ChainCatcher message, Starknet posted on the X platform that the integration phase of STRK staking's first stage has now begun. Starknet is deploying the system on the Starknet mainnet, and it is expected to be completed within a few hours.Starting tomorrow, validators can begin integrating with the staking contract. For users, a little more patience is needed; the delegated UI and dApp will be ready on Tuesday, November 26.

ChainCatcher news, Israeli clinical-stage immunotherapy company Enlivex Therapeutics announced that its board has approved the allocation of up to $1 million for the purchase of Bitcoin as part of its cash management strategy.The company is listed on the NASDAQ in the United States (ticker: ENLV). CEO Oren Hershkovitz stated that with the growing demand and acceptance of Bitcoin, along with the recent approval of Bitcoin ETFs and support from institutional investors, the company believes that Bitcoin can serve as a strong asset reserve, providing value storage and anti-inflation capabilities.

ChainCatcher message, according to Jin10 reports, during the 2024 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit, Zhihu founder, chairman, and CEO Zhou Yuan discussed the changes brought by AI search, stating: "I really believe that AI search is still in a relatively early stage overall, both domestically and globally. The frequency of use and the scenarios it can cover are still in a relatively early stage. Even including this term, I do not think it fully and clearly depicts what the product can do."

ChainCatcher news, Binance Labs stated on the X platform: "During the DeSci Day event held last week at the Binance Labs BUIDLer House in Bangkok, we gathered around 50 like-minded biotech and DeSci enthusiasts to exchange ideas and build connections.In the 3-hour event, speakers shared insights on topics ranging from the development of biotechnology to rapamycin and longevity, citizen science, bioDAO, on-chain intellectual property, and AI agents for science. Some well-known bioDAOs also shared exciting updates—VitaDAO launched their first longevity supplement approved by the Thai FDA. HairDAO is scaling up, applying for a second patent, and launching a shampoo that has significant effects on hair loss. We also invited CZ and Vitalik to interact with the community through an open Q&A session and connect with other DeSci founders and builders.Biotechnology and science are endeavors that require long-term investment, and we are still in the early stages of integrating crypto technology with them. We are excited about the potential and enthusiasm in the biotech field, but we also understand that true innovation requires patience, perseverance, and a long-term vision. We are committed to fostering more innovation in the crypto industry, focusing on lasting achievements and impact. At Binance Labs, we focus on investing in crypto technology, biotechnology, and artificial intelligence. We always pay attention to the core foundation and are dedicated to achieving long-term impact."

ChainCatcher news, recently, Binance founder Zhao Changpeng stated on social media X that he is studying articles related to biotechnology and considering how to leverage cryptocurrency technology to accelerate the flow of research funding. Industry insiders believe that if Zhao Changpeng, who has ample time and resources, enters the DeSci field, it will bring new development opportunities to this sector. Currently, crypto leaders such as Vitalik Buterin and Coinbase founder Brian Armstrong have also expressed strong interest in this field.Overall, the development of the DeSci sector is still in its early stages. According to RootData, the DeSci sector completed $11.2 million in financing in 2024 (as of November), a year-on-year decrease of 18.1%. This year, several financing rounds in this sector include: the DeSci financial layer protocol BIO Protocol completed a $6.2 million public round of financing on August 21 and received strategic investment from Binance Labs on November 8, marking Binance Labs' first investment in the DeSci sector; on September 25, a16z led a $5 million seed round for AminoChain. Additionally, Pfizer had previously invested in VitaDAO in January 2023.In terms of financing scale, the decentralized biotechnology protocol Molecule has raised a total of $13.7 million through three rounds of financing, with over 50 investors including Shine Capital, Northpond Ventures, and Sora Ventures. So far, projects in the DeSci sector have cumulatively raised over $60 million.Data shows that the market capitalization of DeSci project tokens exhibits a clear stratification, with ResearchHub (RSC) leading with a $496 million FDV, followed by HairDAO and VitaDAO with $105 million and $86.83 million, respectively. The second tier is represented by ValleyDAO, GenomeFi, and Data Lake, all with FDVs in the $15-30 million range, but still significantly lower than the leading projects. In September, the Solana ecosystem project Pump.science introduced a meme mechanism for drug research predictions, while the Arweave super parallel computer AO provided new solutions for research data storage; these innovative attempts may drive the development of the DeSci sector.

