ChainCatcher news, Federal Reserve Chairman Powell stated that the point to stop reducing the balance sheet size has not yet been reached. The Federal Reserve has slowed down the pace of balance sheet reduction, and the balance sheet size can be gradually reduced without causing turmoil. (Jin Ten)

ChainCatcher news, according to Jin10 reports, the World Trade Organization has lowered its forecast for global merchandise trade growth in 2025 from the original 3.0% to -0.2%.If the United States raises tariffs, the global economy may experience a decline of 1.5% in 2025, accompanied by spillover effects. A moderate recovery in merchandise trade is expected in 2026, with a growth rate of 2.5%.

ChainCatcher news, Mobee is one of the fastest-growing cryptocurrency exchanges in Indonesia, and is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with ATT Global. Together, they are launching an exclusive Initial Exchange Offering (IEO) platform on Mobee, which is a launchpad designed to support high-potential blockchain projects and accelerate cross-border growth.The new launchpad enables users to access promising token projects ahead of their listing on the exchange. It also allows for active community participation through a voting system, enabling users to help decide which tokens are listed. The platform is built on transparency, strengthening the due diligence process in project selection, and aims to create a safer and more informed environment for all participants.This partnership will debut the $ATT token through the new IEO platform. Token holders will gain priority access to stake $ATT and participate in the selection and discovery of top projects on the launchpad. Mobee and ATT Global share a long-term vision of establishing a more transparent, community-driven approach to token project launches. Through their collaborative efforts, they aim to minimize user risks, enhance access to quality products, and set new standards for innovation in the Web3 space.

ChainCatcher news, CoinDesk's latest report on exchanges for March shows that Binance ranks first in global derivatives trading volume, with a market share of 39.66%. Bitget's market share has increased to 13.25%, up 3% from the fourth quarter of 2024, ranking fourth among global centralized exchanges.

ChainCatcher news, according to the official announcement, as BAL is delisted from Binance spot, Binance Futures will remove BAL from the DEFI Composite Index starting from April 16, 2025, 10:00 AM (UTC+8), thus adjusting the components of the DEFI Composite Index.In addition, Binance Futures will add ENA as one of the components of the DEFI Composite Index starting from April 16, 2025, 10:00 AM (UTC+8).

ChainCatcher news, the global AI×Web3.0×cross-border e-commerce integration event "Nexus 2140" will be held on June 21-22, 2025, at the Goyang International Exhibition Center in South Korea. The South Korean government, in collaboration with over 400 global tech companies, 150+ venture capital firms, and 3000+ industry leaders, will jointly explore new paradigms of digital commerce.The event will feature deep collisions in three major areas: AI technology applications, Web3.0 decentralized ecosystems, and full-link integration of e-commerce innovation. Leveraging South Korea's Web3.0 policy pilot zone and K-pop cultural advantages, it aims to create a tech carnival with tens of thousands of participants—top concerts featuring aespa, ITZY, and others will attract 80 million fans, while the metaverse exhibition area, AI interactive devices, and Web3.0 e-commerce real-world demos will build an immersive future experience. Over 150 investment institutions will be on-site to tap into the trillion-dollar market and discover potential unicorns.

ChainCatcher news, Bank of America Global Research said on Tuesday that global investors have dramatically reduced their holdings of U.S. stocks to a record extent over the past two months, believing that the trade war triggering a global economic recession is the biggest risk facing the market.In a monthly survey of fund managers conducted by Bank of America, the proportion of respondents who net reduced their allocation to U.S. stocks was 36%, the highest level in nearly two years. Over the course of two months, the allocation to U.S. stocks fell by 53 percentage points, marking the largest two-month decline on record. This trend appears set to continue, as a record number of respondents also indicated they plan to cut their allocation to the U.S. stock market. Trump's aggressive tariff plan has triggered a sell-off of U.S. assets, including stocks, the dollar, and U.S. Treasuries. The stock market rebounded on Monday, but the S&P 500 index is still down about 8% year-to-date. Bank of America surveyed 164 investors managing $386 billion in assets.

ChainCatcher News: Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba stated on Monday that U.S. tariffs could disrupt the global economic order, issuing the strongest warning yet about the potential damage Trump's decisions could cause to the world economy. However, he emphasized that Japan will seek common ground with the U.S. on issues such as trade and national security. "When negotiating with the U.S., we need to understand the logic and emotional factors behind Trump's views," Ishiba said in Parliament. He added, "I am fully aware that what is happening now could disrupt the global economic order." Ishiba also mentioned that the government is currently not considering an additional budget but is ready to take timely action to mitigate the impact of U.S. tariffs on the economy.

