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The latest survey by the National Institute on Retirement Security (NIRS) shows that 77% of Americans believe that cryptocurrencies in workplace retirement plans are risky, with 46% considering the risk to be extremely high, and 53% opposing employers offering cryptocurrencies as an investment option. The survey was conducted by Greenwald Research from October 24 to November 14, 2025, with a sample of 1,203 Americans aged 25 and older.The survey also revealed that 80% of respondents believe the U.S. is facing a retirement crisis, up from 67% in 2020; 61% expressed concern about achieving financial security in retirement, 68% believe it is becoming more difficult to prepare for retirement, and 77% stated that debt hinders adequate savings. Meanwhile, the Trump administration and federal regulators are pushing to expand access to alternative assets in retirement accounts.In May 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor rescinded previous guidance urging 401(k) fiduciaries to exercise "extreme caution" regarding cryptocurrency investments. Trump signed an executive order on August 7, 2025, directing the Department of Labor and the SEC to consider easing regulations. In March 2026, the Department of Labor proposed a draft rule allowing 401(k) plans to include alternative assets, but faced opposition from Senators Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, and others.

According to Cointelegraph, the latest report from the Federal Reserve shows that 10% of Americans will use or invest in cryptocurrencies by 2025, the highest level since 2022.

According to the latest poll by POLITICO, despite the AI and cryptocurrency industries investing significant political funds in the U.S. midterm elections, the overall American public remains notably cautious, even negative, towards both industries.The survey shows that 45% of Americans believe "investing in cryptocurrency is not worth the risk," while 44% of respondents think the pace of AI development is "too fast." Nearly half of the respondents indicated that they trust traditional banks to safeguard their funds more than cryptocurrency platforms; about two-thirds support the government implementing strict regulations on AI or establishing unified regulatory principles.Reports indicate that super PACs supporting the AI and cryptocurrency industries are rapidly becoming a significant funding force for the 2026 U.S. midterm elections. Among them, the pro-AI organization Leading the Future has raised over $75 million; the cryptocurrency PAC "Fairshake," supported by Coinbase, Andreessen Horowitz, and Ripple, has invested approximately $28 million in several key primaries.However, polls show that voters are more inclined to support candidates advocating for "increased AI regulation" rather than those pushing for deregulation. U.S. Senator Chris Murphy stated, "People do not trust the cryptocurrency industry and do not want AI companies to crush them culturally and economically."Additionally, more than half of Americans indicated that they have never purchased and would not consider purchasing cryptocurrency; 43% of respondents believe the risks of AI outweigh the benefits.

Binance CEO He Yi commented on the significant losses of Cathie Wood's fund in crypto assets, stating, "Cathie is not a Binance user; we do not serve Americans and American entities, which is offensive."On January 26, ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood pointed out in a Fox Business program that the recent pullback of Bitcoin from its highs was influenced by the $28 billion deleveraging event caused by a software failure at Binance during the 1011 crash. This statement sparked discussions and controversies within the community regarding Binance's role in the 1011 crash.

According to the U.S. Department of Justice, two American men have pleaded guilty to attacking multiple targets in the U.S. using ALPHV BlackCat ransomware.Ryan Goldberg (40) from Georgia and Kevin Martin (36) from Texas admitted to deploying ALPHV BlackCat ransomware between April and December 2023. Both are professionals in the cybersecurity industry, and they, along with another accomplice, paid 20% of the ransom as a cut to the ALPHV BlackCat administrator to gain access to the ransomware. After successfully extorting approximately $1.2 million in Bitcoin from one victim, the three split 80% of the ransom and laundered it through various means.The two defendants are scheduled to be sentenced on March 12, 2026, and could face up to 20 years in prison.

According to CNBC, as winter approaches, some Americans are starting to use the heat generated from cryptocurrency mining to warm their homes. Analysis by digital asset broker K33 shows that the Bitcoin mining industry generates about 100 TWh of heat annually, enough to meet the heating needs of the entire country of Finland, but most of the heat is wasted.Devices priced at $900 have appeared on the market that can serve as both space heaters and Bitcoin mining equipment. In Challis, Idaho, Softwarm is testing Bitcoin mining equipment to heat local shops.However, Derek Mohr, a professor at the University of Rochester, has expressed skepticism, arguing that the success rate of home computer mining is extremely low and that this heating method is not very efficient. Supporters believe that as plug-and-play mining devices become more widespread, this concept may become feasible in more areas.

After U.S. President Trump announced plans to pay most Americans a "minimum" of $2,000 in tariff dividends, cryptocurrency prices experienced a moderate increase.BTC rose about 1.75% in the past 24 hours, surpassing $103,000; ETH increased approximately 3.32%, exceeding $3,487. This rise occurred after a generally sluggish weekly market, with the CoinDesk 20 index recovering from a nearly 15% weekly decline. However, experts point out that the payment plan requires congressional approval to be implemented, and currently, tariff revenues are far below the funds needed for the payments.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, Deutsche Bank analyst George Saravelos stated that the dollar is under downward pressure due to the impact of tariff costs on Americans.Saravelos pointed out that if the tariff costs were borne by foreigners, the selling prices should decrease, but this trend has not been observed except in a few cases. However, he also mentioned that since U.S. inflation is still under control, it is not the consumers who mainly bear the tariff costs, but the importers.Saravelos stated: "Since the tariff costs are mainly borne by the U.S., this becomes another bearish factor for the dollar."

