ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, Untangled Finance and Moody's Ratings have completed a proof of concept that tests a system allowing decentralized access to Moody's financial data, transferring credit ratings on-chain.The proof of concept conducted on the Polygon Amoy testnet integrates Moody's ratings into Untangled Finance's risk oracle, Credio.The system uses zero-knowledge proof (ZKP) technology, allowing for the secure publication, updating, and revocation of credit ratings on-chain while protecting proprietary information.This development can make risk assessment more transparent and efficient, enabling DeFi protocols and other blockchain-based applications to integrate real-time credit data without relying on centralized intermediaries.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bloomberg, European Central Bank Governing Council member Francois Villeroy de Galhau stated that the U.S. support for cryptocurrencies and non-bank finance could potentially trigger the next financial emergency.In an interview with the French weekly "Le Journal du Dimanche," he said: "The U.S. could commit a crime out of negligence. Financial crises often originate in the U.S. and spread to other parts of the world.By encouraging crypto assets and non-bank finance, the U.S. government is sowing the seeds of future turmoil." Galhau added that regulation in Europe is more secure and stated that there is no risk of a banking crisis occurring in the EU.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, Bitwise's alpha strategy head Jeff Park stated on the Castle Island Ventures podcast, "I think MicroStrategy is essentially a clone of traditional finance."Jeff Park mentioned that another unique aspect of Strategy is that it has demand, as some retail investors are still not allowed to purchase spot Bitcoin ETFs.

ChainCatcher news, according to the official announcement, Coinbase has listed Maple Finance (SYRUP).

According to ChainCatcher news, the DeFi platform Spark Finance has officially integrated with the OKX Web3 wallet, allowing users to seamlessly connect to SparkLend for cryptocurrency asset lending, staking, and liquidity management through the OKX Web3 wallet. It is reported that Spark Finance, as a DeFi protocol focused on decentralized liquidity solutions, offers DAI-based lending services through its core product SparkLend, supporting various interest rate models and flash loan features. This integration will further optimize the user experience and enhance the asset management efficiency of OKX Web3 wallet users in the DeFi space.As an industry-leading one-stop Web3 gateway, the OKX Web3 wallet supports over 120 popular public chains and provides a seamless experience across four platforms: App, plugin, web, and Telegram Mini wallet, creating an efficient and convenient on-chain interaction environment for users.

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, the derivatives trading protocol MYX Finance announced today the completion of its strategic round of financing, with participation from leading institutions such as FL Foundation, Woyong, D11-Labs, HashKey Capital, and Metalpha. Among them, institutions like D11-Labs and HashKey Capital previously participated in the seed round financing of MYX Finance.This round of financing will accelerate MYX Finance's vision of creating a "chain abstract liquidity layer," thereby addressing the two major challenges of DEX: "liquidity" and "usability." It aims to provide users with a CEX-level trading experience while retaining the composability and innovative potential of DEX. In November 2023, MYX Finance completed a $50 million seed round financing led by HongShan (Sequoia China).It is reported that MYX Finance will conduct its TGE in the first quarter of this year. Currently, the project has launched the Pre-TGE Pioneer Reward multi-task on Galxe, where community users can share 200,000 MYX tokens by completing social media community tasks, trading tasks, MLP purchase tasks, and more.

ChainCatcher news, Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) founder Michael Saylor posted on the X platform that history will remember Trump for establishing the U.S. Bitcoin Strategic Reserve, which is a turning point in the financial and geopolitical landscape of the 21st century.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, cryptocurrency asset management firm and ETF provider Bitwise has made its first foray into decentralized finance (DeFi) through a partnership with on-chain credit expert Maple Finance.Bitwise's investment (amount undisclosed) utilizes Maple's Bitcoin collateralized loan product. Maple Finance CEO Sid Powell stated that this move marks an important milestone for institutional allocators adopting on-chain credit. Maple's Bitcoin collateralized loan product is currently open to U.S. accredited investors.As digital versions of RWA assets become a regular component of traditional finance, companies are seeking opportunities beyond tokenized government bonds, especially in the context of declining interest rates and rising DeFi yields.Powell stated in an interview, "In this scenario, the yield from Bitcoin collateralized loans is a product that does not yet exist in traditional finance. Maple packages this product in a way that is acceptable to institutional asset managers."

ChainCatcher news, Lombard Finance announced that the Bitcoin-based liquid staking token LBTC will be launched on the Sui blockchain, marking its first expansion to a non-Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatible chain. This expansion will extend LBTC beyond the current blockchains it uses, including Ethereum, Base, and BNB Chain, aiming to use Bitcoin as collateral for decentralized finance (DeFi) applications.

