ChainCatcher news, Fox Business reporter Eleanor Terrett stated on the X platform that President Trump will attend the first White House Cryptocurrency Summit and deliver a speech on March 7. Attendees will include prominent founders, CEOs, and investors from the cryptocurrency industry, as well as members of the President's Digital Assets Working Group. The summit will be hosted by White House A.I. and cryptocurrency czar David Sacks, and managed by the working group's executive director Bo Hines.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, U.S. President Donald Trump is set to deliver a speech later on Friday, and market volatility seems likely to continue to escalate.Griffin Ardern, Head of Options Trading and Research at the crypto finance platform BloFin, stated: "Domestic policy in the U.S. has become unstable, and the White House seems eager to leverage this instability. Given the challenges investors face in obtaining accurate forward guidance, many prefer to hold low-volatility assets... Traders need to liquidate positions to reduce exposure to specific assets before turning to other markets, which explains the decline across almost all asset classes, including cryptocurrencies."

ChainCatcher news, Matrixport released a report stating that the recent market adjustment of Bitcoin is mainly influenced by hedge funds, rather than Wall Street investors.The report pointed out that at least 25% of Bitcoin ETF funds are related to arbitrage trading, and as much as 55% of ETF fund inflows come from hedge funds focused on arbitrage, rather than long-term investors. Since the Federal Reserve's Open Market Committee meeting in December, the significant decline in arbitrage profit opportunities has led to a decrease in trading volume, prompting hedge funds to unwind their arbitrage positions, resulting in record outflows from Bitcoin ETFs.The strengthening of the dollar has led to a decline in global liquidity indicators, putting downward pressure on Bitcoin prices.

ChainCatcher News, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Division of Corporation Finance has released guidance on memecoins, stating that they are not considered securities but are similar to collectibles.The division believes that the transactions involving memecoins described in the guidance do not involve the issuance and sale of securities as defined by federal securities laws. Therefore, individuals participating in the issuance and sale of memecoins are not required to register their transactions with the Commission under the Securities Act of 1933, nor do they need to comply with the registration exemption provisions in the Securities Act. As a result, purchasers or holders of memecoins are not protected by federal securities laws.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, U.S. Treasury investors are beginning to bet that the Federal Reserve's policy focus will shift from curbing inflation to addressing the slowdown in economic growth. Under this expectation, U.S. Treasuries have risen for six consecutive trading days, with yields falling to their lowest level of the year.Morgan Stanley strategists indicate that if the market's expectations for Federal Reserve policy shift slightly, the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield could potentially fall below 4%. Currently, traders have resumed expectations for two rate cuts by the Federal Reserve this year (each by 25 basis points) and anticipate further cuts next year to around 3.65%. The bank believes that if market expectations for rates drop to 3.25%, the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield could fall below 4%.Recently, U.S. Treasury auctions have performed strongly, with Wednesday's auction of $44 billion in seven-year Treasuries yielding 4.194%, lower than the pre-auction market close of 4.203%, indicating demand exceeded expectations. Analysts point out that investors see reasons for rate cuts not only from economic growth indicators but also from U.S. fiscal and immigration policies, including Trump's threats to impose tariffs on major trading partners.So far this year, U.S. Treasuries have risen 2.3%, surpassing the S&P 500 index's increase of 1.3%. The personal consumption expenditures price index for January, to be released on Friday, may become a key data point influencing market expectations.

ChainCatcher news, according to Standard Chartered's head of digital asset research, Geoff Kendrick, the average purchase price of Bitcoin ETFs since the U.S. elections is approximately $97,000, indicating that investors who entered during this period have incurred cumulative losses of about $1.3 billion.The total market capitalization of the crypto market has evaporated by $800 billion in the recent crash, with Bitcoin (BTC) dropping 3.6% in a single day to $85,600, and a cumulative decline of 15% over the past month.

ChainCatcher news, Dragonfly investor GM shared some thoughts on blockchain development at the Denver event. He mentioned that the performance demands of the blockchain space are elastic, and scalability remains a topic of ongoing concern in the industry, with the future launch of EVM being highly anticipated. Additionally, he pointed out that differentiated functional blockchain space is another important direction, such as native interoperability, more complex operations (like ML precompiles), and the exploration of function-specific chains.He also noted that geographically dominated frontends are on the rise, with significant differences in popular memecoin trading tools in regions like Asia and the United States, and the potential of localized frontends is underestimated. At the same time, he reexamined the beauty of Bitcoin's design, especially the dynamics of miner competition, which is relatively lacking in modern PoS networks.On the application level, he mentioned that a new wave of applications based on mental share and social metrics is emerging, such as Kaito unlocking a new battlefield. He also discussed the possibility of venture capital financing and reintroducing crowdfunding models.

