ChainCatcher news, U.S. President Trump stated that he is considering distributing 20% of the funds saved by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to Americans, with 20% allocated for debt repayment.

ChainCatcher news, according to a report by Cryptoslate, based on a press release from February 13, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has helped thousands of victims avoid losses of hundreds of millions of dollars by combating cryptocurrency investment fraud through "Operation Level Up." The program aims to proactively identify and intervene in scam traps, having saved over 4,300 potential victims and prevented approximately $285 million in losses.The FBI tracks fraudulent activities in real-time, directly contacting victims to stop fund transfers, and addresses the emotional trauma of victims by providing necessary psychological support. The FBI urges the public to be vigilant against unsolicited investment opportunities, especially in cryptocurrency, and is committed to gathering intelligence to dismantle fraud crime networks.According to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), losses from cryptocurrency investment fraud reached as high as $3.9 billion in 2023, with global losses from "pig butchering" scams amounting to $3.6 billion in 2024, and the actual losses may be even higher. An average of 3,200 cryptocurrency fraud complaints are submitted to the IC3 each month.

ChainCatcher message, U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis posted on X: "The achievements of President Trump, Elon Musk, and the DOGE team in the first few days are remarkable. The government is once again serving the American people, saving taxpayers billions of dollars. This money is real cash that will go back into the pockets of Americans."

ChainCatcher news, BTC mining company MARA stated in a post that Bitcoin mining has saved Texas approximately $18 billion by replacing expensive gas peaking power plants.At the same time, Bitcoin miners, including MARA, have balanced energy usage during peak electricity periods, enhancing grid stability and achieving a dual advantage of cost and reliability.

ChainCatcher news, Binance CEO Richard Teng revealed at the Davos Forum that Binance users saved up to $1.75 billion in remittance fees through instant cryptocurrency remittances between 2022 and 2024, with a total remittance amount reaching $26 billion.In 2024, the average cryptocurrency remittance amount among international users on the Binance platform was $470. Additionally, according to Binance's data, over 500,000 female users participated in more than $4 billion in domestic and international cryptocurrency remittances in 2024, further showcasing the immense potential of cryptocurrency as a tool for financial inclusion and empowerment globally.Binance CEO Richard Teng stated, "Since its inception, Binance's vision has been to promote the free flow of money globally. We believe that cryptocurrency can significantly improve the lives of the global poor and marginalized groups by providing financial tools and opportunities. Remittances are an important application scenario for cryptocurrency, directly serving our mission. Traditional international remittances are very expensive, while cryptocurrency provides migrant workers with a low-cost or even no-cost way to send money home quickly without waiting."

ChainCatcher news, Trump announced on the social media platform Truth Social: Save TikTok (SAVE TIKTOK).ChainCatcher previously reported, according to BNO News, U.S. users received notifications from TikTok stating that TikTok is now unavailable.The notification stated: The U.S. has enacted a law banning TikTok, and unfortunately, this means you cannot use TikTok right now. We are fortunate that President Trump has stated that once he is in office, he will work with us to find a solution to restore TikTok.

ChainCatcher message, according to multiple community members, during the ME token claim registration process, users need to click save and exit to save the corresponding information.Additionally, according to information from the Magic Eden official Discord channel, users must set their claim wallet address before December 8, otherwise they will not be able to claim the token airdrop on December 10.

ChainCatcher news, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin stated in an interview with Wu Blockchain that after the Ethereum main chain was launched in 2015, the foundation was nearly out of funds. Wanxiang purchased 410,000 Ether at a price of $1.20 each, investing a total of $500,000 to support the foundation's development, which may have "saved the foundation's life." Vitalik believes that the idea of large blocks is more correct, but the lack of execution capability is the main reason for its failure. He pointed out that the Bitcoin community is currently too focused on price, and the prospects for technological development are not optimistic.Regarding the Russia-Ukraine war, Vitalik stated that this conflict has completely changed him. After publicly supporting Ukraine, he realized that he might never be able to return to Russia and could even face a 10-15 year prison sentence.As for Ethereum's positioning, Vitalik prefers the concept of a "world computer," believing that it is not just a chain, but an ecosystem that can support various applications.

ChainCatcher news, according to Fox Business reporter Eleanor Terrett, the Wyoming-based crypto bank Custodia Bank will further lay off employees to save costs.The oral arguments for Custodia's lawsuit against the Federal Reserve will take place on January 21, coinciding with the second day of Trump's inauguration.Custodia CEO Caitlin Long stated, "I am incredibly proud of the Custodia team, the services we build for our clients, and our resilience during multiple innocent 'debanking' incidents. I especially thank Custodia's clients and shareholders who help us continue to fight for lasting banking access for the compliant U.S. crypto industry."

ChainCatcher news, the decentralized AI platform ZettaBlock has launched a new artificial intelligence platform Kite AI. Kite AI is a collaborative platform designed to coordinate and democratize access to AI assets (data, models, and agents). At the same time, Kite AI has launched a community-driven AI initiative "Save the Llama," where contributors help train language models in real-time and can earn points based on the model's performance.Additionally, the Web3 asset data platform RootData shows that ZettaBlock is a full-stack real-time web3 data infrastructure for indexing and analyzing, connecting on-chain and off-chain data. Developers can easily build real-time, reliable, data-intensive applications using ZettaBlock.

ChainCatcher news, according to Interface News, U.S. Republican presidential candidate Trump delivered a speech in West Palm Beach, Florida, announcing his victory in the 2024 presidential election.Trump stated, "People tell me, 'God spared me for a reason.' That reason is to save our country and make America great again. Now, we will accomplish this mission together."Trump said, "The task before us is not easy, but I will put every ounce of energy, spirit, and determination from the depths of my soul into the work you have entrusted to me."

ChainCatcher news, Sky stated on the X platform that the DeFi management platform DeFi Saver will support features related to Sky Protocol on September 18, including SKY and USDS tokens.