ChainCatcher news, according to TechCrunch, Microsoft Vice Chairman and President Brad Smith stated during a Senate hearing today that, for data security reasons and to prevent the influence of "Chinese propaganda," Microsoft has prohibited its employees from using the DeepSeek application and has not listed the product in the app store.It is reported that DeepSeek's privacy policy indicates that its user data is stored on servers in China and must comply with local laws. Notably, Microsoft had previously introduced the DeepSeek R1 model, which had undergone security assessments and adjustments, into its Azure cloud service platform. This is the first time Microsoft has publicly acknowledged the internal corporate ban on DeepSeek.

According to ChainCatcher news, as reported by Decrypt, Paschal Donohoe, the President of the Eurogroup and the Irish Minister for Finance, stated at the European Anti-Financial Crime Summit that the EU is advancing new Anti-Money Laundering Regulations (AMLR), which will require crypto asset service providers to record information about the sender and receiver of transactions to achieve transparent regulation of crypto transfers.Previous news indicates that the EU will completely ban anonymous crypto accounts and privacy coin transactions starting in 2027.

ChainCatcher message, market news: UK officials confirm that President Trump is expected to announce the outline of the US (trade) agreement with the UK.

ChainCatcher message, Federal Reserve Chairman Powell: I have never requested to meet with the President, and I will never do so.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, South Korea's leading presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung has promised to push for the approval of spot cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to fill the current legal gap that prohibits the issuance and trading of such products. Lee Jae-myung stated that he would promote spot virtual asset ETFs and establish a comprehensive monitoring system to create a safer environment for virtual asset investment.Lee Jae-myung is running as a representative of the left-wing Democratic Party of Korea. He indicated that this move aims to provide more investment opportunities for the younger generation and promised to introduce other policies that support asset growth for young people. Kim Byung-Hwan, chairman of the Financial Services Commission (FSC), stated in a meeting on Wednesday that the agency agrees with the campaign commitment regarding spot cryptocurrency ETFs and plans to discuss implementation plans with the new government.Currently, Lee Jae-myung leads in polls with about 50% support, and his probability of winning has reached 87% on the decentralized prediction market Polymarket. The South Korean presidential election will be held on June 3.

ChainCatcher news, according to the Korea Economic Daily (KED), South Korea's Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung has become the latest presidential candidate to pledge that if elected, he will approve spot cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and other cryptocurrency-friendly measures. Lee Jae-myung announced his cryptocurrency commitment on May 6 as part of a broader initiative to provide more investment opportunities for South Korea's youth, who are one of the main target demographics in the upcoming June 3 elections.KED quoted Lee Jae-myung saying in Korean: "I will create a safe investment environment that allows young people to [accumulate] assets and plan for the future." He also promised to legalize spot cryptocurrency ETFs, reduce trading fees, and implement more consumer protection measures.

ChainCatcher News, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy posted on the X platform that he will introduce the "MEME Act," which prohibits the President or members of Congress from issuing Meme coins. Murphy stated, "Trump Coin is the biggest corruption scandal in the history of the White House," and expressed that he will work with Congressman Sam Liccardo to promote legislation to curb such behavior.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Verge, after suddenly withdrawing support for the Senate's first stablecoin regulatory bill, Senate Democrats announced on Tuesday that they will introduce a new bill prohibiting federal officials and their families from issuing digital assets, directly targeting the stablecoins and meme coins currently held by Trump and his family.The bill's sponsor, Oregon Democratic Senator Sen. Jeff Merkley, stated, "Currently, anyone hoping to establish a relationship with the president can profit personally by purchasing cryptocurrencies that he owns or controls, which is an extremely corrupt act that threatens our national security and erodes public trust in government. We must put an end to this corruption immediately."

ChainCatcher news, according to Jin10 data reports, there are market rumors that the President of the Kansas Federal Reserve, Schmid, will be absent from the FOMC meeting due to the passing of his wife, and Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Kashkari will vote in place of Schmid.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cryptonews, Kim Moon-soo, the presidential candidate of South Korea's ruling party "People Power Party" and former Minister of Labor, recently stated that if elected, he would consider allowing major national institutions, such as the National Pension Service (NPS) and the Korea Investment Corporation (KIC), to invest in virtual assets, including Bitcoin (BTC). NPS is the world's third-largest pension fund.Kim Moon-soo believes that given the changes in the domestic and international economic environment, the existence of virtual assets cannot be ignored, and he promises to cultivate and stabilize the domestic crypto market through institutionalization.It is estimated that about 16.3 million citizens in South Korea hold or have held crypto assets.This statement is the latest example of political parties actively vying for the votes of cryptocurrency holders in the upcoming presidential election (June 3).Both major political parties have recently proposed several crypto-friendly policy intentions, but industry insiders remind that similar promises made in past elections may not always be fully realized, and attention should be paid to subsequent actual actions.

ChainCatcher news, Zhao Changpeng posted on platform X that he is honored to be invited by the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, to join the National Cryptocurrency Committee. He also called for joint efforts to promote industry development.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, U.S. President Trump stated that he does not expect a third presidential term, and U.S. small businesses will not need any exemptions.

ChainCatcher news, Coinbase Asset Management President Sebastian Beyer recently stated on "The Scoop" that if the U.S. government reassesses the price relationship between gold and the dollar, it could accelerate its plans to purchase Bitcoin.He pointed out that Bitcoin is transitioning from a highly volatile tech asset to a value storage tool similar to gold, a trend that is attracting more institutional attention and portfolio integration. Beyer emphasized that institutional interest in Bitcoin is growing, marking its maturation as an asset class.

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, Securing American Greatness will host a large rally celebrating 100 days of Trump’s presidency, which will take place on April 29 in Michigan. Following this, Trump retweeted the event registration link on X.

According to ChainCatcher news, the Korea Herald reported that the People Power Party of Korea announced it would abolish several policies, including the "one exchange, one bank" system for virtual assets, as a core commitment for the presidential election.The virtual asset policy proposal put forward by the party mainly includes: lifting the current restriction of "one exchange limited to one bank"; promoting the legalization of virtual asset trading for businesses and institutional investors; introducing virtual asset spot ETFs; advancing legislation for security token offerings (STO); establishing a regulatory framework for stablecoins; formulating the "Basic Law for the Revitalization of Digital Assets"; and constructing an innovative tax system for virtual assets, among seven major measures.These policies aim to comprehensively reform the regulatory framework of Korea's virtual asset market and promote the healthy development of the digital asset industry.

ChainCatcher news, according to Finance Magnates, after years of market speculation, Ripple has explicitly denied plans to launch an IPO in 2025. In an interview with CNBC, Ripple President Monica Long stated that an IPO is not in the company's plans. She emphasized that Ripple's current financial situation is strong, holding billions of dollars in cash reserves, and does not need to raise funds through a public offering or increase market exposure.Long further pointed out that companies typically go public for two main reasons: to raise funds or to expand brand influence, but Ripple currently has "no need for either."

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, the Swiss central bank president stated that cryptocurrencies have very high volatility, and the market liquidity in crisis situations is questionable.

ChainCatcher message, the meme coin TRUMP announces that Trump will have dinner with the first 220 holders of the token. U.S. Senator Chris Murphy from Connecticut stated, "This not only reflects Trump's nature, but the TRUMP coin scam may be the most blatant act of corruption by a president in history."