ChainCatcher news, Trump stated in his inauguration speech that a few months ago he faced threats to his freedom and even his life, but he expressed his commitment to the goal of "making America great again." He emphasized his determination to rebuild America and achieve national prosperity and strength.

ChainCatcher news, according to X user @retardmode, the official X account of the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs may have promoted the token CUBA issued by pump.fun after being hacked, and the original post has now been deleted.

ChainCatcher news, Perplexity AI has officially launched a takeover bid for TikTok, submitting an acquisition proposal to its parent company ByteDance, aiming to merge Perplexity, TikTok's U.S. operations, and new capital partners into a new entity.A source revealed that the new structure will allow most of ByteDance's existing investors to retain their equity and will bring more video content to Perplexity.Perplexity AI is an AI search engine startup competing with OpenAI and Google, attracting increasing interest from investors against the backdrop of a booming AI sector. The company's valuation was approximately $500 million in early 2024, with an estimated valuation of around $9 billion by the end of that year.

ChainCatcher news, according to the New York Post, Trump is "open to" the idea of establishing a strategic reserve that includes digital currencies created in the United States.The article states: "While many in the cryptocurrency community are cheering for Trump's upcoming executive order supporting cryptocurrencies, one of the proposals has sparked more controversy: the establishment of a 'America First' strategic reserve that would prioritize digital currencies created in the U.S., such as Solana, USD Coin, and Ripple.In recent weeks, Trump has met with the founders of these digital currencies, and sources say he is open to the proposal. Industry insiders, who wished to remain anonymous, expressed concerns that this move could undermine efforts to promote Bitcoin."

ChainCatcher message, Slow Mist founder Yu Xian posted a reminder that there has been a surge of counterfeit Safeguard scam activities on the Telegram platform recently. Hackers are luring users by impersonating comments, enticing them to install Trojan programs, ultimately leading to asset theft.If a user's computer unfortunately gets infected, it is recommended to take the following security measures immediately:Transfer all funds from any wallets that have been used, even password-protected extension wallets should not be taken lightly;Change all saved passwords in browsers, account passwords for logged-in accounts, and two-step verification (2FA);Modify the passwords for accounts on other applications like Telegram, even if no related threats have been discovered at the moment;Yu Xian suggests that users back up important data and then reinstall the system, and install well-known antivirus software such as AVG, Bitdefender, Kaspersky, etc. Currently, this scam mainly targets Windows and Mac users. Although there is no threat on mobile devices at present, users should still remain vigilant.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, there are claims that a large number of user videos displaying IP locations as the United States, the United Kingdom, Russia, Thailand, and other places can currently be found on Douyin. In response, Li Liang, Vice President of Douyin Group, stated that having an overseas IP does not mean being an overseas registered user."Additionally, we have found that many people are taking advantage of this situation, copying videos to impersonate foreign users, especially some black market groups trying to gain followers and maintain accounts. These accounts are somewhat difficult to identify, and we have been actively addressing this issue over the past few days, having already dealt with more than 10,000 accounts impersonating foreign users."

ChainCatcher news, Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley posted on X that there are national governments inquiring about Bitcoin ETFs and considering shifting some investments from foreign government bonds to Bitcoin.

ChainCatcher news, according to the Washington Post, Trump has been considering how to save TikTok, discussing unconventional deals and legal measures. According to two insiders, Trump is contemplating issuing an executive order shortly after taking office to suspend the enforcement of the TikTok "sell or be banned" law for 60 to 90 days.Trump has over 14 million followers on TikTok and has been seeking to fulfill his campaign promise to "save TikTok." One insider said that Trump hopes to sign the executive order shortly after the deadline (the day before the inauguration), making the process as dramatic as a movie.However, the strategy of using executive orders that Trump quickly adopted during his first term has raised doubts among some legal observers, who believe that Trump's words cannot entirely override laws passed by Congress with overwhelming bipartisan support. Former National Security Advisor to the U.S. Department of Justice, Alan Rosenstein, commented, "Executive orders are not magical documents; TikTok will still be banned."

ChainCatcher message, Story Protocol co-founder Jason Zhao reiterated on social media that participants in the testnet, referred to as "farmers," will not receive any rewards. He emphasized that this policy has been clearly stated since the launch of the project's first testnet.

ChainCatcher news, Standard Chartered's Head of Digital Asset Research Geoffrey Kendrick stated that Bitcoin is currently under pressure from macro risks, and any pullback below $90,000 represents a "mid-term" buying opportunity.In a research report dated January 14, Kendrick emphasized the value of strategic accumulation during ongoing market turbulence. He added that a drop in Bitcoin's price below key support levels could provide a favorable entry point, as the bank's long-term forecast for Bitcoin remains unchanged. Kendrick stated, "If we do break below (and potentially fall further below $80,000 after dropping below $90,000), I would view it as an excellent mid-term buying opportunity."Despite short-term risks, Standard Chartered still maintains its long-term price target of $200,000 for Bitcoin by the end of 2025, reaffirming its previous forecast. This prediction is supported by expectations of strong institutional inflows and favorable economic policies under the new U.S. administration.Meanwhile, Standard Chartered advises investors to adopt a cautious approach in the short term while monitoring strategic buying opportunities.

