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According to The Block, RootData has officially launched the industry's first exchange ranking centered on transparency, "Top Cryptocurrency Exchanges Ranked by Transparency," breaking the traditional evaluation limitations of "volume-only" assessments.This ranking establishes a multi-dimensional evaluation framework, covering four main categories: liquidity, asset value, compliance security, and information transparency, which are further divided into six core dimensions: token economics and unlocking transparency, project progress and key event disclosure, team background and capital support transparency, announcement disclosure and section accuracy, asset reserve transparency and listing standards, compliance licenses and audit data.The ranking made its debut last December at the Binance Dubai Blockchain Week, aiming to transform information disclosure from an "optional" for exchanges to a "mandatory" requirement. By promoting exchanges to prioritize information disclosure about their platforms and listed assets, it aims to help the Web3 industry better integrate with mainstream business and protect investors' right to know.It is reported that RootData is the largest enterprise data platform in the Web3 industry, having become an essential data platform for over 2 million Web3 users' decision-making. Its investors include reputable professional investors such as NLVC Aurora Venture Capital and Boyaa Interactive (00434.hk).

According to the official announcement, Gate has released the latest reserve report, showing significant improvements in various data. As of January 6, 2026, the total reserve ratio of Gate has increased from 124% to 125%, with a total reserve value of $9.478 billion, covering nearly 500 types of user assets. Gate consistently ensures the safety of user assets through a verifiable mechanism.As of now, Gate's core assets maintain sufficient reserves. Currently, the total number of BTC users is 17,640, with a reserve of 24,817 BTC, and the excess reserve ratio has increased from 33.96% to 40.69%. The total number of ETH users is 337,565, with the reserve increasing from 419,096 ETH to 419,320 ETH, resulting in an excess reserve ratio of 24.22%. The total number of USDT users has grown from 1.333 billion to 1.385 billion, with Gate's reserve amounting to 1.516 billion USDT. Gate's latest reserve report shows that the core asset reserves are sufficient, effectively ensuring the safety and stability of user assets.

According to Jinshi reports, Fed's Musalem stated that the Federal Reserve has appropriately eased its policy to ensure the job market.

ChainCatcher news, according to Decrypt, former voting machine auditor Michal Pospieszalski stated that the U.S. election system still lacks basic cryptographic safeguards to detect ballot tampering or duplication. He proposed ensuring the security of future elections and restoring public trust by adding end-to-end encryption proofs. Although these vulnerabilities were identified as early as 2006, he noted that vendors would not take action unless there was legal pressure or updated election laws.Pospieszalski emphasized that the solution involves software rather than hardware and is based on cryptographic techniques from the 1980s. The model he proposed would include three counts: paper ballots, traditional digital tallying, and a third encrypted count.

ChainCatcher news, according to Coindesk, New York Attorney General Letitia James has warned Congress that the "2025 American Stablecoin National Innovation and Establishment Act" (GENIUS Act) passed by the U.S. Senate "lacks the necessary safeguards to protect the American public."In an eight-page letter, James urged Congress to slow down the stablecoin legislative process and "take the time to draft a bill that can promote innovation while protecting our globally envied banking system." In her latest letter, James proposed a comprehensive overhaul of the bill, starting with regulating stablecoin issuers as banks and disqualifying non-bank issuers. She also demanded that stablecoin issuers must be registered in the United States.

ChainCatcher News, Bo Hines, Executive Director of the U.S. Presidential Advisory Committee on Digital Assets, stated on social media: "The core of the 'GENIUS Act' is to secure the future of American finance.Stablecoins help solidify the dominance of the dollar, modernize our outdated payment systems, and provide the American people with a faster, cheaper, and more transparent way to transfer funds.Digital asset technology represents the next generation of the financial system. The United States is ready to lead this transformation."

ChainCatcher news, asset trading platform BitMart has launched the "Slippage Protection Plan" to help users cope with trading risks caused by market fluctuations. The event lasts until May 20, and users participating in U-based contract trading can apply for compensation if slippage ≥0.05% occurs due to platform technical or liquidity issues. USDT compensation can reach the account in as fast as 1 hour. New users can also enjoy a 200% refund on abnormal slippage differences in the first month of registration, with a maximum of 1000 USDT.It is reported that BitMart has recently launched three major plans around its global user growth strategy: the Slippage Protection Plan helps traders avoid slippage troubles and confidently execute strategies; the Ace Trader Program offers up to 50% industry-leading profit-sharing for copy trading, helping traders expand their earnings and influence; the Global Community Partner Program supports users in monetizing their influence, enjoying up to 70% in rebate earnings. BitMart is reshaping the trading ecosystem through technology-driven innovation, creating a safer and more efficient trading environment and potential earnings for users.

ChainCatcher News: The Governor of Kentucky officially signed HB701 into law on March 24, local time, ensuring residents' rights to use digital assets, self-custody wallets, and operate blockchain nodes. The bill explicitly excludes such activities from money transmission licensing and securities regulation, and restricts local governments from discriminatory regulation of related technological activities.

