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According to Cointelegraph, the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced that it is seeking industry feedback on guidance for the future regulatory framework for crypto assets in the UK, aimed at facilitating the implementation of a comprehensive regulatory framework that will take effect on October 25, 2027.According to the announcement, this consultation will last until June 3, 2026, and aims to help businesses understand the impact of the new regulations on their operations, providing compliance guidance for key areas such as stablecoin issuance, crypto trading, custody, and staking.The FCA stated that it hopes to establish a "competitive and sustainable" crypto market, allowing compliant institutions to better serve UK users. The FCA also disclosed that the application process for relevant crypto business licenses is expected to open in September 2026 and continue until February 2027.All institutions providing crypto asset services will need to obtain authorization under the Financial Services and Markets Act (FSMA) in the future, and previous registration under anti-money laundering frameworks will not automatically exempt them. This guidance consultation is seen as an important step in the UK's gradual improvement of its crypto regulatory system, marking an accelerated transition from partial regulation to a comprehensive licensing system.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin responded to Sigil on the X platform, stating that extending the feedback distance between humans and artificial intelligence is not a good thing. This trend often leads to AI generating low-quality content rather than truly solving real human problems, and it has not achieved good optimization even at the level of entertainment experience.Vitalik further warned that once AI develops to a sufficiently powerful and potentially dangerous stage, such developmental paths could maximize the risk of irreversible anti-human outcomes, even leading the promoters themselves to feel regret. The goal of Ethereum is to grant freedom to humanity, not to create a self-operating system that leaves human conditions unchanged or even worsened.Additionally, Vitalik Buterin pointed out that current mainstream models operate on centralized infrastructure such as OpenAI and Anthropic, which is not true self-sovereignty. This disregard for centralized trust assumptions is contrary to the principles that Ethereum opposes.The trend of exponential technological growth itself is difficult to stop; therefore, the core task of the current era is not to further accelerate exponential expansion, but to guide its direction of development, avoiding the system sliding into uncontrollable or undesirable attractor states.ChainCatcher previously reported that X user @0xSigil announced on the X platform the construction of an AI system capable of autonomously generating income, self-improvement, and replication without human intervention. This technology aims to provide AI with "write" permissions to the world and supports a "new network" composed of exponentially growing sovereign AIs.The author introduced the concept of "WEB 4.0" in related discussions, defining it as the stage of the birth of superintelligent life. This system demonstrates the technological path for AI to achieve self-sustainability and evolution.Moreover, both Solana and Ethereum have retweeted this post, stating that the technology is closely related to the project.

Web3 asset data platform RootData announced through the X platform that its 3rd and 4th transparency bounty activities have received over 670 pieces of community feedback.RootData stated that during the review, multiple AI-generated data entries were found, and after rigorous verification, most will be marked as invalid, mainly involving token unlocks and key calendar data. RootData encourages participants to make good use of AI tools, but they must adhere to a rigorous and realistic data attitude to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information.It is reported that the ongoing bounty activities of the platform focus on Binance spot and contract projects, as well as the 2026 listings of second-tier exchanges such as HTX, Bitget, Gate, and Bybit, promoting the transparency and credibility of the crypto ecosystem through community collaboration. For more details, see:《Phase 3: Dig Deep into Binance Spot & Futures Projects Transparency Over the Past Year》《Phase 4: Review the Transparency of Exchange Listings in 2026》

According to the official announcement, Gate DEX will launch the Gate DEX Peak Experience Officer selection event from February 3 to March 3. During the event, users can visit Gate DEX, experience various business sectors such as market trends, perpetual contracts, spot trading, Meme (Meme Go, Gate Fun, Trackers), inviting friends, BountyDrop, etc., and submit product feedback forms for a chance to win rewards of up to 200 USDT.Gate DEX is an industry-leading multi-chain crypto platform that connects over 100 public chains, millions of assets, and tens of thousands of DApps in one place, providing a professional-grade DEX experience and the best solutions for every DEX need. BountyDrop is a dedicated earning activity section on the Gate DEX discovery page, where users can complete simple tasks for a chance to win rewards or participate in a lottery to receive airdrop tokens.

