ChainCatcher news, according to DL News, in January 2025, investment institutions including Sequoia Capital, Paradigm, and Andreessen Horowitz have invested nearly $1.2 billion in 79 projects in the cryptocurrency and blockchain sector, a 63% increase compared to January 2024.PitchBook analysts predict that venture capital firms will invest about $18 billion in the crypto industry this year, up from the average of $9.9 billion in 2023 and 2024. Analysts believe that Trump's support for cryptocurrency is a key driving factor.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, the $6 million AI training cost in the DeepSeek report is misleading, as this data only covers the final stage and does not include key infrastructure and R&D expenses. The actual total investment is expected to be close to $1 billion, revealing the true scale of their investment.

ChainCatcher news, asset management company Purpose Investments has submitted a preliminary prospectus for the first Ripple ETF to Canadian securities regulators, proposing the launch of the Purpose Ripple ETF.

ChainCatcher message, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik stated on the X platform that his BTC holdings account for less than 10%, ETH remains the main position, and the total holdings of all non-ETH assets also account for less than 10%.

ChainCatcher news, according to Globenewswire, Bitcoin mining company Cipher Mining announced that it has secured a $50 million PIPE investment from SoftBank. It is reported that SoftBank intends to purchase approximately 10.4 million shares of the company's common stock for $50 million. The new funds will support its HPC data center development business.PIPE investment (Private Investment in Public Equity) is a type of private equity investment focused on publicly traded companies, investing in them through a non-public method.

ChainCatcher news, according to @hmalviya9's monitoring, the return benchmark for venture capital funds in the current cryptocurrency market cycle is only 6 times, showing a significant decline compared to the previous cycle's return rate of 563 times.

ChainCatcher news, according to the Financial Times of the UK, SoftBank is in talks with OpenAI for a direct investment of $15 billion to $25 billion, having previously committed to invest over $15 billion in the "Interstellar Gateway" project.

ChainCatcher news, analysts from the research and brokerage firm Bernstein recently stated that after discussions with diversified investors across the United States, some groups recognize that "cryptocurrency is back" and believe it is necessary to increase market activity.Bernstein analyst Gautam Chhugani wrote in a report to clients on Tuesday that investor groups focused on finance, payments, data centers, energy, growth, technology, and cryptocurrency are clearly aware of the political shifts occurring under the Trump administration.

ChainCatcher news, according to official social media messages, on January 27 at 20:00 (UTC+8), HTX DAO will hold a charity ambassador awarding ceremony through a live broadcast and Twitter (X), officially granting the title of charity ambassador to post-00s Web3 builder Luyao LOYAL.It is reported that previously Luyao LOYAL donated all 2.1 million yuan earned from investing in Trump's official meme token TRUMP on Huobi HTX to build an education center in Gaocheng Town, Litang County, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province.Through this collaboration, HTX DAO aims to establish a model for Web3 charity, connecting more people who are passionate about public welfare, further supporting the development of decentralized charity models, and promoting broader global cooperation and charitable donations.

ChainCatcher news, on January 24, the MZZC Foundation announced its lead investment in the crypto payment project MIRO, which is one of its key investment directions for 2025. MIRO optimizes on-chain payment processes through AI technology, enhancing the transaction efficiency of Bitcoin and strengthening its connection with the global economy.MIRO has collaborated with Web3 projects such as Infinimos, SocialTox, Nexus Launch, Collably Network, HeLa, and Orbler, covering areas like DeFi solutions, Web3 marketing, and AI infrastructure, to further improve its crypto payment ecosystem.The MZZC Foundation has long focused on the development of crypto payment infrastructure and believes that this field is ushering in new growth opportunities. Leading the investment in MIRO is an important step in its strategic layout for crypto payments in 2025, aiming to promote more convenient and efficient on-chain payment solutions.

ChainCatcher news, YZi Labs director Ella Zhang shared a tweet from Zhao Changpeng on X (formerly Twitter) and stated that YZi Labs will not prioritize short-term financial returns but will focus on finding companies/projects that can continuously create long-term value. Such companies typically have three key characteristics:Strong competitive moats;Management teams with a long-term vision;Resilience and adaptability to economic cycles and market fluctuations.Previous news, Zhao Changpeng tweeted: Stick to fundamental investing, time will be on your side.

ChainCatcher news, Tether's investment video-sharing platform Rumble Chairman and CEO Chris Pavlovski recently confirmed that Rumble Wallet is about to launch. This is a massive internal project that creates a new way for creators to transact. Creators can receive tips and subscription fees instantly in Rumble Wallet via BTC or USDT.Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino commented, "One cool feature of Rumble Wallet is the use of AI agents/assistants to help manage payments, suggest Bitcoin savings strategies based on past activities, and tip the most popular creators."

ChainCatcher news, ai16z founder Shaw stated, "I really hope to see tokens enter a new era, providing funding support for tangible technology and research projects with clear investment returns.This should not be limited to mindshare or purely meme plays, but rather a real way executed through smart contracts, allowing ordinary people to invest in the next Uber or OpenAI and gain returns from it.Currently, only a few people have access to high-value return companies, which is unfair. Everyone should have the opportunity to participate. Everyone should be able to help ambitious founders guide their ideas from zero to growth."

ChainCatcher news, Binance founder Zhao Changpeng (CZ) launched a survey on the X platform, asking users "Overall, have you made money on Bitcoin?" The survey options include "Yes, made money," "No, lost money," and "Never bought."

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, the Washington research team at investment bank TD Cowen stated that while the Trump administration expressed support for the cryptocurrency industry through executive orders, this is only a "simple part."The head of the research team, Jaret Seiberg, pointed out that every president establishes committees and working groups for important issues, which symbolically shows the Trump team's level of importance placed on cryptocurrencies, but this is different from changes in regulations.He emphasized that establishing the regulatory rules needed for the industry will take "years, not weeks."

ChainCatcher news, according to the Financial Times, Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) plans to scale back its expansion in the UK, aiming to refocus on the US crypto industry. The firm opened its first overseas office in London in 2023, focusing on the UK market, but is now planning to reduce its investment scale.Insiders revealed that Sriram Krishnan, the partner who originally led the UK business, has left to join the Trump administration. Andreessen Horowitz is shifting its focus back to the US, believing there are more investment opportunities there.

ChainCatcher news, Caixin published an article titled "TRUMP Coin Faces Speculation and Liquidation, Beware of Illegal Investment 'Wealth' Traps," which pointed out that reporters noticed tutorial posts on social media platforms attracting investors to purchase TRUMP Coin. Industry insiders remind to be cautious of the so-called "wealth" opportunities recommending the purchase of TRUMP Coin. Criminals are taking advantage of the popularity of TRUMP Coin, Bitcoin, and other virtual currencies, disguising themselves as financial management platforms to commit fraud. "When investors want to withdraw funds, the other party will set extremely high withdrawal thresholds, increasing the difficulty of withdrawal, and even refuse withdrawals for various reasons, ultimately achieving the goal of defrauding large sums of money."