ChainCatcher news, Coinbase Chief Legal Officer paulgrewal.eth posted on the X platform that Bitcoin could become the foundation of the global economy like gold and will be central to national security, as the holdings of Bitcoin can alter the balance of power between nations. It is time to establish a BTC strategic reserve.

ChainCatcher news, CESS attended the "2024 Annual Council" and "Digital Economy New Quality Productivity Development Summit" organized by the Hong Kong Web3.0 Standardization Association on January 16, 2025. As a vice council member, CESS was awarded an official certificate by the Hong Kong government during the event, further solidifying its core position in industry standardization efforts.Currently, CESS is actively leading the development of DePIN-related standards within the Hong Kong Web3.0 Standardization Association, focusing on the requirements of distributed storage network technology and the resource effectiveness evaluation system, laying the foundation for Hong Kong's future promotion of data element circulation and the facilitation of new quality productivity in the digital economy. The establishment of these standards aims to provide unified norms and benchmarks for the development of DePIN technology, contributing to the healthy development of the Web3 ecosystem. As a technological pioneer in the industry, CESS continues to drive the implementation and global application of decentralized technology with its innovative capabilities and contributions to standardization.

ChainCatcher news, Tenda Bank economist Sandra Horsfield wrote in a report to clients that the faltering UK economy may lead the Bank of England to cut interest rates further. Data released on Thursday showed that the UK economy returned to growth in November, but the growth rate was below expectations. Horsfield stated that this means the Bank of England's policymakers need to take the disappointing outlook for economic activity this year more seriously.According to Tenda Bank's forecast, the Bank of England is likely to cut rates by 25 basis points at its meeting in early February, followed by three more cuts before the end of the year. Horsfield said, "Growth below potential increases idle capacity, which should put pressure on inflation in the medium term. The tightening of financial conditions due to rising bond yields has also played a similar role." (Jin Shi)

ChainCatcher news, asset management company VanEck submitted an application for the "Onchain Economy" exchange-traded fund (ETF) to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on January 15. According to the documents, the fund will invest in cryptocurrency companies across the entire industry, including software developers, mining companies, cryptocurrency exchanges, infrastructure builders, payment companies, and other businesses in the cryptocurrency space.The asset manager defines these companies as "digital transformation companies" and wrote: "The selection of digital transformation companies is based on fundamental analysis, market trends, the company's strategic positioning within the digital asset ecosystem, and valuation." The fund will also invest in digital asset tools such as commodity futures contracts, but will not invest directly in digital assets by holding cryptocurrencies.

ChainCatcher news, JPMorgan stated that the U.S. economy faces multiple policy risks brought by the proposals of the elected President Trump. (Jin Shi)

ChainCatcher news reports that the U.S. market reacted enthusiastically to Trump's victory, but this trade has since eased.Economist Phil Suttle proposed another scenario. His outlook indicates that the more aggressively Trump implements policies such as deportation and tariffs, the greater the likelihood that the U.S. will fall into stagflation panic in the coming years. If immigration is cut off and workers are deported, the labor force may lose all growth momentum and even shrink.Suttle estimates that, combined with tariffs, economic growth could stagnate or even reverse in 2025 and 2026. Meanwhile, labor shortages and tariffs could drive up prices, potentially pushing inflation rates above 3% annually. Suttle believes that Trump's more radical policies could exacerbate these effects.

ChainCatcher news, billionaire Mark Cuban stated that he would rather own Bitcoin than gold if the economy faces problems. Mark Cuban said, "I think Bitcoin is more valuable."

ChainCatcher news, according to crowdfundinsider, Doha Bank has launched Visa Commercial Payments (VCP) in Qatar, becoming the first bank in the region to offer this service. This move aims to simplify the corporate payment process, enhance security, and align with the Qatari government's digital payment objectives. VCP will help corporate clients improve cash flow, eliminate manual processes, and provide a seamless payment experience through an intuitive user interface by automating reconciliation and providing virtual card payment details.Doha Bank's Deputy CEO Dimitrios Kokosioulis stated that this collaboration will further strengthen the long-term partnership with Visa and meet the evolving payment needs. Visa's Vice President and General Manager for Qatar and Kuwait, Shashank Singh, also emphasized the importance of this collaboration for digital innovation in the financial industry.

