ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics disclosed that the non-farm payrolls for October were revised up from 36,000 to 43,000; the non-farm payrolls for November were revised down from 227,000 to 212,000. After revisions, the total non-farm payrolls for October and November were 8,000 lower than before the revisions.In 2024, the number of jobs increased by 2.2 million (an average monthly increase of 186,000), lower than the 3 million increase in 2023 (an average monthly increase of 251,000). The unemployment rate in December remained largely unchanged at 4.1%. After rising earlier in 2024, the unemployment rate has remained between 4.1% and 4.2% for the past 7 months. The number of unemployed in December was 6.9 million, showing little change.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, after the non-farm payrolls were released, spot gold fell short-term by 13 dollars, currently reported at 2667 dollars/ounce; the dollar index DXY rose more than 50 points in the short term, currently reported at 109.72.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, cryptocurrency rapper Heather Morgan (stage name Razzlekhan) released a new music video titled "Razzlekhan vs. The United States" before her impending imprisonment, in which she appears in a provocative manner, mocking capitalism and the American judicial system.Her husband Ilya "Dutch" Lichtenstein is an accomplice in the Bitfinex hacking case. Morgan stated that her music is created to inspire those who feel out of place.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, Kenya's Cabinet Secretary for the Treasury, John Mbadi, stated on Friday that Kenya is preparing to legislate the legalization of cryptocurrency, marking a significant shift in the government's stance. Kenya has banned the use of cryptocurrency, but the public continues to use it widely underground to circumvent restrictions.In a statement outlining the new policy, Mbadi said, "The emergence and development of virtual assets and virtual asset service providers have brought innovation to local and international financial systems, presenting vibrant opportunities and challenges."

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, Kenya's Cabinet Secretary for the Treasury John Mbadi stated on Friday that Kenya is preparing legislation to legalize cryptocurrency, marking a significant shift in the government's stance.Kenya has banned the use of cryptocurrency, but the public continues to use it widely underground to circumvent restrictions. In a statement outlining the new policy, Mbadi said, "The emergence and development of virtual assets and virtual asset service providers have brought innovation to local and international financial systems, presenting vibrant opportunities and challenges."

ChainCatcher news, according to the 2024 annual report released by TokenPocket, the total number of global users has exceeded 30 million, covering over 200 countries and regions, with active user groups in the United States, Nigeria, India, Indonesia, and Turkey. Emerging markets such as Africa and Latin America are experiencing strong user growth.In 2024, TokenPocket continues to expand its wallet services, deeply supporting 9 public chain ecosystems and launching over 1,000 popular DApps. The newly upgraded TRON energy leasing service has saved users over 8 million dollars in on-chain miner fees. At the same time, TokenPocket is deeply engaged in the Meme ecosystem and the AI track, creating a mainstream wallet that integrates market data, trading, and information, providing users with a more efficient and convenient blockchain experience.TokenPocket is actively promoting its global layout, collaborating with Hong Kong's fully licensed platform, Victory Securities, to provide a smooth and reliable experience for ETF investors listed in Hong Kong. Meanwhile, in February, it obtained the US FinCEN MSB license, in May it settled in Hong Kong's Cyberport to establish an Asia-Pacific operations center, and in October it officially launched the TP Card to create a seamless payment experience.In the security field, TokenPocket has blocked over 500,000 fraudulent websites, marked over 300,000 risky addresses, provided 80 million token detection services and 120 million authorization detection services, helping users recover losses exceeding 3 million dollars. Throughout the year, it cleared over 5,000 fake official websites and over 600 fake wallet applications.The KeyPal hardware wallet has added support for the Taproot and Schnorr signature protocols, providing stronger protection for user asset security and transaction privacy. It has also appeared at globally renowned Web3 exhibitions in Dubai, Hong Kong, and more, significantly enhancing brand influence.In 2025, TokenPocket will continue to optimize user experience, promote the construction of a global payment network, and launch more intelligent services to create a safe and convenient blockchain interaction experience for global users.It is reported that the TokenPocket wallet product series includes mobile wallets, plugin wallets, and KeyPal hardware wallets, building a full range of wallet product services for users. With the TokenPocket wallet, users can easily connect to over 1,000 networks, tens of thousands of DApp applications, and the one-stop decentralized trading and market services provided by TokenPocket.

ChainCatcher message, the U.S. December non-farm payroll report will be released at 21:30 Beijing time tonight.The U.S. December unemployment rate is expected to be 4.2%, and the seasonally adjusted non-farm payroll employment for December is expected to be 160,000.

ChainCatcher news, according to Fox Business reporter Eleanor Terrett's post on the X platform, the U.S. Senate Banking Committee, led by Senator Tim Scott, will establish its first subcommittee dedicated to cryptocurrency. This subcommittee will be modeled after the Republican Financial Services Subcommittee established by Patrick McHenry in 2023.Senate aides have confirmed that Senator Cynthia Lummis has been preliminarily selected as the chair of the subcommittee, pending a vote by the full committee. It is reported that the vote to approve Cynthia Lummis and the new Republican and Democratic members (still under consideration) may take place next Thursday, during which a nomination hearing for Trump-nominated Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner will also be held.

