ChainCatcher news, Bitwise announced that its Ethereum ETF (ETHW) assets under management have surpassed 500 million dollars.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, a 35-year-old man from Springfield, Virginia, Mohammed Azharuddin Chhipa, has been criminally charged for donating cryptocurrency to the notorious Islamic terrorist organization Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS).According to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), from October 2019 to October 2022, Chhipa sent cryptocurrency worth $185,000 to ISIS members in Syria.

ChainCatcher news, the co-founder of the crypto portfolio management project Mest, ashu (@ashu_mest), disclosed on X that the NFT analysis platform NFTGo has acquired the Mest product, with the specific acquisition amount not yet disclosed.NFTGo will develop new products based on the relevant source code. It is reported that due to low market conditions and input-output comparisons, Mest stopped development a year ago.

ChainCatcher news, according to market news: The total assets managed by ETFs listed in the United States have reached $10.6 trillion, surpassing the $10 trillion threshold for the first time in history, with $40 billion invested in the cryptocurrency sector. (Jin Ten)

ChainCatcher news, according to Cryptonews, BlackRock's Head of Thematic Investing and Active Equity ETFs in the U.S., Jay Jacobs, stated in an interview with Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas that the demand for Ethereum ETFs is only showing "the tip of the iceberg," with currently only a small portion of clients holding their Bitcoin (IBIT) and Ethereum (ETHA) ETF products. He added that BlackRock remains focused on bringing new clients to these ETFs rather than launching new ETFs related to other cryptocurrencies.Against the backdrop of the Federal Reserve possibly announcing an interest rate cut this week and market expectations that the Trump administration may establish a Bitcoin strategic reserve in 2025, analysts expect ETH to potentially break the $5,000 historical high by the end of the year. The ETH price broke through $4,100 this morning, reaching a new high for the year, while Bitcoin surpassed $107,000 during the same period. Historically, Ethereum tends to experience a new round of increases 1-2 months after Bitcoin breaks a new high.

ChainCatcher news, according to Decrypt, 24-year-old Catherine Colivas kidnapped a member of the Saudi royal family with the help of three accomplices and threatened to cut off his fingers to force him to pay $40,000 in Bitcoin. Despite the perpetrator's guilty plea, she was not imprisoned.Catherine Colivas faces a maximum sentence of 25 years at a hearing in Victoria, Australia. She pleaded guilty to charges of kidnapping, extortion, reckless injury, theft, and firearm offenses. However, she only received a community correction order—equivalent to community service in Australia.Colivas matched with the Saudi royal family member on a dating app and went out for drinks and dinner. Then, the royal family member escorted Colivas home. As the royal family member walked Colivas to the door, he was ambushed by three men, including Colivas's boyfriend.The victim was subsequently bound with cables, unable to leave, and was intimidated. As he was a cryptocurrency trader, the victim provided Bitcoin and had to call a friend to complete the $40,000 transfer. Afterwards, his keys were stolen, and the criminals also raided his home. Court documents show they stole clothing, a PlayStation 5, and several iPhones.The victim was later released and immediately went to the police to report the incident, and then spent the night in the hospital due to injuries to his head and wrist.

ChainCatcher news, according to Morningstar, based on calculations by CryptoQuant analysts, if the current supply and demand dynamics of Ethereum persist, this cryptocurrency could reach an all-time high of over $5000 next year.Meanwhile, CryptoQuant analysts wrote in a recent report that although the total supply of Ethereum is at its highest level since April 2023, the number of Ethereum destroyed through transaction fees has been on the rise since September, indicating that the supply growth of this cryptocurrency has been slowing down.

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ChainCatcher news, according to the Daily Economic News, the chairman of the Korea Exchange (KRX), Jeong Eun-bo, stated that South Korea should quickly incorporate cryptocurrencies into the financial system to overcome regulatory barriers and maintain international competitiveness. He pointed out that since Donald Trump was elected President of the United States, the daily trading volume of the South Korean crypto market has exceeded 20 trillion won (approximately 14 billion USD) compared to the domestic stock market.At the recent World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) summit, Jeong Eun-bo emphasized that ignoring the virtual currency market would affect the profitability of exchanges. He also criticized the current attitude of viewing virtual currencies as speculative assets, warning that this could lead to South Korea falling behind in international competition. Despite the rapid growth of the crypto market in South Korea, there are currently no crypto companies listed on the KRX, and businesses are unable to purchase cryptocurrencies on their balance sheets, while regulators have not yet approved the launch of a Bitcoin spot ETF. He urged South Korea to seize the opportunity to institutionalize the cryptocurrency market to create new value and enhance international competitiveness.

