ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, Web3 infrastructure service provider Asphere (Ankr's enterprise division) announced a partnership with the Web3 Foundation to launch a no-code Rollup deployment framework based on the Polkadot SDK. Developers can customize and launch high-performance, interoperable dedicated Rollup chains in minutes through a visual interface. The solution offers ready-to-use templates such as general Rollups and Ethereum-compatible Rollups, supporting custom token economic models, governance mechanisms, and staking modules, all managed by Asphere's fully hosted node operations and compliance framework.David Hawig, head of ecosystem development at the Web3 Foundation, stated that the collaboration aims to unlock the potential of the Polkadot technology stack, allowing developers to focus on product innovation through native interoperability and shared security. Tyler Sloan, head of business at Asphere, pointed out that the no-code deployer will lower the barriers to protocol development, enabling both enterprises and individuals to build customized application chains and seamlessly integrate into the Polkadot multi-chain ecosystem.The solution supports independent Rollups, system-level Rollups, and dedicated chains for vertical scenarios such as DeFi and gaming, providing 24/7 operational monitoring and modular upgrade control. The parallel transaction processing architecture of Polkadot, combined with Asphere's infrastructure, can provide scalability support for scenarios with high concurrency and low fee requirements.

ChainCatcher news, according to market news, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has decided to postpone the resolution on the 21SHARES spot Polkadot (DOT) ETF application.

ChainCatcher news, Polkadot Marketing Bounty announced the expenditure situation, with marketing services and infrastructure accounting for 26.9%, ranking first. During the same period, platform expenditure was 20.7%, innovation expenditure was 17%, media and content creation expenditure was 10.8%, digital advertising expenditure was 7.8%, KOL expenditure decreased to 7.6%, salary expenditure was 4%, and community building expenditure was 2.5%.

ChainCatcher news, according to market news, the SEC has delayed the approval of Grayscale's spot Polkadot ETF.

ChainCatcher news, according to a notice from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Nasdaq Stock Exchange has submitted a rule change proposal to list and trade shares of the 21Shares spot Polkadot ETF under Nasdaq Rule 5711(d) ("Commodity Trust Shares"). The SEC has officially accepted the application and is soliciting public comments.

ChainCatcher news, according to official documents, Nasdaq has submitted the 19b-4 form for 21Shares' Polkadot ETF application to the SEC.

ChainCatcher message, the Polkadot treasury proposal No. 1439 initiated by Bifrost and Hyperbridge was passed yesterday. The proposal aims to allocate $3.5 million (approximately 25 million yuan) for collaboration with top DEXs in the Ethereum, Arbitrum, Base, and BSC blockchain ecosystems to establish liquidity for DOT and vDOT (DOT LST). Developers can utilize this liquidity, Hyperbridge cross-chain, and Bifrost SLPx SDK to freely conduct cross-chain combinations and application development around DOT/vDOT in the above blockchain ecosystems and share profits, leveraging Polkadot's cross-chain interoperability advantages.

ChainCatcher news, according to information from the official SEC website, 21Shares has submitted an updated version of its S-1 application for the spot Polkadot ETF to the SEC.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, the Polkadot Blockchain Academy (PBA) is set to launch the first educational course for policymakers in the crypto industry, aimed at providing legislators with a deeper understanding of blockchain technology and Web3. A delegation composed of members of the UK’s major political parties will participate in the inaugural course, led by Lisa Cameron, founder of the UK and US Cryptocurrency Alliance and a member of parliament from 2015 to 2024.

ChainCatcher news, 21Shares has submitted an S-1 registration application to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch a Polkadot trust fund.In response, Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart stated that the market will ultimately determine whether there is demand for a spot Polkadot ETF. He explained, "The market will determine where the value lies and whether it is worthwhile to launch such products. If no one invests in the Polkadot ETF, it will shut down. People are free to launch any ETF approved by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission."

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, the company 21Shares, which focuses on exchange-traded funds, has submitted an S-1 registration application to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch a Polkadot trust fund. It will be traded on the Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. and will track the performance of Polkadot Network's native token DOT. According to the statement, Coinbase Custody Company, LLC will custody its DOT.Earlier this week, Tuttle Capital applied for 10 leveraged cryptocurrency ETFs, including one that tracks Polkadot.

ChainCatcher news, Parity Technologies, the parent company of Polkadot, has released the Polkadot 2025 roadmap, with the following key points:Smart Contracts: Asset Hub increases support for EVM and Solidity, while PVM offers a lightweight, secure, and scalable solution.Elastic Scalability: Multi-core architecture enhances capacity to meet the growing on-chain demand.XCM v5: The cross-chain messaging upgrade elevates interoperability to new heights.Unified Address Format: Polkadot and all Rollups use a single address—simplifying and streamlining the process.Fast Unlocking: The waiting time for DOT unlocking is reduced to provide a better user experience.DOT as a Universal Fee Token: Supports fee payments in Rollups—making DOT the universal fee for Web3.JAM SDK: New tools provided for developers to easily build scalable services.SAFROLE Technology: Block production utilizing zkSNARK technology for performance optimization.

ChainCatcher news, according to market news, 21Shares has registered its Polkadot trust in Delaware, and the trust product is named "21SHARES POLKADOT TRUST".

ChainCatcher news, Polkadot founder Gavin Wood recently announced the latest progress of JAM at the Polkadot Fellowship Call. Important information is as follows:JAM SDK: Parity has released v0.1, supporting Rust developers to create services and upload them to JAM.CoreVM: Parity will launch the initial version of CoreVM by January at the latest, which is the first official service; it pioneers running arbitrary code on the blockchain without being constrained by Gas limits or block limits, achieving true Turing completeness; in addition, Gavin also hopes to release a demo of the DOOM game soon, which will showcase the capabilities of JAM and PVM.JAM 1.0: A fully functional version is expected to be completed by April 2025 and enter the audit phase.JAM V2 planning: Introducing quantum resistance and JAM Grid, supporting integration and expansion of multiple instances.

ChainCatcher news, according to market sources, CME CF has launched the New York Reference Rate for Polkadot (DOTUSD_NY Reference Rate), which calculates a standardized price daily during the Eastern Time market hours (3 PM to 4 PM).This move provides traders, institutions, and analysts with a transparent and standardized pricing reference for DOT. Currently, the CME CF New York Reference Rate covers six cryptocurrency assets: Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Chainlink (LINK), Polygon (POL), and Polkadot (DOT).