ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, BNB Chain has released its first optimization plan aimed at addressing traffic surges. The team observed that during peak traffic periods, many transactions failed to be included in blocks in a timely manner. This means that even if users increase the gas fees (transaction fees) to speed up their transactions, they may not receive the priority they expect.While there are many potential contributing factors, one key issue is that validator nodes do not always prioritize blocks with the highest overall value (i.e., the most profitable blocks based on transaction fees).The current design of BNB Chain prioritizes getting all transactions on-chain as quickly as possible, thereby minimizing the average waiting time in the mempool. This approach works for most typical use cases. However, for fast-paced, high-risk Meme coin trading, it is not the best choice, as small price fluctuations can have significant impacts.Therefore, the team is refining the strategy to prioritize block value, especially when handling critical transactions. In other words, it will give higher priority to transactions interacting with time-sensitive (Meme coin) contracts.This upgrade will introduce a brief waiting period before block sealing, as long as there is sufficient time within a 3-second block window. This will allow validators to collect more bids, increasing the chances of including the best bids and improving overall block building performance, especially during peak network activity. This change also provides more time for bid collection, potentially leading to more efficient block construction.

ChainCatcher news, according to Similarweb data, in the ranking of the most visited websites globally in January 2025, ChatGPT (chatgpt.com) has climbed to sixth place for the first time, with a traffic share of 2.33% and a monthly growth of 5.91%. Google remains in first place with a traffic share of 29.21%, and YouTube ranks second.Sam Altman retweeted, saying: "There is still a long way to go to catch up with Google."

ChainCatcher news, the South Korean police recently arrested 90 Vietnamese suspects for allegedly using cryptocurrency to sell drugs in various bars and clubs across the country. The police stated that these suspects smuggled drugs into the country by disguising them as coffee and vitamin packages, and distributed them in Vietnamese-operated bars and clubs in multiple cities.The police initially estimated that the gang smuggled drugs worth 1.04 billion won (approximately 721,000 USD), of which about 710 million won (nearly 500,000 USD) has been successfully sold. Some suspects are illegal residents, and currently, 18 suspects have been detained, with the case still under further investigation.

ChainCatcher news, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong responded to user complaints, stating that the platform is fully committed to expanding its Solana infrastructure to cope with the recent surge in trading volume. Crypto KOL Ansem previously stated that he paused using Coinbase due to Solana transaction delay issues.

ChainCatcher news, Glink, as the organizer, held the Glink brand strategy launch conference in Pattaya, Thailand, themed "Opening a New Era of Web3 Traffic Entry." This conference focused on the future development of Web3 ecological entry and decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePIN), gathering the parent brand GBox's technical team, Glink investment institutions, and industry leaders in DePIN to explore the infinite possibilities of new opportunities in Web3 traffic.As the core of Web3 handheld devices and DePIN traffic node equipment, Glink has achieved the final piece of the puzzle between real terminal devices and the blockchain world with its unique privacy and security features and strong support for multi-chain ecological project partnerships, driving the revolution of decentralized traffic.During this conference, discussions were held on the lack of high-performance devices in decentralized hardware; the inability of chain game users to efficiently participate in hardware device mining and cross-chain asset management; and the market pain points of traffic distribution networks relying on centralized platforms. It also analyzed Glink's ability and advantages in filling market gaps through hardware innovation and AI multimodal interaction. Currently, Glink supports hardware mining for multi-chain interactive revenue and distributed traffic deployment, creating higher returns for users across multiple dimensions.

ChainCatcher news, aimed at accelerating the integration of cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence (AI), the new decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) Aiccelerate announced on the X platform that its website is currently inaccessible due to high traffic and is working hard to resolve the issue. Additionally, Aiccelerate stated that with the DAO officially launched, there will be some updates in the next 1-2 weeks, including:Initial investment in the team;Strategy and roadmap of the internal development team (currently building agents and infrastructure);Establishing key partnerships with leaders.

