ChainCatcher news, according to official news from the Bitcoin Lightning Network asset issuance trading platform BitBoom, the platform will launch the "PUMPKIN OG NFT" for sale across the network on March 14, 2025, at 06:00 UTC (14:00 Beijing time), with a limited initial release of 3,000 pieces. The official website shows that this NFT has various "rights," including airdrops from Bitcoin ecological projects and whitelist access for platform asset issuance.According to the official introduction, the PUMPKIN OG NFT is issued based on the Taproot Assets standard developed by Lightning Labs, and it is the first "PASS rights NFT" under this standard. This NFT is bound to the platform's NF "PUMPKIN," and the sales revenue will empower "PUMPKIN."It is reported that on January 31, 2025, Tether announced in El Salvador that it will soon issue USDT on Bitcoin and the Lightning Network, which is based on the maturity of the Taproot Asset protocol. The BitBoom platform supports asset issuance and trading under this protocol, using the smallest unit of Bitcoin, sats, as the trading currency.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, the total transaction fees generated by the Solana network last week were only 53,800 SOL, marking the lowest weekly figure since September 2024.Data shows that the total transaction fees last week decreased by 10% compared to the previous week, an improvement over the past six weeks' average weekly decline rate of 25%. Notably, Solana's weekly transaction fees have dropped by 85% from the historical peak of 361,000 SOL in the fourth week of January (during the $TRUMP and $MELANIA meme coin launches).Since the issuance of $TRUMP, Jito validator tips have also significantly decreased, averaging only $11,300 per day last week, compared to $62,000 per day during the week of $TRUMP's issuance. Similarly, the 7-day moving average of active addresses on the Solana network also fell by 35% during this period. The decline in these fundamental indicators has affected the price of the SOL token, which has dropped by about 50% since January 20.As a major revenue and token generation platform for Solana, Pump.fun has also experienced a similar decline. Last week, an average of only 0.89% of tokens created on Pump.fun "graduated" to Raydium daily, compared to 1.6% in the third week of January. Considering the hundreds of thousands of tokens created daily on Pump.fun, this 0.71% drop is relatively significant.

ChainCatcher news, AI project Manus co-founder Ji Yichao stated on social media that Manus's official X account was unexpectedly suspended yesterday. The team is actively working with the X support team to resolve this issue. Preliminary observations suggest that the suspension may be related to third-party mentions of cryptocurrency scams. Manus has never been involved in cryptocurrency projects, token issuance, or blockchain programs; any cryptocurrency business with a similar name claiming to be associated with Manus is a scam. Manus is currently taking legal action against these impersonators and encourages users to report suspicious accounts.

ChainCatcher news, Hong Kong Legislative Council member Wu Jiezhuang stated, "Hong Kong does not have an official currency. Some citizens and Web3 practitioners have inquired with me, as someone impersonating the Chief Executive posted on the X platform about launching the Hong Kong Coin on the Solana chain (launch of the National Hong Kong Coin). The government has made it clear that this information is absolutely false and is intended to defraud. Citizens are reminded to be cautious and not to mislead those who are being scammed."Previous news, the Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee's X account is suspected to have been hacked, posting content related to tokens.

ChainCatcher news, according to X user @R10coin_, "Ronaldinho is collaborating with a team in China (Shenzhen) to issue tokens and defraud investors.In May 2024, @R10coin_ officially began discussions with Ronaldinho regarding the issuance of cryptocurrency. After more than six months of detailed negotiations, in January 2025, @R10coin_ formally signed a cooperation agreement with Mr. Ronaldinho. The total contract amount is 6 million USD, of which 3 million USD has been paid as a deposit after the contract was signed.Without communicating with @R10coin_ and without their consent, Ronaldinho signed another cooperation agreement worth 10 million USD with another company and received a 5 million USD deposit, subsequently starting to promote and warm up for that company's tokens.Investigations revealed that the company is located in Shenzhen, China, and its actions are extremely malicious. The company frequently releases worthless "meme" coins for false advertising, launching more than ten fraudulent virtual currency projects each month. They use exaggerated marketing tactics to quickly attract investor funds, employing a "quick harvest" model to rapidly pump and dump, harvesting investor funds within just one hour before fleeing with the money.Ronaldinho sold his X account for 5 million USD to a company in Shenzhen, China, to promote a cryptocurrency.As a victim, @R10coin_ hereby solemnly reminds all investors not to participate in any projects of this company.@R10coin_ publicly condemns the fraudulent actions of Ronaldinho and his partners and will disclose the contract signed with Ronaldinho as well as some promotional materials to prove his breach of contract and the original intention of @R10coin_'s cooperation."Note: Currently, Ronaldinho's X account has not responded to the above information.

