ChainCatcher message, Slow Mist founder Yu Xian disclosed that the X accounts of several well-known projects, including Aizel Network and Foresight Ventures, have recently been targeted by phishing attacks. The attackers use threats of copyright infringement in tweets to lure victims into providing sensitive information such as account passwords, 2FA verification codes, and KYC documents.Yu Xian discovered through testing that the attackers verify the authenticity of the provided information, and then use the stolen accounts to post false token information, particularly scams related to AI Agents. He warns users to be vigilant against any suspicious behavior that requests passwords or private keys.

ChainCatcher news, according to Caixin, Musk admitted during an interview with former Clinton administration advisor and political strategist Mark Penn that the proposed "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE) in the U.S. would find it difficult to achieve the previously promised $2 trillion reduction in federal spending. This stands in stark contrast to his statement at a Trump campaign rally last October, where he claimed to "cut at least $2 trillion." Musk explained that setting a high target is meant to ensure actual results, stating, "If we try to cut $2 trillion, we can achieve $1 trillion in results."According to data from the U.S. Treasury, the fiscal year 2024 spending is $6.75 trillion, while the government's discretionary budget is only $1.7 trillion. Musk stated that if the budget deficit could be reduced from $2 trillion to $1 trillion and economic potential is unleashed to allow the output of goods and services to keep pace with the growth of the money supply, inflation control could be achieved. Experts predict that Musk and Ramaswamy may focus their cuts on social welfare programs such as Medicaid.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, crypto analyst and network economist Timothy Peterson stated that the price of Bitcoin will reach a target of $1.5 million per coin, and it should be achieved within ten years. Timothy Peterson cited his own model, placing network expansion at the core of Bitcoin's future value proposition, predicting that by the mid-point of the next decade, the trading price of BTC/USD will increase by 15 times.It is reported that Timothy Peterson successfully predicted in 2020 that Bitcoin would not fall below $10,000 again.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, Federal Reserve's Barkin stated that the Federal Reserve is highly committed to achieving the 2% inflation target, and businesses affected by tariff changes must respond flexibly.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, Bernstein analysts have released ten predictions for the cryptocurrency industry in 2025, reaffirming a Bitcoin price target of $200,000, and noting that the stablecoin market size will exceed $50 billion. The net inflow of funds into spot Bitcoin ETFs will surpass $70 billion, and the integration of cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence will deepen further.Bernstein refers to 2025 as the beginning of the "Era of Infinity," believing it to be a "long-term period in which cryptocurrency technology continues to evolve and gain widespread acceptance." Analyst Gautam Chhugani stated that the cryptocurrency industry will gradually detach from cyclical fluctuations, integrating into the financial system and becoming an important part of the intelligent era. The report predicts that U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs will attract over $70 billion in net inflows, with institutional adoption rates rising rapidly, and the proportion of ETF investments held will increase from 22% in 2024 to 40%. Meanwhile, the capital expansion plans of MicroStrategy and Bitcoin miners will drive corporate financial adoption to reach $50 billion by 2025. Additionally, Bernstein expects the fusion of AI and the cryptocurrency industry to give rise to innovative fields such as decentralized AI blockchains, AI-integrated cryptocurrency wallets, and "human verification" based validation services; Bitcoin miners will also increasingly turn to AI to optimize business models and attract a broader range of institutional investors.

ChainCatcher news, according to Tribune, a bizarre case has occurred in Pakistan where a cryptocurrency trader was kidnapped in a police car. It is reported that the cryptocurrency trader was abducted by five men in a police car and was forced at gunpoint to transfer $340,000 from his phone. The perpetrators claimed to be police officers, and the local police have filed a case regarding this matter and have handed it over to the Anti-Violence Crime Cell (AVCC) for further investigation.It is reported that the victim claimed the suspects had previously contacted him for a cryptocurrency transaction, but he refused. According to police sources, evidence related to the police phone and the involved officers has been collected.

ChainCatcher news, Binance founder Zhao Changpeng forwarded Errands Gotham's view, stating that Q1 2025 will be the most promising period for altcoins in the past 36 months, with a pattern similar to 2021 and 2017. Errands Gotham predicts that the BNB chain will perform like Ethereum in 2021 in Q1 2025, with a minimum target price of $1314 and an optimal target price of $1986.

ChainCatcher news, Binance founder Zhao Changpeng forwarded Errands Gotham's view, stating that Q1 2025 will be the most promising period for altcoins in the past 36 months, with a pattern similar to 2021 and 2017.Errands Gotham predicts that the BNB chain will perform like Ethereum in 2021 in Q1 2025, with a minimum target price of $1314 and an optimal target price of $1986.

