ChainCatcher news, MetYa COO and co-founder Christy shared MetYa's innovative vision and development direction at the Wave2025 roundtable.Christy emphasized that MetYa achieves personalized matching through an innovative AI Agent model and provides real-time translation across languages, breaking down language barriers and facilitating seamless interaction among global users. MetYa's goal is to enable users to gain economic rewards through social interactions via a decentralized economic model, thus promoting the popularity and development of Web3 social platforms.Currently, MetYa has launched a Mini App in the TON ecosystem, with over 500,000 monthly active users, and plans to expand to 10 million in the future. MetYa's native token MET successfully completed its TGE in January 2025, with stable market performance.Looking ahead, Christy stated that MetYa will continue to expand its decentralized social network, launching more new features such as live streaming and video social, further enhancing user experience. At the same time, MetYa will strengthen cooperation with the Web3 ecosystem, advancing cross-chain technology and diversified economic incentive mechanisms to enhance the platform's sustainability and attractiveness.

ChainCatcher message, according to a report released by NiceHash and Digital Mining Solutions on January 7, publicly listed Bitcoin mining companies are following in the footsteps of MicroStrategy by increasing their Bitcoin treasury holdings.The report states: "In 2024, there has been a significant shift among Bitcoin mining companies, with many choosing to retain more of their mined Bitcoin or not selling it at all."Mining companies may choose not to sell Bitcoin for various reasons, including expectations of further appreciation in BTC prices or strengthening their balance sheets, as well as for hedging against currency devaluation.The report mentions that MARA Holdings, Riot Platforms, and Hut 8 have used borrowed funds to increase their Bitcoin holdings, further expanding their treasury strategies. Four of the largest 16 Bitcoin-holding companies are mining firms.The report states that, in addition to their core mining operations, by 2024, some mining companies "will further diversify into high-performance computing and artificial intelligence to generate predictable revenue streams to buffer against mining volatility."This trend is particularly evident in the United States, where "the harsh mining economics and lucrative AI/HPC business are enticing them to diversify into other computing fields." In addition to increasing their BTC holdings, mining companies like CleanSpark have also chosen to retain most of the BTC produced in recent months. Several Bitcoin miners with a market capitalization of at least $100 million have generated significant revenue from AI and HPC initiatives. For example, in the first three quarters of 2024, HPC/AI revenue accounted for nearly 8% of Hut 8's revenue and nearly 7% of Hive Digital's revenue.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, Czech National Bank Governor Aleš Michl recently stated in an interview with CNN Prima News that he is considering including Bitcoin in the bank's foreign exchange reserve diversification strategy. If implemented, the Czech central bank would become the first European central bank to purchase Bitcoin.In the interview, Michl mentioned that he is considering buying "a small amount of Bitcoin" as part of the reserve diversification. While this would not be a significant investment, its symbolic meaning is substantial. The bank's advisor Janis Aliapulios confirmed that although there are currently no plans to purchase Bitcoin, discussions on the matter cannot be ruled out in the future. Any decision to purchase Bitcoin would need to be approved by the board of directors of the Czech central bank, which consists of 7 members.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, Czech National Bank Governor Aleš Michl recently stated in an interview with CNN Prima News that he is considering including Bitcoin in the bank's foreign exchange reserve diversification strategy.In the interview, Michl mentioned that he is considering purchasing "a small amount of Bitcoin" as part of the reserve diversification. While this would not be a significant investment, its symbolic meaning is substantial. The bank's advisor Janis Aliapulios confirmed that although there are currently no plans to purchase Bitcoin, discussions on this matter cannot be ruled out in the future. The Czech National Bank's board, composed of 7 members, needs to approve any decision to purchase Bitcoin.