ChainCatcher news, latest news, the issuance of TRC20-USDT has increased to 63.7 billion, setting a new historical high, accounting for 44.7% of the total issuance of USDT in the entire network. As of now, the number of accounts holding TRC20-USDT has reached 61.92 million, with a total of over 2.34 billion transfers. Justin Sun, the founder of TRON, recently stated that TRON will launch the Gas Free feature this week, meaning that the stablecoin itself will bear the transaction fees.TRC20-USDT is a dollar-pegged stablecoin issued by Tether on the TRON network, characterized by fast transfer speeds and low fees, which has attracted a large number of users. It is already supported by several exchanges including Binance, HTX, OKX, Bitfinex, MEXC, KuCoin, Gate.io, and Poloniex. The TRC20 version of USDT will significantly enhance the existing decentralized application ecosystem of TRON, bringing higher overall value storage and stronger liquidity for decentralized exchanges, while providing enterprise-level partners and institutional investors with a more convenient blockchain entry point.

ChainCatcher news, Ella Zhang, head of YZi Labs (formerly Binance Labs), retweeted Zhao Changpeng's tweet about "crazy token ideas" yesterday on the X platform, announcing that if there are long-term builders creating projects based on Zhao Changpeng's idea, they can apply to YZi Labs for priority review.Previous news, Zhao Changpeng mentioned a new token issuance mechanism idea: an initial unlock of 10%, with subsequent unlocks subject to certain price conditions.

ChainCatcher news, CZ posted on platform X about a crazy idea for a token issuance: What if someone issues a token with the following tokenomics?Initially, 10% of the tokens are unlocked and sold on the market, with the proceeds used for the project team's development of products/platforms, marketing, compensation, etc. Each future unlock must meet all of the following conditions:Six months after the last unlock.Only if the token price has maintained above twice the previous unlock price for more than 30 days prior to the unlock.A maximum of 5% of the tokens can be unlocked each time.For example, if the TGE price is $1 in January, by June, if the token price is still below $2, no more tokens can be unlocked. Assuming the token price is above $2 between July 4 and August 3, then on August 3, 5% of the tokens can be unlocked for circulation. Assuming the price on August 3 is $3. The next earliest unlock date is March 3 of the following year, and it can only be unlocked if the price has been above $6 for more than 30 days.The project team has the right to decide to postpone or reduce the scale of each unlock. If they do not want to sell more, they do not have to. But each time they can sell (unlock) a maximum of 5%, and then they must wait at least 6 months, and the price must double again. The project team does not have the right to shorten or increase the scale of the next unlock. The tokens will be locked through a smart contract controlled by a third party's keys. This can prevent new tokens from flooding the market during price downturns while also incentivizing the project team to build long-term.However, CZ emphasized that he has no plans to issue new tokens, just a discussion idea.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, data shows that the daily issuance of memecoins on the Solana network has dropped to 40,000, the lowest level since December 25, 2024.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, the Solana SIMD-0228 proposal is now open, aiming to shift SOL issuance to a market-driven model. Voting is expected to take place in about 10 days.The proposal sets a target staking rate of 50% to enhance the network's security and decentralization. If more than 50% of SOL is staked, the issuance will decrease, thereby suppressing further staking by lowering the yield; if less than 50% of SOL is staked, the issuance will increase to raise the yield and encourage staking. The minimum inflation rate will be 0%, while the maximum inflation rate will be determined based on the current Solana issuance curve.