ChainCatcher news, the European Police Organization collaborated with law enforcement agencies from six countries to dismantle an international drug trafficking group using cryptocurrency.The operation resulted in the arrest of 9 suspects. During the operation, valuable items including gold and luxury goods, €35,000 in cash, and €25 million in cryptocurrency were seized, amounting to $26.23 million. The total value of the seized assets was €27 million, equivalent to $28.33 million.

ChainCatcher news, according to data disclosed by IntoTheBlock, Aave's lending activity on Ethereum has surged, with net inflows rising to $500 million in the past week. Multiple metrics of the Aave protocol have reached new highs, and the total supply of stablecoins is significantly higher compared to 2021. According to DeFiLlama data, Aave's TVL is currently above the previous bull market period in October 2021, reaching an all-time high of $38.6 billion. The estimated annual revenue for the protocol is $117 million.

ChainCatcher news, according to market news, South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Upbit experienced trading interruptions due to increased traffic.

ChainCatcher message, CHILLGUY image creator @PhillipBankss posted on X platform: "chill guy has obtained copyright. I will be issuing a takedown notice regarding monetization-related content in the coming days. I don't like brand accounts using him to set trends, which is something I don't really care about, especially unauthorized merchandise and shitcoins."

ChainCatcher news, on November 11, at the opening ceremony of Web3Labs HK Center, AISIM was officially launched, introducing the first "Roaming to Earn" decentralized traffic revenue network. AISIM enables every device to achieve global traffic and on-chain revenue, ushering in a new era of "connect and earn." AISIM plans to collaborate with Japan's largest travel company JTB to launch a node in Japan in December.As part of the Web3Labs X Ton acceleration program, AISIM will join the TON ecosystem, promoting the implementation of DePIN applications and providing Web3 users with limitless global on-chain connectivity and revenue experiences.

ChainCatcher news, the Chongqing Fifth Intermediate People's Court recently concluded an appeal case involving drug trafficking using a new method of "Internet + virtual currency + logistics mailing."From August 2021 to July 2023, the defendant Zhang contacted drug buyers through WeChat and other means, primarily selling marijuana and "stamps" and other types of drugs. Zhang entrusted the packaged drugs to a dedicated person for safekeeping, and after reaching a transaction intention with the drug buyer, provided the buyer with a virtual currency website. After confirming the receipt of drug funds via virtual currency, Zhang would place an order with a certain express delivery platform, and the drug custodian would deliver the drugs to the buyer through the express platform, while Zhang paid the drug custodian a fee.According to statistics, Zhang placed orders through the express platform and had the drug custodian deliver drugs a total of over 1,600 times; received funds through virtual currency accounts a total of over 1,200 times; and withdrew the received virtual currency to his Alipay, WeChat, and bank cards after multiple transfers, accumulating over 400,000 yuan.The Chongqing Fifth Intermediate Court, after legal review, found that the first-instance sentence of eight years imprisonment and a fine of 100,000 yuan for the defendant Zhang for the crimes of drug trafficking and money laundering was appropriate, and upheld the original judgment.

ChainCatcher news, according to a report by Decrypt, based on the indictment filed by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), former professional skier Ryan James Wedding and 15 other defendants operated a drug trafficking organization that transported cocaine from Colombia through Mexico to the United States and Canada. The criminal gang committed multiple murders during their operations and attempted to evade police capture using cryptocurrency.The indictment states, "Defendant Bonilla will pay defendants Wedding and Clark for two kilograms of cocaine through Tether cryptocurrency payment services." They sent QR codes to the drug dealers to receive payment in the form of USDT. During the investigation, over $3.2 million in cryptocurrency, more than a ton of cocaine, three firearms, dozens of rounds of ammunition, and $255,400 were seized.Authorities say Wedding is now on the run. The FBI is now offering a reward of $50,000 for information leading to the arrest and extradition of Wedding. Wedding, 47, represented Canada at the 2002 Winter Olympics and has recently been living in Mexico.