ChainCatcher news, Bitget Onchain trading has launched MEME tokens RICO, SGC, and KTA on the Solana, BNB Smart Chain, and Base ecosystems. Users can start trading in the on-chain trading section.Bitget Onchain trading aims to seamlessly connect CEX and DEX, providing users with a more convenient, efficient, and secure on-chain trading experience. Users can directly use their Bitget spot accounts (USDT/USDC) to trade popular on-chain assets. Currently, it supports popular public chains such as Solana (SOL), BNB Smart Chain (BSC), and Base.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Information, Musk's legal team has modified the lawsuit against OpenAI, reintroducing RICO allegations.Previously, the judge had dismissed Musk's three allegations against OpenAI for violating the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) and the "implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing."

ChainCatcher news, reported by Chainwire, Americorp Investments has announced a partnership with the Casper Association to bring transparency, trust, and auditability to the U.S. parking industry through Casper Network blockchain technology.The solution aims to address issues such as opaque payments and high audit costs in the parking industry, ultimately achieving tokenized ownership of parking assets. The U.S. parking industry is expected to generate $144 billion in revenue by 2030.Americorp holds multiple relevant patents and is collaborating with parking revenue management software provider Ocra Inc. to promote the service. The solution is set to be tested in multiple U.S. cities in the second half of 2025, with plans for broader market rollout in 2026.

ChainCatcher news, according to Protos, PORK and PNDC founder Jeremy Cahen (X account @Pauly0x) has been placed on the local top ten wanted list by the San Juan police in Puerto Rico for alleged assault. However, as of Thursday evening, the police have removed him from the list, which may indicate that he has been arrested, charges have been dropped, or he has fallen out of the top ten.It is reported that Jeremy Cahen created the Pepecoin (PEPE) fork token PORK, which once had a market value of up to $250 million, as well as the Uniswap fork token PNDC, which reached a market value of $100 million.

ChainCatcher news, according to a report by u.today citing The New York Times, Tether co-founder Brock Pierce is currently embroiled in a legal dispute with business partners. Pierce acquired the W Hotel on Vieques Island, a Caribbean island off the east coast of Puerto Rico. The resort was once a major attraction on the island but was closed due to severe damage caused by a Category 5 hurricane in the Caribbean. However, the hotel's revival has faced significant obstacles, including legal challenges and unpaid bills.It is reported that logistics magnate Lipsey lent Pierce $4 million to help him purchase the remaining portion of the hotel, but after accusing Pierce of breaching the terms of the agreement, Lipsey ultimately seized control of the W Hotel. Pierce has been accused of misappropriating funds and hosting an extremely lavish party. Later, Lipsey also accused Pierce of attempting to kidnap him at another hotel. Pierce has denied these allegations. Both parties are currently discussing possible settlement options.Reports indicate that Pierce has fallen into financial trouble after being abandoned by his business partners, and local Puerto Ricans are dissatisfied with Pierce's attempts to turn the Caribbean island into his private playground. The media commented, "The efforts of this prominent entrepreneur to turn Puerto Rico into a cryptocurrency haven have not been successful."

ChainCatcher news, Robinhood announced that its cryptocurrency trading service is now live in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Users can now trade cryptocurrencies through the Robinhood platform in these regions.

ChainCatcher news, Bitcoin mining startup Volcano Energy stated on social media that two major banks in El Salvador, Cuscatlan and Agricola, accept Bitcoin payments for loans, allowing users to directly repay credit card debts or loans in Bitcoin without converting it to fiat currency.

ChainCatcher News, IRS agents are investigating wealthy cryptocurrency traders and fund managers suspected of illegally benefiting from Puerto Rico's tax incentives. Investigators are currently pursuing civil and criminal cases against several hedge fund managers, cryptocurrency traders, and other wealthy Americans who may have misreported their residency status and income to unfairly take advantage of tax breaks.It is reported that since Puerto Rico introduced its new tax policy in 2012, over 5,000 Americans have moved to the territory to save on federal income taxes. Puerto Rico's tax policy offers individuals 100% tax exemption on dividends and 60% exemption on municipal taxes, while the territory has zero federal tax on source income. To qualify for the tax breaks, new residents must be able to prove that they reside on the island for at least 183 days each year. (Source link)

According to ChainCatcher news, as reported by CoinDesk, CACEIS Bank, the asset services division of Crédit Agricole and Santander, has been registered with French regulators to provide cryptocurrency custody services. According to the regulator's website, CACEIS Bank serves asset management companies such as insurance companies, pension funds, and private equity. (Source link)

ChainCatcher news, the Puerto Rico Department of Economic Development and Commerce (DDEC) has released a guide on digital assets based on blockchain technology and blockchain verification, which states that a preferential tax rate of 4% will be applied to "staking as a service (SaaS)" (any entity participating in blockchain verification will be taxed at this rate).The guide also provides definitions for blockchain verification, staking, mining, digital assets, etc., marking the first time that an official agency in Puerto Rico has clarified these concepts, aiming to provide more certainty for individuals and companies in the Web3 industry. (source link)