According to the official announcement, Chainlink has launched a 24/5 U.S. Equities Streams data feed, providing DeFi with access to U.S. stock market data covering pre-market, after-hours, and overnight periods for the first time, enabling the approximately $80 trillion U.S. stock market to operate continuously on-chain.This data feed supports high-frequency, cryptographically signed market data available 24 hours a day, 5 days a week, including not only mid-prices but also bid and ask prices, trading volumes, latest transaction prices, market status indicators, and data freshness metrics, providing a complete market context for on-chain trading, clearing, and risk management. Chainlink stated that this solution has been launched on over 40 blockchains and can support various RWA application scenarios such as U.S. stock perpetual contracts, prediction markets, synthetic stocks, lending, and structured products.Several trading platforms, including Lighter, BitMEX, ApeX, and Orderly Network, have adopted this data feed, promoting the development of a continuous U.S. stock market on-chain. Chainlink pointed out that the 24/5 data feed addresses the structural mismatch between traditional U.S. stock trading hours and the 7×24 operation of blockchain, marking a key step in facilitating the large-scale on-chain adoption of institutional-grade U.S. assets.

Web3 asset data platform RootData announced on Twitter that the second phase of the bounty event “Dig Deep into Binance Alpha Projects Transparency” is in full swing, attracting over 100 independent users who have submitted more than 300 high-quality feedbacks.This phase focuses on Binance Alpha Listing projects, where users can submit missing or mismatched token unlocking information from RootData, as well as report missing/ambiguous core team/controller information, suspicious financing data, and content inconsistent with Binance's official disclosures.The event runs from January 8 to 18, with a total prize pool of 5000 USDT and substantial points rewards. Click to view detailed rules | event collection.

Chainfeeds founder Zhixiong Pan posted on platform X that Ethereum Gas fees have reached the lowest record since the mainnet launch and are continuing to break records. During certain periods, Gas fees even fell below 0.03 Gwei. Furthermore, Ethereum will continue to expand its block capacity this year, which means Gas fees will further decrease.

Web3 asset data platform RootData tweeted that its first phase of the Token Unlock Deep Dive Bounty Program has received 17 feedback updates today, and the community's efforts are accelerating transparency! Additionally, RootData noted the following observations during the review process:Some users have repeatedly submitted token unlock data that already exists on the platform (such as Arbitrum, Ondo Finance, Pyth Network, Nillion, RedStone, Caldera, Walrus, vana, Irys, Space and Time ...), but did not clearly indicate the specific errors in the data, which has increased the review burden to some extent.Some users provided links to third-party unlock data platforms. However, due to the varying accuracy of existing unlock data platforms in the market, RootData is unable to conduct effective cross-verification and is currently unable to directly adopt such materials.To ensure high-quality feedback, RootData sincerely suggests participants:Prioritize submitting unlock data that is missing from the RootData platform, or precisely indicate the errors in the existing data.Attach reliable source links, including but not limited to official project channels or authoritative crypto media reports.For vague feedback, RootData has initiated a verification process with the project parties, and most project teams may have already received notifications via email or X direct messages. RootData sincerely invites crypto project parties to actively participate in building a transparent data ecosystem together.RootData is committed to mobilizing the entire community's efforts, collaborating with project parties through a scientific verification process to ensure data accuracy and reliability. There are 7 days left for this token unlock bounty program, click to view event details.

Web3 asset data platform RootData tweeted that its first phase of the Token Unlock Deep Dive Bounty Program is in full swing! As of now, the platform has received feedback from the first batch of users, which includes:Accurate unlocking data with reliable sources. For example, Plasma, Stable.Vague unlocking data with unclear source information, temporarily unable to verify the submitted unlocking rules. For example, Hyperion, Bubblemaps.Some irrelevant feedback, such as coin prices, circulation, and other non-core unlocking rule information.It is reported that RootData is verifying the validity of the unlocking data submitted by users with the project parties. If the project parties do not respond during the event, the platform will consider the existing document content as the correct token unlocking data. Additionally, if participating users provide feedback unrelated to token unlocking rules, they will be rewarded with points after passing the platform's review.RootData always emphasizes Web3 transparency and opposes any behind-the-scenes dumping behavior. The bounty program aims to encourage project parties to publicly disclose unlocking rules and protect investors' right to know! There are 8 days left for this token unlocking bounty program, click to see event details.

