ChainCatcher message, South Korean cryptocurrency exchanges Upbit and Bithumb issued warnings on their respective websites, reminding users to be cautious of potential fluctuations in Hifi Finance's HIFI token due to an increase in supply.The warning was issued after a proposal to increase the token supply was approved by the project community.

ChainCatcher message, according to a warning issued by the SlowMist security team, the EOS blockchain is currently experiencing an address poisoning attack. Malicious accounts are sending users 0.001 EOS tokens to implement address poisoning, and multiple counterfeit trading platform accounts have been discovered.These attackers create fake accounts that are very similar to those of well-known trading platforms, such as the impersonation of OKX's "oktothemoon," with the real account being "okbtothemoon"; the impersonation of Binance's "binanecleos," with the real account being "binancecleos."

ChainCatcher news, according to News.bitcoin, the North Dakota Securities Department has issued a warning that some "investment education foundations" claim to teach investors about cryptocurrency and stock knowledge, but are actually scams. These scams use deceptive tactics, including "risk-free" trials and fake loans, to persuade victims to invest and pay excessive commissions.These scams often start with social media ads that lead potential victims to WhatsApp groups operated by fake founders and automated bots. In these groups, the so-called founders offer investment courses and then introduce a fraudulent cryptocurrency exchange. Investors initially receive "free" tokens to test an AI trading bot, which falsely generates profits.Encouraged by the illusion of success, people deposit real money, and if they are short on funds, the scammers direct them to fake loan providers on Telegram. These loans are directly credited to the fraudulent exchange, but victims soon discover that they cannot withdraw any funds unless they repay the loans or pay fake commissions. The scam freezes accounts under the pretext of regulatory issues, and then the scammers shut down the business and rebrand under a different name. To gain credibility, the scammers may present real government documents claiming registration with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the U.S. Department of the Treasury, and publish misleading articles online.

ChainCatcher message, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission warns the public to be cautious of an entity operating under the name "Linkbex" that is suspected of engaging in fraud related to virtual assets. Linkbex falsely claims to have connections with seven companies licensed by the Securities and Futures Commission in Hong Kong.Investors have also reported that their accounts at Linkbex were locked due to a so-called "SFC anti-money laundering investigation." The Hong Kong Police Force has taken action to block the relevant websites of Linkbex at the request of the Securities and Futures Commission.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, on Tuesday night, Musk attended Trump's speech at the U.S. Congress. Musk took off the T-shirt and jeans he usually wears and changed into a suit. Previously, Ukrainian President Zelensky was criticized for not wearing a suit during his meeting with Trump at the White House. Musk rarely wears a suit and tie; he even once answered questions at the White House while wearing a black T-shirt that said "Occupy Mars."Although Musk was dressed appropriately, he was asked by security to put away his phone for filming a video. Later, Trump praised Musk for his efforts to reduce government spending, and Musk smiled and saluted the lawmakers present.

ChainCatcher message, Zhao Changpeng forwarded GoPlus Security's security monitoring, reminding users "Please be careful!" GoPlus monitoring indicates that the STAR10 token has serious security risks, and the owner can destroy any holder's tokens. The official team recommends that the Ronaldinho team immediately relinquish ownership to protect the community.

ChainCatcher news, according to feedback from several community members, a Binance user had their Google email hacked, and the funds in their Binance account were stolen in the form of exchange red envelopes. It is speculated that the 2FA security verification was ineffective due to the impact of the Google email. Currently, Binance officials have reported that they have contacted the user to address the issue. Additionally, Binance officials remind users: it is recommended to enable biometric login verification to avoid similar situations.Moreover, several users have reported that their Binance accounts are automatically logged out, requiring them to log in again to perform operations. In response, the officials stated that the Binance platform will undergo routine system maintenance from February 19 to 27, but other functions of user accounts will not be affected.

ChainCatcher news, the encryption data analysis company Bitrace has issued a warning that following the $1.5 billion hack of Bybit, a large-scale freezing wave targeting OTC groups and cryptocurrency payment companies is expected to occur in the coming months.Bitrace's research shows that this hacker organization not only uses unlicensed industry infrastructure for money laundering but also heavily relies on centralized platforms for dumping, which directly leads to a significant number of accounts of exchange users, whether intentionally or unintentionally receiving illicit funds, being subjected to risk control, and the business addresses of OTC merchants and payment institutions being frozen by Tether.After the DMM exchange in Japan was hacked in 2024, the attackers transferred $600 million to the payment institution HuionePay, resulting in $29 million being frozen in its hot wallet. In 2023, Poloniex suffered a hack with losses exceeding $100 million, with hackers using over-the-counter trading to launder funds, causing significant disruptions to many OTC merchants' businesses.

ChainCatcher news, Walmart's earnings guidance was below market expectations. As an important barometer of U.S. consumer spending, its slowing growth signals have raised investors' concerns about stagnation in consumer spending. According to 4E monitoring, the three major U.S. stock indices collectively fell on Thursday. Walmart's stock plummeted by 6.53%, dragging the Dow down by 1.01%, marking the largest single-day drop in nearly five weeks; the S&P 500 index fell by 0.43%, and the Nasdaq dropped by 0.47%, with large tech stocks generally under pressure.The cryptocurrency market has remained sluggish since February, with pessimistic sentiment once prevailing. However, after Bitcoin fell to a previous low of $93,000 on Tuesday, the price has continued to rebound as the market seems to gradually digest the impact of Trump's tariff policies and optimistic expectations for a resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. As of now, Bitcoin is priced at $98,146, up 1.2% in the last 24 hours. The altcoin market has also shown signs of recovery, especially with newly launched coins experiencing significant increases, leading to a notable improvement in market sentiment.In the forex commodities sector, influenced by both the tariff plan and economic data, the U.S. dollar index fell by 0.7%; a decline in U.S. fuel inventories and a weaker dollar provided support for oil prices, which have risen for three consecutive days; safe-haven demand pushed spot gold to touch a historic high of $2,954, before the increase narrowed to 0.22%.U.S. stocks retreated on Thursday from record highs after several days of gains, with weak retail earnings reports coupled with U.S. unemployment claims data intensifying concerns about declining consumer confidence and the economic impact of tariff policies, leading traders to generally maintain a cautious stance.

