A substantial transfer of TON tokens has been reported. According to ChainCatcher, data from Arkham indicates that at 00:14, a total of 1,400,507.8 TON tokens were moved from an anonymous address, beginning with Uf95OR, to the TON Elector Contract.

Liquid Capital founder Yi Lihua has expressed optimism about the gradual implementation of crypto-friendly policies. According to ChainCatcher, Yi highlighted the likely passage of the crypto structure bill as a significant milestone for the industry. This development marks the end of previous hindrances and ushers in a new phase of positive growth within a favorable macroeconomic environment. Yi anticipates the emergence of numerous talented founders and high-quality projects, while also removing barriers for U.S. financial institutions to engage in crypto finance. The integration of the crypto industry into the mainstream financial system is expected to accelerate.

Recent investor survey data from Coinbase Institutional, produced alongside Glassnode, reveals a growing gap between institutional messaging and actual portfolio behavior. While confidence has clearly softened in how institutions describe the market, their positioning suggests restraint rather than retreat. source: https://www.ethnews.com/institutions-sound-nervous-their-capital-tells-a-different-story/

Users with NFTs on the Nifty Gateway platform are being urged to withdraw their artwork before the platform shutters on February 23. source: https://www.theblock.co/post/386928/geminis-nifty-gateway-to-shut-down-on-feb-26-after-pioneering-nft-art-boom?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss

At issue is a pending application for a national trust bank charter by World Liberty Financial, a move that would […] The post OCC Rejects Call to Halt Trump-Linked Crypto Bank Review appeared first on Coindoo. source: https://coindoo.com/occ-rejects-call-to-halt-trump-linked-crypto-bank-review/

The Crypto Infrastructure Bill's potential passage could integrate digital finance into traditional systems, boosting market opportunities. source: https://coincu.com/news/crypto-infrastructure-bill-new-era/

Meta has put the brakes on its virtual reality push, causing worry among developers who built their careers around the technology that once seemed central to the company’s future plans. The social media company cut roughly 1,000 workers from its Reality Labs division last week, representing a 10% reduction in that unit’s workforce, according to […] source: https://www.cryptopolitan.com/vr-winter-fears-meta-slashes-workforce/

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On January 25, Galaxy Research Director Alex Thorn announced on the X platform that a crucial hearing in the legislative process for cryptocurrency market structure is scheduled for next week. According to BlockBeats, the Senate Agriculture Committee's Republicans have released a draft of the Digital Commodity Exchange Act. This draft is expected to be merged with related legislation from the Senate Banking Committee to form a comprehensive Cryptocurrency Market Structure Act. The Senate Agriculture Committee, responsible for overseeing the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), focuses the draft on the digital commodity market, primarily granting the CFTC exclusive regulatory authority over the spot crypto market, including trading platforms, dealers, and brokers. The committee plans to hold a hearing on January 27 (Tuesday) to amend the bill, where bipartisan lawmakers may propose amendments. Although the commodity aspect of the crypto market structure discussion, including the CFTC's regulatory authority over the spot market, is generally considered less contentious than the securities aspect, the draft still carries a noticeable partisan tone. It has yet to receive endorsement from key Democratic negotiators, despite incorporating several provisions previously agreed upon with Democrats. Overall, the legislative text from the Senate Agriculture Committee aligns with market expectations, centering on establishing a regulatory framework for the digital commodity spot market with the CFTC at its core. Compared to related topics under discussion by the Senate Banking Committee, this version has a narrower scope and is relatively less politically sensitive and controversial.

Pantera Capital's General Partner Franklin Bi recently commented on the X platform that the race against quantum computing has commenced. According to PANews, Bi highlighted a significant misjudgment in the market regarding the adaptability of traditional finance and blockchain to quantum-resistant technologies. Bi pointed out that the market overestimates Wall Street's ability to swiftly adapt to quantum technology upgrades. The transition of traditional financial infrastructure is expected to be slow, chaotic, and fraught with risks such as single points of failure. The overall security of the traditional financial system depends on its weakest link. Conversely, the market underestimates blockchain technology's unique capability to upgrade. If blockchains can successfully complete upgrades within critical timeframes, they could evolve into 'safe havens' for data and assets in the quantum era. Ethereum, for instance, has already demonstrated its ability to execute complex system upgrades globally, as evidenced by the successful 'The Merge' upgrade. The security challenges posed by quantum computing might, in fact, enhance the 'gravitational pull' of a few core blockchain networks.

Scroll's SCR token launch, like the recent Hamster Kombat airdrop, has left some recipients dissatisfied, with criticism over fairness and transparency in the allocation. SCR's price has since dropped over 20%.