ChainCatcher news, a man impersonating an Uber driver in Scottsdale, Arizona, has been arrested for allegedly stealing a total of $300,000 in cryptocurrency from two passengers.According to the police, the man borrowed the passengers' phones while picking them up and used the phones to transfer funds and operate cold wallets, stealing crypto assets from multiple Coinbase accounts. In the case, the man also threatened one victim, telling them to "calm down, or bad things will happen."

ChainCatcher news, according to Jin Shi reports, market news says: The Korea Securities Futures Exchange has established a committee to manage market volatility.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, Goldman Sachs believes that the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut in December is a foregone conclusion, followed by consecutive cuts of 25 basis points in January and March of 2025; subsequently, there will only be rate cuts in the June and September meetings. However, there are still some variables, as more and more Federal Reserve officials indicate that the FOMC may slow down the pace of rate cuts sooner, so there is a risk of pausing rate cuts in the January meeting.Traders now believe that the likelihood of the Federal Reserve cutting rates by 25 basis points at the meeting on December 17-18 is as high as 97%. However, due to stronger data in November, the risk of the Federal Reserve pausing rate cuts in early 2025 has increased. Powell's post-meeting speech and the latest economic forecasts will be crucial.

ChainCatcher news, Berko, the community leader of the blue-chip NFT project Pudgy Penguins, posted on the X platform hinting at no intention to compete with CryptoPunks. He stated, "It's never punks vs penguins, but always punks and penguins."

ChainCatcher news, Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan published a new issue of "Secretary's Essay," in which he pointed out that the number of licensed asset management companies in Hong Kong increased by 24% year-on-year last quarter, and the number of open-ended fund companies also surged by over 132% year-on-year.According to the latest data, the number of startups in Hong Kong has reached a new high, with the proportion of startups founded by non-local entrepreneurs rising to 28%.In addition, Paul Chan also announced that the public consultation for the new fiscal year's "Budget" officially begins today.

ChainCatcher news, previously, cryptocurrency supporter and U.S. Representative from Arkansas, French Hill, defeated three other competitors to win the position of Chairman of the Financial Services Committee.Hill currently serves as the Vice Chairman of the committee and heads the subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Inclusion. He emphasized that he is very grateful for the opportunity to serve as the chairman of the committee.Outgoing Chairman Patrick McHenry praised Hill's leadership skills, particularly his expertise in financial technology and innovation. McHenry stated, "French's experience in the private sector, the Treasury Department, and as Vice Chairman has prepared him well for this role." He emphasized, "Under French Hill's leadership, the Republicans will ultimately establish a clear regulatory framework and strong consumer protections for the digital asset ecosystem based on this Congress." McHenry also highlighted Hill's contributions to advancing key legislation, including the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (FIT21). Hill's appointment has garnered support from leaders in the cryptocurrency industry and lawmakers. Former Acting Comptroller of the Currency and former Chief Legal Officer of cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase, Brian Brooks, praised Hill's "intellect, growth mindset, and innovative outlook."

ChainCatcher news, according to Crowdfund Insider, deVere Group CEO Nigel Green predicts that Bitcoin could soar to $150,000 by mid-2025. "So far this year, Bitcoin has risen by as much as 134%, and we believe the price of Bitcoin will continue to rise in the coming months.""I previously predicted that after Donald Trump's inauguration, the price of Bitcoin could soar to $120,000. I now believe that the increasing FOMO among investors and the continuous rise in institutional investment are likely to push the price of Bitcoin up to $150,000 by mid-2025."

ChainCatcher message, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin stated on social media, "Deep Funding combines two ideas:Value Graph: Instead of asking 'How much does X contribute to humanity?', it's better to ask 'How much of Y's contribution is attributed to X?'Refining Human Judgment: An open AI market provides all weight allocation suggestions, which are then verified by a randomly sampled human jury.The first idea (Value Graph) has gradually become a popular paradigm in recent years, and the reasons are quite compelling. It is very difficult to measure contributions abstractly: if you ask people how much they would be willing to pay to save N birds, they might respond that it is $80 when N=2000 and also $80 when N=200000. Questions like 'Which is more valuable for C, A or B?' are much easier to handle.The second idea (Refining Human Judgment) is based on some thoughts from my info finance article: the condensation of human judgment in information finance. Anyone can use any method (like AI) to suggest weights for all graph edges, and a human jury conducts a detailed analysis of randomly sampled edges. Ultimately, the submission that is most compatible with the jury's answers determines the final output."