ChainCatcher news, Becker Ventures successfully held the "VC Horizon-Investors Reunion" summit in Hong Kong on February 19, gathering top investment institutions, entrepreneurs, project parties, and industry leaders from the global Web3 ecosystem to discuss the future development trends of AI, Meme, and Web3. The event attracted over 500 industry guests, covering multiple cutting-edge fields such as blockchain infrastructure, AI, crypto investment, decentralized finance (DeFi), and Meme culture.High-Quality Dialogue, Focusing on Web3 Innovation FrontiersAs Becker Ventures' flagship event, "VC Horizon" is known for its high-quality content and cutting-edge topics. This summit featured keynote speeches, roundtable forums, and high-end networking sessions, discussing AI-driven innovative applications, the commercialization potential of Meme culture, and the globalization of Web3 development. Attendees shared the latest industry trends and engaged in in-depth discussions on the deep integration of AI and Web3, as well as emerging markets for Meme assets.Thank You to Our Partners, Co-Building the Web3 EcosystemThis event received strong support from many well-known institutions and projects, with special thanks to our partners and sponsors:CUDIS, LF Labs, BTX Capital, Planet Hares, SunDog, Mango Network, MovieAI, PalmCode, Bugscoin, DeAgentAI, MelodAI, MetYa.Their support made this summit an important exchange event in the Web3 industry, jointly promoting innovation and development in the ecosystem.Continuous Empowerment, Becker Ventures Joins Hands with Industry Leaders to Create the FutureAs a leading Web3 venture capital institution, Becker Ventures will continue to focus on the three tracks of Infra, AI, and Mass Adoption, helping early-stage quality projects grow and promoting the prosperity of the Web3 ecosystem. In the future, we will continue to hold high-end investor events in Hong Kong, Singapore, Dubai, Tokyo, and other locations, connecting global capital with innovative projects.

ChainCatcher news, Chainlink's well-known community contributor Zach Rynes pointed out that the view of meme coins and celebrity coins as an entry point for ordinary users into the cryptocurrency space has been proven wrong.He stated that these tokens actually constitute a value extraction channel aimed at retail investors, and financial nihilism has become a negative factor in cryptocurrency culture.

ChainCatcher news, according to monitoring by Spot on Chain, F2Pool co-founder Wang Chun sold 300,000 LDO for $518,000 about 10 hours ago. Since the beginning of 2025, he has sold 5.8 million LDO at an average price of $1.771 (approximately $10.27 million), and he still holds 2.2 million LDO (approximately $3.81 million).Another investor, Wolfgang Albrecht, transferred 2.6 million LDO (approximately $4.51 million) to Binance 16 hours ago. This investor unlocked 3.33 million LDO two years ago and has now sold 3.28 million LDO at an average price of about $1.895, with a remaining position of 50,000 LDO.

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, Japan's Nomura Holdings subsidiary Laser Digital has announced the launch of the Laser Digital NEAR Adoption Fund.The fund's strategy aims to provide institutional investors with long-term exposure to NEAR tokens, combined with a staking mechanism that allows investors to participate in the blockchain consensus mechanism.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, the latest report from the cryptocurrency tax software platform CoinLedger shows that in 2024, the average profit for cryptocurrency investors is $5,482, a significant increase of 518% compared to $887.60 in 2023. This data is based on statistics from over 500,000 users, with 80% coming from the United States.The report indicates that SUPER, HYPE, and Bitcoin contributed the largest unrealized gains. CoinLedger CEO David Kemmerer stated that the 2024 presidential election has driven enthusiasm for digital assets to new heights. On the other hand, Ethereum is leading the decline due to increased competition from Solana, with ADA, POL, ATOM, and CRO ranking among the top five unrealized losses.

ChainCatcher news, according to official news, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced the establishment of a division for cyber and emerging technologies to protect retail investors.

ChainCatcher news, according to TheBlock, Bitcoin has seen a slight increase in the past 24 hours, with a total market capitalization just above $3.3 trillion, as investors digest the Federal Reserve's cautious stance on inflation and interest rate policy.Nexo Dispatch analyst Iliya Kalchev stated, "Market participants should closely monitor the Federal Reserve's policy direction, as these events could impact liquidity and investor sentiment, with Bitcoin's ability to maintain the support level of $92,500 being crucial for determining its short-term trend."

ChainCatcher news, according to reports, as part of the virtual asset development roadmap, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission is considering establishing a comprehensive framework covering financial influencers (Finfluencers), advocating for responsible communication and best practices in investor engagement, and plans to strengthen direct interaction with investors through proactive and ongoing educational initiatives.

ChainCatcher message, the Meme project PAIN posted on social media stating that, as previously promised by the project, 80% of the raised 185,976 SOL has been successfully refunded, and all funds sent after block 318346069 (i.e., the end of PAINSALE) have also been refunded.Its tokenomics shows that the total supply of PAIN is 10 million, with 50% allocated to Harold himself, 20% for presale, 15% for liquidity, 10% allocated to the community, and 5% allocated to partners.

According to ChainCatcher news, as reported by CoinDesk, a recent survey by the cryptocurrency exchange Kraken shows that 85% of U.S. cryptocurrency investors hold Meme coins, with 76% believing that the potential returns outweigh the risks. The survey found that 44% of cryptocurrency holders believe that Meme coins will enhance the credibility of the crypto market, and 42% expect Meme coins to outperform other crypto assets in 2025.Data shows that FOMO is one of the main reasons investors purchase Meme coins. 29% of holders aim for short-term profits, while 23% see it as a diversification option for their portfolios. Notably, female investor participation is slightly higher than that of males, at 86% and 84%, respectively.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, the Bitcoin Volatility Index (DVOL) of the options exchange Deribit has been continuously declining since January 20, dropping from a high of 72 to about 50.8.Analysis indicates that this trend suggests Bitcoin is maturing as an asset class, with investors no longer reacting violently to short-term market shocks, and its performance increasingly resembling the dynamics of commodity markets and traditional safe-haven assets.The market is closely watching the release of the Federal Reserve's January meeting minutes, particularly regarding the potential impact of the new tariff policy proposed by Trump. On the macroeconomic front, the U.S. Department of Labor will release weekly unemployment insurance claims data for the week ending February 15 on February 20, with initial jobless claims expected to be 215,000, compared to the previous value of 213,000.Additionally, Federal Reserve Governor Adriana D. Kugler will give a speech on the topic of "Navigating the Inflation Wave on the Phillips Curve."