ChainCatcher message, Jupiter team member Kash Dhanda posted on X platform stating: "LIBRA has never been listed on Moonshot, it always shows a warning. Since Moonshot is a DEX, all tokens can technically be traded on it, but they have never 'listed' LIBRA, as it is in the trending page due to trading volume metrics, but always shows a warning."

ChainCatcher news, Bermuda Prime Minister David Burt posted on the X platform stating that there are counterfeit accounts on the X platform and announced that a token will be launched later. It is currently unclear how Elon Musk and the X platform will allow relevant personnel to obtain gray verification badge certification, but due to the lack of control on social media platforms, users are reminded to be cautious of fraud to avoid being scammed. Meanwhile, David Burt expressed hope that the X platform will quickly resolve the related issues.

ChainCatcher message, according to a warning from the Slow Mist security team, "We have detected two suspicious transactions using the same method on the ETH and BSC chains. The attacked contracts may have failed to check the incoming parameters in their swap-like functions, allowing attackers to construct malicious tokens and profit. However, these contracts are not open source."Slow Mist reminds users to stay vigilant and pay attention to asset security.

ChainCatcher news, according to a report by Hong Kong media Wen Wei Po, the cybersecurity report shows that there are currently 2,650 counterfeit DeepSeek websites and phishing sites, and this number is still rapidly increasing. Users need to be highly vigilant, as the main uses of these counterfeit domains are phishing fraud, domain squatting, and traffic diversion. Phishing fraud is primarily carried out by stealing user login credentials, misleading users through similar domain names and interfaces, and tricking users into purchasing virtual assets.Statistics show that large-scale registration activities of counterfeit DeepSeek domains began on January 26, 2025, peaking on January 28. Although the growth rate has since decreased, the number continues to rise.In addition, 60% of these counterfeit domains resolve to IP addresses located in the United States. Scammers have also launched various so-called "DeepSeek-enhanced" high-end features of air coins (virtual currencies with no substantive value), and there are even websites claiming to sell original shares of DeepSeek, which could lead to significant financial losses for users.

ChainCatcher news, according to crypto KOL MartyParty, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) announced today that it is actively reassessing its regulatory approach to cryptocurrency-related activities. This includes replacing Financial Institution Letter (FIL) 16-2022 and providing a pathway for institutions to engage in cryptocurrency and blockchain-related activities while adhering to safety and soundness principles.This information was emphasized in a statement by Acting Chairman Travis Hill, indicating a shift in the FDIC's regulation of banks involved in cryptocurrency activities. This means that banks can custody customers' cryptocurrencies, and they will be insured by the FDIC. The Biden administration's Choke Point FIL 16-2022 letter has been withdrawn and replaced.MartyParty noted that the original FIL-16-2022 letter link has been removed and shows a 404 error. The FDIC is removing all evidence related to its politically motivated opposition to cryptocurrency policies.

ChainCatcher news, the New York Department of Financial Services has issued a consumer alert warning to be cautious of "emotion-based virtual currencies," or Meme coins, emphasizing their extreme volatility, lack of regulation, and high risk of fraud, including sudden price surges and "rug pull" schemes.The department warns that these tokens are typically controlled by a small group of insiders, created on unlicensed platforms, and are susceptible to severe price manipulation. The New York Department of Financial Services also stated that it has begun closely monitoring Meme coins, as part of scams where creators or insiders may engage in manipulative "wash trading" to create the illusion of market activity and price increases.The public often finds it difficult to discern which Meme coins are being manipulated, and consumers should be particularly wary of the recent surge in emotion-based currencies created through unlicensed platforms that allow individuals without technical expertise to create currencies with just a few clicks. Even on regulated platforms, the prices of Meme coins are unstable and unpredictable, and they can drop significantly in a short period.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, the North Dakota state legislature has introduced Bill 1447, which aims to implement strict regulations on cryptocurrency ATMs. Lisa Kruse, the commissioner of the state's Department of Financial Institutions, revealed at a hearing on January 22 that in 2023, a total of 103 residents in the state reported cryptocurrency fraud cases to the FBI, with total losses reaching 6.5 million dollars. According to the bill, the daily withdrawal limit will be capped at 1,000 dollars, with a transaction fee limit of 5 dollars or 3% (whichever is higher), and ATMs will be required to display fraud warnings.

ChainCatcher News, the Shanghai headquarters of the People's Bank of China issued a risk warning, alerting the public to guard against investment scams that misuse the central bank's name in relation to digital renminbi. The central bank emphasized that it has never released announcements such as "investing in digital renminbi for cashback" or "paid recruitment of pilot promoters," and reminded the public to be cautious of four main traps: investment transactions under the guise of digital renminbi, fake group invitations, information collection through unofficial channels, and counterfeit apps.As a legal digital currency, the digital renminbi is exchanged 1:1 with physical renminbi, leaving no room for investment speculation. Users should download and use the digital renminbi app through official channels.

ChainCatcher news, according to the official announcement, the South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Upbit has suspended the deposit service for Solve.Care (SOLVE) due to its lack of transparency, which may pose risks to investors.SOLVE has been designated as a "warning project" and will undergo a two-week review period. Upbit will assess whether to extend the designation period, cancel the designation period, or terminate trading support during this time.