ChainCatcher news, according to Morningstar, Edmund Moy, the senior IRA (Individual Retirement Account) strategist at the US Money Reserve, the main distributor of precious metals for the US federal government, stated that on the surface, Bitcoin could become a competitor to gold, as both are alternative assets that can help reduce risk in traditional portfolios. Cryptocurrency bulls have long touted Bitcoin as "digital gold," and Federal Reserve Chairman Powell recently remarked that Bitcoin is "like gold."Edmund Moy believes that their "differences outweigh their similarities," and that "the correlation between gold and Bitcoin is not strong." Given the uncertainty in the coming year, this may be the strongest reason for investors to hold both.Nevertheless, Edmund Moy stated that investors seeking to diversify their portfolios should remember that diversification alone cannot completely eliminate risk, especially considering the volatility of Bitcoin.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, COSIMO, a digital asset holding company founded in 2014, is raising a $25 million funding round, led by Eolas Capital co-founder and former Bridgewater executive Des Mac Intyre.This initiative is part of COSIMO's aim to integrate its crypto investment, custody, advisory, and brokerage services into "a unified, visionary brand," the company announced in a statement on Tuesday.COSIMO Digital focuses on "deep technology" and has been operating for ten years, expanding into multiple crypto subfields, with the goal of becoming a competitor similar to crypto management and service provider Galaxy Digital, but with a footprint across the U.S. and Europe.COSIMO co-founder Ciaran Hynes stated in an interview, "Clearly, we are not as big as Galaxy yet—but that is our vision. We have been building quietly. So far, we have been very low profile."

ChainCatcher message, according to Snapshot data, the new "Fiscal Diversification Proposal" from Sushi is now open for voting. Sushi CEO Jared Grey explained that currently, 100% of Sushi's treasury assets are in SUSHI tokens. In the proposed diversification strategy, 70% of the treasury holdings will be converted to stablecoins, 20% to blue-chip assets (BTC, ETH), and the remaining 10% to DeFi tokens (such as AAVE).

ChainCatcher news, BlackRock released the "2025 Global Outlook" report stating that Bitcoin, with its fixed supply and demand growth driven by investor confidence in its widespread adoption as a payment technology, shows potential as a new type of diversified asset, with lower correlation to stocks and other risk assets. Emerging assets like Bitcoin and traditional assets like gold are expected to become new diversified investment tools. As demand increases and supply remains limited, the value of Bitcoin will continue to rise.In fact, Bitcoin reached an all-time high after the U.S. presidential election, possibly due to investors considering the promises of elected President Donald Trump. Moreover, the widespread adoption of Bitcoin will fundamentally change the investment risk and return landscape. By then, Bitcoin may be better suited as a tactical hedge against certain risks (such as gold). In the past, investors bought gold to cope with high inflation, and as major central banks purchased gold as an alternative reserve currency, gold prices soared. It is crucial to understand how the performance of these alternative assets changes compared to traditional asset classes. Due to Bitcoin's role as a store of value and payment system, it can become a potential diversified investment tool.

ChainCatcher news, Mike Dudas, co-founder of blockchain media The Block and 6MV crypto investor, expressed his views on social media, believing that Meme coins are becoming a broad and captivating asset class similar to NFTs. As market experimentation accelerates, Meme coins will show a trend of diversified development.Dudas categorizes future Meme coins into the following main categories:Community coins;Cult coins;Celeb coins;AI coins.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, the Bitcoin Policy Institute recently published a paper titled "The Case for Bitcoin as a Reserve Asset," which argues that central banks should adopt Bitcoin as a reserve asset to hedge against rising inflation, geopolitical risks, capital control risks, sovereign defaults, bank failures, and international sanctions imposed by the U.S. government.The paper's author, economist Matthew Ferranti, believes that Bitcoin is an "effective portfolio diversification tool" due to its low correlation with other financial instruments.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, Microsoft disclosed in its Schedule A filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that the conservative think tank National Center for Public Policy Research (NCPPR) plans to propose a "Bitcoin Diversification Assessment" at the annual shareholder meeting. The Microsoft board recommends that shareholders vote against the proposal.NCPPR states in the proposal that Bitcoin is "an excellent choice for hedging against inflation, and may even be the best choice," and suggests that the company invest at least 1% of its total assets in this cryptocurrency. The think tank is one of the members of the "2025 Plan," advocating that companies consider including Bitcoin in their portfolios to hedge against inflation and other macroeconomic impacts.In its opposition statement, Microsoft stated that the company has "carefully considered this topic." The statement noted: "Past assessments have included Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as options, and Microsoft will continue to monitor trends and developments related to cryptocurrencies to inform future decisions."Microsoft emphasized that the company has established strong and appropriate processes to manage and diversify its corporate funds to ensure the long-term interests of shareholders. The company believes that the public assessment requested in the proposal is unnecessary. Microsoft also pointed out that, as stated in the proposal itself, volatility is an important factor in assessing whether cryptocurrency investments are suitable for corporate fund management, as corporate fund management requires stable and predictable investments to ensure liquidity and operating capital.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, BlackRock founder Larry Fink stated in an interview with CNBC: "I believe Bitcoin is a legitimate financial instrument that can provide you with uncorrelated returns. I believe it is a tool for investing when you are more fearful. I firmly believe that Bitcoin has a place in the portfolio."