ChainCatcher news, Trump stated in a social media post that he will establish the "External Revenue Service," which will be responsible for collecting tariffs, taxes, and other funds from foreign income.Trump indicated that this initiative aims to change the long-standing model of the United States relying on domestic tax revenue, allowing countries that profit from trade with the U.S. to start paying their "fair share." He announced that the agency will be officially established on January 20, 2025 (inauguration day).

ChainCatcher news, according to Bloomberg, Paris-based cryptocurrency wallet technology company Dfns has completed a $16 million financing round, led by the Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund ADQ, with other investors including market makers Wintermute, Motive Partners, Bpifrance, and the family office Motier Ventures, owner of Galeries Lafayette Group.Dfns, founded in 2020, has developed technology that allows developers to more easily build and securely manage digital asset wallets. Its clients include Fidelity International, Zodia Custody, and the stablecoin company Bridge, which was acquired by Stripe last year. The startup plans to expand its workforce from the current 25 to 35 employees, having previously raised $13 million in 2022.

ChainCatcher news, the Central Bank of Russia has introduced regulations to manage foreign exchange operations involving digital rights. According to Russian law, digital rights include electronic records such as cryptocurrencies, tokenized securities, and digital tokens. These rights represent claims or obligations related to assets or services. The new decree will take effect on January 11 and outlines the obligations of residents engaged in such transactions, aiming to clarify and strengthen the oversight of digital assets used for trade and payment purposes.A key requirement outlined in the regulation is that foreign trade contracts involving digital rights settlements must be registered with authorized banks. The document states: "Foreign trade contracts, including those settled using digital rights, must be registered with authorized banks. The registration thresholds for these contracts remain unchanged: import contracts exceeding 3 million rubles and export contracts exceeding 10 million rubles."In addition to registration, the Central Bank of Russia also explained: "The regulation specifies the documents and information that residents must provide to banks, including transaction data related to the transfer or receipt of digital rights as a means of payment under foreign trade contracts, as well as data related to other foreign exchange operations involving digital rights."By defining these requirements, the Central Bank of Russia aims to integrate digital rights into the broader financial system while reducing the risks associated with their use.

ChainCatcher news, according to crypto.news, the supermarket chain Whole Foods, which is listed on Nasdaq, is currently accepting Bitcoin payments through a third-party application, allowing customers to purchase groceries with cryptocurrency. Although the company does not currently hold cryptocurrency in its treasury, it is reported that its parent company is considering this move.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cryptoslate, Microsoft filed a lawsuit on January 10 in the Eastern District of Virginia to combat cybercrime that abuses generative artificial intelligence technology. The lawsuit targets a foreign threat organization accused of bypassing AI service security measures to create illegal content.Microsoft's Digital Crimes Unit (DCU) stated that the defendants developed tools to illegally access generative AI services using stolen customer credentials and resold modified AI capabilities, complete with instructions for malicious use. Such actions violate U.S. law and Microsoft's Acceptable Use Policy.As part of the investigation, Microsoft seized the core website of the criminal operation to identify the perpetrators, dismantle infrastructure, and analyze their profit models. Additionally, Microsoft strengthened AI security protections, deployed extra measures on the platform, revoked access for malicious actors, and implemented countermeasures to prevent future threats.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bitcoin.com, the globally renowned banking group Santander has highlighted the significant growth of El Salvador's tourism industry in a report, which is closely related to the country's acceptance of Bitcoin.The report details the process of El Salvador adopting BTC as legal tender in 2021 and how it has transformed the country into a unique destination for travelers, especially cryptocurrency enthusiasts.According to Salvadoran authorities, the country welcomed 3.9 million tourists in 2024, a 22% increase from the previous year. The influx of tourists is primarily driven by American visitors, many of whom are attracted by the novelty of experiencing Bitcoin transactions in their daily lives.Santander's analysis links this growth to improvements in safety, noting that the number of homicides in the country has dropped to just 114 in 2024, a significant decrease from the peak of 6,656 in 2015. The combination of declining crime rates and curiosity about Bitcoin has helped El Salvador stand out in the global tourism market.

ChainCatcher news, CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju stated on X that the share of Bitcoin reserves held by U.S. entities is now 65% higher than that of non-U.S. entities. This ratio divides the Bitcoin holdings of known U.S. entities (including MicroStrategy, ETFs, exchanges, miners, and the government) by the Bitcoin holdings of known overseas entities.Data shows that this ratio increased from 1.24 in September 2024 to 1.66 on December 16. As of January 6, the ratio is 1.65. For most of 2023, when the trading price of Bitcoin was below $30,000, data indicated that overseas Bitcoin holdings exceeded those of the U.S. holdings.

ChainCatcher news, Telegram founder Pavel Durov stated in his personal channel that Telegram has firmly supported the value of freedom of speech long before it became a political security issue, emphasizing that its core values are not influenced by the U.S. election cycle.He also pointed out that while other platforms have recently announced a reduction in censorship, the real test will come when the political winds change again.