ChainCatcher news, according to BusinessInsider, Galaxy Digital CEO Michael Novogratz recently stated that the Trump administration has brought a "paradigm shift" in cryptocurrency regulation.He pointed out that almost all members of the Trump cabinet hold Bitcoin and are supporters of digital assets, and they generally support innovation, digital assets, and the development of Bitcoin.

ChainCatcher news, the US Dollar Index DXY broke 108, the first time since November 2022, with a daily increase of 0.89%. (Jin10)

ChainCatcher news, Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz stated regarding the establishment of a strategic Bitcoin reserve in the U.S.: "I do think that buying some Bitcoin to convey the message that we will lead the world in the Bitcoin space is a smart idea."

ChainCatcher news, at the ZuThailand opening ceremony, SendingNetwork officially announced the launch of a new proxy node, providing efficient and secure communication solutions for decentralized communities.Through the proxy node, SendingNetwork offers solutions to the challenges of traditional P2P networks in terms of scalability and stability, providing the community with flexible deployment and customization services. ZuThailand becomes the first community to use SendingNetwork's proxy node services.The proxy node supports self-sovereign data ownership, helping community members better control data privacy and security. Whether self-operated or third-party hosted, the proxy node can meet the needs of small communities to large organizations.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bloomberg, Galaxy Digital's research director Alex Thorn stated that the listing of options for BlackRock's $43 billion IBIT could reduce volatility and increase the base of Bitcoin investors.Thorn said in an interview on Tuesday, "Over time, as it is held more widely, volatility will decrease, and options will help to suppress volatility. As volatility decreases, people can hold larger positions." Nasdaq began offering options trading for the ETF for the first time on Tuesday. Thorn mentioned that if volatility decreases, more investors will view Bitcoin as a fundamental use case rather than just a high-risk bet.He stated that options would allow institutions to hedge more against Bitcoin and increase liquidity, while also impacting retail trading during bull markets. He added that the crypto industry must also figure out how to maintain control as traditional finance enters the space.

ChainCatcher news, according to DLNews, former NBA star Shaquille O'Neal has signed an $11 million settlement agreement regarding the Astral NFT and Galaxy token lawsuit, covering the plaintiffs' attorney fees as well as cash payments to NFT and token purchasers. The settlement agreement is currently pending approval from the judge.Previously, O'Neal was sued for promoting cryptocurrency, with a class action filed in federal court in Florida accusing O'Neal of promoting the unregistered Astral token in violation of securities laws.The lawsuit claims that O'Neal repeatedly promoted the Astrals NFT on his various social media accounts, but the value of the related tokens and NFTs subsequently experienced a "sharp decline."

ChainCatcher message, monitored by The Data Nerd, 15 minutes ago, Galaxy Digital deposited 50 million USDT to Binance and 10 million USDT to Coinbase (20 hours ago).4 days ago, it also deposited 50 million USDT to Binance to accumulate BTC.

ChainCatcher news, Galaxy announced on the X platform that it has expanded its business to Hong Kong, stating that Hong Kong's support for the digital asset market makes it a promising region for innovation and potential growth.Galaxy CEO Mike Novogratz stated that Hong Kong understands that digital assets and blockchain technology have the potential to become a conduit for the flow of funds and assets. The local government's support for this industry is a key factor in Galaxy's decision to invest in Hong Kong, and failing to follow Hong Kong's lead and prioritize innovation could lead to being left behind.

ChainCatcher news, MetaMask developer Consensys announced the launch of the on-chain personal sovereignty proof project sovs.xyz, which supports users in proving sovereignty types such as economic, data, technology, culture, legal, political, and environmental on the Linea blockchain.

ChainCatcher news, Galaxy Digital founder Mike Novogratz, in an interview with Bloomberg TV, dressed as "Steve Jobs" and stated that if the speculation of Bitcoin being viewed as a strategic reserve asset comes true, the price could reach $500,000.However, the likelihood of "becoming a strategic asset" is very low; if Bitcoin becomes a reserve asset, other countries will need to buy Bitcoin.

