ChainCatcher news, according to Decrypt, the latest report from cybersecurity company Check Point Research (CPR) shows that the cryptocurrency theft malware Inferno Drainer, which claimed to cease operations in November 2023, is still active and has stolen over $9 million in the past six months. This malware has attacked more than 30,000 cryptocurrency wallets, primarily targeting Ethereum and BNB Chain users.Researchers found that the smart contract of Inferno Drainer has continued to operate since its deployment in 2023, with the latest version using single-use smart contracts and on-chain encryption configurations, significantly enhancing its stealth. Its command and control servers obfuscate communication through proxy systems, making the attacks harder to trace. Recently, this malware has implemented phishing by spoofing the verification interface of the well-known Discord bot Collab.Land, using "subtle visual differences" to trick users into signing malicious transactions.CPR warns that since the legitimate Collab.Land itself requires wallet signature verification, even experienced users may lower their guard. CPR advises users to verify the authenticity of the platform before connecting their wallets.

ChainCatcher news, according to 8 Market data, Bitcoin's market capitalization has surpassed Amazon (AMZN.O), reaching $2.044 trillion, rising to the fifth position in the global mainstream asset rankings.

ChainCatcher message indicates that, according to SoSoValue data, the entire encrypted market has seen a significant rise, with a general increase of about 5% to 20% over the past 24 hours. Among them, Ethereum (ETH) leads with a rise of 20.81%, surpassing $2200. Bitcoin (BTC) has increased by 5.29% in 24 hours, briefly breaking through $104,000, returning to the $100,000 mark after three months, and its market capitalization has surpassed $2 trillion, ranking fifth in global asset market value, ahead of Amazon.Meanwhile, MAG7.ssi rose by 9.23%, DEFI.ssi rose by 15.26%, and MEME.ssi rose by 15.07%.Other notable sectors include: the Meme sector rose by 15.57% in 24 hours, with OFFICIAL TRUMP (TRUMP) and Pepe (PEPE) rising by 22.97% and 31.38%, respectively; the AI sector rose by 15.49%, with Bittensor (TAO), Worldcoin (WLD), and Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUAL) rising by 11.20%, 14.12%, and 47.81%, respectively; the DeFi sector rose by 13.57%, with Lido DAO (LDO), Ethena (ENA), and Uniswap (UNI) rising by 20.45%, 24.36%, and 25.32%, respectively; the NFT sector rose by 12.82%, with Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) rising by 20.05%.In addition, the Layer2 sector rose by 11.63%, the Layer1 sector rose by 8.63%, and Cardano (ADA) rose by 12.27%; the PayFi sector rose by 7.85%, and the CeFi sector rose by 4.48%.The cryptocurrency sector indices reflecting historical market trends show that the ssiNFT, ssiAI, and ssiGameFi indices rose by 15.47%, 14.48%, and 14.09%, respectively, over the past 24 hours.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bitcoinmagazine, Fidelity Digital Assets Vice President Chris Kuiper delivered a speech at the Strategy World 2025 conference, urging companies to reassess their considerations of risk, capital allocation, and long-term financial health. He pointed out that Bitcoin has had a compound annual growth rate of 79% over the past decade, far exceeding the nominal return rate of 1.3% for investment-grade bonds, proving that it is not only a speculative asset but also a strategic reserve. He emphasized that companies need to reevaluate risk and capital allocation, as inflation and currency devaluation are threatening balance sheets, and traditional safe havens like U.S. Treasury bonds have turned negative in real returns.In response to the volatility controversy surrounding Bitcoin, Kuiper proposed position adjustments and long-term strategies, suggesting that companies allocate 1-5% of their assets to Bitcoin, which could enhance risk-adjusted returns and limit drawdowns. He also cited Microsoft as an example, pointing out that if excess cash were taken into account, its return on invested capital (ROIC) would drop from 49% to 29%, highlighting the inefficiency of cash. He concluded that companies should focus more on their balance sheets rather than just their income statements, as Bitcoin can convert idle cash into productive assets, and posed the question to executives: "Can your opportunities outperform Bitcoin?"

ChainCatcher news, according to Crypto Briefing, Oregon has passed Senate Bill 167, incorporating digital assets into the legal framework of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC). The bill was signed into law by Governor Tina Kotek on May 7.The new law introduces UCC Article 12, which clarifies the legal definition of digital assets, including crypto assets, tokenized records, and electronic money, and amends Article 9 to allow digital assets to be used as collateral for secured transactions. Additionally, the bill updates several UCC provisions to recognize electronic records, electronic signatures, and hybrid transaction forms, thereby supporting digital business activities.The bill also includes transitional provisions to ensure the legality of transactions that occurred before the new regulations took effect, while providing a one-year compliance adjustment period for existing secured interests. Previously, the legal status of digital assets when used as collateral or in transactions was unclear, and this revision provides a clear legal basis for the control, perfection, and enforcement of their rights.Reports indicate that Oregon has also proposed another blockchain-related House Bill 2071, which is currently in the early stages of legislation and has not yet entered the voting process.

