage."

ChainCatcher news, according to CCTV News, the National Investigation Division of the Korean National Police Agency announced on the 20th that it has investigated 9 individuals, including Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, who acted in place of the President, for their participation in the State Council meetings before and after the emergency measures were implemented.The police stated that among the 12 individuals who attended the State Council meetings and accompanied the attendees, investigations were conducted on the other 9 individuals, excluding President Yoon Suk-yeol, former Minister of National Defense Kim Dong-kyun, and Minister of Unification Kim Yeon-chul.These 9 individuals include: Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance Choi Sang-mok, Minister of Justice Park Sung-jae, former Minister of the Interior and Safety Lee Sang-min, Minister of Foreign Affairs Park Jin, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Jeong Hwang-geun, Minister of Health and Welfare Cho Kyoo-hong, Minister of SMEs and Startups Lee Young-sook, and Director of the National Intelligence Service Park Ji-won.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, Federal Reserve official Williams stated in an interview with CNBC that the Federal Reserve has begun to consider how future fiscal policies will impact the economy. There is a lot of uncertainty regarding future fiscal policies and inflation. He has taken into account some considerations regarding the impacts of trade and immigration.Williams stated that recent data is consistent with the Federal Reserve's economic forecasts, indicating that the economic situation is good, but he expects the growth rate to slow to 2.0% next year. The Federal Reserve will have to rely on data when formulating policies, and while the current policy is in good shape, it is somewhat restrictive.

ChainCatcher news, Polygon officially announced on X that the Agglayer v0.2 testnet is now live, and the mainnet will be launched in early 2025.

ChainCatcher news, according to market news, 21Shares has registered its Polkadot trust in Delaware, and the trust product is named "21SHARES POLKADOT TRUST".

ChainCatcher news, Polkadot founder Gavin Wood recently announced the latest progress of JAM at the Polkadot Fellowship Call. Important information is as follows:JAM SDK: Parity has released v0.1, supporting Rust developers to create services and upload them to JAM.CoreVM: Parity will launch the initial version of CoreVM by January at the latest, which is the first official service; it pioneers running arbitrary code on the blockchain without being constrained by Gas limits or block limits, achieving true Turing completeness; in addition, Gavin also hopes to release a demo of the DOOM game soon, which will showcase the capabilities of JAM and PVM.JAM 1.0: A fully functional version is expected to be completed by April 2025 and enter the audit phase.JAM V2 planning: Introducing quantum resistance and JAM Grid, supporting integration and expansion of multiple instances.