ChainCatcher news, FOX reporter Eleanor Terrett cited sources reporting that among the senior members of Trump's transition team, former SEC commissioner Paul Atkins remains the most likely candidate to lead the SEC. Paul Atkins is not only well-versed in cryptocurrency but also has an in-depth understanding of the agency's internal workings as a former commissioner and a staff member for former SEC chairs Richard C. Breeden and Arthur Levitt.

ChainCatcher news, FOX reporter Eleanor Terrett posted on social media that, according to two sources close to the discussions at Mar-a-Lago, former SEC commissioner Paul Atkins remains the most likely candidate to lead the SEC among senior members of Trump's transition team.

ChainCatcher news, Bitcoin-listed mining company MARA stated that controlling key resources such as Bitcoin's block space and hash rate (the pillars of the network) could have profound implications for America's financial sovereignty and its ability to maintain global influence in the digital age. It called on the U.S. government to take decisive action to address the challenges posed by Bitcoin and seize opportunities, while implementing the following strategic measures:Create a U.S. Bitcoin Strategic Reserve. The U.S. should acquire Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset. By holding Bitcoin, similar to the U.S. being a major holder of gold, America will ensure its transactional capability when confidence in the dollar weakens globally;Invest in domestic Bitcoin mining. The U.S. should prioritize expanding its domestic Bitcoin mining operations to increase its share of global hash power. By controlling a larger portion of global hash power, the U.S. can ensure secure access to block space and protect its economic sovereignty;Develop mining technology to promote self-sufficiency. Encourage domestic production of mining hardware (ASIC chips) to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers. This will ensure that the U.S. does not depend on critical infrastructure from hostile nations, thereby enhancing technological self-sufficiency and strengthening national security;Implement supportive policy regulations. Establish clear and comprehensive regulations to provide legal clarity for Bitcoin miners and investors. Offering incentives, such as tax breaks for incorporating renewable energy into mining operations, will further stimulate industry growth, technological advancement, and job creation;Lead global Bitcoin standards. The U.S. should take a leadership role in establishing global standards for decentralized networks. By collaborating with allies and ensuring that Bitcoin remains a neutral, open, and secure platform, the U.S. can promote stability in global financial transactions and prevent the centralization of hash power by hostile nations;Protect national security through hash power control. As competition in Bitcoin mining intensifies, controlling a significant amount of domestic hash power will protect the U.S. from foreign interference. Ensuring a strong share of global hash power can prevent hostile nations from censoring or delaying U.S. transactions, which could have serious economic repercussions.

ChainCatcher news, according to sources cited by Bloomberg Terminal, Cantor will acquire approximately 5% ownership interest in Tether.

ChainCatcher news reports that multiple executives in the digital asset industry have revealed that many crypto companies, including Ripple, Kraken, and Circle, are vying for seats on the cryptocurrency advisory committee promised by President Trump, seeking a voice in the planned U.S. policy reforms.According to a source, the venture capital giant Andreessen Horowitz's crypto division a16z is expected to secure a seat, while an a16z spokesperson declined to comment on the matter.

ChainCatcher news, according to Reuters, Trump's "Crypto Advisory Committee" is expected to establish a committed Bitcoin reserve. Several crypto companies, including Ripple, Kraken, and Circle, are competing for seats on Trump's crypto advisory committee to seek a voice in U.S. crypto policy reform.Two sources said that this crypto committee may be affiliated with the White House National Economic Council (which is responsible for coordinating and implementing the president's economic policy) or an independent White House agency.According to them and other industry insiders, the committee is expected to provide recommendations on digital asset policy, collaborate with Congress to advance cryptocurrency legislation, establish the Bitcoin reserve promised by Trump, and coordinate among various agencies, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and the Treasury Department. One source also indicated that the committee may include law enforcement representatives and former policymakers.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bloomberg, sources familiar with the transition work revealed that President-elect Trump's team is discussing whether to establish a new position in the White House specifically responsible for cryptocurrency policy within the digital asset industry.Insiders say that Trump's team is reviewing candidates for this position. If established, this would be the first position in the White House dedicated to the cryptocurrency sector, highlighting the influence of the emerging industry on the new administration.It is currently unclear whether a senior White House position or a "crypto czar" will be established (a term used in Washington to refer to the person overseeing federal government policy and regulation). They stated that advocates from the crypto industry are pushing for this position to have a direct connection to Trump.

ChainCatcher news, the open-source AI platform Sentient announced on X the launch of the OML 1.0 fingerprint library feature, which supports fingerprint recognition of AI models to verify the identity of AI model developers.Previous news, according to The Block, the open-source AI platform Sentient announced the completion of a $85 million seed round financing, led by Peter Thiel's Founders Fund, Pantera Capital, and Framework Ventures, with participation from Ethereal Ventures, Robot Ventures, LD Capital, Symbolic Capital, Delphi Ventures, Hack VC, Arrington Capital, HashKey Capital, Canonical Crypto, and Foresight Ventures.Additionally, according to the Web3 asset data platform RootData, Sentient is building community-contributed open-source AI models with the goal of directly competing with OpenAI. Sentient will launch activities for contributors, each with specific metrics to evaluate contributions and rewards based on these metrics.