ChainCatcher news, according to Forbes, the Legislative Activity Committee of the Russian government is advancing a cryptocurrency tax bill on November 11, 2024. The bill defines cryptocurrency as property and establishes different tax requirements for individual and corporate miners. Under the new regulations, businesses must register with the Federal Tax Service to legally conduct mining operations, while individuals with monthly electricity consumption below 6000 kilowatt-hours are exempt from registration.The new framework adopts a two-stage taxation model: the first stage taxes when cryptocurrency is received, with the tax base calculated based on the closing price of major exchanges; the second stage taxes upon sale, with additional taxes applied if the sale price exceeds the initial taxable value. Starting in 2024, individual traders and miners with annual income exceeding 2.4 million rubles will be taxed at a progressive rate of 13% to 22%, while the corporate tax rate will increase to 25% in 2025.According to the Industrial Mining Association, these tax measures could bring in 50 billion rubles (approximately 521 million USD) in annual revenue for the budget.

ChainCatcher news, Binance founder Zhao Changpeng appeared on the main stage of the Dubai Binance Blockchain Week for a Q&A session, marking his first public appearance since his release.

ChainCatcher news, Meme coin KOL Murad posted on social media, "Meme coins are continuously growing on the Solana and Ethereum networks, and we are in the early stages of the Meme coin super cycle."

ChainCatcher news, former Binance CEO Zhao Changpeng stated that he is expected to take the stage around 4 PM Dubai time on October 31 (8 PM Beijing time).

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, Gnosis has announced the establishment of Gnosis VC, launching a $40 million fund to support early-stage projects in the following areas:Decentralized infrastructureReal-world assetsFinancial infrastructure

ChainCatcher news, according to Bitcoin.com, Orbitt co-founder Artur Guliński stated that the Web3 market is still in its early stages, with many participants viewing it as a "lottery." This trend is particularly evident in the blockchain ecosystem where Meme coins have a significant impact. These characteristics distinguish current Web3 traders from their counterparts in traditional financial markets, which are less volatile.However, Guliński pointed out that an increasing number of Web3 traders are shifting from short-term strategies to long-term strategies, indicating that the market is maturing. Guliński also warned against over-reliance on software tools like scam checkers. While they are valuable for newcomers, Guliński emphasized that these tools "should be used as a supplement, not a replacement for healthy skepticism and research."

ChainCatcher news, in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated in his latest remarks regarding the hostage crisis that some form of immunity will be granted to Hamas militants.After Netanyahu's statement, former Sodastream CEO Daniel Birnbaum pledged a reward of $100,000 for the safe return of an Israeli hostage, willing to pay in cash or Bitcoin, with the reward valid until October 24.

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, Peter Brewin, the Digital Assets Partner at PwC Hong Kong, stated that the establishment of the Hong Kong Digital Bond Funding Scheme highlights that Hong Kong's tokenization process has shifted from the proof-of-concept stage to a broader market application supported by the government.Hong Kong is rapidly advancing to become a global leader in the next-generation financial market, aiming for tokenization, instant settlement, and establishing a blockchain electronic payment system through the settlement system created by the Monetary Authority in the Ensemble project. Currently, many regions are exploring these directions, but the actual pace of development is far behind that of Hong Kong.

ChainCatcher news, official news, the Sophon mainnet is expected to launch before December 2024. The SOPH token will be deployed alongside the mainnet genesis. However, to ensure a stable and secure launch, the token will not support public access in the initial phase. During this period, the team will provide all users with a gasless experience.In addition, the official stated that Sophon Guardian is the pillar of the network's operational infrastructure. Guardians have the exclusive right to run Sophon nodes, initially tied to the Sophon nodes purchased during the node sale. Starting this week, the team will announce the complete list of mainnet launch partners one by one.