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According to the official announcement, Binance will update independent brokers (Cryptocurrency as a Service CaaS - Basic/Premium model) to set a limit on the number of sub-accounts for end users of each independent broker client who have completed KYC verification.This change aims to standardize the services across the platform, thereby enhancing the compliance and security of all products and users. Starting from April 29, 2026, 08:00 (UTC+8), each independent broker will allow each user who has completed KYC verification to associate a maximum of 5 sub-accounts.

According to reports from Yicai, the Ministry of Education and four other departments issued the "Artificial Intelligence + Education" Action Plan. It mentions improving the intelligence literacy and skills of a wide range of teachers. Standards for teachers' intelligence literacy will be established, clarifying the artificial intelligence literacy competencies that teachers should possess. Artificial intelligence literacy training will be conducted in a layered and categorized manner based on the needs of different positions, achieving full coverage through various methods. A contextual assessment system will be constructed, and intelligent, gradient assessment tools will be developed, encouraging schools and regions to carry out large-scale assessments of teacher literacy, and to enhance teachers' literacy and capabilities based on assessment results.Promote the reform of teacher training programs by incorporating knowledge of cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence into the curriculum system, updating the knowledge system. Include artificial intelligence in the content of teacher qualification examinations and certifications, and establish intelligent education projects in national and provincial teaching achievement awards to stimulate the endogenous motivation for innovation in artificial intelligence.

The General Office of the State Council issued implementation opinions on improving the national unified electricity market system, which pointed out the need to enhance various functions of the electricity market, accelerate the establishment of a green electricity consumption certification mechanism, comprehensively introduce technologies such as blockchain, and carry out full-chain certification for green electricity production, consumption, and other links.

According to Valor, the Central Bank of Brazil (BC) has issued rules for banks and brokerage firms wishing to engage in cryptocurrency activities. The directive requires such institutions to hire a qualified independent company to demonstrate their compliance with the regulatory requirements for virtual asset service providers (PSAV) set by the monetary authority. The certifying entity must clearly indicate that there is no conflict of interest with the audited party.

According to the announcement on the CFTC official website, the Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Mike Selig, announced that Amir Zaidi will serve as the Chief of Staff of the CFTC. Amir Zaidi held various positions at the CFTC from 2010 to 2019, including the head of the Market Oversight Division. During his tenure, he was responsible for overseeing the certification and deployment of Bitcoin futures contracts (the first federally regulated cryptocurrency product).Before returning to the CFTC, Amir Zaidi was the global compliance officer for a large brokerage firm and introducing broker. Prior to 2010, Amir Zaidi held various financial, legal, and regulatory positions in New York and Washington. He has decades of experience in the financial services industry.

According to a report by the South Korean media Decenter, a report from the Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA) shows that a large number of South Korean cryptocurrency exchanges have not obtained ISMS-P certification, which is considered the minimum standard for personal information protection, and their security investments are also deemed insufficient.Among the six non-Korean won trading (Coin Market) exchanges newly registered and renewed as virtual asset service providers (VASP) this year through the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of the South Korean Financial Services Commission, five only hold basic ISMS certification. The ISMS certification does not include personal information protection requirements. Among the major exchanges supporting Korean won trading, GOPAX has also not obtained ISMS-P certification.Large exchanges also face issues of insufficient security investment and dedicated personnel. The three major exchanges that have disclosed their information security status to KISA—Upbit, Bithumb, and GOPAX—have allocated only about 10% of their total IT investment to information security. In South Korea, the proportion of information security personnel at Upbit, Bithumb, and GOPAX is only 9%, 10.2%, and 12.5%, respectively. The third and fourth largest exchanges in South Korea, Coinone and Korbit, have not even proactively disclosed their information security measures.

Hourglass posted on the X platform that the KYC verification window for the second phase of the Stable pre-deposit activity has closed. Unverified users can still withdraw funds at any time through the Hourglass front end or directly from the contract. Additionally, the team has conducted a final round of due diligence to strengthen defenses against witch attacks and maintain verification standards.Previously, it was reported that in the second phase of the Stable pre-deposit activity, over 24,000 wallets (with a total deposit amount of approximately $1.74 billion) successfully passed the initial wallet screening.

According to crypto journalist Eleanor Terrett, as of 5:30 PM Eastern Time, the Canary XRP ETF has officially gone into effect after completing its listing certification on Nasdaq, and XRPC has been approved to start trading at tomorrow's market open.

Hourglass posted on the X platform that the KYC certification for the second phase of the Stable deposit activity has been extended by 24 hours until November 13, 7:59 AM Beijing time. Currently, over 17,000 applications have been approved, and users can check the application status on the Hourglass user dashboard.

ChainCatcher news, according to official information, the token VIRUS from the Solana ecosystem game studio Pandemic Labs has received Moonshot certification. Today, the SocialFi project Addicted developed by Pandemic Labs has launched. As of the time of writing, the VIRUS token has increased by 170% in a single day, with a current market capitalization of $17.66 million and a 24-hour trading volume of $3.3 million.ChainCatcher reminds users that the prices of related tokens are highly volatile and trading volumes are relatively low, so users should invest cautiously.