ChainCatcher news, according to Fox Business citing informed sources, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) led by Musk may develop a mobile application for tax filing, allowing taxpayers to submit their tax returns for free. The plan is currently in its preliminary stages.DOGE is considering how to make it easier for Americans to pay their taxes each year, as part of a broader set of measures expected to thoroughly review federal programs to save costs and improve efficiency by streamlining programs and eliminating redundancies.

ChainCatcher news, FOX reporter Charles Gasparino stated that Trump's team has consulted with BlackRock CEO Larry Fink and at least one senior executive while searching for a candidate for Secretary of the Treasury.It is reported that Trump has a long-standing working relationship with Fink, who is one of the best risk managers in the industry and often consults him on market-related views. Fink will not be a candidate for Secretary of the Treasury, but this indicates that Trump has a grand plan for implementing economic policies.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, 8 informed sources revealed that Trump's transition team is considering a former Uber executive and three current or former Republican congressmen (one of whom is now a Fox News host) to lead the U.S. Department of Transportation.Three sources stated that Trump's donor, tech entrepreneur with social ties to Musk, and former Uber executive Emil Michael has emerged as a leading contender.Seven sources mentioned that other candidates include Missouri House Representative and Chair of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Sam Graves, outgoing Louisiana Republican Congressman Garret Graves, and former Wisconsin Congressman Sean Duffy, who is currently a Fox News host.

ChainCatcher news, Shiba Inu's anonymous chief developer Shytoshi Kusama has shared information on the X platform indicating that President Trump and the soon-to-be-established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) are exploring a blockchain-based federal election voting and verification system.Insiders reveal that the system will be collaboratively established by X, Cardano, HyperLedger, and Hedera. Federal legislation will require all states to implement the "eVote" platform to ensure the fairness of elections across the United States.Sources say that President Trump insists on implementing a system to eliminate voter fraud, as he is concerned about potential misconduct in 2028. Kusama believes that the success of the system depends on the integration of Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE), while also urging Trump to appoint a professional blockchain advisor.

ChainCatcher news, Fox Business reporter Eleanor Terrett stated on the X platform that although the candidate for SEC Chairman remains unknown, Gary Gensler seems increasingly likely to voluntarily resign, choosing not to complete his term as commissioner (which expires in 2026).Sources in Washington are rumored that Gary is likely to announce his resignation after Thanksgiving (November 28), in early January (before Trump's inauguration).

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, the blockchain company LAKE, focused on reshaping the global water economy, announced the completion of a $12.4 million financing round, with participation from Artaize Invest, EMB Venture Capital, Michel Audeban-Business Angel, and the MSM family office.Earlier this year, LAKE completed a $3 million private placement financing, expanded its workforce, and opened a new operations center in Dubai.It is reported that LAKE is an RWA project with a vision to leverage blockchain technology to improve the current water economy and promote equitable and decentralized access to water resources globally.

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, the stablecoin issuer Tether has announced the launch of an open-source Wallet Development Kit (WDK). This kit will help businesses and developers seamlessly integrate non-custodial wallet functionality into any application, website, or device, supporting USDT and Bitcoin. The main features of WDK include non-custodial nature, modular design, and rapid integration.Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino stated that WDK will drive the shift towards a new paradigm of financial resilience. The kit is designed not only for human users but also supports emerging digital entities such as AI agents, robots, and autonomous systems.

ChainCatcher message, PINGPONG has launched its computing resource exchange, where users can access, trade, and invest in structured financial products supported by real computing resources.According to RootData, PINGPONG is a DePIN liquidity and service aggregator, with its two flagship products being the DePIN liquidity-linked money market and the DePIN service-linked integrated SDK, aimed at enhancing the efficiency of DePIN from both supply and demand sides.

ChainCatcher news, according to sources, Trump plans to narrow down the list of candidates for U.S. Treasury Secretary this week and is inclined to appoint someone with a Wall Street background for the position. The list of Treasury Secretary candidates includes Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick, hedge fund billionaire John Paulson, former George Soros fund manager Scott Bessent, and Virginia Governor and former Carlyle Group executive Glenn Youngkin.Sources say Bessent met with Trump at Mar-a-Lago on Friday, but this meeting was not an interview for the Treasury position. Insiders revealed that Trump's Wall Street allies are urging him to appoint someone with a deep understanding of the financial industry as Treasury Secretary, and the Trump team has indicated they will follow this advice.Robert Lighthizer, the U.S. Trade Representative during Trump's first term and the architect of the comprehensive tariff proposal, is also a candidate for Treasury Secretary. Those familiar with the matter say Lighthizer has begun formulating tariff plans involving China and the European Union, and he could ultimately hold a broad position in the White House overseeing the government's trade policy.

ChainCatcher news, BTC.COM officially announced today the completion of its redesign and upgrade, transforming into an open-source project computing power platform. The new platform continues the community spirit and adopts "Embrace Open Source, Gather Computing Power, Create the Future Together" as its mission, supporting developers and computing power providers to jointly promote the development of a decentralized ecosystem. The new platform will build a bridge for computing power suppliers, enabling efficient management and flexible trading of computing power through the platform's one-click deployment tool; it will provide a free trading environment for computing power demand, allowing on-demand access to computing power at any time, achieving a balance between cost and efficiency.

ChainCatcher message, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin expressed on social media regarding the removal of a Russian developer that sparked discussions about the Linux kernel, stating, "It is very concerning. Open source is a common wealth of humanity and should be a space for free international cooperation. If such behavior becomes normalized, the consequences look very bad."