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, the crypto industry alliance calls on the U.S. SEC to provide clear principled guidance on staking activities. The Crypto Innovation Committee (CCI) has requested in an open letter that the SEC clarify that staking is not an investment activity and suggested maintaining consistency with the SEC's previous positions on mining, stablecoins, and meme coins. The alliance, supported by companies such as Consensys, Kraken, Ava Labs, and Galaxy, emphasizes that staking is a technical mechanism used to secure blockchain networks rather than an investment scheme.During the staking process, users lock up tokens to participate in transaction validation and network protection, thereby earning rewards. The alliance urges the SEC to issue a statement clarifying that staking and related services do not fall under the scope of securities regulation and proposes industry standards for staking services to ensure transparency and user control.The letter from the Crypto Innovation Committee also outlines a framework for staking service providers, including user disclosures, reward distribution transparency, and user control over staked assets.

ChainCatcher news, Bo Hines, the executive director of the Trump Digital Assets Advisory Committee, stated that the U.S. Congress is actively advancing cryptocurrency legislation, with related bills expected to be completed in the short term. This week, some significant legislative strategic points regarding the efforts of the cryptocurrency industry may be addressed in Congress. He believes that two major cryptocurrency bills can still meet Trump's deadline in August. He also emphasized that the current legislative process is an important step for the U.S. government in promoting a regulatory framework for the cryptocurrency industry, aimed at providing clear legal guidance and regulatory standards for the digital asset market.

ChainCatcher news, at the global crypto event TOKEN2049 in Dubai, cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin officially launched its major strategy------the "Trust Plan," and announced a future investment of $2 billion to promote KuCoin into a new stage of high-quality, sustainable development, focusing on key areas such as platform security, transparency building, compliance system enhancement, and KCS ecosystem development.It is reported that this conference marks the first public appearance of KuCoin's new CEO BC Wong since taking office. He took the stage alongside KuCoin's EU CEO Oliver Stauber, addressing over 15,000 industry leaders, regulatory representatives, and crypto innovators from around the world, elaborating on KuCoin's long-term vision and systematic layout regarding the core industry proposition of "trust."In his speech titled "The Trust Gap in the Crypto Industry: Building a Winning Platform," BC Wong pointed out: "As the crypto industry enters the mainstream era, technology and speed are merely entry thresholds. Platforms that can truly transcend cycles must continuously invest in underlying values such as security, transparency, compliance, and responsibility." He stated that the "Trust Plan" is not only a significant financial commitment but also a comprehensive realization of KuCoin's core values. In the coming years, KuCoin will continue to strengthen platform security infrastructure, promote on-chain transparency mechanisms, deepen collaboration with global regulatory agencies, and increase investment in user education and ecosystem health, fully constructing a more trustworthy digital asset trading environment.Among them, KCS (KuCoin Token), as the core connecting asset between the platform and users, will play a crucial role in the "Trust Plan." KuCoin will further optimize the incentive mechanisms, governance rights, and ecological applications of KCS, strengthening its strategic position in enhancing user stickiness, participating in governance, and promoting community co-construction.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, Base has implemented the first phase of Ethereum Rollup decentralization, launching a fault-proof mechanism and establishing a security council. Base developers stated that the network has reached the "first phase" of Vitalik Buterin's Rollup decentralization framework, making progress in reducing reliance on centralized participants.The Base team stated: "Base has achieved the first phase of decentralization, which is a key milestone in building an open global on-chain economy. This has been accomplished by launching permissionless fault-proof and enhancing the decentralization of the contract upgrade process through the security council."Base was launched in August 2023, developed using Optimism's OP Stack package, and has now become the largest Layer 2 rollup by TVL on Ethereum. Previously, Base was classified as a Stage 0 Rollup, mainly because it still relied on a centralized sequencer controlled by Coinbase, and its mainnet lacked fully operational permissionless fault-proof.

ChainCatcher news, Base has reached the "first phase" of Ethereum Rollup decentralization, launching a fault-proof mechanism and establishing a security council. Base developers stated that the network has achieved the "first phase" of Vitalik Buterin's Rollup decentralization framework, making progress in reducing reliance on centralized participants.The Base team stated: "Base has achieved the first phase of decentralization, which is a key milestone in building an open global on-chain economy. This has been accomplished by launching permissionless fault-proofing and enhancing the decentralization of the contract upgrade process through the security council."Launched in August 2023, Base was developed using Optimism's OP Stack package and has now become the largest Layer 2 rollup by TVL on Ethereum. Previously, Base was classified as a phase 0 Rollup, mainly because it still relied on a centralized sequencer controlled by Coinbase, and its mainnet lacked fully operational permissionless fault-proofing.

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 DLNews, the new chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Paul Atkins, pledged in a recent roundtable discussion to bring clear regulations for cryptocurrency oversight, criticized past efforts, and promised to establish a "purpose-built" framework for digital assets.He stated that he expects this market innovation to bring significant benefits in terms of efficiency, cost reduction, transparency, and risk mitigation. Innovation has been stifled in recent years due to market and regulatory uncertainty.

ChainCatcher news, Rodrigo Valdes, Director of the Western Hemisphere Department of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), stated at the spring meeting press conference that El Salvador is still adhering to its commitment not to accumulate more Bitcoin in the overall fiscal sector, which is a key performance indicator agreed upon with the IMF.It is worth noting that, according to data from the El Salvador Ministry of Finance website, El Salvador has increased its holdings by 7 Bitcoins in the past 7 days, bringing its total Bitcoin holdings to 6158.18 Bitcoins.