ChainCatcher news, according to Jin Shi reports, on June 15 local time, based on a poll conducted by NBC News Decision Desk, 55% of American adults aged 18 and older expressed disapproval of Trump's handling of the presidency, while 45% expressed approval, a figure similar to NBC's poll results from April.According to the poll results, Americans gave negative evaluations of Trump's handling of several issues: 60% of respondents opposed Trump's handling of tariff issues, 61% of Americans opposed Trump's handling of cost of living and inflation issues, and 56% of Americans opposed Trump's handling of higher education-related issues. Additionally, 51% of surveyed Americans approved of Trump's handling of border security and immigration issues.

According to ChainCatcher news, as reported by Cointelegraph, five members of an international cryptocurrency scam gang have been charged with stealing nearly $37 million from victims in the United States and transferring the funds to Cambodia.The five defendants, Joseph Wong, Yicheng Zhang, Jose Somarriba, Shengsheng He, and Jingliang Su, contacted victims through social media, instant messaging platforms, and dating apps, gaining their trust before inducing them to invest in fake cryptocurrency projects. The scammers used shell companies and U.S. bank accounts to collect funds, which were then converted into Tether (USDT) and sent to cryptocurrency wallets controlled by Cambodia.Zhang and Wong face up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty, while the other three could be sentenced to a maximum of 5 years in prison.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, a poll by the American polling company YouGov shows that more than half of Americans say they would not support either side in the conflict between President Trump and entrepreneur Musk.The survey results indicate that 52% of respondents said they would not support either side. 28% of respondents said they would support Trump, while only 8% indicated they would support Musk, and another 11% said they were unsure.The survey also showed that among Republicans in the U.S., 71% expressed support for Trump, while the proportion supporting Musk was 6%. Among Democrats, only 4% said they supported Trump, and 11% said they supported Musk. 80% of Democrats and 12% of Republicans stated that they would not support either Trump or Musk. This poll was conducted on June 6, with 3,812 Americans participating.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Washington Post, faced with high student debt and unaffordable housing prices, an increasing number of young Americans are turning their attention to the meme coin market, viewing it as a new path to financial freedom. Data shows that among the 18-29 age group, 42% of men and 17% of women have participated in cryptocurrency investment or trading.Despite the significant risks of the meme coin market, this form of investment continues to gain traction under the relaxed regulations of the Trump administration and the influence of social media. Industry insiders say this phenomenon reflects a new generation's disappointment with traditional financial management methods and their pursuit of alternative investment opportunities. However, experts warn that investors should be cautious of market volatility and the risk of scams.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, a report from the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) shows that losses in the U.S. due to cryptocurrency-related crimes reached $9.3 billion in 2024. This loss represents a 66% increase from 2023, highlighting the growing use of digital assets in online scams.The IC3's annual report indicates that nearly 150,000 complaints were related to cryptocurrency, with investment scams being the most common. Scammers typically pretend to offer high returns on fake cryptocurrency platforms, luring victims to transfer funds, which are then stolen.

ChainCatcher News, the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) reported that in 2024, "the population aged 60 and above suffered the most losses in cryptocurrency-related scams," with a total of 33,369 complaints and losses amounting to $2.84 billion. The "40 to 49 age group" is the second largest victim group, with losses of $1.46 billion. Throughout the year, IC3 received "149,686 complaints related to cryptocurrency, with total losses reaching $9.3 billion," a year-on-year increase of 66%. The FBI warns that the public should "immediately report suspected cyber crimes to the FBI."

ChainCatcher news, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse disclosed that in the largest cryptocurrency study in U.S. history, the NCA (National Cryptocurrency Association) found:21% of Americans own cryptocurrency76% of holders say cryptocurrency has had a positive impact on their livesThis is why organizations like the NCA are so important------they highlight the practical, everyday use cases made possible through cryptocurrency.

ChainCatcher news, U.S. President Trump stated that he is considering distributing 20% of the funds saved by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to Americans, with 20% allocated for debt repayment.

ChainCatcher news, a Reuters/Ipsos poll found that President Trump's approval rating has slightly declined in recent days as more Americans express concern about the direction of the U.S. economy, with Trump threatening to impose tariffs on many countries. The six-day poll concluded on Tuesday, showing that 44% of respondents approved of Trump's job performance, down from 45% in the poll conducted from January 24 to 26.In the latest poll, the proportion of Americans who disapprove of President Trump's job performance has significantly increased to 51%, compared to just 41% when he first took office. Trump's immigration policies received relatively high support, with 47% of respondents backing his policies, including a commitment to increase deportations of illegal immigrants. This figure has not changed much since January. However, in the latest survey, the percentage of Americans who believe the economy is on the wrong track rose from 43% to 53%. Public support for Trump's economic management dropped from 43% to 39%.

ChainCatcher news, according to Gelonghui, the U.S. Congress recently proposed the "2025 U.S. Artificial Intelligence Capability and Decoupling from China Act." This bill prohibits Americans from assisting China in advancing AI and forbids Americans from downloading or using DeepSeek, otherwise they will be classified as criminals, facing up to 20 years in prison and a fine of $1 million.The bill states that if U.S. individuals or companies collaborate with Chinese universities, colleges, or laboratories on AI-related matters, they may be violating the law. Violating companies could face fines of up to $100 million. Additionally, non-U.S. citizens involved in technology transfer may face deportation.The bill was introduced by Republican Senator Josh Hawley, who previously served as the Attorney General of Missouri and was involved in investigations into large tech companies for alleged election interference, including investigations into Google and Facebook.The U.S. has already prohibited government personnel and others from using the DeepSeek application, including major executive agencies such as the Department of Defense and Congress.