ChainCatcher message, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin responded to the controversy over the leadership changes at the Ethereum Foundation (EF) in a tweet.He made it clear that the decision-making power of the current new leadership team of EF is in his hands, and the ongoing reforms aim to introduce a suitable board for the foundation, but until then, the decision-making power still belongs to him personally.Vitalik criticized the pressure tactics on social media, stating that they undermine the working environment for excellent developers. He pointed out that such behavior is not only unhelpful for achieving goals but also diminishes his interest in catering to these demands.

ChainCatcher message, Ethereum community member fishbiscuit (@not_qz) tweeted in response to multiple questions from the community regarding the foundation, clarifying the following facts:Social media activity: Similar to the Solana Foundation, the Ethereum Foundation primarily retweeted content in the past, but has recently begun to publish updates more actively.On-chain usage: The foundation has staked 42,000 ETH to support client development, while also funding on-chain projects such as EIP-1559 NFT and Beacon Book, and providing grants through the mainnet and L2. Events like Devcon also support crypto payments.ETH sell-off: In response to accusations of the foundation selling ETH, fishbiscuit pointed out that the foundation employs various strategies to balance market pressure and urged the community to avoid double standards, while emphasizing the regulatory challenges faced by the foundation.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, Sony's Layer2 project Soneium has sparked controversy by blacklisting certain meme coins suspected of infringing intellectual property rights on the day of its mainnet launch. This has led to some tokens being restricted from trading and lacking support on the official block explorer.This move has triggered strong dissatisfaction among some users, who expressed their disappointment over suddenly being unable to trade or access these meme coins on the Soneium network in multiple posts on the X platform.The blacklist action specifically targets tokens that imitate or use brands that Sony or Soneium consider protected. As a result, trading of these meme coins has reportedly been halted and they cannot be transferred. When users attempt to access these tokens, they receive a "forbidden access" warning on the block explorer.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Washington Post, Trump is expected to issue an executive order on his first day in office, addressing de-banking and the repeal of controversial cryptocurrency accounting policies that require banks holding digital assets to treat them as liabilities.Sources say, "The Trump team has made it clear that this is a priority." These upcoming executive measures target cryptocurrency regulation, aiming to protect cryptocurrency investors from what Trump calls the "Washington bureaucratic swamp."

ChainCatcher message, Musk posted a controversy regarding crypto trading taxes on his social platform, the original text reads: "A customer bought $7,000 worth of cumrocket and staked it for 3 months to earn a 6900% return. Then they sold and withdrew the profits to invest in NFTitties, but the developers rug pulled the project, and they only managed to liquidate 10% of the funds. Can the customer deduct the gas fees for minting to offset short-term capital gains tax?"As a result of this news, the token CumRocket (CUMMIES) surged 124% in a short time.

ChainCatcher news, Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson responded to the controversy regarding the governance structure of the Cardano Foundation (CF), emphasizing the importance of decentralization principles and community oversight. The controversy originated from well-known Cardano community figure Rick McCracken's questioning of the foundation's leadership and transparency, arguing that there is a lack of effective community oversight.Charles Hoskinson pointed out that the foundation has no direct ties to IOHK and Emurgo. The use of the Cardano Foundation's $600 million ADA treasury does not directly represent the community. In his view, the foundation's lack of enthusiasm for funding projects like Catalyst could hinder the development of the ecosystem. This approach may lead to future sustainability issues for the ecosystem, especially considering that major contributors like IOHK work without proper incentives.Charles Hoskinson's response to McCracken's statements was that these comments were quite "offensive" and "disappointing." He noted that IOHK does face some challenges, such as needing to lay off staff during a bear market, but remains focused on the ecosystem.

ChainCatcher news, according to Fortune, the team of Sun Yuchen pressured its new owner Bullish to remove related articles due to dissatisfaction with the report published by CoinDesk. The article detailed Sun Yuchen's behavior of purchasing an artwork banana for $6.2 million and consuming it, while also mentioning his legal disputes with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and controversies surrounding the Tron blockchain. After the article was deleted, the CoinDesk editorial team expressed concerns about independence.Bullish acquired CoinDesk for $75 million last year and promised that it would operate as an independent subsidiary. However, this incident has intensified the tension between the media and its owner. CoinDesk's editorial board chair Matt Murray has resigned, and Bullish has not commented on the incident.

ChainCatcher news, according to Fortune, the team of Sun Yuchen pressured its new owner Bullish to remove related articles due to dissatisfaction with the report published by CoinDesk. The article detailed Sun Yuchen's purchase of an artwork banana for $6.2 million and his act of eating it, while also mentioning his legal disputes with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and controversies surrounding the Tron blockchain. After the article was removed, the CoinDesk editorial team expressed concerns about independence.Bullish acquired CoinDesk for $75 million last year and promised to operate it as an independent subsidiary. However, this incident has intensified the tension between the media and its owner. CoinDesk Editorial Board Chairman Matt Murray has resigned, and Bullish has not commented on the incident.

ChainCatcher news, according to Decrypt, Rhys Bollen, the head of digital assets at the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), made controversial remarks during a liaison meeting on December 12, comparing Bitcoin to cigarettes used as currency in prisons. This statement stems from ASIC's recent release of a regulatory consultation document on non-cash payment instruments (NCP), which may bring cryptocurrencies under regulatory oversight.Industry insiders are concerned that applying financial regulation to tools like non-custodial wallets could stifle innovation and lead to an exodus of businesses. Michaela Juric, the project manager of AUDD, warned that this regulatory approach could force tools like MetaMask to apply for an Australian Financial Services License (AFSL).

ChainCatcher news, according to Protos, Mango DAO members John Kramer and Max Schneider successfully pushed a proposal last week to lock 80 million MNGO tokens in exchange for 67.5 million token options. However, Mango Labs founder Dafydd Durairaj warned that this proposal "could be seen as a sale of MNGO, jeopardizing our settlement agreement with the SEC."Durairaj opposed the proposal within the community, stating that this move would lead the SEC to re-examine the case, and all members could face legal consequences. Meanwhile, the proposal "consolidated the two's complete control over the DAO."It is reported that both Schneider and Kramer are core members of Mango DAO, and Mango Labs had filed a lawsuit in October this year, accusing the two of attempting to misappropriate $10 million in DAO funds during the Avraham Eisenberg case.