ChainCatcher news, former FOX business reporter Eleanor Terrett posted on X: "Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman expressed hope for an independent review of the bank failures in March 2023 (SVB, Silvergate, Signature), although she did not directly name these banks."

ChainCatcher news, according to CNBC citing The Wall Street Journal, U.S. President Trump privately acknowledged that his comprehensive and high tariff plan announced last week could lead to an economic recession, but he is more focused on avoiding an economic depression.U.S. National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett stated that the collapse of the bond market prompted Trump to adjust trade policies.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that the EU has agreed to suspend retaliatory measures against U.S. tariffs set for April 15 for a period of 90 days. Preparations for further retaliatory measures are still ongoing, and all options remain on the table.

ChainCatcher news, the NFT platform Magic Eden has completed the acquisition of the decentralized trading platform Slingshot.Magic Eden stated that this move will advance its vision of creating a cross-chain asset trading platform, enabling a trading experience that supports 8M+ tokens, covers all chains (including the upcoming Bitcoin), and does not require bridges or centralized exchanges.

ChainCatcher news, according to Decrypt, Westpac CEO Anthony Miller publicly apologized for the bank's decision to block a customer's transfer of 30,000 AUD to the cryptocurrency exchange CoinSpot and freeze the account.This incident comes as the Australian government is actively promoting cryptocurrency regulatory reforms, requiring major crypto platforms to obtain financial services licenses to enhance transparency and reduce the issue of "de-banking."

ChainCatcher message, hedge fund mogul Bill Ackman stated on social media: "I am the first, and certainly one of the most vocal, to express concerns about tariffs. I also believe in giving credit where credit is due. Trump's strategy has ultimately yielded very favorable results. I focus on the outcomes, not on 'how the sausage is made.' The unfortunate state of American politics is that those who 'never support Trump' want him to fail, regardless of the impact on the country. I want Trump and our country to succeed, which means I support his initiatives unless I believe that path is wrong, and if so, I would not hesitate to share a different perspective or strategy.I highly commend Trump for adopting the economically rational advice proposed by Bessenet, rather than the ideological views from within his administration. Trump is often criticized for not listening to others, but in this case, he clearly did, which bodes well for the next four years. If you accuse me of being a sycophant for congratulating him on his success, it only shows that you are trying to discredit those who support our president. Praising our president for achieving outcomes beneficial to America is not flattery."

ChainCatcher news, according to a report by Jinshi citing CCTV News, on April 10 local time, Lee Jae-myung, the former leader of South Korea's largest opposition party, the Democratic Party, released a campaign video and officially announced his candidacy for the presidency of South Korea. On April 9, Lee Jae-myung announced his resignation as party leader to fully focus on his presidential campaign.

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 The Block, the Argentine Chamber of Deputies has passed three bills to officially launch an investigation into President Javier Milei and related officials' involvement in the Libra meme coin controversy. The coin was issued by Kelsier Ventures in February, and Milei publicly promoted it on the X platform, claiming it would support local entrepreneurial projects. Subsequently, the coin's price surged to a market value of $2 billion before plummeting over 90%. Milei later denied any knowledge and withdrew his support, while the opposition called for impeachment. The prosecution has requested Interpol to issue a red notice for the project's CEO, Hayden Davis.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi Data reports, the equal tariff policy by U.S. President Trump has officially come into effect.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, U.S. President Trump stated that he told TSMC (TSM.N) that if they do not build a factory here (in the U.S.), they will face a tax rate of up to 100%.

ChainCatcher news, according to Fortune, Ripple has acquired cryptocurrency-friendly broker Hidden Road for $1.25 billion to expand its services aimed at institutional investors.Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse stated that this acquisition represents Ripple's efforts to integrate a broader range of services to attract large institutions, "Ripple needs to ensure that we have the right infrastructure to attract and scale to a larger group of big institutions."

ChainCatcher news, Ripple acquires cryptocurrency-friendly broker Hidden Road for $1.25 billion to expand its services for institutional investors.Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse stated that this acquisition represents the efforts of Ripple, the company behind XRP, to integrate broader services to attract large institutions, "Ripple needs to ensure that we have the right infrastructure to attract and scale to a larger group of big institutions."

ChainCatcher news, according to Bloomberg citing informed sources, a subsidiary of Japan's financial services group SBI Holdings Inc. is considering selling a minority stake in cryptocurrency market maker B2C2, with a potential transaction value of $100 million. The company is currently in discussions with several potential buyers. Due to the private nature of the negotiations, the sources wished to remain anonymous. A spokesperson for SBI Holdings denied that the company is considering selling part of its stake in B2C2. A representative for B2C2 declined to comment.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Straits Times, a new survey by Singapore's crypto payment company Triple-A shows that the number of people in Singapore who own cryptocurrency is increasing, with younger users leading the way in using cryptocurrency to meet daily financial needs (such as online shopping and bill payments).As of 2024, the proportion of Singapore residents owning digital assets has reached 26%, up from 24.4% in 2023. Generation Z and millennials (those aged between 16 and 44 as of 2025) are leading in cryptocurrency ownership, with about 40% of them holding cryptocurrency.

ChainCatcher news, according to Axios, the U.S. Republican Party acknowledges that they are feeling pressure from President Trump's tariff policies. Their Wall Street donors are also feeling this pressure, with some expressing dissatisfaction to key Republican lawmakers over the weekend.Trump is making it clear that he will not tolerate any restrictions on his power to impose tariffs. However, affected Republican donors hope lawmakers will help persuade the president, pointing out that the tariffs are destroying the U.S. economy.Trump is unhappy with the bill proposed by Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA). His veto threat sent a message to all Republican senators considering supporting the bill: "Don't even think about it, I don't believe that bill has a future," said Senate Republican leader John Thune.Lawmakers did not specifically mention the content of their conversations with donors, but their concerns have significantly increased after three consecutive days of turmoil in the U.S. stock market. On the other hand, some Republican senators, particularly Ted Cruz of Texas, have publicly criticized Trump's tariff policy, arguing that it is essentially a tax on American consumers.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, cryptocurrency lawyer James Murphy has invoked the Freedom of Information Act to sue the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for disclosing whether the agency has ever met with "Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto" and to make related notes and emails public.The lawsuit is based on comments made by DHS agent Rana Saoud during a meeting in 2019, where she stated that several DHS colleagues had met with four individuals involved in the creation of Bitcoin in California to inquire about their motivations and the ultimate goal of Bitcoin.Murphy stated that if the meeting did indeed take place, there should be records available, and he promised to "pursue the case to the end." The case is being assisted by former U.S. Assistant Attorney Brian Field, with the aim of promoting government transparency. Currently, the true identity of Satoshi Nakamoto remains undisclosed, and there is still controversy within the community about whether his identity should be made public.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, the CEOs of some of the world's largest banks held private talks regarding the financial market and global economic turmoil triggered by Trump's tariff blitz. Executives from banks such as Bank of America, Barclays, Citigroup, and HSBC held a conference call on Sunday to discuss the ongoing chaos, as the stock market plummeted, reflecting concerns about a global economic recession.Sources say that the Sunday meeting was convened by the Washington-based public policy organization, the Bank Policy Institute (BPI). One source indicated that the purpose of the conference call was to allow U.S. banking executives to outline their views on the tariff turmoil to their international counterparts.