ChainCatcher news, cryptocurrency exchange platform Gate.io issued a statement indicating that the Gate.io security team found no anomalies, and security agencies reported no issues. Deposits, withdrawals, and trading are operating normally, please do not believe rumors.Gate.io maintains a 100% reserve, with the latest reserve amount exceeding 10 billion dollars.

ChainCatcher news, HashKey Group released an "official statement regarding the appointment of Mr. Livio Weng," stating that HashKey Exchange CEO Livio Weng has formally submitted his resignation to the company several months ago due to personal family reasons.HashKey Group has completed the transition plan and obtained approval from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) for the personnel changes. Mr. Livio Weng will continue to serve until the end of this year to assist in completing all handover work.Mr. Livio Weng stated: "Over the past year, I have been fortunate to witness and participate in the development and growth of HashKey Group and HashKey Exchange. I feel incredibly proud to work alongside such an outstanding team to drive innovation and development in the industry. Due to personal family reasons, I will temporarily bid farewell to HashKey. I thank the company, the team, and industry partners for their continuous support and trust. I believe HashKey Group will continue to lead the industry forward and create brilliance in the future."HashKey Group CEO Xiao Feng stated that Mr. Weng's leadership has driven the construction and development of the exchange, laying the foundation for the group's steady growth in the Hong Kong crypto industry.Previous news, HashKey Group announced that all team token holders (including former employees) must strictly adhere to the token management policy, and employee departures will not trigger early or full unlocking.

ChainCatcher news, XT.COM officially released a related announcement regarding the previous theft news.Today, it was discovered that the platform wallet with the on-chain address: 0xdb3ded7731c781224ec292e2163d9554c094fd7c has abnormal asset transfers out, and the technical department is currently conducting an active investigation. Upon verification, the amount involved is around 1 million U (12 cryptocurrencies), and this asset belongs to the platform's own assets, which will not harm the interests of any customers or users.In addition, XT.COM stated that since its establishment, the platform's asset reserves have always been managed at 1.5 times the user funds, and it plans to launch a Merkle tree asset proof system in mid-December to further enhance the transparency and security of the exchange.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, Binance stated in its latest announcement that it expects its full-time compliance team to reach 645 people by the end of 2024, a 34% increase from November last year. Including contractors, there are currently over 1,000 employees focused on compliance work.Binance's Chief Compliance Officer Noah Perlman stated that the crypto industry has entered a new stage of maturity, where regulatory compliance has become a fundamental standard for user experience and protection, business success, and responsible growth. The latest compliance talents include former PayPal Global Financial Crimes Compliance Head Todd McElduff, as well as special investigation experts Céline Inial and Caner Akyürek from law enforcement agencies in France and Turkey, with nearly 20 years of experience. In 2023, Binance's compliance spending increased by 36% year-on-year.

ChainCatcher news, according to market news, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler made a statement suggesting that he may leave the SEC.

ChainCatcher news, according to informed sources, the founder of the Ethereum meme token Daram has deactivated the original Daram Twitter account after the new CTO community issued a complete severance statement. Last week, this founder issued a second token, and as of today, has deactivated all Twitter and community accounts, forcing the new CTO community of Daram to make a complete break. It is understood that the new CTO team of the Daram community has taken over the community and is orderly cooperating with various exchanges. The community atmosphere is good, and the current market capitalization of Daram is 4 million dollars.

ChainCatcher news, according to Decrypt, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has established a website to collect statements from individuals affected by the 2016 Bitfinex hacking incident, aiming to provide potential victims an opportunity to share how the criminal actions of Ilya Lichtenstein and his wife Heather Morgan have impacted them.Although the DOJ's position is that, under the Crime Victims' Rights Act (CVRA), there are no victims of a convicted crime, the department has still issued this notice to the public to ensure that anyone who may have been harmed by the defendant's actions can be heard. This includes affected Bitfinex account holders.