ChainCatcher message, the decentralized AI protocol ORA launched by four.meme announced today that its global pre-sale event will officially start at 11:00 AM Dubai time on April 15, 2025 (GMT+4). This pre-sale will be conducted through smart contracts, adopting a fair launch mechanism, and the ORA token will be open for subscription to the community.According to official disclosures, the ORA platform presents three core highlights:Technological breakthrough: The world's first AI protocol to achieve on-chain deployment of models such as GPT-5 and DeepSeekEconomic innovation: The first to introduce the "data contribution blind box" mechanism, allowing users' AI behaviors to be converted into token rewardsEcological layout: Technical support and a liquidity injection of tens of thousands of dollars have been secured"ORA is building a fundamental value bridge between AI and blockchain," said the project initiator, "This pre-sale is not only a financial activity but also an important opportunity for the global community to participate in the democratization of AI."Industry insiders analyze that the unique "AI learning + full-chain interoperability" architecture of the ORA protocol will address the current issues of data monopoly in the AI industry and the fragmentation of the Web3 ecosystem. The project's testnet phase has already attracted over 50,000 developers, with daily AI call volumes exceeding 300,000.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, the latest data shows that the number of millionaires in fiat currency worldwide has exceeded 58 million, while the maximum supply of Bitcoin (BTC) is only 21 million. This data highlights the scarcity characteristic of Bitcoin in terms of supply, with the number of global fiat millionaires being approximately 2.76 times the maximum supply of Bitcoin.

ChainCatcher news, according to data from TRONSCAN, the number of TRON blockchain accounts has officially surpassed 300 million.TRON founder Justin Sun stated, "This is just the beginning! Our future is the 8 billion people of the world!"

ChainCatcher news, the AB Charity Foundation officially announces its launch and the release of its new official website, marking the official start of a global public welfare network based on "institutional trust" and driven by "technology." The AB Charity Foundation is an international non-profit organization headquartered in Ireland with independent legal status, aiming to collaborate with governments, public welfare organizations, and the tech community worldwide to reshape the future trust mechanism in public welfare and promote sustainable development.The governance structure of the AB Charity Foundation consists of prominent figures from multiple countries. The chairman of the board is Bertie Ahern, a three-time former Prime Minister of Ireland and a key promoter of the "Good Friday Agreement." Board members include former Prime Minister of Malta Lawrence Gonzi, former Prime Minister of Hungary Peter Medgyessy, former President of Slovenia Danilo Türk, and former President of Bulgaria Peter Stoyanov.The AB Charity Foundation is continuously forming a senior advisory team, with renowned politicians, scientists, and celebrities from five continents joining to provide global policy connections and facilitate charitable activities. It focuses on public missions and empowers a new paradigm of global public welfare through technology.As the initiator and technical supporter of the AB Charity Foundation, AB DAO provides underlying blockchain infrastructure support. The AB public chain automatically injects 15%–30% of each transaction's gas fee into the charity fund pool through smart contracts, achieving "on-chain charity fundraising + automatic distribution + full-chain traceability + third-party auditing" for transparent governance throughout the process. Additionally, the AB Ecological Fund has currently invested in dozens of high-quality projects and will continue to incubate and invest in more quality projects in the future, with 15%–30% of the investment returns generated from all projects also injected into the AB Charity Foundation fund pool.The core mission of the AB Charity Foundation is to promote public welfare in education, healthcare, environmental protection, humanitarian assistance, and other areas globally, relying on a transparent and trustworthy governance mechanism and technological pathways to explore a "verifiable model of goodwill collaboration." The foundation emphasizes that "it is not the technology itself that changes the world, but the consensus on trustworthy institutions and global cooperation," which is a common understanding among the founding members.

ChainCatcher news, according to Coindesk, Ripple and the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) predict in their latest report that the global asset tokenization market could reach $18.9 trillion by 2033, with a compound annual growth rate of 53%.Tokenization is the process of converting real-world assets such as bonds and real estate into digital assets via blockchain, which can enhance transaction efficiency and reduce costs. Currently, financial giants like JPMorgan and BlackRock have launched related pilot projects.The report points out that the driving forces behind tokenization come from areas such as government bonds, private credit, and carbon markets, while also facing challenges like fragmented infrastructure and unclear regulations. Nevertheless, technology and market infrastructure are gradually improving, with clear rules established in places like Switzerland, the EU, and Singapore.Ripple and BCG believe that tokenization could unlock trillions of dollars in value and facilitate the realization of a 24/7 market.