ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, Panama City Mayor Mayer Mizrachi Matalon posted on the X platform on Wednesday that the Panama City government has approved the use of cryptocurrency to pay taxes, fees, fines, and permits. Local media confirmed that the city will accept Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDC, and USDT. Mizrachi stated that the capital of Panama implemented this policy by partnering with a cooperative bank to convert cryptocurrency into US dollars at the time of payment, without the need to enact new laws.

ChainCatcher News: Former U.S. President Biden stated that in less than 100 days, the new administration has caused significant damage. They have taken drastic measures against the Social Security Administration, laying off up to 7,000 employees, including many experienced professionals. Further layoffs are expected in the future, leading to frequent website crashes and severely impacting public access to accounts.

ChainCatcher news, according to Globenewswire, the NYSE-listed company Genius Group announced that it has filed a lawsuit against LZGI International, Inc (LZGI) and its two executives Peter Ritz and Michael Moe in the Southern District of Florida under the U.S. Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO), seeking $450 million in damages.Previous news, the New York District Court has prohibited Genius Group from selling stock to raise funds to purchase Bitcoin.

ChainCatcher news, according to the New York Times citing informed sources, e-commerce giant Amazon is set to bid for TikTok in the U.S., as the company has made a last-minute acquisition offer for TikTok.U.S. President Donald Trump will consider the final proposal related to TikTok on Wednesday local time, and TikTok must find a non-Chinese buyer before the April 5 deadline, or it will face a ban in the U.S.

ChainCatcher news, FDUSD issuer First Digital Trust (FDT) is currently hosting an AMA on X to address community-related questions. This AMA is personally answered by FDT founder and CEO Vincent Chok.

ChainCatcher news, the state of Alabama in the United States has passed a bill allowing the state investment council to allocate funds to BTC and cryptocurrencies.It is reported that previously, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville from Alabama stated that he plans to reintroduce the Financial Freedom Act on April 1, allowing Americans to include cryptocurrencies in their 401(k) retirement savings plans. This is his third attempt to push the bill through after 2022 and 2023.

ChainCatcher news, according to CryptoSlate, Panama has announced a proposed cryptocurrency bill to regulate cryptocurrencies and promote the development of blockchain-based services. The proposed bill establishes a legal framework for the use of digital assets, sets licensing requirements for service providers, and includes strict compliance measures that meet international financial standards. Digital assets are recognized as a legitimate means of payment, allowing individuals and businesses to freely agree to use digital assets in commercial and civil contracts. Furthermore, the bill explicitly authorizes the use of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins to purchase goods, pay for services, and settle debts, provided that both parties agree.

ChainCatcher News: The U.S. Department of Justice announced the disruption of an ongoing terrorism financing scheme, seizing approximately $201,400 (at current value) in cryptocurrency, which was stored in wallets and accounts intended to fund Hamas. The seized funds originated from fundraising addresses allegedly controlled by Hamas, which have been used since October 2024 to launder over $1.5 million in virtual currency.

ChainCatcher news, Blackstone Group President Jon Gray warned investors not to make "knee-jerk reactions" to Trump's tariff antics, but rather to wait and see how potential negotiations unfold. He stated, "Be a little patient." "Observe the evolution of this tariff diplomacy and make investment decisions over a longer period. I think the danger during such a time is that if you do something short-term, you will miss opportunities."As Trump decides on new tariff policies almost daily, the market is anxious about the economic impact of a full-blown trade war. Gray said, "I think you have to take a step back. The government can react, they can decide how to make concessions, and then ultimately it ends up in a different situation."

ChainCatcher news, BitMart held a special AMA themed "7 Years of Commitment, Walking with You" in the Chinese X Space to celebrate its 7th anniversary. This AMA was hosted by BitMart's Market VP Yuanyuan and featured several industry leaders, representatives from investment institutions, crypto artists, media representatives, and KOLs as guests.BitMart reviewed its development journey and has grown into a comprehensive crypto trading platform covering over 200 countries and regions, supporting more than 1,700 assets, with over ten million users. The guests shared their stories with BitMart and looked forward to the future development direction of the crypto industry, predicting that the blockchain industry will continue to grow driven by innovations in AI and DePIN, and reaffirmed the importance of compliance, security, and user experience.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, as Washington's focus on cryptocurrency continues to grow, the leadership of the DeFi Education Fund is undergoing changes, with the organization appointing its Chief Legal Officer Amanda Tuminelli as Executive Director.Amanda Tuminelli will begin her new role on March 17.

