ChainCatcher news, according to unfolded data, the number of global crypto mobile wallet users reached a record high of 36 million in the fourth quarter of 2024.

ChainCatcher news, according to @Cointelegraph, data from blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis shows that crypto whales dominate the holdings of $TRUMP and $MELANIA tokens, accounting for 94% of the total token supply.

ChainCatcher news, according to Lookonchain monitoring, crypto KOL BTCdayu earned 6.8 million dollars today on TRUMP.Today, he spent 6,500 SOL (1.42 million dollars) to purchase 1.01 million TRUMP and sold 906,000 TRUMP for 25,725 SOL (5.91 million dollars), still holding 108,000 TRUMP (2.36 million dollars), with a total profit of 6.8 million dollars.

ChainCatcher news, according to the official announcement from Travala.com, the crypto travel platform Travala.com now supports payments using STX tokens.$STX is the native token of the Stacks ecosystem, which is a Bitcoin-based Layer-2 solution that supports smart contracts, applications, and decentralized financial services (DeFi). Users can now pay for travel and accommodation services using STX.

ChainCatcher news, the encrypted data platform SoSoValue has completed a $15 million financing round at a valuation of $200 million, led by Hongshan, SmallSpark, Mirana Ventures, and Safepal. This round of financing brings its total funds raised to nearly $20 million.The company plans to use the new funds to continue launching new investment products as part of its SoSoValue index protocol. This protocol uses smart contracts to automatically purchase digital assets and package them into wrapped tokens.According to RootData, SoSoValue is a one-stop financial research platform for cryptocurrency investors, providing investors with real, high-quality macro market information to assist them in more effective investment research. It also offers an AI-based classification system for news and research, connecting macroeconomic data with the cryptocurrency market.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, a batch of data containing sensitive information about cryptocurrency conference attendees is circulating in the market. These lists may include full names, phone numbers, nationalities, job roles, and companies, as well as personal and corporate social media links. Some lists even include attendees' ticket purchase dates, ticket types, operating systems used for purchasing, number of social media followers, cryptocurrency wallet addresses, and information entered in text fields sent to event organizers.Cointelegraph obtained "samples" of such lists from sellers via Telegram, which include four lists of approximately 60 to 100 participants each, seemingly from multiple events, with each list containing different data points about attendees. One seller has access to lists from multiple countries, indicating that the international trade of blockchain event attendee data is not isolated but organized.Notably, investigations suggest that data resellers are suspected to be from Russia. Sellers claim that this data will be used for "marketing promotion and finding customers," and even attempt to justify the sale of "non-leaked" data, asserting that this data "is not sensitive information" and that "most people are open to such marketing."

ChainCatcher message, Google announced on December 20 that it will implement new cryptocurrency advertising regulations starting January 15, 2025, as part of its financial products policy update. Advertisers for cryptocurrency exchanges and wallet services targeting the UK market must obtain registration certification from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and be certified by Google before they can run ads.The new regulations clearly differentiate the advertising requirements for software and hardware wallets. Specifically, hardware wallet ads are limited to providing private key storage functions for assets such as cryptocurrencies and NFTs, and must not include trading services. Google stated that it will issue a warning at least 7 days in advance before suspending accounts to ensure compliance from advertisers.

ChainCatcher news, according to Forbes, security company ESET has just released its latest threat report, which examines the threat landscape trends from June to November 2024. The number of password theft attacks targeting cryptocurrency wallets has increased, with the most significant rise occurring among macOS users.The report states: "According to ESET's telemetry data for the second half of 2024, the number of password-stealing software across multiple platforms (especially Windows, macOS, and Android) has increased," but compared to the first half of the year, the detection of password-stealing software targeting cryptocurrency wallets on macOS has more than doubled. Meanwhile, the number of password-stealing software on the Windows platform grew by 56%, while financial threats on the Android platform, including password-stealing malware, increased by 20%.ESET's analysis shows that the number of password-stealing software targeting the macOS platform (especially those related to cryptocurrency wallet credentials) surged by 127%. Security researchers noted: "Although these threats cannot be simply classified as password-stealing software just because they have broader functionalities, they do reveal a significant upward trend in password theft activities on the macOS platform." From a geographical perspective, ESET's analysis indicates that attacks on Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies targeting macOS are mostly aimed at the United States, followed by Italy, China, Spain, and Japan.

ChainCatcher news, Slow Mist founder Yu Xian tweeted that the main role of AI Agents in the cryptocurrency industry seems to focus on providing incentive mechanisms through token issuance, while major players outside the cryptocurrency industry are concentrating on defining interoperability protocols and developing more practical AI applications. Compared to technological advancements in non-cryptocurrency industries, the cryptocurrency industry's focus remains more on the token level, showing a clear sense of disconnection.