ChainCatcher news, Federal Reserve's Barkin: Regardless of how the economy develops, the Federal Reserve is fully prepared to take action. (Jin Ten)

ChainCatcher news, according to Jin Shi reports, The Leuthold Group's Chief Investment Strategist Jim Paulsen stated in his blog that although policy officials and investors seem increasingly concerned about the possibility of overheating economic growth, he believes that an unexpected economic slowdown is more likely to occur in 2025, which could ultimately lead to a stock market correction of at least 10%.Jim Paulsen pointed out that based on historical data since 2003, fluctuations in bond yields typically lead to unexpected economic outcomes; a decline in yields indicates that the economy will improve in three months, and vice versa. In his view, bond yields hovering around 4.6% (which reached 4.63% last week) suggest that the economic surprise index will slow to -35 in the first quarter, and GDP will also slow down.Jim Paulsen stated that if the economic unexpected slowdown exacerbates concerns, the stock market may pause its upward trend, even if it is not a correction of 10% to 15%.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, Hoolie Tejwani, head of Coinbase Ventures, stated in an interview with The Block that the company expects to be "very active in 2025 and beyond" and is prepared to seize market opportunities. Coinbase Ventures is optimistic about constructive regulatory progress in the U.S., believing that the supportive Donald Trump administration and the new Congress will drive this process forward.Tejwani pointed out that Coinbase Ventures will continue to invest broadly in the on-chain economy, focusing on "the time and energy invested by the best and brightest builders." The company is optimistic about the development of the application layer, believing that the maturity of infrastructure makes internet-scale applications feasible, with a focus on stablecoin payments and finance, the intersection of crypto AI, on-chain consumer applications (such as social, gaming, and creator applications), and DeFi innovations.At the same time, Tejwani stated that Coinbase Ventures has not completely abandoned the infrastructure layer, as there are still unresolved challenges and new opportunities in the tools space.

ChainCatcher news, the renowned journalist Nick Timiraos from the Wall Street Journal, known as the "voice of the Federal Reserve," recently stated that the Federal Reserve is trying to reassess the impact of the new Trump administration on the U.S. economy and inflation.According to insiders, Federal Reserve Chairman Powell is very dissatisfied with the public remarks of some Federal Reserve officials, as they more directly associate Federal Reserve policy with the policy changes proposed by Trump. Currently, the market generally believes that the Federal Reserve's future interest rate cuts may be slower, fewer, and more cautious. Analysts say that the uncertainty surrounding the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut prospects in 2025 is rising, and investors not only have to face the possibility that the Federal Reserve may pause rate cuts for a period of time but also the turmoil that the new Trump administration may bring.

ChainCatcher news, yesterday the live interview program TalkingFi, jointly launched by Talking Web3 and Nonce, successfully premiered, attracting over 100,000 viewers across six major platforms including Twitter, Binance, Huobi, YouTube, and TikTok.As a program focused on meme coin sniping and potential project exploration in the Chinese-speaking Web3 space, TalkingFi combines project roadshows, guest commentary, and limited-time purchases to provide users with opportunities to discover quality meme coins, redefining the value of Web3 live streaming. The first episode focused on the innovative meme project RED, where the purchase limit surged from 1,000 USDT to 7,000 USDT through a blend of emotional drive and economic value, setting a market record.The program invited heavyweight guests such as Xue Manzi, Chong Ge, Fang Hongjin, and Lucas to delve into the trends and future of the meme economy. With TalkingFi, Talking Web3 demonstrates strong market insight and resource integration capabilities, driving the continuous evolution of the Web3 ecosystem and becoming a discoverer and promoter of the meme economy.