ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, Nansen research analyst Nicolai Sondergaard stated that despite significant positive developments in the cryptocurrency space, global tariff concerns will continue to put pressure on the market.Before tariff-related issues are resolved, risk assets may lack direction, which could occur between April 2 and July. If the tariff issues are resolved, it will provide a positive catalyst for the market.

ChainCatcher message, according to the perspective of blockchain regulatory advisors, the pressure for the de-banking of cryptocurrencies may continue until January 2026, when Trump will have the authority to appoint new Federal Reserve governors. Caitlin Long, founder and CEO of Custodia Bank, pointed out that the Federal Reserve is still controlled by the Democrats and is currently reviewing two pro-crypto banks, with a large number of examiners having entered these banks, putting pressure on their operations.Furthermore, although the U.S. OCC and FDIC may overturn previous anti-crypto policies, the Federal Reserve's stance remains unchanged, and the crypto industry may still face regulatory resistance in the future.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, in Belarus, the Mogilev region has begun preparations for the construction of a cryptocurrency mining site, an initiative supported by President Alexander Lukashenko.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cryptoslate, reports that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has included cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (BTC) in the latest edition of the Balance of Payments Manual, 7th edition (BPM7).According to the IMF's new standards, Bitcoin and similar cryptocurrencies are now classified as non-produced assets in global economic statistics. The updated manual was released on March 20, marking the first time the IMF has incorporated detailed guidance on digital assets into its global statistical standards.The framework categorizes digital assets into fungible tokens and non-fungible tokens, and further distinguishes them based on whether they have corresponding liabilities. Bitcoin and similar non-liability tokens are classified as capital assets, while stablecoins backed by liabilities are considered financial instruments.According to the IMF: "Cryptographic assets without corresponding liabilities that are intended to serve as a medium of exchange (e.g., Bitcoin) are regarded as non-produced non-financial assets and are recorded separately in the capital account."

ChainCatcher news, according to Politico, a super political action committee (Super PAC) network funded by the crypto industry will support two Republican candidates in Florida for the U.S. House special election on April 1.The network includes Fairshake, Defend American Jobs, and others. Among them, Defend American Jobs will spend $1.2 million on ads supporting Florida Senator Randy Fine.Fine previously posted on the X platform stating, "Floridians want to see crypto innovation," and called for "clear regulatory rules." This Super PAC will also invest $345,000 to support Jimmy Patronis, who plans to run for the seat of former Congressman Matt Gaetz.Patronis had previously written to the Florida Management Council, requesting a study on whether part of the state pension could be invested in digital assets.Currently, there are 4 vacant seats in the U.S. House, two of which are in Florida. If the Democrats win all the seats, the Republican majority in the House will be reduced to just one vote.

ChainCatcher news, at the SEC's first cryptocurrency roundtable, Hester Peirce stated that crypto projects should be allowed to raise funds through tradable NFTs, and revealed that NFTs may become the next area where the SEC issues exemption statements following PoW mining.Peirce indicated that projects like Stoner Cats and Flyfish Club, which raise funds through NFTs and provide specific rights (such as access and membership) to holders, may not be considered securities.She noted that it would be "very helpful" for the industry if the SEC could provide a reference framework for NFT issuers.

According to ChainCatcher news, former U.S. federal prosecutor Katie Haun is raising a total of $1 billion through Haun Ventures for two new crypto funds, which are expected to close fundraising in June this year.The new funds will focus on early-stage and late-stage crypto projects, continuing the structure she adopted when she first launched in 2022.

ChainCatcher news, at the first cryptocurrency industry roundtable held by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), former SEC Cyber Enforcement Office Director John Reed Stark strongly opposed modifying existing securities regulations for digital assets. He stated that the Securities Act of 1933 and 1934 should not make concessions for cryptocurrencies, and digital assets should continue to be regarded as securities."People who buy cryptocurrencies are not collectors; they are investors. The SEC's duty is to protect investors," Stark said. He pointed out that crypto companies hire top law firms globally to try to delay enforcement actions, but they have lost in almost all cases. Stark also claimed that, compared to past technological revolutions like the iPhone, he has not seen any real innovation in digital assets.For a long time, Stark has been a staunch critic of the cryptocurrency industry, previously describing the partnership between the NBA team Dallas Mavericks and the crypto company Voyager as "collaborating with heroin manufacturers." He supports former SEC Chairman Gensler's "enforcement-based regulation" and insists that the crypto industry must comply with existing laws rather than asking the law to make way for it.

ChainCatcher news, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong recently expressed his views on social media regarding the U.S. Treasury's decision to lift sanctions on Tornado Cash: "No one wants to see bad actors using cryptocurrency. But privacy is an important feature for many law-abiding citizens, and you can't sanction open-source code (this is a free speech issue). I'm glad to see this issue resolved."He added, "We look forward to working with the Treasury to find ways to combat the approximately 0.1% of illegal activity in the cryptocurrency space (far lower than cash or the banking system) that align with U.S. laws and values."Previous news, according to the update announcement of the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list released by the U.S. Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on March 21, several Ethereum addresses related to Tornado Cash have been removed from the sanctions list.

