ChainCatcher news, Blur founder Pacman posted on the X platform stating that they have received questions and feedback regarding the release of the Blast mobile version. They are currently fixing user experience issues, with many fixes under review and expected to take effect in a day or two.

ChainCatcher news, in response to Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong's comments about rethinking the listing process for exchanges, TRON founder Justin Sun issued a statement.He pointed out that as a top ten cryptocurrency globally, TRX has been under review by Coinbase for seven years without being listed. During this time, TRX not only reached new highs but also gained the attention of the U.S. President, and the TRX ETF is about to be approved.Justin Sun questioned whether Coinbase would only consider listing TRX after it lands on the New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ, and he believes this reflects that Coinbase has lost basic fairness and industry judgment in its decision-making for new project listings.

ChainCatcher News, the Legislative Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region has released the first thematic newsletter of 2025 titled "Consolidating Hong Kong's Status as an International Financial Center."The article states: The Legislative Council's Bills Committee is conducting a detailed review of the "Companies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2024" and the "Stablecoin Bill" to introduce mechanisms that facilitate the migration of overseas registered companies to Hong Kong, as well as to introduce a licensing system for fiat-backed stablecoin issuers. Regarding the development of financial technology, the Legislative Council's Home Affairs Committee has established a subcommittee to examine the application and development of Web3 and virtual asset technologies in Hong Kong and to propose recommendations for implementing relevant regulations and policies.

ChainCatcher news, including the Solana ETF applications submitted by four institutions: VanEck, 21Shares, Canary, and Bitwise, will face the SEC's first review deadline on January 25, 2025. These 19b-4 applications were officially accepted by the SEC on November 21, 2024. According to the approval process, the SEC is required to make an initial decision within 45 days of acceptance, which may include approval, rejection, or postponement.The market generally expects that the SEC may adopt a unified approach to review these Solana ETF applications.

ChainCatcher news, according to techinasia, the Hong Kong Legislative Council discussed the proposed "Stablecoin Bill" on January 23. This was the first meeting on the bill since its first reading on December 18, 2024. Key officials, including Francis Ho, Deputy Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, outlined the regulatory framework for stablecoins.The bill requires issuers to obtain a license from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and maintain reserves of high-quality, highly liquid assets. The proposed legislation aims to ensure compliance and stability, supporting Hong Kong's strategy to attract international cryptocurrency companies.On the same day, the Legislative Council subcommittee reviewed the licensing framework for cryptocurrency trading platforms.

ChainCatcher news, Wintermute OTC released its 2024 annual review and 2025 outlook: In 2024, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs, coupled with growing bipartisan support for the crypto framework, eliminating major barriers for traditional financial participants and bringing unprecedented institutional participation and capital inflow. This institutional shift is also reflected in the activities of Wintermute OTC (over-the-counter), showing similar growth momentum.A deep analysis of the trends shaping the 2024 market was conducted to identify patterns that may extend into 2025. Here are some key highlights:Wintermute's OTC trading volume grew by 313%, surpassing the overall cryptocurrency trading platform volume increase of 142%;Over 300 new independent trading pairs were traded for the first time;The average trade size increased by 17%, reflecting the trend of large block trades by institutions;OTC trading volume from traditional financial institutions grew by 240%;Derivatives trading volume increased by over 300%, with contracts for difference (CFDs) accounting for 4.3% of Wintermute OTC's total trading volume within just nine months.It is expected that the institutionalization process will accelerate in 2025, further highlighting the demand for scalable liquidity solutions, a well-developed derivatives market, and efficient trade execution. Macro trends and regulatory clarity will shape execution strategies and drive further integration of the cryptocurrency market with traditional financial markets.

ChainCatcher news, the Seoul Central District Court in South Korea completed the review procedure for the arrest appropriateness requested by Yoon Suk-yeol on the 16th, and Yoon Suk-yeol himself did not attend. The court has not yet made a decision on whether to accept or reject the request from Yoon Suk-yeol's side. (Jinshi)

ChainCatcher news reports that the Korea Deposit Insurance Corporation (KDIC) has established a new team aimed at reviewing wealth related to cryptocurrencies. This initiative follows the amendment of the Depositors Protection Act in October, which aims to transform the agency into a more digitally focused organization.The amendment to the Depositors Protection Act provides a legal framework for reviewing the financial assets of virtual asset service providers (VASPs). It is reported that the insurance corporation is a quasi-governmental agency in South Korea designed to protect depositors' interests and maintain the stability of the financial system.