ChainCatcher live report, Messari CEO Eric Turner, along with Bullish head Chris Tyrer, B2C2 Asia Pacific CEO David Rogers, BitGo co-founder and CEO Mike Belshe, and Bitwise asset management research director Ryan Rasmussen, attended the TOKEN 2049 conference and engaged in an in-depth discussion on hot topics such as cryptocurrency regulatory frameworks, stablecoins, and future market trends at the roundtable titled "Taking the Temperature of the Institutional Crypto Space."The guests pointed out that although the cryptocurrency market currently has a relatively clear regulatory framework, there are still differences among countries in advancing regulation. They specifically mentioned that the European Union has partially implemented relevant frameworks, while the United States faces uncertainties due to elections and other factors. Tyrer further explored the application of stablecoins at the institutional level, emphasizing their important role in capital circulation, and questioned whether the stablecoin industry has fully accepted this role positioning.Rogers and Belshe expressed their views on the pros and cons of stablecoins and the key factors for future winners, stating, "Stablecoins are like networks. Just as people do not use only one bank but rather multiple banks using the same channels, there is competition among stablecoins." They believe that the stablecoin market will maintain a diversified competitive landscape rather than a single monopoly, while also emphasizing the impact of global regulatory differences on product design and market access. Belshe also noted that despite the significant volatility the cryptocurrency market has experienced in recent years, it is gradually maturing and is expected to attract more institutional investors in the future.Additionally, the guests analyzed the current market's stability and future potential from a research perspective, pointing out that as interest rates decline and competition in the credit market intensifies, cryptocurrencies as a non-correlated asset will attract more investors seeking high returns. Regarding the outlook for 2025, the guests stated, "We will see more companies and pension funds allocating funds to cryptocurrencies, and publicly listed crypto security companies will also emerge," specifically mentioning companies like MicroStrategy incorporating Bitcoin into their balance sheets and predicting that more publicly listed companies will follow suit, integrating cryptocurrencies into their financial planning, thereby further maturing the market.

ChainCatcher news, the blockchain game Bit Beast has announced the launch of a new diversified model, combining innovative gameplay with blockchain technology, offering daily returns of over 1.1%. Users can also earn high commissions by inviting friends.In addition, since its launch on the 16th, Bit Beast has surpassed 20,000 users.It is reported that Bit Beast is committed to becoming the "creator of a diversified financial ecosystem in blockchain." Its team has over 600 game development experiences, including both large-scale projects and small indie games, covering a variety of game genres.

ChainCatcher news, the blockchain game Bit Beast officially announced that after multiple rounds of testing, its mainnet has been officially launched, allowing players to earn rewards by adopting pets. In the future, Bit Beast will continue to update gameplay and earning opportunities.It is reported that Bit Beast is a game that can generate income and is highly playable, dedicated to creating a diversified ecosystem to enhance playability, aiming to become "the creator of a diversified financial ecosystem in blockchain." Its team has over 600 games production experience, including both major titles and small indie games, covering a variety of game genres.

ChainCatcher news, Hong Kong Legislative Council member Wu Jietzhuang posted on social media: "The Hong Kong Monetary Authority recently published a report on virtual banks. I appreciate the Hong Kong SAR government's support for the upgrading of banking services and the development of virtual banks in recent years, but at the same time, my team conducted a survey on the opinions of Web3 companies regarding banking services in Hong Kong, which indicated that Web3 companies are facing difficulties in opening accounts, leading to ineffective business development. Therefore, I propose at today's press conference:Virtual banks should diversify their services and develop in a way that complements traditional banks.⁠Hong Kong should establish virtual asset/digital asset banks as soon as possible or upgrade virtual banks to manage virtual assets, in line with the SAR government's Web3 development.⁠Hong Kong should accelerate the development of the Web3 ecosystem. Currently, virtual asset policies are a focal point of discussion among global governments, and we should strive to become the Hong Kong Web3 center by promoting the development of the entire chain and ecosystem as soon as possible."