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Solana Superteam USASolana Superteam USA has officially been established, with the mission of accelerating entrepreneurs across the United States to join the Solana ecosystem. Nicky Scanz is the founder, who is also the founder of the decentralized verification project Layer33 and the host of the podcast The Index Show.Previously starting in the Solana community with NFT projects, he later shifted to ecosystem development and strategic consulting, and is currently focused on accelerating the growth of the Solana builders community in the United States.

The Hurun Research Institute released the "2026 Hurun Global Rich List," with the wealth calculation cutoff date of January 15, 2026. Binance founder CZ has a wealth of 200 billion RMB, ranking 12th on the Chinese entrepreneurs list and 76th in the world. There are a total of 23 billionaires in the global cryptocurrency sector, among which CZ's wealth increased by over 30%, Ripple's Chris Larsen saw his wealth return to 110 billion RMB, and Revolut's Nikolay Storonsky experienced a 122% increase in wealth.Elon Musk, with a wealth of 5.5 trillion RMB, has become the world's richest person for the fifth time in six years, with an increase of 89%. Jeff Bezos ranks second with 2.1 trillion RMB, an increase of 13%. Alphabet's Larry Page saw his wealth grow by 65% to 1.9 trillion RMB, entering the top three for the first time.

ABCDE co-founder Du Jun stated on platform X that he is returning to entrepreneurship and plans to launch an institutional trading platform in the second quarter.

1confirmation announced that it has begun investing from its fourth fund (Fund IV) and will intensify support for the best early-stage crypto entrepreneurs.The firm stated in a declaration that they established the first crypto venture capital fund 10 years ago, firmly believing that cryptocurrency would empower people and bring more freedom to the world, "and this is happening. Looking forward to the next 10 years."

According to Fortune magazine, the well-known Silicon Valley startup incubator Y Combinator has announced that it will allow founders of its Spring 2026 batch of startups to choose to receive funding in the form of the stablecoin USDC, typically amounting to around $500,000.Y Combinator's crypto access partner Nemil Dalal stated that founders who choose stablecoins can receive tokens on multiple blockchains such as Ethereum and Solana, and may expand to other stablecoins in the future based on demand. He pointed out that stablecoins are one of the key areas where the organization hopes to see more entrepreneurial ideas, and thus also wants to practice this direction firsthand. Dalal expressed that Y Combinator looks forward to more and more startups beginning to raise funds on-chain in the future. He believes that despite the current bearish sentiment in the crypto market, enthusiasm for stablecoins continues to grow, which is unrelated to the price volatility of crypto assets.

ChainCatcher news, at the Silicon Valley 101 x RootData annual summit held in Silicon Valley, Orange DAO founding general partner Orion Parrott delivered a keynote speech titled "AI + Blockchain Entrepreneurship Guide," providing entrepreneurs with a clear action plan.Orion Parrott pointed out that we are at a historic turning point where blockchain and AI technologies intersect, offering unprecedented opportunities for entrepreneurs. Regarding how to choose a technology path, he proposed a three-dimensional evaluation framework: technical fit (blockchain capabilities, AI tools, and ecosystem composability), community culture (values and developer support), and governance and sustainability (upgrade paths and real user participation).In terms of building strategies, he emphasized three key infrastructure trends: stablecoins as programmable money connecting the traditional and crypto worlds, improvements in wallet user experience becoming crucial for mainstream adoption, and rapidly evolving foundational models empowering on-chain automation and intelligent decision-making. He specifically noted that tokenization is the core path for migrating traditional systems to distributed platforms.Finally, Parrott outlined a methodology for early-stage entrepreneurs: look for broken, inefficient systems in reality as entry points, and use "achieving more functionality with less code" as the golden standard for measuring platform fit.

ChainCatcher News, SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins delivered a keynote speech at the OECD's first Global Financial Markets Roundtable, stating that for a long time, the SEC has used its investigative, subpoena, and enforcement powers as weapons to undermine the crypto industry. This approach is not only ineffective but also harmful. Today, the SEC will provide clear and predictable rules so that innovators can thrive in the United States.President Trump has issued an order to make the United States a global cryptocurrency hub. Most crypto tokens are not securities, and the SEC will clearly delineate the boundaries. It is essential to ensure that entrepreneurs can raise funds on-chain without facing endless legal uncertainties. The SEC must allow "super app" trading platforms to innovate, thereby increasing the choices available to market participants.Platforms should be able to offer trading, lending, and staking services under a single regulatory framework. Investors, advisors, and brokers should also have the freedom to choose from various custody solutions. The SEC will collaborate with other agencies so that platforms can provide trading of crypto assets (whether or not they are securities), as well as services like staking and lending, under a single regulatory framework.The SEC's goal is simple: to ignite a golden age of financial innovation on American soil. Whether through tokenized stock ledgers or entirely new asset classes, the SEC aims to achieve breakthroughs for the benefit of American investors in the U.S. market, under U.S. regulation.

ChainCatcher News, during a speech at the first OECD Global Financial Markets Roundtable, SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins stated that the SEC has been using its investigative, subpoena, and enforcement powers to disrupt the cryptocurrency industry. This approach is not only ineffective but also harmful, pushing jobs, innovation, and capital overseas. This chapter of history is now behind us, and the U.S. will be shaped into the world's cryptocurrency capital.Most crypto tokens are not securities, and we will clearly define these boundaries. We must ensure that entrepreneurs can raise funds on-chain without facing endless legal uncertainty. We must also allow "super app" trading platforms to innovate, increasing choices for market participants. Platforms should be able to offer trading, lending, and staking services under a single regulatory framework. Investors, advisors, and broker-dealers should also have the freedom to choose among various custody solutions.

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, BNB Chain, in collaboration with YZi Labs and CMC Labs, has announced the launch of the eleventh season of the "Most Valuable Builder" (MVB) program, upgrading the project from a four-week incubation to a ten-week global on-site support program. Selected projects this season will have the opportunity to receive investments of up to $500,000, guidance from top mentors, and will showcase their results at the Binance Blockchain Week in Dubai. Additionally, there will be opportunities to connect with global resources in centers such as Dubai, San Francisco, Singapore, and New York.The previous season, MVB10, attracted over 500 applications and incubated 15 projects covering areas such as AI, DeFi, DePIN, DeSci, payments, and RWA. The selected teams participated in a two-day intensive incubation event held last week in New York and showcased their project results at the NYSE Demo Day.The deadline for the eleventh season of MVB is September 6, 2025, and the on-site support program will take place from October 6 to December 5.