ChainCatcher news, Sun Yuchen, the founder of TRON, global advisor of Huobi HTX, and core supporter of HTX DAO, was invited to speak at the Blockchain Forum 2025, sharing the latest developments and innovations in the TRON ecosystem. According to Sun Yuchen, as of this month, the number of TRON user accounts has exceeded 300 million, the ecosystem's TVL has surpassed $20 billion, and it has established an industry-leading position in stablecoin trading.Sun Yuchen stated that over the past year, the TRON ecosystem has made several significant advancements, including the launch of the upgraded decentralized stablecoin USDD 2.0, with the current protocol TVL exceeding $367 million; the establishment of T3 FCU (T3 Financial Crime Unit) in collaboration with Tether and TRM Labs, which has already worked with global law enforcement agencies to freeze over $150 million in illegal funds. Additionally, a gas-free feature, Bitcoin Layer 2 solutions, and interoperability solutions between TRON and Ethereum are also under development. "Blockchain and cryptocurrency are at a historic turning point, ready to reshape the future of finance, governance, and global innovation. My goal is to empower the builders and entrepreneurs leading this transformation and to help drive the emergence of the next wave of breakthrough technologies," said Sun Yuchen.It is reported that the Blockchain Forum 2025 is the most influential crypto event in Russia and the CIS region, held in Moscow from April 23 to 24. HTX DAO participated in this summit as a senior sponsor.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bitcoin Laws, the New Hampshire Bitcoin Reserve Bill HB302 has passed the Senate Finance Committee vote, with a result of 4 votes in favor and 1 vote against.

ChainCatcher news, reported by Chainwire, cryptocurrency market maker GSR announced a $100 million private equity investment in Nasdaq-listed company Upexi, Inc.Upexi is a brand owner focused on the development, manufacturing, and distribution of consumer products. This investment comes after Upexi announced a strategic shift towards a cryptocurrency-based financial strategy, aimed at creating long-term value and returns for shareholders. Upexi has committed to developing a Solana financial strategy, which includes increasing and staking Solana holdings.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, a cryptocurrency reserve bill in Arizona has passed the House and is now just one successful vote away from being submitted to the governor's desk for formal approval.On April 17, Arizona's Strategic Digital Asset Reserve Act (SB 1373) was approved by the full committee of the House. Before the third and final reading and full vote, the bill must be reviewed by 60 members of the House. SB 1373 aims to establish a strategic reserve fund for digital assets, composed of digital assets seized through criminal proceedings, and managed by the state treasurer.

ChainCatcher news, the Oklahoma Senate Tax Committee narrowly voted down House Bill 1203 (also known as the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act) by a margin of 6 to 5. The HB1203 bill was introduced by Representative Cody Maynard in January of this year, allowing the Oklahoma State Treasurer to invest in Bitcoin and other qualifying digital assets. The definition of qualifying digital assets is any asset with a market value exceeding $500 billion in the past year. Currently, only Bitcoin meets this threshold. An earlier committee passed the bill overwhelmingly in February with a vote of 12 to 2.

ChainCatcher news, Bo Hines, Executive Director of the Trump Digital Assets Advisory Committee, published his interview content on the X platform, where he explained the importance of the U.S. Bitcoin Strategic Reserve. He stated that Trump's introduction of the Bitcoin Strategic Reserve is aimed at helping the American people accumulate assets rather than plundering them. At the same time, the significance of the Bitcoin Strategic Reserve lies in the recognition of BTC's value. Due to the limited supply of Bitcoin, the Bitcoin Strategic Reserve may trigger a global asset accumulation race.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, Trump Digital Assets Advisory Board Executive Director Bo Hines stated in an interview: "We need to accumulate quickly before Bitcoin becomes more expensive."

ChainCatcher news, according to Bloomberg, Federal Reserve Board Governor Michelle Bowman will be questioned on Thursday at a Senate Banking Committee hearing, where lawmakers will review her nomination to serve as Vice Chair for Supervision.Bipartisan senators may ask Bowman how she plans to comply with an executive order that limits the power of independent agencies and will want to understand how she will respond to a new initiative—one that requires the largest lending institutions in the U.S. to hold more capital to enhance their ability to withstand losses and financial crises.

ChainCatcher news, Bo Hines, Executive Director of the Trump Digital Assets Advisory Board, posted on the X platform stating that under Biden's regulatory regime, digital asset companies have become victims of a weaponized judicial system. President Trump is the true "crypto president," and under his leadership, we will usher in a golden age of digital assets and emerging financial technologies.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bitcoin Laws, Florida's Bitcoin Reserve Bill HB 487 is scheduled for a public hearing this Thursday (April 10) in the Insurance and Banking Subcommittee. This will be Florida's first public hearing on the Bitcoin Reserve Bill since it was introduced two months ago.

ChainCatcher news, according to an analysis by the Financial Times, global companies have committed to investing at least $1.9 trillion in the U.S. since Trump's first term, but these investments may be threatened by Trump's new round of tariff policies. Trump recently announced large-scale tariffs on trade partners such as China, India, and the European Union, raising concerns among global supply chain companies.French President Macron has called on European companies to suspend investments in the U.S., and Japanese Prime Minister Kishida has also expressed "strong concerns." Companies like Apple, Hyundai, and SoftBank, which have committed to large investments, are facing the impact of tariffs, and some companies have already begun to take measures such as layoffs. Experts warn that the uncertainty brought by tariff policies will make the U.S. "a less attractive place for investment."