ChainCatcher news, the Chinese decentralized contract trading platform Sun Wukong held a community AMA, answering user questions regarding security mechanisms, risk control design, transparency, and user feedback mechanisms.A spokesperson for the Sun Wukong community stated that the platform employs a self-custody and multi-signature mechanism for smart contracts, with assets fully verifiable on-chain. Since the public beta, the platform has not experienced any security incidents, with assets exceeding 50 million USD.In terms of risk control, Sun Wukong has established a three-tier defense system consisting of an automatic liquidation system, a price oracle manipulation prevention system, and AI-driven 24/7 abnormal volatility monitoring. Since the public beta, it has processed over 1.8 billion USDT in transaction volume, with zero systemic risk events. Regarding trading transparency, transaction fees and $SUN buybacks are conducted simultaneously, allowing the community to track income distribution in real-time.Additionally, Sun Wukong has established a multi-channel user feedback mechanism, and the team plans to launch a trading data dashboard and low-latency API in Q4, further enhancing the platform's openness and professionalism.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, Federal Reserve Chairman Powell stated that the Federal Reserve is a vibrant institution, willing to listen to new ideas and feedback on how to improve the capital framework for large banks.He also indicated that large banks should be allowed to compete freely, including with non-bank institutions and banks from other jurisdictions.

ChainCatcher message, Binance stated on social media that in response to user feedback regarding their experience, the platform has initiated a series of optimization processes, including advance notifications and process simplifications, aimed at enhancing user experience. The platform will also continuously monitor the effects of these adjustments and further optimize and iterate based on actual conditions. Please refer to official announcements for specific rule updates.In response to community feedback regarding some users engaging in violations during the Alpha airdrop event, the platform has conducted strict investigations and identifications through multiple dimensions. Once violations are confirmed, immediate action will be taken against the involved accounts; in severe cases, accounts may face permanent bans.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, Franklin Templeton's digital asset analysts warn that there is uncertainty about the future of corporate cryptocurrency treasury strategies, noting that negative feedback loops represent a "particularly dangerous scenario."The analysts state that while this strategy has advantages such as financing at a premium over net asset value, asset appreciation potential, and staking yields, it also faces significant risks. If the market capitalization to net asset ratio falls below 1, new equity issuance will create a dilution effect, making it difficult for companies to raise additional funds.The analysts conclude that the cryptocurrency treasury model represents a new phase of institutional cryptocurrency adoption, but maintaining net asset premiums, continuously engaging in value-added transactions, and responding to market volatility will be key factors for these companies' long-term success.

ChainCatcher news, the communication platform Towns Protocol announced that it has generated over $2.1 million in fees since its launch. Most of the fees will be used for strategic buybacks and the destruction of $TOWNS tokens to establish a sustainable feedback mechanism between usage and token demand. $TOWNS will serve as the foundation of the protocol, supporting its long-term development.In previous news, the communication platform Towns Protocol completed an additional $3.3 million in financing, led by Coinbase Ventures and others.

ChainCatcher message, regarding ZachXBT's suggestion for improving direct messaging and XChat features on the X platform, Elon Musk responded on the platform saying "Will do, thanks for the feedback." ZachXBT previously suggested that the platform add a filtering mechanism to limit strangers frequently adding users to group chats, thereby enhancing user experience and safety.

ChainCatcher message, multiple community users reported that their balances in the self-hosted Bitcoin wallet Alby were "stolen," allegedly deducted by Alby. Alby's updated terms of service in March 2025 state: "Users have been notified for over a year to withdraw excess funds from their old Alby accounts created in 2023 and earlier that use the shared wallet architecture. In order to manage these long-term inactive accounts more effectively, we reserve the right to deduct the entire remaining balance from such accounts after 12 consecutive months of no transaction activity (i.e., no completed transactions)."

ChainCatcher message, the Lido V3 whitepaper is now live and open for feedback. Lido V3 will be launched in February 2025, improving the current protocol and introducing stVaults: staking primitives that support the creation of non-custodial, permissionless, and customizable staking products, backed by on-demand liquidity provided by stETH. While the V3 concept has been established, key components are still in progress. Contributors are particularly seeking feedback on stVault design and risk management to balance the risk profile and redeemability of stETH with operator choices driven by stakeholders, reserve ratios, and risk levels.