ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, cryptocurrency supporter Howard Lutnick has been confirmed by the Senate as the U.S. Secretary of Commerce.It is reported that he has a risk exposure of hundreds of millions of dollars in Bitcoin.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, U.S. President Trump nominated former cryptocurrency company executive Jonathan Gould to serve as the Director of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) on February 11, with a five-year term.Gould previously served as Chief Legal Officer at blockchain infrastructure company Bitfury and was also the Senior Deputy Comptroller and Chief Counsel of the OCC during Trump's first term. Kristin Smith, CEO of the Blockchain Association, stated that Gould's experience in the crypto industry will help him effectively lead the OCC.As the national bank regulatory agency, the OCC is responsible for overseeing member banks of the Federal Reserve System, such as JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, French central bank governor Villeroy reiterated on Wednesday that U.S. President Trump's tariff policy is likely to have a negative impact on the economy. "Protectionism is an enticing short-term policy, but in the long run, it is a failed strategy," he added. Villeroy also reiterated that France may avoid an economic recession by 2025. The French central bank stated on Tuesday that the French economy is expected to grow by 0.1-0.2% in the first quarter compared to the previous three months.

ChainCatcher news, according to FOX Business reporter Eleanor Terrett, two insiders have revealed that Trump has selected a list of candidates for the permanent head of the CFTC, with a16z crypto policy director and former CFTC commissioner Brian Quintenz at the top of the list. The White House has not immediately responded to a request for comment.