ChainCatcher News, American Bitcoin ATM operator Bitcoin Depot (NASDAQ: BTM) announced that it has purchased an additional $5 million worth of Bitcoin as part of its financial strategy, which was first announced last June.With the purchase of 51 BTC yesterday, the company now holds 71.5 Bitcoins. Bitcoin Depot is the largest Bitcoin ATM operator in North America, with approximately 8,400 kiosks.

ChainCatcher news, Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau stated after speaking with U.S. President Trump that the U.S. will suspend the imposition of tariffs on Canada for at least 30 days.On the 1st of this month, Trump signed an executive order to impose a 25% tariff on goods imported from Mexico and Canada. Earlier on February 3rd, Trump spoke with Mexican President Peña Nieto. Both announced after the call that the U.S. and Mexico agreed to immediately suspend the tariff measures for one month and continue negotiations.

ChainCatcher News, on January 1, U.S. President Trump signed an executive order imposing a 10% tariff on goods imported from China. This latest trade protection measure by the United States has faced widespread opposition both internationally and domestically.The White House stated that a 10% tariff will be added to all goods imported from China on top of the existing tariffs. Trump claimed that this aligns with the "protectionist measures" he supports.In addition, the U.S. government announced a 25% tariff on imported goods from Canada and Mexico. President Trump signed the tariff order that imposes an additional 25% tariff on products imported from Canada and Mexico, and a 10% tariff on energy resources from Canada.

ChainCatcher message, the probability of predicting "the United States will establish a Bitcoin national reserve by 2025" on Polymarket has reached 51%, down about 14% from the previous high of 65%. Currently, the total amount of bets on this prediction has reached $581,400, with a deadline of December 31, 2025.The criterion is that the U.S. government holds any amount of Bitcoin in its reserves, excluding Bitcoin seized by the U.S. government. The main sources for determination will be official information from the U.S. government or the Federal Reserve, and credible reports with consensus recognition will also be referenced.

ChainCatcher news, Bitcoin Magazine quoted Eric Weiss, a board member of the publicly listed company Core Scientific, on the X platform, stating that 15 states, including Alabama, Arizona, and Florida, have currently initiated plans related to Bitcoin strategic reserves. Arizona and Utah have progressed to the two-chamber approval stage, just one step away from being approved into law.

ChainCatcher news, according to a report by Reuters, the parent company of the Texas Securities Exchange (TXSE) stated that the exchange has submitted application documents to operate as a national securities exchange in the United States, aiming to launch in 2026.The exchange stated that it hopes to reverse the ongoing decline in the number of publicly listed companies in the U.S. and address what it calls the "excessive costs of going public and maintaining listing status." The exchange also mentioned that it has raised $161 million from over 48 investors, including corporate giants such as BlackRock, Castle Securities, and Charles Schwab, as well as major U.S. market makers and trading firms like Jump Trading.

ChainCatcher News, the annualized quarterly core PCE price index for the fourth quarter in the United States is 2.5%, expected 2.5%, previous value 2.20%.The annualized quarterly real GDP for the fourth quarter is 2.3%, expected 2.6%, previous value 3.10%.The initial quarterly real personal consumption expenditures for the fourth quarter is 4.2%, expected 3.2%, previous value 3.7%.

ChainCatcher message, the probability of predicting "the United States will establish a Bitcoin national reserve by 2025" on Polymarket has reached 55%.As of the time of publication, the total trading volume for this prediction has reached $531,500.

ChainCatcher News, multiple U.S. officials responded to the impact of DeepSeek on the United States, stating that DeepSeek is "theft" and a national security investigation is underway regarding its effects. Just the day before, U.S. President Trump referred to DeepSeek as a very positive technological achievement.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, the Utah House committee has passed a bill that allows the state to invest in digital assets, and the bill has now been submitted for a Senate vote.If passed, the bill will pave the way for Utah to invest in Bitcoin and other digital assets.