ChainCatcher news, the brand ownership dispute of the cryptocurrency data platform FeiXiaoHao continues to escalate. The original FeiXiaoHao team issued a statement on December 13, claiming that the buyer obtained part of the source code and data after paying the first installment, and then publicly tore up the contract and refused to pay the final payment. The buyer, without paying the final installment, requested an overall brand transfer, which was rejected, and was accused of publicly reselling the source code and data, causing significant losses to the original team. The original team has canceled the brand sale plan and stated that they will continue operations.In response to the above accusations, the buyer published a lengthy article refuting the claims, stating that they have legally registered an overseas company and trademark, and pointed out multiple breaches of contract by the original team: incomplete source code delivery leading to inability to deploy normally, and the same source code being sold to multiple buyers. The buyer stated that after taking over Feixiaohao.com.cn, they invested hundreds of thousands of dollars and spent four months repairing the system before it was back online.Additionally, the buyer revealed several future development plans, including improving the Meme token leaderboard, advancing global layout, adding KOL columns, and VC inclusion among other functional modules. The buyer has now initiated legal proceedings and will maintain their rights through the public disclosure of acquisition details and related evidence.

ChainCatcher news, according to Protos, the X account of the crypto podcast UpOnly was hacked on December 10, with the hackers attempting to promote a fake token.UpOnly host Brian Krogsgard (Ledger) stated that he was not in control when the hackers took over the account, and this security breach was not a SIM swap incident. The hackers deleted the posts about the fake token, leaving only content bragging about earning a six-figure income through host Cobie's image.

ChainCatcher news, according to Forbes, researchers have confirmed that a malware attack targeting macOS users has been active for four months. This attack uses malware disguised as a video conferencing application to steal passwords from Keychain, as well as session cookies and cryptocurrency wallet information from browsers like Google Chrome, Brave, and Opera.According to Tara Gould from Cado Security Labs, the attackers use AI-generated content to create fake websites and social media accounts, posing as trustworthy businesses. Victims are often contacted through platforms like Telegram, discussing business opportunities related to blockchain or cryptocurrency. Once the file is installed, users are prompted to enter their macOS password, further facilitating data theft.Security experts advise users to remain vigilant, especially regarding unfamiliar links related to business. Using protective tools like Intego VirusBarrier can effectively defend against such threats.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, the hybrid cryptocurrency exchange GRVT has announced that it has obtained a modified (M) digital asset business license from the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA), allowing the exchange to operate as a regulated decentralized exchange (DEX).GRVT co-founder and CEO Hong Yea stated that after obtaining the initial M class license under the Bermuda Digital Asset Business Act (DABA), its goal is to obtain a full (F) class license by mid-2025 and further expand its business in a sandbox environment.

ChainCatcher news, according to data from The Block Pro, the views of cryptocurrency-related videos on YouTube reached 4.72 million in November, setting a new high in nearly 12 months, which is 50% lower than the historical highest monthly figure (9.3 million). Among them, Coin Bureau and Crypto Banter each led with over 1 million views.In addition, Phantom Wallet and Coinbase broke into the top 100 apps while BTC stabilized around $90,000, indicating early retail re-engagement.

ChainCatcher news, the encrypted wallet Safnect Wallet announced that it has successfully completed its seed round financing and received strategic investment from the Bitcoin ecosystem UniSat.

ChainCatcher News: The U.S. Department of Justice has announced the seizure of the cybercrime platform Popeyetools and the indictment of its administrators Abdul Ghaffar, Abdul Sami, and Javed Mirza, accusing them of selling stolen financial data and assisting in ransomware and fraud crimes. Since 2016, the platform has profited $1.7 million through methods such as cryptocurrency payments, involving the sale of stolen credit card data and personal identification information. Law enforcement also seized $283,000 worth of cryptocurrency from a wallet controlled by Sami.U.S. prosecutors stated that this operation was made possible through international law enforcement cooperation, successfully dismantling a platform that provided services such as "Live Fullz" and financial data verification tools. If convicted, the defendants face up to 10 years in prison for each charge.

ChainCatcher news, according to PR Newswire, the crypto fantasy sports platform Monkey Tilt announced the completion of a $30 million Series A funding round, which concluded this summer, led by Pantera Capital, with participation from Polychain Capital, PokerGo, Hack VC, Dream Ventures, Accomplice, Mirana, and Josh Hannah. This latest funding brings the total amount raised to over $50 million.It is reported that Monkey Tilt will launch in early 2024, integrating prediction games, sports, poker, and cryptocurrency into one platform. Monkey Tilt plans to release a new gamified cryptocurrency trading product in the first quarter of next year.ChainCatcher previously reported that the crypto fantasy sports platform Monkey Tilt announced the completion of a $21 million funding round, with participation from PolyChain Capital, Hack VC, Poker Go, Accomplice, Paper Ventures, and Folius Ventures.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, Atlanta-based crypto ATM manufacturer Bitcoin Depot has released financial reports showing that the company's revenue for the third quarter was $135.3 million, a decrease of 25% compared to $179.5 million in the third fiscal quarter of 2023.The company also reported holding over $1.31 million in cryptocurrency. According to the company's website, Bitcoin Depot has approximately 16,700 locations in the United States, Canada, and Australia.In August 2022, Bitcoin Depot went public with a valuation of $885 million. The company's Class A common stock (ticker symbol: BTM) is traded on NASDAQ, and as of 4:22 PM EST on November 15, its valuation was $1.99. Currently, its market capitalization is approximately $118.2 million.