ChainCatcher news, according to an official report from Bithumb, due to some virtual asset service providers (VASP) suspending their Travel Rule solution services, it is no longer possible to withdraw virtual assets worth more than 1 million KRW to VASP.

ChainCatcher message, Linea tweeted that users transferring assets from Ethereum to Linea will be exempt from Gas fees. However, there are the following limitations: only applicable to L1 to L2 transactions, covering transactions with Gas below 250,000, excluding USDC cross-chain, and users still need to pay the Gas fees for L1 transactions.

ChainCatcher News, U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis stated, "Digital assets are the future. We either embrace them or fall behind; there is no middle ground."

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) continues to change its previous opposition to the application of cryptocurrencies in the banking industry, issuing an explanatory letter stating that banks can buy and sell the crypto assets they custody at the request of customers.The latest policy statement released by the OCC on Wednesday also clearly states that banks can outsource crypto business to third parties, including custody and execution services. As long as these activities meet the safety and soundness requirements of regulators, the OCC will grant banks more freedom in cryptocurrency.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bloomberg, Robinhood plans to launch a blockchain-based platform for trading U.S. assets in Europe.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bitcoin Magazine, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated, "We believe the U.S. should be the preferred destination for digital assets."

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, U.S. Treasury Secretary Basent stated that the demand for digital assets will reach up to $2 trillion for U.S. Treasury bonds.

ChainCatcher news, according to Gelonghui reports, the Hong Kong-listed company China Carbon Neutral (01372.HK) announced that it has signed a strategic partnership framework agreement with Gaolijie Holdings Limited (Gaolijie Group), and both parties will carry out equity cooperation, business cooperation, and collaboration in various fields.According to the agreement, China Carbon Neutral will consider a strategic investment in CSpro, a securities token issuance platform under Gaolijie Group, and under the legal and regulatory framework in Hong Kong, jointly explore the research and development of innovative financial tools in the green asset field, promoting the implementation of green asset tokenization projects, including carbon assets.

ChainCatcher news, according to Onchain Lens monitoring, 5 hours ago, World Liberty Finance (WLFI) transferred approximately $4.54 million worth of crypto assets to multiple wallet addresses, including: 103,911 AVAX (worth $2.04 million), 5.98 million SEI (worth $1.18 million), and 7.58 million MOVE (worth $1.32 million), of which MOVE was subsequently transferred to the Ceffu wallet.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Verge, after suddenly withdrawing support for the Senate's first stablecoin regulatory bill, Senate Democrats announced on Tuesday that they will introduce a new bill prohibiting federal officials and their families from issuing digital assets, directly targeting the stablecoins and meme coins currently held by Trump and his family.The bill's sponsor, Oregon Democratic Senator Sen. Jeff Merkley, stated, "Currently, anyone hoping to establish a relationship with the president can profit personally by purchasing cryptocurrencies that he owns or controls, which is an extremely corrupt act that threatens our national security and erodes public trust in government. We must put an end to this corruption immediately."

ChainCatcher news, Bloomberg's senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas posted on social media, "IBIT absorbed another $500 million yesterday, marking 15 consecutive days of inflows, currently ranking sixth in annual inflows, surpassing GLD.Considering that IBIT has only risen 4%, while GLD is in its historically best performance period, the ability to attract more inflows under these circumstances is a very positive signal for the long-term outlook, and it strengthens our confidence in the prediction that the assets under management of Bitcoin ETFs will reach three times that of gold ETFs within 3-5 years."

ChainCatcher message, Base network launcher Clanker team member Jack Dishman stated that they have become aware of the misconduct information regarding proxystudio (@proxystudio.eth) during previous work, and the Clanker team has decided to part ways with them; Clanker's operations and assets are not affected by this situation and are implementing an immediate transition plan, with multi-signature owners updated.Clanker was co-launched by Jack Dishman and proxystudio. Aerodrome founder Alex Cutler recently recognized proxystudio as Gabagool during the FarCon offline event, and Gabagool had stolen approximately $350,000 of team funds during their time at Velodrome, although they later returned it under pressure.

ChainCatcher news, according to the official announcement, Treasure Chain will shut down on May 30, 2025. Asset holders must redeem all ETH, MAGIC, SMOL, and NFT holdings by the end of May.Previous news, Treasure is facing restructuring due to a financial crisis and will terminate game operations and Treasure Chain.