ChainCatcher news, according to TheBlock, Kaiko's latest report shows that the news that TRUMP Meme coin front-row holders may win VIP dinner qualifications and even meet the president has triggered a surge in token trading activity. The TRUMP token's price skyrocketed by 60% in a single day (from $9 to $14.5), accompanied by on-chain transfers reaching up to $2.4 billion, with on-chain activity increasing by 200%, simultaneously creating the highest daily trading volume on CEX since mid-February.Kaiko pointed out that although Trump is challenging the claim that "Meme coins are worthless," this move has also sparked controversy. Both political opponents and moral advocates have questioned the president's practice of offering exclusive usage rights to those who purchase his Meme coins.Kaiko predicts that although current trading volumes have retreated from their peak, they may surge again in the coming weeks: "As the activity deadline approaches, holders will transfer funds back on-chain to qualify for participation, which is expected to trigger a new round of activity."

ChainCatcher news, according to the official announcement, Taiko (an Ethereum-based Layer 2 scaling solution) has announced a partnership with Revolut to bring its native token TAIKO to the Revolut platform, allowing direct access and trading for 45 million users across 50 countries.The collaboration aims to enhance the accessibility of cryptocurrencies and promote the adoption of Web3 technologies. Taiko utilizes Ethereum's security mechanisms and sequencers, aiming to provide scalable performance. Data shows that the platform currently has a daily transaction volume of 2 million, with over 210 million associated wallet addresses.Taiko co-founder Terence Lam stated that this partnership with Revolut will bring Layer 2 scaling solutions to mainstream users.

ChainCatcher news, according to a research report by Kaiko, the market slump in February triggered several waves of liquidations, significantly reducing the leverage levels of the top ten altcoins. Analysts believe that this position reset has created a healthier foundation for the cryptocurrency market, potentially paving the way for a more sustained upward trend in the coming weeks.The report notes that with the U.S. announcing the establishment of a strategic cryptocurrency reserve plan, although Bitcoin's reaction was relatively muted, overall market volatility surged, especially among altcoins. The intra-day volatility, which had been below 200% since the tariff sell-off in February, skyrocketed after the announcement, with ADA's volatility breaking 600%, marking the largest increase among major altcoins.Kaiko's analysis indicates that the inclusion of specific altcoins in the U.S. strategic reserve may accelerate the rotation of capital among altcoins, reinforcing the trend of concentrated gains in altcoins. Since last November, trading activity on U.S. exchanges has increasingly been dominated by large-cap assets. A year ago, the top ten altcoins accounted for 58% of altcoin trading volume on U.S. platforms, and 50% on offshore exchanges; as of last week, these shares have risen to 77% and 66%, respectively.

ChainCatcher news, according to Lookonchain monitoring, crypto KOL Ansem received an airdrop of 215,113 KAITO and sold it for 76 ETH (approximately $206,000). Currently, the 215,113 KAITO he sold is now worth about $320,000.

ChainCatcher message, the 2025 Based Rollup Summit hosted by Taiko will kick off on March 10, 2025, during ethSF in San Francisco.Currently, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin and various L2 co-founders as well as VCs have confirmed their attendance at the 2025 Based Rollup Summit, where they will serve as speakers to bring cutting-edge thoughts and insights to the based rollup community, users, and developers.

ChainCatcher News: Ethereum's first base layer rollup network Taiko announces a collaboration with liquidity platform Avalon Labs to launch the brand new Taiko Takeoff program, giving Taiko users the opportunity to participate in an exclusive airdrop to promote the development of the network's decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem.As Avalon prepares for its token generation event (TGE), Taiko community members have the chance to participate and earn rewards, with users able to claim with zero Gas fees on the Taiko network.Ways for users to participate include:Staking TAIKO tokens on Avalon: Avalon Finance App;Registering and selecting TAIKO as the target chain: Avalon airdrop registration.

ChainCatcher message, the Ethereum L2 network Taiko is collaborating with the global geek movement platform DoraHacks to establish standards for community voting, providing the largest scale of anonymous community voting for a hackathon.Taiko's Grant Factory hackathon encourages developers to design projects that focus on providing innovative solutions, engaging and interesting applications, or generating positive social impact. After months of competition, the finalists will enter the final round of voting, marking a step towards greater community-driven decision-making.The Minimal Anti-Collusion Infrastructure (MACI), initially proposed by Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin, is a mechanism that provides privacy and anti-collusion voting in community environments. Concerns about obstacles in traditional voting systems, such as fraud, collusion, and lack of privacy, prompted him to propose on-chain solutions to these issues.MACI uses zero-knowledge technology to ensure that votes remain confidential while maintaining integrity and preventing bribery or coercion. In a MACI round, there are two roles: operators and users. Users vote on-chain for the MACI smart contract through encrypted votes. These votes are timestamped on-chain, and only operators can see their votes, with results published after the voting is completed.

ChainCatcher news, according to official information, the Ethereum Layer2 network Taiko has announced the launch of the governance model Taiko DAO, built in collaboration with the Aragon Project. The core of this DAO is a governance structure with a secure council that has external representatives. A multi-signature (multisig) ensures operational flexibility while maintaining the security measures brought by community-driven decision-making.In addition, Taiko DAO introduces an optimistic governance mechanism, where proposals enter a veto period for community review. Token holders and representatives can participate in the voting process. Proposals that do not reach the veto threshold by the end of the veto period will be executed after a 7-day delay.

