ChainCatcher news, according to Forbes, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), under the leadership of new chairman Paul Atkins, is gradually adopting a more orderly and innovation-friendly regulatory approach to digital assets. The SEC has recently issued regulatory guidance on meme coins and stablecoins, providing market participants with clearer compliance directions.However, Eric Trump plans to appear at the Token2049 conference, and the TRUMP token project related to Trump has sparked controversy. Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren and Adam Schiff have written to request an ethical investigation into the TRUMP token, questioning its practice of using token sales in exchange for meetings with the president.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, the European Central Bank (ECB) has expressed concerns over the aggressive policies supporting the cryptocurrency industry in the United States, warning that the surge of dollar stablecoins could undermine the stability of the European financial system.The ECB has called for amendments to the recently implemented Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). The bank is worried that U.S. reform initiatives, backed by Trump, could lead to an influx of dollar stablecoins into the European market, triggering capital outflows from Europe to U.S. assets, thereby harming the EU's financial sovereignty and exposing banks to liquidity risks.In response, some officials believe these warnings are somewhat exaggerated. Two diplomats and one EU official stated that despite the U.S. plans to introduce the Stablecoin Transparency and Accountability Act (STABLE) and the U.S. Stablecoin Innovation and Protection Act (GENIUS), the existing MiCA framework is sufficient to manage stablecoin risks.

ChainCatcher news, according to crypto journalist Eleanor Terrett, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced that it will hold its third crypto policy roundtable on April 25, focusing on the custody of crypto assets. The meeting will feature two panels discussing issues related to broker-dealer and wallet custody, as well as investment advisors and investment company custody.Members of the broker-dealer panel include: Jason Allegrante from Fireblocks, Rachel Anderika from Anchorage, Terrence Dempsey from Fidelity, Mark Greenberg from Kraken, Veronica McGregor from Exodus, Brandon Russell from Etana Custody, and Tammy Weinrib from Copper.

ChainCatcher news, according to Yonhap News Agency, Hong Joon-pyo, the presidential primary candidate of South Korea's ruling People Power Party, promised at a policy forum to significantly reduce regulations on blockchain and cryptocurrency.The conservative candidate stated that he would follow the regulatory approach of the Trump administration in the United States. He pledged to implement blockchain technology in government services while promoting virtual assets as an independent industry.

ChainCatcher news, according to former FOX business reporter Eleanor Terrett, Trump will announce his follow-up cryptocurrency policy at the U.S. Digital Assets Summit.Previously, it was reported that Trump will attend the New York Digital Assets Summit and deliver a speech on March 20 local time.

ChainCatcher news, according to Axios, on the morning of the first day of the White House's digital assets summit, Senator Elizabeth Warren sent a critical letter to the government's cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence chief, known as the "crypto czar," David Sacks.Senator Warren believes that the more the federal government supports the blockchain industry, the more it will inflate the value of existing holders, which raises conflicts of interest for the officials making these policies. The senator raised several pointed questions regarding potential conflicts of interest involving David Sacks and his colleagues. She also detailed a series of actions taken by the Trump administration, stating that these actions raised concerns about the ethics of their decision-making.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, Pakistan will establish a national cryptocurrency committee responsible for legislating the industry. This decision was made after a meeting with President Donald Trump's digital asset advisors.The committee will be a dedicated advisory body composed of government representatives, regulators, and industry experts. The committee will be responsible for formulating regulatory policies and collaborating with other countries to promote the establishment of standardized frameworks, the Pakistani Ministry of Finance stated.

ChainCatcher news, according to Unchained, the Trump administration may not launch the previously promised official "Cryptocurrency Committee," but instead plans to hold a series of industry summits focused on specific cryptocurrency policy issues.According to three informed sources, these summits will invite different leaders from the cryptocurrency industry to participate in rotation. The initial meetings are expected to focus on topics such as banking, payments, data centers, and Bitcoin mining. Several industry associations are currently providing recommendations on related proposals.Informed sources indicate that the decision to hold summits instead is seen as a measure to avoid conflicts between different factions within the cryptocurrency industry. These divisions mainly exist between centralized and decentralized crypto projects, Bitcoin maximalists and altcoin supporters, as well as groups that support and oppose the integration of traditional finance.

ChainCatcher news, FOX reporter Eleanor Terrett stated that tomorrow is expected to be a busy day for cryptocurrency policy-making in the U.S. Congress.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, Presto Research analyst Min Jung stated that the rise in the crypto market is mainly driven by lower-than-expected CPI data, which temporarily alleviated inflation concerns. The core consumer price index for December was 3.2%, lower than expected and also below November's 3.3%. Additionally, news related to Trump played an important role, including his plan to make cryptocurrency a "national priority" and his openness to exploring support for establishing a cryptocurrency reserve in the United States.Min Jung indicated that the broader market is cautiously optimistic, with macro-level focus primarily on inflation issues. The lower CPI data provided a temporary relief, but investors are still closely monitoring any signals that may indicate sustained inflationary pressures. Jung predicts that more news related to Trump potentially establishing a national Bitcoin reserve may further exacerbate market volatility in the short term.

ChainCatcher news, according to a Reuters report, three insiders have stated that senior Republican officials at the SEC are preparing to reform the agency's cryptocurrency policies as early as next week after Trump takes office.Two of the insiders indicated that measures being considered by Commissioners Hester Peirce and Mark Uyeda include initiating relevant procedures to ultimately formulate guidance or rules that clarify under what circumstances the agency will consider cryptocurrencies as securities, and reviewing some cryptocurrency enforcement cases currently in court.Previous news reported that the Trump team is reviewing unresolved cryptocurrency enforcement cases at the SEC or may suspend some enforcement actions.