ChainCatcher news, according to the Financial Times, informed sources revealed that Musk has privately discussed with allies how to replace Starmer as Prime Minister of the UK before the next election. The sources stated that Musk is exploring how he and his right-wing allies can undermine the UK Labour government, in addition to posting radical messages on X.According to relevant individuals, Musk has been seeking information to understand whether it is possible to garner support for an alternative political movement in the UK—particularly the right-wing populist Reform Party—so as to force a change in Prime Minister before the next election. Musk has developed a keen interest in UK politics over the past six months and has increasingly sharp criticisms of the Starmer government. (Jinshi)

ChainCatcher news, Binance officially stated in its 2024 year-end report that Binance achieved milestones in 2024 with over 250 million registered users, over $160 billion in managed user assets, and a cumulative trading volume reaching $100 trillion. With the surge in institutional participation, Binance's VIP user base has doubled, and the number of registered institutional users has nearly doubled as well.In addition, Binance has doubled its commitment to enhancing compliance and security in 2024, investing hundreds of millions of dollars in key projects. Currently, Binance's internal compliance team has grown to 650 members, enabling it to obtain regulatory authorization in 21 jurisdictions.

ChainCatcher news, a new study from the University of Pennsylvania shows that 41% of Republicans own cryptocurrency, while the figure for Democrats is 32%.This two-year study surveyed over 22,000 Americans, revealing that Republicans are more confident in cryptocurrency, particularly in the Southeast, with states like Texas leading in cryptocurrency adoption.In contrast, interest is lower in the Northeast and Pacific Northwest.

ChainCatcher news, OKLink has officially released the 2024 Security Annual Report, which states that the cumulative losses from on-chain security incidents across the network amount to approximately $1.945 billion. The losses due to private key leaks have decreased by 65.45% compared to 2023, totaling about $305 million, which accounts for 16% of the total losses. Among these, phishing scams caused losses of $705 million, accounting for 36% of the total losses. REKT incidents and RugPull incidents caused losses of $383 million and $141 million, respectively.Mainstream public chains remain the primary targets for hacker attacks, with losses for major public chains such as BTC, ETH, and ARB reaching $744 million, $902 million, and $228 million, respectively. In 2024, OKLink continues to make efforts, providing core technical support to over 120 municipal-level units and successfully assisting in handling more than 300 cases, with a total amount involved of approximately $685 million.At the same time, OKLink also offers a variety of on-chain security tools and features, such as address monitoring and token authorization queries, helping users quickly check and manage the assets authorized to smart contracts by addresses, identify suspicious transactions and addresses, thereby preventing fraudulent transactions.

ChainCatcher news, on the afternoon of the 7th, the Civil Division 42 of the Seoul Central District Court held the first debate preparation for the lawsuit filed by 27 former and current senior executives of WeMade against the company for approximately 16.2 billion Korean Won in damages.Among these employees, some are still working at WeMade, consisting of members from the subsidiary Wemade Tree (the former blockchain department of WeMade). The company developed WEMIX, which was first listed on cryptocurrency exchanges in 2020. WeMade subsequently merged with Wemade Tree in February 2022.During the debate preparation that day, the plaintiff's representative argued: "The plaintiffs are employees who developed WEMIX and signed a compensation agreement for WEMIX development with the investors. The condition is that they have worked for more than 3 years." They further added: "The company has emails stating that it would clearly promise the plaintiffs token compensation."The judges commented: "The weakness of the plaintiffs is the lack of a contract," and "(even so) it is strange for the defendant to say they cannot give the employees a penny just because there is no contract."Previous news, former and current employees of Wemade Tree (now merged into Wemade), the development company of the WEMIX project, have filed a lawsuit against Wemade for damages amounting to 16.2 billion Korean Won (approximately 11.85 million USD).

ChainCatcher message, according to a report released by NiceHash and Digital Mining Solutions on January 7, publicly listed Bitcoin mining companies are following in the footsteps of MicroStrategy by increasing their Bitcoin treasury holdings.The report states: "In 2024, there has been a significant shift among Bitcoin mining companies, with many choosing to retain more of their mined Bitcoin or not selling it at all."Mining companies may choose not to sell Bitcoin for various reasons, including expectations of further appreciation in BTC prices or strengthening their balance sheets, as well as for hedging against currency devaluation.The report mentions that MARA Holdings, Riot Platforms, and Hut 8 have used borrowed funds to increase their Bitcoin holdings, further expanding their treasury strategies. Four of the largest 16 Bitcoin-holding companies are mining firms.The report states that, in addition to their core mining operations, by 2024, some mining companies "will further diversify into high-performance computing and artificial intelligence to generate predictable revenue streams to buffer against mining volatility."This trend is particularly evident in the United States, where "the harsh mining economics and lucrative AI/HPC business are enticing them to diversify into other computing fields." In addition to increasing their BTC holdings, mining companies like CleanSpark have also chosen to retain most of the BTC produced in recent months. Several Bitcoin miners with a market capitalization of at least $100 million have generated significant revenue from AI and HPC initiatives. For example, in the first three quarters of 2024, HPC/AI revenue accounted for nearly 8% of Hut 8's revenue and nearly 7% of Hive Digital's revenue.