ChainCatcher news, according to the International News Agency, Russian Deputy Finance Minister Vladimir Kolychev told reporters that the Russian Ministry of Finance does not plan to change the current investment structure of the national welfare fund, particularly it will not include cryptocurrency assets—cryptocurrency assets are too volatile, and the current accumulation level of the national welfare fund does not allow for high-risk investments.Kolychev stated that he has not heard of any discussions in Russia about creating a cryptocurrency strategic reserve similar to the plan of the Trump administration. He said, "This is more of a central bank issue. Honestly, I haven't heard of such discussions." Kolychev added that it is still too early to discuss the possibility of including cryptocurrency assets in the investment structure of the national welfare fund.

ChainCatcher news, according to TASS, the Russian Ministry of Finance and the Central Bank are discussing the launch of domestic cryptocurrency trading under an experimental legal framework, limited to participation by "super high-qualified" investors. The specific criteria for this category are still being developed. Officials from the Ministry of Finance stated that if consensus is reached on the experimental system, investor qualification standards, and risk management, a formal proposal may be submitted to the government. Currently, discussions are ongoing among the Ministry of Finance, the Central Bank, and market participants.Previously, Putin signed a law in August 2024 allowing cross-border payments and cryptocurrency trading under an experimental legal framework starting from September 2024, with regulatory authority assigned to the Central Bank.

ChainCatcher news, the pre-market trading platform Coral Finance announced the completion of a $3 million angel round financing, with participation from KuCoin Ventures, Gate Ventures, Taisu Ventures, Web3port Foundation, Mask Network, Formless Capital, and others. UFLY Labs and Goplus participated as strategic investors, while the Movement Foundation also joined this round as an ecological investor.The new funds will be used to introduce AI capabilities, enhance product richness, and support the construction of a DeFAI application layer that can help users find more early investment, yield, and trading opportunities.

ChainCatcher news, according to FFNews, the crypto lending platform Lantern Finance announced the completion of a $1 million Pre-Seed funding round, with participation from Orange DAO, Supermoon Ventures, Andover Ventures, and others. The new funds will support the development of its next-generation cryptocurrency lending platform, allowing users to borrow against digital assets and deposit funds directly into bank accounts.

According to ChainCatcher news reported by Cryptopolitan, Japan's Finance Minister KATO Katsunobu mentioned the possibility of imposing a 110% tax rate on crypto assets during a House of Representatives budget committee meeting (inheritance tax + income tax + resident tax = 110%). He stated that, under current laws, such a situation could indeed exist, and that the tax rate "is not limited to crypto assets" and "only applies in cases of extremely high profits."

ChainCatcher news, Linear Finance has released its latest development roadmap for 2025, which includes:Q1: Enhance Perp DEX FeaturesLaunch alliance program: Reward new traders through onboarding.Multi-chain deposits: Frictionless asset transfers for seamless trading.Targeted marketing push: Expand influence through targeted marketing campaigns.Q2: Establish AI FoundationsAI smart currency tracker (pilot build): Start with historical data backtesting to track key wallet activities on BNB and Solana.Enhanced on-chain data pipeline: Upgrade real-time feeds to improve AI-driven insights.Social media and influencer tracker: Monitor key accounts (e.g., changes in Elon Musk's profile) to flag emerging meme trends in real-time.AI model validation and testing: Backtesting, performance benchmarking, and risk assessment.Q3: Advanced Analytics and Dashboard IntegrationLiquidity and risk dashboard: Identify potential risks using detailed on-chain risk trackers.Meme market prediction consulting: AI-driven analysis assigns probability scores for meme token uptrends/downtrends.AI anomaly detection: Machine learning detects abnormal trading patterns before significant market fluctuations.Enhanced social sentiment integration: Smarter tracking of social signals with continuous improvements.Q4: Fully AI-Driven Trading AssistantPersonalized AI trading assistant: Customized trading suggestions, risk insights, and interactive interface.Copy trading module: Pilot program with built-in risk control and transparency.Automated buy/sell execution: AI-driven trade execution on BNB and Solana for a seamless transition from insights to action.Ecosystem and community enhancements: Leaderboards, social feeds, and engagement-driven features.

ChainCatcher news, according to an announcement from Ondo Finance, Mastercard has incorporated Ondo Finance into its Multi-Token Network (MTN), becoming the first real-world asset (RWA) provider on the network. Ondo's short-term U.S. Treasury fund (OUSG) will be the first tokenized RWA solution on MTN, enabling businesses to earn daily yields and access flexible cash management services on-chain.This integration allows MTN enterprise users to directly access OUSG on the public blockchain and settle through traditional banking channels without the need for additional crypto infrastructure. OUSG is supported by institutions such as BlackRock's BUIDL fund and Franklin Templeton, WisdomTree, among others, providing stability and liquidity.