ChainCatcher news, according to the crypto trading platform WEEX, the platform will hold the "WEEX VIP Night in Taipei" Meet Up event on December 9th from 18:00 to 22:00 GMT+8, inviting Web3 enthusiasts, influential figures, blockchain entrepreneurs, and industry pioneers to participate together.The event aims to provide an open communication platform through in-depth dialogues, relaxed social interactions, and fun game sessions, creating opportunities for attendees to connect and collaborate, helping each other explore more possibilities. In addition, WEEX will sponsor and attend the Taipei Blockchain Week, which will kick off on December 12th.

ChainCatcher news, the Russian Ministry of Industry has called for a postponement of the launch of digital ruble payments, emphasizing insufficient infrastructure readiness. The ministry expressed concerns about the challenges businesses may face in meeting the 2025 deadline, which requires large retailers to accept central bank digital currency (CBDC) payments. The ministry believes that a hasty transition due to inadequate preparation could harm business operations.The draft law requires large retailers to adopt digital ruble payments by July 2025, while the deadline for small businesses will be later, depending on their annual revenue.The Ministry suggested postponing this by two years to allow businesses enough time to complete operational guidelines, update software, and train employees.

ChainCatcher news, the South Korean Ministry of Economy and Finance announced that at the 17th Global Forum of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF MCAA) was officially signed.The CARF MCAA is an institution established by the OECD in 2009, aimed at implementing standards for international tax transparency and the exchange of tax information. A total of 48 countries, including South Korea, Germany, Japan, and France, participated in this agreement. The signatory countries will exchange information on crypto-asset transactions based on the automatic information exchange framework for crypto-assets jointly developed by the OECD and the G20.According to the agreement, the exchange of information between countries will be implemented through separate negotiations among the signatory countries. The Ministry of Economy and Finance plans to amend relevant domestic laws starting in 2027 to facilitate the exchange of information on crypto-asset transactions and promote individual agreements.A relevant official from the Ministry of Economy and Finance stated, "Through this agreement, detailed information on crypto-asset transactions can be obtained, which will help enhance the transparency of the tax base related to crypto-asset income."

ChainCatcher message, Slow Mist founder Yu Xian tweeted a reminder that a certain hacker organization has recently been found targeting the Crypto industry with directed poisoning attacks. The method involves impersonating VCs to send fake meeting links, guiding victims to download malicious scripts (such as "IP_Request.scpt"), with the main attack targets being Mac computer users.If you encounter this, it is recommended to take the following measures immediately:Asset Transfer: If your computer has wallets (private keys/seed phrases), promptly transfer the assets to a safe location;Account Inspection: Change passwords and 2FA for important accounts (such as Telegram, X, email, trading platforms, etc.) and check for any unusual login devices;Virus Cleanup: Use well-known antivirus software (such as AVG, Bitdefender, Kaspersky, etc.) for a comprehensive scan, and if necessary, use multiple software alternately for scanning;System Reset: If you are still not at ease, back up important files and then reset your computer, scanning each backup file for viruses.

ChainCatcher message, CZ stated today on the X platform: "I don't oppose Meme coins, but Meme coins have become 'a bit' strange now. Let's use blockchain technology to build real applications." Some community users expressed that even Musk is a supporter of Meme coins, making it very difficult to end this frenzy.Binance co-founder Zhao Changpeng responded: "There is no attempt to end anything; everyone has the right to choose what to invest in or hold. Just encouraging more builders."

ChainCatcher news, Zhao Changpeng posted on X platform today stating: "I do not oppose Meme coins, but Meme coins have become 'a bit' strange now. Let's use blockchain technology to build real applications."Some community users expressed that even Musk is a supporter of Meme coins, making it very difficult to end this frenzy. In response, Zhao Changpeng said: "I am not trying to end anything; everyone has the right to choose what to invest in or hold. Just encouraging more builders."In addition, some users asked Zhao Changpeng whether the cultural concept of "Meme" still exists (since both Zhao Changpeng and Vitalik do not like Memes). In response, Zhao Changpeng said: "We are all old dinosaurs. Well, Vitalik is still young. So there is only one dinosaur left."