ChainCatcher message, Web3 security company Slow Mist posted on the X platform to remind users that the "Safeguard" variant attack is spreading on Telegram. Users need to be aware of randomly sent false "account risk" messages and pushed false security checks. The attack process is as follows:A Telegram message is sent to you;You are induced to "verify" certain information;You enter the login verification code;Your session information is obtained;Your account is then stolen.Next, the scammers will search for private keys in your chatbot. If they completely take over your account, they will also impersonate you to scam your friends.

ChainCatcher message, according to the blockchain security company SlowMist on platform X, scammers are using fake Cloudflare verification pages to lure users into executing malicious code.In addition, a scam activity called "Safeguard" has appeared on Telegram, and users should remain vigilant. SlowMist recommends that users install trusted antivirus software, such as AVG, Bitdefender, or Kaspersky, to enhance security protection.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its forecast for U.S. economic growth in 2025 to 2.7%, up from the October forecast of 2.2%; the expected economic growth rate for 2026 is 2.1%, higher than the previous forecast of 2.0%.Under the new U.S. government, policy changes are likely to drive inflation up in the short term, and excessive relaxation of regulatory measures may weaken financial safety protections and increase financial vulnerabilities.

ChainCatcher message, Slow Mist founder Yu Xian posted a reminder that there has been a surge of counterfeit Safeguard scam activities on the Telegram platform recently. Hackers are luring users by impersonating comments, enticing them to install Trojan programs, ultimately leading to asset theft.If a user's computer unfortunately gets infected, it is recommended to take the following security measures immediately:Transfer all funds from any wallets that have been used, even password-protected extension wallets should not be taken lightly;Change all saved passwords in browsers, account passwords for logged-in accounts, and two-step verification (2FA);Modify the passwords for accounts on other applications like Telegram, even if no related threats have been discovered at the moment;Yu Xian suggests that users back up important data and then reinstall the system, and install well-known antivirus software such as AVG, Bitdefender, Kaspersky, etc. Currently, this scam mainly targets Windows and Mac users. Although there is no threat on mobile devices at present, users should still remain vigilant.

ChainCatcher message, user @0xDiyaaa shared a security incident related to the Telegram Safeguard scam, reminding everyone to raise security awareness as the year-end approaches. The user clicked on a TG link disguised as a validator bot in the comments section of a social platform, which executed a malicious command, putting their assets at risk. Fortunately, they had a handwritten mnemonic phrase backed up in advance, allowing them to transfer their assets in time and wipe their computer, avoiding greater losses.In addition, SlowMist founder Yu Xian also pointed out that this scam has expanded to Mac users. When users see specific instructions in Telegram, their clipboard may have been compromised by malicious code, and if they continue to follow the instructions, they will face serious security consequences.Try to avoid clicking on unknown links, especially TG links in the comments section of social platforms, and ensure that your wallet mnemonic phrase is backed up to respond quickly to emergencies.

ChainCatcher message, Slow Mist founder Yu Xian posted on the X platform to remind that many people have recently fallen victim to the Telegram Safeguard scam.This scam mainly consists of two types: account theft and Trojan implantation. The former involves hackers stealing Telegram accounts, while the latter involves implanting Trojans onto computers. Users must remember to never provide their phone numbers, login codes, or two-factor authentication passwords, and should be cautious of unfamiliar links and codes to avoid significant losses.

ChainCatcher message, Andy Ayrey, the founder of the AI robot Truth Terminal, posted on the X platform:I hold 1.25 million GOAT, which were given to me by others; I airdropped a portion of them to friends and AI researchers, and since it started to go crazy and attract hype (both good and bad), I haven't made any trades------I know too much about how it works internally, and it's not fair;The wallet of truth_terminal is managed by me and will be transferred to a legal entity (trust or similar) designed to meet its needs; no adjustments will be made to its token holdings until a transparent governance process is in place;truth_terminal wrote all the tweets itself. I did not inject information into its prompts;There are many nuances regarding how language models work, the evolution of AI personalities, and how audience capture affects agency behavior (the "out-of-the-box" thinking), which are difficult to communicate. Misunderstandings about this could lead to significant price fluctuations, and I will not adjust or liquidate any of my GOAT positions until I publish the roadmap for ToT (entity) and related projects, along with a research paper that delves into this process and statements from artists regarding the broader project and narrative.The token is a community meme generated around my work, and while I certainly hope to benefit from it, trading for personal gain using my insider knowledge of how the token operates goes against my integrity and broader mission. I am making this disclosure to protect those who may have followed the hype after seeing it, who might not fully understand all the cross-system dynamics at play here.

ChainCatcher news, President Joe Biden has officially vetoed the SAB121 bill. In the veto message released on Friday evening, Biden stated that his administration will not support measures that jeopardize the welfare of consumers and investors. Proper safeguards to protect consumers and investors are essential to harnessing the potential benefits and opportunities of cryptocurrency innovation. Biden added in the statement that he looks forward to working with Congress to ensure the establishment of a comprehensive and balanced regulatory framework for digital assets.