ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, Bitwise submitted an S-1 filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on January 28, applying to issue a spot ETF product that tracks the price of Dogecoin (DOGE).According to Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart, Bitwise had previously registered a Dogecoin trust in Delaware on January 22. The product is intended to be custodied by Coinbase Custody, which is also a common choice for cryptocurrency ETF issuers.It is worth noting that, in addition to the S-1 filing, Bitwise also needs to submit a 19b-4 filing to officially initiate the approval process. Currently, the application documents do not disclose information such as product fees, trading codes, and listing exchanges.

ChainCatcher news, Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan stated that with the appointment of AI and cryptocurrency "czar" David Sacks by Trump to advance reasonable regulatory policies, fraud and bad actors in the crypto industry will significantly decrease over the next four years. Hougan believes that the previously enforcement-oriented regulatory approach has actually increased risks for investors.Previously, Sacks indicated that the Digital Asset Working Group would focus on establishing market structure norms, a regulatory framework for stablecoins, and assessing national digital asset reserves.

ChainCatcher news, according to the official website of the Delaware Department of State, Bitwise has submitted documents to Delaware to apply for the registration of the Bitwise Dogecoin ETF. The formation date is January 22, 2025, and the registered agent is CSC DELAWARE TRUST COMPANY.Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart commented: "Note: This is just a trust registration, and it is still not the formal ETF filing submitted to the SEC. At least not yet."

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, Swiss National Bank President Schlegel stated: Switzerland's current monetary conditions are appropriate. He believes there is no need to introduce a retail central bank digital currency.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, WisdomTree's latest research report points out that the institutionalization of the crypto asset market has made Bitcoin no longer a niche investment, and multi-asset portfolios that include Bitcoin continue to outperform those that do not. The institution's analyst Dovile Silenskyte stated that asset management firms may fall behind in the rapidly evolving financial landscape if they do not incorporate digital assets into their multi-asset portfolios.The report predicts four major trends in the crypto market by 2025:Under the Trump administration, the U.S. regulatory environment is becoming more favorable, with more crypto asset ETPs, including Solana and XRP, expected to be approved by 2025;Ethereum's irreplaceable status as the infrastructure for DeFi, NFTs, and Web3 will be further solidified, with the Dencun upgrade promoting the development of the Layer-2 ecosystem;The Solana network has advantages in stablecoin payments and cross-border remittances, with stablecoins becoming an indispensable part of the global financial system;The tokenization of physical assets is expected to expand significantly by 2025, reshaping the landscape of industries such as private equity and venture capital;

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, the 2025 Crypto Trends Report released by WisdomTree indicates that Bitcoin is no longer a niche investment, and institutional adoption is rapidly growing. The report shows that multi-asset portfolios that include Bitcoin consistently outperform those that do not.WisdomTree expects that due to increased client demand, Bitcoin adoption rates will continue to rise in 2025. The launch of the U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF has propelled the mainstreaming of cryptocurrencies, and more countries may approve trading products (ETPs) for altcoins, including SOL and XRP, in the future.The report also highlights Ethereum's significant position in the DeFi, NFT, and Web3 sectors, but its scalability issues remain to be addressed. Stablecoins and asset tokenization are expected to see substantial growth, further driving the application of blockchain technology in the global financial system.

ChainCatcher news, Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley posted on X that Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht is about to be released, and that Bitcoin and cryptocurrency in the United States have entered a new era of freedom.

ChainCatcher news, Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan posted on social media, "The plan for the U.S. to establish a Bitcoin strategic reserve has not yet been priced in by the market. In fact, it is still quite far off."

ChainCatcher news, Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley posted on the X platform that Bitcoin is more epic than Trump.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, TikTok announced on January 17 local time that the latest statements from the White House and the Department of Justice failed to provide the necessary clarity and assurances to service providers, which are essential for maintaining TikTok's operations in the U.S.TikTok stated that unless the Biden administration "immediately issues a clear statement" ensuring that the ban will not be enforced, TikTok will be forced to shut down on January 19 local time.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bloomberg, Swiss state-owned bank PostFinance is expanding its cryptocurrency business through Ethereum staking, allowing Ethereum holders to earn passive income.According to a statement on Thursday, PostFinance will add staking for other tokens "in the near future."

ChainCatcher news, according to the popularity index data from the Web3 asset data platform RootData, as of January 16 at 9:55, Wise Monkey has surged 785 places in the Top 50 ranking of rising projects, with its Token MONKY experiencing a 24-hour increase of 29.05%.Wise Monkey ($MONKY) is a meme coin inspired by the proverb "Three Wise Monkeys": see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil.It is reported that RootData has launched the first "Web3 Popular Projects Ranking." This popularity ranking helps users capture the real pulse of attention and improve the accuracy of investment decisions through 4.3 million real user behavior data. The ranking is calculated in real-time based on weighted factors such as the frequency of searches by platform users, project clicks, user votes, and the popularity and influence on the X platform.

ChainCatcher news, Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley posted on X that there are national governments inquiring about Bitcoin ETFs and considering shifting some investments from foreign government bonds to Bitcoin.

ChainCatcher news, according to a public regulatory document, the SEC will postpone its decision on Bitwise 10 Crypto Index Fund (BITW) converting to an ETF until late July. This means that the approval of the Bitwise ETF will take longer to wait. In addition, Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart pointed out that Grayscale's GDLC next deadline is February 2, and delays are also expected.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan pointed out that corporate holdings of Bitcoin are becoming an underestimated trend in the market. Currently, 70 publicly traded companies have incorporated Bitcoin into their balance sheets, with MicroStrategy holding 450,000 Bitcoins (approximately 2.1% of the total supply).Hougan expects that, benefiting from an improved regulatory environment and updates to accounting standards (ASU 2023-08), hundreds of companies will purchase Bitcoin in the next 12-18 months. Notably, Meta is considering a shareholder proposal to hold Bitcoin, with a market capitalization 20 times that of MicroStrategy.

According to ChainCatcher news, a recent report by Bitwise and VettaFi indicates that the outcome of the 2024 U.S. elections may affect cryptocurrency investment sentiment. This year, 56% of financial advisors are more inclined to invest in cryptocurrencies, and client interest has also significantly increased.The survey shows that 96% of advisors received inquiries from clients about cryptocurrencies in 2024, up from 88% in 2023. The proportion of advisors allocating cryptocurrencies increased from 11% in 2023 to 22%, with institutional investors (30%) and registered investment advisors (28%) being the most active.The percentage of clients independently investing in cryptocurrencies has also risen to 71%, up from 59% in 2023. Additionally, 19% of advisors who have not yet invested plan to enter this field by 2025, while 99% of advisors who have invested will maintain or increase their investments. The report indicates that as prices rise and regulatory transparency improves, cryptocurrencies are gaining broader attention and adoption.

ChainCatcher news indicates that the correlation between Bitcoin and the S&P 500 index has risen to 0.88, suggesting a renewed synchronization between the two markets. This marks a shift from the previous divergence trend (since Trump's election, Bitcoin has risen by 47%, while the S&P 500 index has only increased by 4%).Bitwise's Head of Research for Europe, Andre Dragosch, attributes the re-emerging correlation to macroeconomic factors, including the Federal Reserve's revised interest rate cut forecasts and the strengthening dollar, which continue to exert pressure on both cryptocurrency and traditional markets. Despite Bitcoin having strong on-chain support, its movements are increasingly influenced by broader market trends, indicating potential short-term risks ahead.

ChainCatcher news, according to Lookonchain monitoring, WisdomTree deposited 11,733 ETH to Coinbase before the market crash, worth 42.61 million USD.