ChainCatcher news, BitMart will hold a special AMA event for its 7th anniversary on March 13 at 8 PM (GMT+8) in the X Chinese community, themed "7 Years of Perseverance, Walking Together with You".This event, hosted by BitMart, will invite industry leaders, media, and KOLs to review the platform's 7-year development journey, explore future trends in Web3, and delve into market dynamics. As one of the series of events for the 7th anniversary celebration, this AMA will distribute a total of 7,000 BMX as benefits, looking forward to celebrating this milestone moment with users worldwide.

ChainCatcher news, encrypted KOL 0xDesigner posted on platform X that he had a heated argument with Multicoin managing partner Kyle Samani, who almost resorted to physical violence.In response, Sonic Labs co-founder Andre Cronje stated: "The first and only time I presented a product to a VC was to Kyle Samani. After the call, he thought I would not become a great builder and should stop trying to be a founder. The words were heartbreaking, and it took me some time to recover. But now I have succeeded, and the code I wrote plays a significant role in five unicorn projects, so there’s no need to pay too much attention to Kyle Samani; just focus on building cool things."

According to ChainCatcher news, as disclosed by the official X account of MetaMask, there is currently no MetaMask token, and any projects claiming to offer MetaMask token trading or presales are not affiliated with Consensys.MetaMask officials stated that these advertisements and promotional activities come from speculative platforms unrelated to Consensys and have not received Consensys's involvement or endorsement. The official advice is for users to conduct thorough research before interacting with these platforms.

ChainCatcher message, Slow Mist founder Yu Xian tweeted, "If antivirus software falsely reports your browser extension, such as a wallet extension's js file being falsely flagged, the antivirus software usually isolates it, which means the wallet extension will be damaged and unable to open. At this point, you can recover the file from isolation, do not delete it. If you delete it, do not uninstall the wallet extension either, as there may still be a chance to recover files related to the locally encrypted private key."

ChainCatcher News, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Commissioner Caroline A. Crenshaw released "Crypto 2.0: Regulatory Whiplash," which points out that the enforcement action against Coinbase has damaged the credibility of the SEC's enforcement division, leading people to mistakenly believe that the enforcement resources are deployed based on election cycles or in favor of the wealthy, inviting criticism and sowing seeds of distrust in the government.The SEC's mission is to do the right thing for investors, issuers, and the capital markets.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, the popular Ethereum wallet MetaMask has announced a new development roadmap, focusing on optimizing user experience and planning to launch smart contract accounts (CA), ERC-5792 batch transaction features, and the MetaMask debit card.New features include the introduction of smart contract wallets, which support transaction recovery mechanisms compared to the current externally owned accounts (EOA) that rely on private keys, enhancing asset security. In addition, MetaMask will support ERC-5792 batch transactions, allowing users to complete approval + transaction with one click, reducing gas fees and operational steps.The MetaMask team also announced that its MetaMask debit card will be launched in mid-March in certain states in the U.S., having previously been trialed in the UK and EU. The card allows users to pay directly with crypto assets in their wallets and is compatible with the Mastercard network.Furthermore, MetaMask will add support for Bitcoin (BTC) and Solana (SOL), enabling users to manage multiple blockchain assets within the same wallet. The team stated that they will continue to optimize multi-chain integration in the future to enhance the overall user experience.

ChainCatcher news, ConsenSys founder Joseph Lubin announced on the X platform that ConsenSys has reached a principle agreement with the U.S. SEC to dismiss the securities enforcement case regarding MetaMask, and the U.S. SEC will submit a valid settlement agreement to the court.Joseph Lubin added that ConsenSys can now fully focus on rebuilding, and 2025 will be the best year for Ethereum and ConsenSys to date, with the shift towards a more decentralized world paradigm accelerating.