ChainCatcher message, Scam Sniffer has issued a security alert, with users reporting that accessing a certain Singapore news portal redirects them to a fake website for Pudgy Penguins. Investigations show that this is part of a larger malicious advertising campaign. The attack works as follows:Malicious ads are served through the Google ad network.Ads load suspicious code from Adloox.The code checks if you have a web3 wallet.If detected, it redirects to a fake website named pudqypenguin.Currently, the attack is only targeting Pudgy Penguins users, but this method can easily be applied to other projects. Users are reminded to carefully check the URL.How to protect yourself: Enable ad blockers; use a separate browser for crypto activities; carefully check the URL before connecting your wallet; install browser security extensions.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, Bitcoin has recently seen a slight increase after consolidating from its historical high, but it remains below the key $100,000 mark. Data shows that this cryptocurrency reached an all-time high of $108,379 on December 17.The supportive stance of the elected President Trump towards cryptocurrencies has propelled the development of the cryptocurrency industry. Since the closing price of Bitcoin was $67,077 on November 5, the day before the presidential election, its price has been on the rise. So far this year, Bitcoin has accumulated a 124% increase. Some analysts expect that the Bitcoin pullback will be brief, with the next target price set at $150,000.

ChainCatcher message, the rise of Bitcoin faces a risk that most cryptocurrency investors do not pay attention to: quantum computing, a breakthrough that threatens not only Bitcoin but also traditional finance, as many online banking systems use variants of public key encryption technology. However, security experts warn that Bitcoin may be a particularly tempting target for quantum thieves. Skip Sanzeri, co-founder of the startup QuSecure, which specializes in quantum-safe cybersecurity, said, "Bitcoin will become a target for crazy attacks. Banks have certain regulations, defense mechanisms, and the ability to protect customers, while Bitcoin is the 'wild west.' If your Bitcoin is stolen, your wallet will not compensate you."

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinGape, BTC has shown a strong rebound this weekend after recently falling below the $91,000 mark, currently slightly retreating to around $96,000. During this process, veteran trader Peter Brandt reiterated his bullish outlook on BTC, stating that it may continue to rise in the future. Additionally, other on-chain indicators also suggest a positive momentum for BTC in the future. In a recent analysis, Brandt mentioned that BTC could reach $108,358 in the coming days.However, he also cited technical charts warning that the BTC price may pull back to $76,614 during the upward trend, adding that "this is not a prediction," pointing out the risks present in the market. He stated that these analyses reflect "possibilities, not probabilities, and not certainties."Furthermore, his recently set price target for BTC is $125,000.

ChainCatcher message, Zhao Changpeng replied to Giggle Academy's target audience-related content on the X platform, stating: "I had the kids test it. It's very engaging, and the product quality is excellent. We plan to scale up and hire more animators, developers, etc. In the future, Giggle Academy will increase content year by year, up to 18 years old (or even higher)."

ChainCatcher news, according to Forbes, security company ESET has just released its latest threat report, which examines the threat landscape trends from June to November 2024. The number of password theft attacks targeting cryptocurrency wallets has increased, with the most significant rise occurring among macOS users.The report states: "According to ESET's telemetry data for the second half of 2024, the number of password-stealing software across multiple platforms (especially Windows, macOS, and Android) has increased," but compared to the first half of the year, the detection of password-stealing software targeting cryptocurrency wallets on macOS has more than doubled. Meanwhile, the number of password-stealing software on the Windows platform grew by 56%, while financial threats on the Android platform, including password-stealing malware, increased by 20%.ESET's analysis shows that the number of password-stealing software targeting the macOS platform (especially those related to cryptocurrency wallet credentials) surged by 127%. Security researchers noted: "Although these threats cannot be simply classified as password-stealing software just because they have broader functionalities, they do reveal a significant upward trend in password theft activities on the macOS platform." From a geographical perspective, ESET's analysis indicates that attacks on Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies targeting macOS are mostly aimed at the United States, followed by Italy, China, Spain, and Japan.

ChainCatcher message, according to Coindesk, Deribit data shows that the call options for XRP with a target price of $5 are surging in terms of trading volume and open interest. The $5 call option is the second most traded XRP option in the past 24 hours, with a contract trading volume of 1.7 million. (One contract represents 1 XRP).In addition, Deribit data shows that the $5 call option is the most popular out-of-the-money or higher strike call option, with a nominal open interest of $1.25 million.