ChainCatcher message, Binance co-founder Zhao Changpeng posted on X: "I don't oppose memes, but meme coins have become 'a bit' strange now. Let's build real applications with blockchain."

ChainCatcher message, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin stated on Warpcast: "The idea of developing applications for the sake of needing applications is fundamentally soulless; it completely abandons the notion that cryptocurrency is meant to bring about concrete changes in the world, making it more free, open, and collaborative. At the same time, ignoring applications and focusing on generality is also a short-term escape strategy.What we need are specific categories of applications that can truly make the world more free, open, and collaborative, and that can achieve organic usage. Polymarket is a good example, and anoncast is also a great opportunity to bring the best free speech to the forefront while avoiding the quagmire of spam and low-quality content."

ChainCatcher message, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik expressed in an interview with Tencent's "Deep Dive" that he is concerned that if particularly smart people do not engage in Crypto, those who remain in the Crypto space may not have any interesting ideas, and the only applications will be the financial applications that have been around for many years. This would lead to a situation where—issue a token, create an exchange; issue another token, create another exchange; issue yet another token, this token features cute dogs—these things are fun, but if they are the only things our industry is doing, then the industry is failing. The challenge our industry faces is to create applications that are both meaningful and widely engaging.Regarding why the Ethereum ecosystem and the Web3 ecosystem still lack practical applications, Vitalik stated that before this year, transaction fees were too high, some important technologies were not mature, and issues related to account security and privacy had not been resolved. Therefore, before this year, our industry did not have enough technology to create applications that ordinary people could participate in. One reason for the success of DeFi applications is that DeFi can generate more money. This year, we have finally started to address these issues. This year is the best time to create meaningful applications.

According to ChainCatcher news, the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) has released 8 financial industry standards, including the "Communication Guidelines for General Blockchain Infrastructure in Regional Equity Markets." The financial industry standard "Communication Guidelines for General Blockchain Infrastructure in Regional Equity Markets" specifies the communication guidelines between the general financial infrastructure based on the "Regulatory Chain - Local Business Chain" dual-layer architecture and the existing systems of regional equity markets. It clarifies the systems, main data objects, business scenarios, and operational instructions involved in 6 types of communication agreements: user registration agreement, asset registration agreement, fund mapping agreement, asset mapping agreement, transfer management agreement, and settlement management agreement. The implementation of these standards is beneficial for fully leveraging the supporting role of the "Regulatory Chain - Local Business Chain" dual-layer blockchain architecture for existing business systems and promoting the transformation and integration of these systems.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cryptonews, the investigation into the murder of cryptocurrency industry figure Kevin Mirshahi has made progress. Canadian law enforcement officials announced new developments on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, after discovering his body in a natural park in Montreal in October 2024.Quebec provincial police have arrested 27-year-old Darius Perry and 25-year-old Nackael Hickey, who are suspected of murdering Kevin Mirshahi. Both face charges of kidnapping and being an accomplice.Previous news reported that Canadian police confirmed the death of 25-year-old cryptocurrency industry figure Kevin Mirshahi, who had been missing after being kidnapped.

ChainCatcher news, Fox reporter Eleanor Terrett posted on the X platform that the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has added a section about cryptocurrencies on its website.Although the term "crypto asset security" is not mentioned (except in the "Learn More" section linking to the 2023 SEC investor alert), FINRA still points out that, in addition to trading crypto assets, the assets themselves can also be considered a form of security.The section provides an in-depth overview of various types of crypto assets, how they are bought and sold, and the potential risks associated with them. It also links to additional cryptocurrency-related resources on its own website as well as those from other regulatory agencies such as the SEC, CFTC, and FTC.