ChainCatcher news, Michael Saylor announced on the X platform that the Strategy has completed the issuance of $2 billion in convertible notes, with a coupon rate of 0%, a premium of 35%, and an implied exercise price of approximately $433.43.

ChainCatcher message, KIP Protocol released a statement regarding the $LIBRA token, clarifying KIP Protocol's role in the event:KIP did not initiate the Libra project or the Viva La Libertad project.KIP was invited to assist in managing the financing plan for small and medium-sized enterprises in Argentina.KIP did not participate in the token issuance.KIP did not profit in any way from the token issuance.KIP has no prior or ongoing relationship with President Javier Milei.KIP stated that it will continue to work with all relevant parties to address any misunderstandings and is prepared to take necessary legal action to protect its reputation from further unfounded accusations.

ChainCatcher message, Santiment posted on the X platform that due to the Bybit hack causing a stir in the crypto space, along with concerning news this week regarding LIBRA and other contributing factors, the crowd is exhibiting extreme fear as Bitcoin plummets.According to sentiment scores, the negative sentiment in the crypto community is similar to the situation before the price rebound on February 17 and 18. While nothing is certain, and a major exchange hack could have a lasting impact on the crowd's perception, remember that the market almost always moves in the opposite direction of retail traders' expectations.

ChainCatcher news, Matrixport's latest weekly report "How Liquidity and Macroeconomic Indicators Affect Bitcoin" shows that several macroeconomic and liquidity factors are influencing the price trend of Bitcoin. The report focuses on four key factors:First, the shift in U.S. debt issuance strategy. During Yellen's tenure, the U.S. Treasury preferred to issue short-term Treasury bills (T-bills) and issued fewer long-term bonds, which suppressed the rise in Treasury yields, reduced the attractiveness of fixed-income assets, and drove funds toward Bitcoin and stocks. However, the new Treasury Secretary Scot Bessent may increase the issuance of long-term Treasury bonds, which could push yields higher, tighten liquidity, and weaken demand for risk assets.Second, the trend of the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY). As an indicator of the strength of the dollar against a basket of foreign currencies, a stronger DXY often indicates tightening global liquidity, reducing the attractiveness of risk assets like Bitcoin.Third, the impact of inflation data. CPI and PCE are core indicators that the Federal Reserve focuses on, and a cooling of inflation may prompt the Fed to adopt a more hawkish stance, affecting market liquidity and risk appetite.Fourth, changes in global money supply (M2). The cessation of M2 contraction at the end of 2023 helped Bitcoin break through $40,000. The report suggests that a moderate growth of M2 and controlled inflation are most favorable for Bitcoin's performance, but if M2 grows too quickly, it may trigger rising inflation, forcing the Fed to tighten its policy.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, Strategy Company (formerly MicroStrategy) plans to issue $2 billion zero-interest convertible senior bonds for general corporate purposes, including the acquisition of Bitcoin. These bonds will mature on March 1, 2030, and can be settled in cash, Class A common stock, or a combination of both. The company also granted initial purchasers an option to buy an additional $300 million in bonds.Previously, Strategy issued a profit warning in its 10-K filing, primarily due to a $1.79 billion impairment loss on digital assets. The company warned that a significant decline in the market value of Bitcoin could affect its ability to repay debts and liquidity, forcing it to sell Bitcoin at unfavorable prices.In 2024, Strategy acquired approximately 258,320 BTC and currently holds 478,740 BTC, valued at over $46 billion. The company stated that it may rely on equity or debt financing to meet its financial obligations in the future, with success depending on the market value of Bitcoin.

ChainCatcher news, Bartool Sports founder Dave Portnoy revealed new details about the launch of the LIBRA token project, which has put Argentine President Javier Milei in a difficult position and sparked calls from political opponents for impeachment proceedings. Portnoy stated on X Space on Sunday that he is prepared to join the project as an advisor and purchased tokens at the project's launch, but later returned approximately 6 million tokens after project advisor Hayden Davis told him not to disclose the gift.Before the X Space event, Davis released his own account of the incident on Saturday night. Davis posted a video and a statement on X to defend his actions and announced that he would use funds collected from "fees, liquidity mining, and other actions" to buy back and destroy the tokens.