ChainCatcher news, according to Nikkei, the Japanese Financial Services Agency has requested Apple and Google to remove the applications of five unregistered overseas cryptocurrency exchanges. These include exchanges such as Bybit Fintech Limited located in Dubai and MEXC Global based in Singapore.It is reported that Apple has removed these apps from the App Store as requested. Previously, the Japanese Financial Services Agency had repeatedly warned these exchanges not to conduct business targeting Japanese users, but there was no response, marking the first time the regulatory agency has taken action to remove apps.Previous news, several cryptocurrency exchange apps have been removed from the Japanese App Store.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cryptonews, Brazilian Central Bank President Gabriel Galipolo stated that the use of cryptocurrencies in Brazil has significantly increased over the past few years, with stablecoins accounting for about 90% of the country's digital asset circulation.Galipolo pointed out that this trend mainly reflects the growth of cryptocurrency usage in everyday payments, which makes regulatory oversight and tax enforcement more complex. He added that most transactions involve the purchase of domestic and foreign goods.

ChainCatcher news, Bloomberg has questioned a series of actions taken by Trump in the cryptocurrency space since he took office, stating that President Trump and his entourage seem eager to establish their crypto empire. The family not only hopes to pave the way for the U.S. to support cryptocurrencies through more favorable regulations but also aims to secure a place in the positive outcomes.Based on the current (volatile) spot prices, the TRUMP holdings of entities related to Trump have an estimated book value of about $14.9 billion, with risks that are equally incredible. As token buyers and industry insiders see their opportunity to please Trump, the likelihood of quid pro quo and corruption will certainly increase. Additionally, moral hazard is also present.When Eric Trump tweeted a friendly suggestion that Ethereum is worth buying, he was by no means a neutral observer—when he removed the phrase "you can thank me later" from his post on X, he seemed to realize this. Meanwhile, the company has transferred most of its reserves to Coinbase Global Inc., and although it denied any plans to sell, it is difficult to assess what specific insider information might be involved. Trump's tariff policies are certainly not favorable to the crypto market, and the impact of Eric Trump's endorsements is similarly limited.Bloomberg believes that without effective enforcement and strengthening of regulations, oversight of the president's actions will become ineffective, and currently, Trump seems unencumbered by any constraints.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, the net outflow of ETH from cryptocurrency derivatives exchanges has reached 300,000 coins (approximately $817.2 million), the highest level since August 2023.Analysts believe this is a bullish signal, as withdrawing ETH from derivatives exchanges means reduced selling pressure, closing of leveraged positions, and possibly shifting to cold storage. The current trading price of ETH is $2,724.

ChainCatcher message, X user @Fitny4 stated that technology can be used for good, calling for the promotion of cryptocurrency towards socially impactful sustainable business models.Zhao Changpeng responded, "I agree. Right now, we are seeing a lot of movement in these new areas. Blockchain is not just for transactions."

ChainCatcher message, according to SoSoValue data, the encrypted market sector continues to pull back, while the BTC and RWA sectors remain relatively strong, with 24-hour increases of 0.17% and 0.02%, respectively.Within the RWA sector, Clearpool (CPOOL) rose by 20.58%, influenced by multiple news including the launch of Ondo Chain, while Ondo finance (ONDO) increased by 2.16%. The CeFi sector fell by 0.09%, with Binance coin (BNB) rising by 0.69% and Bitget token (BGB) increasing by 2.57%.In other sectors, the Layer1 sector saw a 24-hour decline of 1.72%, but TRON (TRX) rose against the trend by 4.05%. The PayFi sector dropped by 2.56%, the DeFi sector fell by 3.29%, the Layer2 sector decreased by 3.82%, and the Meme sector declined by 4.34%.

ChainCatcher News, senior member of the House Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, Texas Congressman Al Green criticized President Trump for promoting a "deregulatory cryptocurrency-friendly agenda" while launching the Meme coin.During the hearing of the House Financial Services Committee's Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee on February 6, Green immediately questioned the claims of the Republican leadership, which stated that the previous administration "put cryptocurrencies in the crosshairs of U.S. regulators." Green stated that some lawmakers and cryptocurrency executives used the colloquial term "Operation Choke Point 2.0," claiming that the Biden administration had orchestrated an attempt to eliminate the industry's banking access, which he called a "false plan that was never initiated."Green pointed out, "Regulators asking banks to consider the risks associated with the cryptocurrency industry is not the same as de-banking." He also suggested that lawmakers should turn their attention to the Meme coin launched by Trump before taking office on January 17. Both Subcommittee Chairman Dan Meuser and Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill did not comment on TRUMP coin in their opening statements.

ChainCatcher news, according to a report by Reuters, Franklin Templeton Investments announced on Thursday that the company is seeking regulatory approval to launch a new cryptocurrency index ETF, as the asset management firm hopes to profit from the cryptocurrency boom following a potential Trump victory in the U.S. presidential election.Franklin Templeton stated in a filing submitted to regulators on Thursday: "The fund may currently hold no digital assets other than Bitcoin and Ethereum. It is uncertain whether any digital assets other than Bitcoin and Ethereum will be added to the underlying index in the future." This provides Franklin Templeton with the flexibility to modify its ETF after obtaining SEC approval for other cryptocurrencies.

ChainCatcher news, according to a report by the Russian TASS agency, the cryptocurrency options exchange Deribit announced its exit from the Russian market due to sanctions imposed by the European Union, as stated on its official website. Deribit stated: "Due to the EU sanctions against Russia, Deribit will no longer accept Russian citizens and residents as clients, unless applicable exceptions apply. As Deribit's parent company is based in the Netherlands, these EU sanctions are binding on us."Russian citizens are prohibited from using the services of this cryptocurrency exchange unless they are also citizens of a member state of the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, or are long-term residents of an EEA member state or Switzerland. According to examples cited by the exchange, Russian citizens residing in Ireland or holding Danish nationality can use Deribit services. Russians residing in the UAE are also unable to use its services. Russian companies do not enjoy any exceptions.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bloomberg, informed sources revealed that the cryptocurrency company Gemini, backed by billionaire Winklevoss brothers, is considering an IPO this year.Sources said that since the information has not been made public, the company and its custodians are currently discussing the possibility of going public with potential advisors, but no final decision has been made. According to the company's website, Gemini currently has over 500 employees in locations such as New York, Seattle, Singapore, London, Dublin, and Gurugram, India.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bloomberg, against the backdrop of most financial institutions refusing to provide services to crypto companies, ATB Financial, wholly owned by the Government of Alberta, has become one of the most reliable banking partners for the crypto and blockchain industry in the country.This initiative aligns with the Alberta government's strategy to generate billions in revenue from blockchain enterprises.