ChainCatcher news, Satoshi Action Fund (SAF) co-founder Dennis Porter posted on the X platform that at least 15 states, potentially reaching 16 states, will introduce "strategic Bitcoin reserve" legislation.Porter stated that states are ahead of the federal government in protecting "Bitcoin rights" and will also surpass the federal government in establishing strategic Bitcoin reserves.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bloomberg, Musk is leading the newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in the United States, exploring the use of blockchain technology to enhance government efficiency. Sources say that Musk's team is researching applications such as tracking federal spending, protecting data, processing payments, and managing assets through blockchain technology, and has met with representatives from several public blockchain projects to assess the technological potential.The department was established by the Trump administration and plans to complete reform proposals by July 4, 2026. Musk stated that blockchain could become a core tool for reducing waste and preventing fraud. However, experts point out that the decentralized nature of public blockchains may limit government control over data, and the advantages over traditional databases in terms of cost and efficiency are still debated.

ChainCatcher news, according to Decrypt, SoSoValue announced a donation of $4.7 million worth of MAG7 index tokens (composed of seven assets including BTC, ETH, SOL) to the 47T Foundation. According to the announcement, the first batch of tokens worth $1 million will be available for claiming on January 29, 2025. Eligible holders of $ETH, $AAVE, $LINK, $ONDO, and $ENA (snapshot date is January 20) can visit the official SoSoValue website to claim.The 47T Foundation stated that with Trump's administration, the foundation has deepened its firm belief in the transformative potential of cryptocurrency and looks forward to a future where the global cryptocurrency market exceeds $47 trillion. "SoSoValue's generous donation of $4.7 million to the foundation clearly demonstrates its strong support and shared pursuit of this goal." Meanwhile, the foundation sincerely invites more individuals and organizations worldwide to join this dynamic vision driven by blockchain innovation and community participation.

According to ChainCatcher news and monitored by Lookonchain, today 10 U.S. Bitcoin ETFs had a net inflow of 2,940 BTC (approximately $310 million), with BlackRock (iShares) contributing 3,297 BTC (approximately $348 million), bringing the total holdings to 572,641 BTC (approximately $60.41 billion).At the same time, 9 Ethereum ETFs had a net inflow of 30,945 ETH (approximately $10.2 million), with BlackRock inflowing 24,228 ETH (approximately $7.951 million), and the total holdings valued at approximately $3.94 billion.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, the number of initial jobless claims in the United States slightly increased last week, indicating that employment may continue to grow steadily in January. The severe cold weather in most parts of the United States and the wildfires in Los Angeles may increase initial claims in the coming weeks.In addition to weather factors, the job market remains stable, keeping economic growth on a normal track. The Trump administration's crackdown on immigration, tax cuts, and tariff plans may lead to inflation, which has also intensified the Federal Reserve's cautious stance on monetary policy direction.Economists say that large-scale deportations and restrictions on legal immigration could hinder the labor market. The Federal Reserve's policy meeting next week is not expected to result in an interest rate cut.

ChainCatcher news, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman stated on his social platform that observing @potus (the official account of President Trump on X platform) more closely has indeed changed his view on Trump (I wish I could think more deeply and absolutely avoid falling into the NPC trap). "I won't agree with him on everything, but I believe he will make a tremendous contribution to this country in many ways."

ChainCatcher news, according to Lookonchain monitoring, today the net inflow of Bitcoin ETFs in the United States is 6,719 BTC (approximately $701 million), of which BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin ETF has an inflow of 6,208 BTC (approximately $648 million), currently holding a total of 569,343 BTC (approximately $59.4 billion).The net inflow of Ethereum ETFs is 18,108 ETH (approximately $5.959 million), of which BlackRock's iShares Ethereum ETF has an inflow of 16,959 ETH (approximately $5.581 million), with a total holding value of approximately $3.87 billion.

ChainCatcher news, Bitcoin Layer2 network Stacks founder Muneeb Ali stated on social media, "Congratulations to Trump and David Sacks on their historic victory, opening a new era for Bitcoin and cryptocurrency in America.Stacks started right here in New York. It is the first issuance project certified by the SEC, and we have reported for five years like a publicly traded company in the U.S. As a leading Bitcoin L2 network, we are not only excited about the on-chain economy of Bitcoin but also look forward to the possibilities created by American entrepreneurs through Stacks' infrastructure and programmable Bitcoin. America welcomes entrepreneurship again, and with the support of the new government, the Stacks ecosystem is revitalized."It is reported that STX has also been included in CoinGecko's "Made in USA" token section.