ChainCatcher news, Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan quoted U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on social media, stating: "We will ensure that the dollar continues to be the world's dominant reserve currency, and we will achieve this through stablecoins."Hougan stated: "No matter how high your expectations are for the assets under management (AUM) of stablecoins, you are likely still underestimating their potential. If stablecoin AUM reaches trillions of dollars, the overall landscape of the crypto market will be reshaped."

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, the SEC's special working group on crypto assets will hold its first roundtable meeting at 1 AM Beijing time today to discuss key areas of crypto asset regulation, including market structure, investor protection, token classification, and compliance pathways.This meeting marks a new step for the SEC in crypto regulation, aiming to promote policy transparency and gather industry feedback.

ChainCatcher news, the Governor of the Central Bank of Russia, Nabiullina, stated that the Central Bank of Russia considers cryptocurrency to be a volatile financial instrument. She reiterated the Russian side's concerns about the risks of crypto assets, pointing out their high volatility, making it difficult to be widely adopted as a means of payment or store of value.

According to ChainCatcher, Representative Adrian Boafo from Maryland and New York Assemblyman Clyde Vanel co-sent a letter to Congressional Democratic leaders, calling for the establishment of a federal cryptocurrency regulatory framework to prevent fragmented regulatory policies across states. The letter was sent to Senators Elizabeth Warren, Amy Klobuchar, and Representatives Maxine Waters and Angie Craig, emphasizing that currently, 35 states have introduced various cryptocurrency legislations, ranging from legal recognition of digital assets to restrictive measures. Without federal guidance, market uncertainty will further intensify, affecting business and financial development.Boafo and Vanel are concerned that Democrats like Warren and Waters, who have long held anti-crypto positions, may hinder bipartisan cooperation and impact the implementation of the regulatory framework. The two emphasized that Democrats have consistently led in promoting technology policy and bipartisan collaboration, and they hope to continue advocating for unified and clear digital market regulation to ensure the U.S. remains competitive in the crypto economy.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, Japan's latest core inflation data has exceeded market expectations, sparking discussions about the possibility of the Bank of Japan (BOJ) raising interest rates, which could impact risk assets including cryptocurrencies. The data shows that Japan's core CPI rose 3% year-on-year in February, down from 3.2% in January but still above the market expectation of 2.9%. Meanwhile, Japan's overall CPI fell from 4% to 3.7%, but still far exceeds the BOJ's target inflation rate of 2%.Since November 2024, Japan's inflation rate has consistently been higher than that of the United States, currently exceeding by nearly 100 basis points, marking the largest gap since 2015. Coupled with the wage pressure from the "Shunto" spring labor negotiations, market expectations for a BOJ interest rate hike have intensified. The anticipation of a rate hike has strengthened the yen, but if the yen appreciates significantly, it may trigger market risk aversion, thereby putting pressure on risk assets like Bitcoin.As of the time of writing, the USD/JPY exchange rate is 149.22, having rebounded nearly 300 basis points since March 11, indicating a short-term weakening of the yen. However, the yield spread between U.S. and Japanese 10-year government bonds has narrowed, with Japanese 10-year bond yields maintaining above 1.5% and 30-year bond yields breaking 2.5%, both at multi-decade highs, which may support a stronger yen. The market is focused on the future direction of BOJ policy and its impact on global financial markets.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies fell more than 3% during the early Asian trading session on Friday, in line with market expectations, primarily due to profit-taking. Sean Dawson, research director at the on-chain options platform derive.xyz, stated: "In the past 24 hours, the probability of Bitcoin breaking above $100,000 before June 30 has increased from 20% to nearly 30%. Meanwhile, the probability of Ethereum staying above $2,000 before June 30 is now a toss-up—previously at 40%."Alex Kuptsikevich from FxPro remains cautious, focusing on the $80,000 support level for Bitcoin as a key observation area: "The crypto market has yet to break its 200-day moving average, currently close to $2.9 trillion. A strong breakout above this level could trigger a positive buying phase, but there is also the risk of a short setup trap, as they have done multiple times before.""It is crucial for Bitcoin to maintain momentum by staying above this key level. If this can be achieved, it may rekindle market interest in a range of tokens that have been in a correction phase for some time," he added, referring to the broader altcoin and meme coin market.

ChainCatcher news, Virtuals Protocol officially announced the launch of the Virtuals Partners Network (VPN) on March 20, aiming to reshape the intersection of AI and cryptocurrency. VPN connects investors, domain experts, scholars, and developers to collaboratively explore, support, and scale the best AI entity founders in the crypto space.The inspiration for VPN comes from the Sherpas of the Himalayas, hoping to help AI innovators tackle the complex challenges of autonomous AI entity ecosystems by providing customized support, funding, and strategic insights.

ChainCatcher news, according to on-chain analyst @ali_charts monitoring, 360,000 ETH have been withdrawn from cryptocurrency exchanges in the past 48 hours.