ChainCatcher news, according to Kaiko, despite South Korean traders traditionally favoring altcoins (which account for about 80% of the market share on local platforms), Bitcoin has attracted a significant inflow of safe-haven funds during the recent political turmoil.On Upbit and Bithumb, the cumulative volume delta (CVD) of the BTC/KRW trading pair has shown a noticeable increase.

ChainCatcher news, Kaiko stated that recent demand for Bitcoin is primarily driven by enterprises. KULR Technology, Rumble, and Genius Group began incorporating Bitcoin into their balance sheets in the fourth quarter. However, $MSTR remains in the lead and significantly increased its purchasing volume in the fourth quarter.

ChainCatcher news, Kaiko predicts that ETH will experience positive growth by 2025. Analysts state, "ETH will be one of the biggest winners of the regime change in Washington, D.C." The company believes that its clear classification—whether as a commodity or a security—will stimulate growth next year.Despite many investors becoming increasingly cautious about ETH, especially after the ETH/BTC exchange rate hit a new annual low, it has stabilized and risen after the election.According to Coinglass data, Ethereum ETFs recorded only three days of outflows in the past 30 days. Meanwhile, investors have poured in over $12 billion.

ChainCatcher message, Taiko posted on X: "At 10:45 Beijing time, the Taiko mainnet went down for 30 minutes due to an ABI issue during a contract upgrade aimed at optimizing ZK verification and increasing coverage. The issue has now been resolved, the network is operating normally, and measures are being taken to prevent similar incidents from occurring again."

ChainCatcher news, according to data from Kaiko Research, the price of Ethereum (ETH) recently reached an annual high of $4000. Although it briefly outperformed Bitcoin (BTC) after the U.S. elections, ETH has yet to test its historical high of around $5000 from 2021.However, last weekend, the price of ETH stabilized around $4000, indicating that it may be poised to test a new price range. The rise in ETH prices coincides with a resurgence of market interest in ETH ETFs, which set a record for historical fund inflows last week. Institutional investors have shown a significant increase in interest in ETH and are optimistic about potential returns in 2025.Additionally, changes in the leadership of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may further drive market demand, with ETH potentially being a significant beneficiary of this change.

ChainCatcher message, Kaiko pointed out in its market analysis that the recent rise in cryptocurrency has led to an increased demand for off-chain and on-chain liquidity of stablecoins. Since late October, the cost of borrowing USDT and USDC from Binance has more than doubled. While these rates typically fluctuate based on market conditions and supply-demand dynamics, this increase indicates a growing demand for leveraged positions in both spot and futures markets. Meanwhile, the market capitalization of stablecoins has also reached an all-time high.Additionally, the stablecoin lending rates on Aave V3 have also risen in November. In recent months, the cumulative trading volume delta (CVD) of USDT-USD has shown a significant increase in net buying since November, indicating that traders are shifting from fiat currency to stablecoins. The dominance of USDT relative to other dollar-backed stablecoins surged from 69% at the beginning of November to a 13-month high of 86% on November 26, before retreating to 80% last week.In the past month, the trading volume of euro-backed stablecoins has surged tenfold, rising from $5 million per day in October to over $70 million at the annual peak in early November, before slightly retreating last week.

ChainCatcher news, Kaiko released a report stating that ETF options are the latest bullish signal for BTC. Last week, several BTC ETF options made their debut, with BlackRock's IBIT options reaching a notional trading volume of $1.9 billion on the first day, totaling 354,000 contracts. In comparison, BITO options had a trading volume of $360 million when they launched in 2021. This strong buying power highlights the robust demand for BTC-linked derivatives and bullish market sentiment.Notably, over 80% of the IBIT first-day options trading volume was in call options, reflecting a strong belief in the price increase of Bitcoin. Trading activity was primarily concentrated on options with near-term expirations, with contracts expiring in December 2024 dominating. The share of IBIT call options significantly exceeded that of the largest crypto-native options market, Deribit, where call options accounted for 64% of trades.The launch of BTC spot ETF options could further accelerate institutional adoption. These tools allow investors to hedge risks and devise complex strategies to profit from Bitcoin's volatility. Additionally, they could drive the creation of structured products, which offer customized investments with specific risk-return characteristics, often developed by large financial institutions. This could attract new capital and a new wave of experienced institutional traders.

ChainCatcher news, Kaiko posted on X that after about two years, the "Alameda Gap" has finally disappeared. The liquidity gap left by the collapse of FTX and its sister company Alameda has been filled in U.S. exchanges.

ChainCatcher news, Kaiko acquires European cryptocurrency index provider Vinter. This aims to expand Kaiko's cryptocurrency data market and enhance the services provided to asset managers and institutional clients. Kaiko and Vinter will jointly offer regulated products such as derivatives, ETFs, and ETPs.

ChainCatcher news, according to Taikoscan data, the daily transaction volume of the Ethereum L2 network Taiko exceeded 5 million on November 4, setting a new historical record.According to DefiLlama data, Taiko's TVL reached 81 million USD, also a historical high, with TVL increasing nearly 10 times in two weeks.