ChainCatcher news, according to iChainfo monitoring, Galaxy Digital deposited 1,100 bitcoins, worth $97.95 million, into Coinbase Prime 25 minutes ago.

ChainCatcher news, Brazilian blockchain startup Multiledgers announced the completion of a new funding round of $1 million, led by Oxygea Ventures and Indicator Capital (investing $475,000 each), with Koyamaki Ventures participating (investing about $50,000). The company plans to use the new funds to help businesses create, manage, and integrate networks to manage and certify information and assets, with the primary use case being on-chain management of environmental certificates to ensure compliance.

ChainCatcher news, according to iChainfo monitoring, Galaxy Digital (1Byo...RAWF) withdrew 250 BTC ($21.92 million) from Binance (bc1q...7s3h).

ChainCatcher news, according to FinanceFeeds, DWF Ventures announced an investment in the DeFi solution provider XYZ, with the specific amount not disclosed.With this new investment, XYZ aims to expand its capabilities in the DeFi space, providing tools that facilitate lending and staking.

According to ChainCatcher news reported by CoinDesk, JPMorgan Chase has announced the renaming of its Onyx division, which focuses on tokenization and blockchain, to Kinexys. The bank plans to launch on-chain foreign exchange capabilities as early as the first quarter of 2025, enabling 24/7 automated multi-currency settlements.JPMorgan's JPM Coin blockchain settlement technology has also been renamed to Kinexys Digital Payments. Users of the platform include global companies such as Siemens, BlackRock, and Ant International.JPMorgan stated that with the increase in transaction volume, higher customer adoption rates, and product expansion, they are ready to accelerate the application of blockchain technology and tokenization in mainstream financial services. The new on-chain foreign exchange feature will initially support USD and EUR, with plans to expand to other currencies in the future.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bitcoin Magazine, Galaxy CEO Mike Novogratz stated in an interview with CNBC that he saw a "significant shift in energy" in the crypto industry after Trump's victory, which could bring "hundreds of billions of dollars" to the crypto ecosystem.

ChainCatcher news, Anchorage Digital, Bullish, Galaxy Digital, Kraken, Nuvei, Paxos, and Robinhood have collaborated to launch a new stablecoin network called the Global Dollar Network. This network aims to accelerate the adoption of stablecoins globally and incentivize new use cases for the stablecoin USDG.Previous news, blockchain infrastructure company Paxos announced the launch of the Singapore-compliant stablecoin Global Dollar (USDG), which is managed by DBS Bank for its USD reserves.

ChainCatcher message, Starknet ecosystem DeFi yield aggregator STRKFarm.xyz posted on X stating that it is committed to becoming a profitable DeFi project aimed at developing and fully supporting its community. In light of this goal, the team has decided to implement fees.Looking ahead, STRKFarm will charge a 10% performance fee on each harvest of the Sensei strategies (such as STRK Sensei and USDC Sensei). The user experience on the application will remain unchanged, and the displayed APY is after all fees are deducted.As always, the team will maintain transparency regarding the measures taken. These fees will also be displayed in the user interface.

ChainCatcher news, according to Fortune, the blockchain content verification platform OpenOrigins has completed a $4.5 million seed round of financing, led by Galaxy Interactive. The blockchain technology developed by the company can verify the authenticity of digital content such as photos and videos in real time, and it has already partnered with ITN, a leading media production company in the UK.The company plans to use the new funding to expand its commercial team and extend its business to the Indian and U.S. markets. At the same time, OpenOrigins will launch a marketplace platform to help news organizations authorize AI training on their verification data.OpenOrigins founder and Cambridge University PhD Manny Ahmed stated that the company's uniqueness lies in its ability to verify real-time content as well as certify historical content. This technology records content verification information on the Hyperledger blockchain, providing content authenticity assurance across multiple fields, including news media, insurance companies, and online dating platforms.