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, Chainlink has announced that it has obtained ISO 27001 certification and SOC 2 Type 1 certification. The scope of this assessment includes:Chainlink Data Feeds ------ especially Price Feeds and SmartData (including Proof of Reserve and Net Asset Value), all based on Chainlink data standards;Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) ------ Chainlink's interoperability standard.All reviews were conducted by the independent accounting firm Deloitte & Touche LLP in accordance with the attestation standards established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, the Cardano Foundation has officially launched the open-source traceability infrastructure Originate, aimed at verifying product authenticity and supporting industry certification. This solution will reshape product processes and enhance consumer trust.It is reported that Originate is suitable for multiple industries and application scenarios, with advantages such as scalability, low cost, and high customizability, providing a solid foundation for authenticity verification, trust building, and market expansion.

ChainCatcher news, according to the official announcement, Binance's Japanese subsidiary has obtained the internationally recognized ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 27701 security and privacy management system certifications. These certifications were awarded by the British Standards Institution (BSI) after a comprehensive audit, marking its achievement of top global standards in information security and privacy protection.Binance Japan's General Manager, Takeshi Chino, stated that this certification is a recognition of the platform's long-term investment in secure and transparent operations, and it will continue to build a trustworthy compliant trading environment in the future. Binance's Chief Security Officer, Jimmy Su, emphasized that this move is part of the commitment to protect global users, empowering the Japanese business with leading technology and best practices to promote the long-term sustainable development of the industry.Binance has previously obtained similar certifications in France, Bahrain, the UAE, Turkey, Thailand, and Kazakhstan. The official statement indicated that this certification in the Japanese market will further strengthen its position in the construction of the Web3 security ecosystem, facilitating compliance and trust simultaneously.

ChainCatcher news, the decentralized data value infrastructure CESS Network has obtained Level 1 certification from the Blockchain Maturity Model (BMM) of the government blockchain. This certification marks CESS as the first to complete the maturity assessment of decentralized data infrastructure among global blockchain projects, becoming one of the few projects validated by international standard models. BMM is a global blockchain assessment framework endorsed by the UN IGF, covering 11 dimensions including governance, privacy, security, and scalability.It is reported that CESS is also the initiator of the IEEE P3220.02 decentralized storage international standard. CESS is contributing to various industry standards to provide secure, verifiable, and compliant infrastructure for scenarios such as AI, RWA, and DePIN. This certification further consolidates CESS's position as an industry leader in Web3 data sovereignty and compliance innovation.

ChainCatcher news, according to the official announcement, the Binance liquidity pairing project now offers certification letter application services for standard and advanced participants. This certification letter can serve as official proof for users to participate in the project and maintain trading volume on Binance. Applicants must meet the corresponding level requirements and comply with the platform's terms.

ChainCatcher news, the cryptocurrency payment company Alchemy Pay announced that it has obtained certification from the Swiss Financial Services Standards Association (VQF), becoming a member of its recognized self-regulatory organization (SRO). This certification allows Alchemy Pay to offer compliant fiat and cryptocurrency exchange services in the Swiss market, as well as promote stablecoin cryptocurrency payments.

ChainCatcher news, Roam has launched a Certification System aimed at ensuring the quality of the Roam WiFi network and incentivizing active users within the ecosystem. The system classifies WiFi networks and users through Gold and Blue badges.For WiFi networks (Certified WiFi), the Gold badge is awarded to high-quality Roam miner WiFi verified by multiple certified users, requiring at least 3 certified users to check in with no history of suspicious behavior; the Blue badge is awarded to public or private WiFi that meets good operational status, coverage standards, and conditions of check-ins and no suspicious behavior.For certified users (Certified Users), the Gold badge is for registered Roam miners who are active (12 months) with no history of suspicious behavior and have accumulated at least 500 Roam Points; the Blue badge is awarded to active (12 months) Roam App users with no suspicious behavior who meet the points criteria.The launch of the Certification System will enhance network quality, encourage high-quality nodes and active users, while helping users easily identify reliable WiFi networks, improving connection security and smoothness. Certified WiFi and users will enjoy rewards such as $ROAM airdrops or exclusive blind boxes.Currently, Roam has over 2.3 million registered users, covering more than 200 countries and regions, with the number of self-built WiFi nodes exceeding 1.88 million. In addition, Roam ranks 4th in the "DePIN projects with over a million active nodes globally" (Messari) and continues to hold the top position in hardware nodes (DePINscan.io), demonstrating strong growth momentum.

ChainCatcher news, Bitcoin Layer2 Stacks founder Muneeb Ali stated on social platform X: Congratulations to Trump and David Sacks on their historic victory, opening a new era for Bitcoin and cryptocurrency in the United States.He also mentioned that Stacks started in New York, being the first project to receive SEC certification, and we have reported for five years like a publicly traded company in the U.S.As a leading Bitcoin L2 network, we are not only excited about the on-chain economy of Bitcoin but also look forward to the possibilities created by American entrepreneurs through Stacks' infrastructure and programmable Bitcoin. America welcomes entrepreneurship once again, and with the support of the new government, the Stacks ecosystem is revitalized.