ChainCatcher message, Federal Reserve FOMC statement: The committee unanimously agreed on this interest rate decision. (Last meeting was 11-1) (Jin Shi)

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, Xiamen Suan Neng Technology Co., Ltd. (Sophgo) issued a statement denying any direct or indirect business relationship with Huawei. The statement pointed out that the U.S. Department of Commerce's investigation into the relationship between TSMC and Huawei is unrelated to Sophgo and its products, and the company has always strictly complied with relevant regulations, including U.S. export controls.Sophgo has provided TSMC with a detailed investigation report proving that the company is not involved in the Huawei investigation incident. In addition, Sophgo stated that it reserves the right to take legal action against any individuals or entities that damage the company's commercial reputation.Previous news, according to The Information, the U.S. Department of Commerce launched an investigation into TSMC earlier this month to confirm whether it provided chips to Huawei, after which TSMC stopped supplying chips to the AI company Sophgo, which is affiliated with Bitmain.

ChainCatcher news, the South African Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) temporarily suspended the financial services provider license of the cryptocurrency trading platform Banxso on Wednesday, citing concerns that its marketing practices promised clients unrealistic returns.There were previous allegations that Banxso used deepfake techniques in its advertising and employed aggressive sales tactics to pressure clients into investing without proper risk assessment.

ChainCatcher news, Coinbase's policy chief Faryar Shirzad stated on his social platform that Harris's crypto-friendly statement is important and constructive, as it demonstrates to the public that she believes digital asset innovation is very important, on par with artificial intelligence; and she recognizes that there is a path that can both promote innovation and protect consumers and investors.Additionally, Faryar Shirzad believes that this statement was made after weeks of engagement with her inner circle, who hold a thoughtful and open attitude towards cryptocurrency.

ChainCatcher message, Telegram has not removed the chat privacy statement from the FAQ, but has merely relocated the statement to the answer of the question "What should I do if a bot or channel infringes my copyright?" At the same time, it also emphasizes in "Will you handle deletion requests from third parties" that they can delete sticker packs that infringe intellectual property rights or bots related to pornography and terrorism, which does not apply to local restrictions on freedom of speech. For example, if criticizing the government is illegal in a certain country, then Telegram will not be part of such politically motivated censorship.

ChainCatcher news, according to @tier10k's post on the X platform, Telegram has quietly updated its Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) by removing "All Telegram chats and groups are private conversations between participants. We do not handle any requests related to them."

ChainCatcher news reports that former SEC General Counsel Ashley Ebersole stated in an interview that Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are expected to make more comments on cryptocurrency.Trump has already expressed support for Bitcoin miners at the Bitcoin 2024 conference and has pledged to push for the U.S. to become a global crypto hub. In contrast, Harris's cryptocurrency policy is still being formulated, and she is expected to focus more on this issue. Ebersole pointed out that Trump's policy stance in the crypto space is ahead of Harris's and he may not be in a hurry to provide more specific details. Although Trump plans to release a crypto-related proposal on Thursday, the specifics have not yet been made public. Harris's policy is likely to become clearer over the next two months, which will affect voter support. The attitudes of the two candidates toward cryptocurrency will impact their voter base, especially among voters who own cryptocurrency, where Trump currently leads Harris by 12 percentage points. The clarity of candidates' policies will become a key issue leading up to the election.

ChainCatcher news, Telegram issued its first official statement regarding the arrest of its CEO Pavel Durov, stating, "It is currently unclear what charges Durov is facing or whether he has actually been arrested. Various reports suggest that he may have been arrested due to the lack of regulation on the Telegram platform, but without official confirmation from the French government and no further explanation from Telegram, the facts remain unclear. Telegram's CEO Pavel Durov has nothing to hide and frequently travels in Europe."

ChainCatcher message, TON issued a statement regarding "Telegram CEO's arrest," assuring everyone that the TON community remains strong and fully operational."As a community committed to freedom of speech and decentralization, we stand firmly with Pavel during this challenging time. Pavel has always been a steadfast advocate for these values, and we believe that his efforts to promote an open and decentralized internet will continue to inspire millions. The TON community remains focused on our mission, and we will continue to work globally to uphold these principles. We encourage everyone to stay calm, united, and to keep building as we collectively navigate this situation. Thank you for your continued support."