ChainCatcher news, Framework Ventures co-founder Michael Anderson revealed that its $40 million investment in the crypto insurance company Meanwhile is the largest equity investment in the history of Framework Ventures.It is reported that Meanwhile is a Bitcoin life insurance company, which reached a valuation of $190 million after its Series A funding, and currently has only 10 employees.Meanwhile CEO Zachary Townsend stated that all of the company's technology is self-developed, and there is a possibility of establishing an onshore life insurance company in the future, collaborating with its offshore company to offer Bitcoin products to the American public. The recent $40 million funding will be used for global expansion, including the development of the variety of products offered and the expansion of target customer groups.

ChainCatcher news, FOX reporter Eleanor Terrett posted on social media, "New York Attorney General Letitia James sent a letter to congressional leaders, the Speaker of the House, and the House Minority Leader, urging them to pass a federal regulatory framework for digital assets to mitigate the risks of fraud, criminal activity, and financial instability.She stated that the widespread adoption of Bitcoin threatens the dominance of the dollar and called for the 'localization' of stablecoins (i.e., promoting their development within the United States) to protect the dollar's dominance. James also opposed allowing digital assets to be included in retirement accounts."

ChainCatcher news, OKX announced a collaboration with Standard Chartered Bank, Brevan Howard, and Franklin Templeton to launch a collateralized mirror program for tokenized money market funds under the VARA framework in Dubai.The program aims to enable institutional clients to use cryptocurrencies and tokenized money market funds as collateral for over-the-counter trading, with a global systemically important bank (G-SIB) serving as the collateral custodian.Franklin Templeton will be the first of a series of money market funds launched under the OKX-SCB program.

ChainCatcher news, according to Fortune magazine, cryptocurrency insurance company Meanwhile completed a $40 million Series A funding round on Thursday, led by Framework Ventures and Fulgur Ventures, with participation from Wences Casares, the founder of cryptocurrency bank Xapo.This funding round values Meanwhile at $190 million, nearly double its valuation during the most recent funding round in 2022. Meanwhile will use the funds raised in this round for global expansion and to ensure its products comply with regulatory requirements.It is reported that Meanwhile's life insurance policies are similar to regular life insurance. Policyholders are required to pay a monthly premium calculated by actuaries. However, unlike payments made from bank accounts or using checks, customers must pay in Bitcoin from their cryptocurrency wallets. When the policyholder passes away, their family will receive the claim amount in Bitcoin.

ChainCatcher news, the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) plans to launch a new "gateway" authorization system in 2026, which will expand the regulatory scope of crypto asset activities. This framework will cover multiple areas including stablecoin issuance, payment services, lending, and exchanges.FCA's Director of Payments and Digital Assets, Matthew Long, stated that compared to the previous regulatory approach that focused solely on anti-money laundering (AML) compliance, the new framework will significantly broaden the regulatory scope. Industry insiders point out that this regulatory framework may have a significant impact on infrastructure builders such as Layer 2 (L2) and cross-chain trading, and may serve as a reference for other countries in formulating related policies.

ChainCatcher news, according to official information, the "TRON x HTX DAO 2025 Hong Kong Night" themed event, hosted by TRON and co-organized by HTX DAO, will be grandly held on April 8 at 18:00 in Hong Kong. At the event, users can take photos with a Forbes cover frame similar to that of Sun Yuchen and instantly produce stunning shots through an AI camera. By uploading the photos to Twitter, participants can join the selection event for a chance to win a total prize pool of 1,000 USDT.In addition, the event will feature multiple rounds of online and offline interactive blind boxes and quiz draws, with prizes including VIP customer black cards, cash rewards ranging from 88 to 888 USDT, limited edition exquisite merchandise, and a chance to win up to 1 ETH. It is worth mentioning that users holding VIP customer black cards can choose from three customized gifts; new VIP customers attending the event will also enjoy additional surprise privileges, so stay tuned.It is reported that industry leaders such as Kong Jianping, founder of Nano Labs, Molly (Huobi HTX Liu Ye), ambassador of HTX DAO, and Alec, head of HTX Ventures, will be invited to attend and share the latest developments of HTX DAO and trends in the cryptocurrency industry. Even more exciting, Sun Yuchen, founder of TRON and core supporter of HTX DAO, may make a surprise appearance and deliver a speech.

ChainCatcher news, according to the Hong Kong Wen Wei Po report, the Vice President of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, Chen Weimin, stated that a regulatory framework is being established for the issuance of stablecoins, laying the foundation for the development of the cryptocurrency ecosystem. Hong Kong has made good progress in developing stablecoins, with relevant legislation currently under review by the Legislative Council, and it is expected to pass in the coming months. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority is carefully examining the potential operational risks of stablecoins, including the management of reserve assets, liquidity, and anti-money laundering (AML), to ensure that licensed issuers can effectively manage risks and that their business models are sustainable.Chen Weimin also mentioned that Hong Kong has long established a roadmap for the development of virtual assets, with clear division of responsibilities between the authorities and the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission. The goal is to develop Hong Kong into a leading cryptocurrency center. In recent years, Hong Kong has been developing central bank digital currency (CBDC), believing that CBDC can facilitate more efficient and lower-cost cross-border payments, which will help promote cross-border trade and explore the potential of tokenization.

ChainCatcher news, the open interoperability framework Hyperlane tweeted that Soneium is now live, and developers on Soneium can now build cross-chain applications and token bridges.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, White House officials stated that after meeting with U.S. President Trump, the UAE committed to establishing a $1.4 trillion, 10-year investment framework in the United States.

According to ChainCatcher, Representative Adrian Boafo from Maryland and New York Assemblyman Clyde Vanel co-sent a letter to Congressional Democratic leaders, calling for the establishment of a federal cryptocurrency regulatory framework to prevent fragmented regulatory policies across states. The letter was sent to Senators Elizabeth Warren, Amy Klobuchar, and Representatives Maxine Waters and Angie Craig, emphasizing that currently, 35 states have introduced various cryptocurrency legislations, ranging from legal recognition of digital assets to restrictive measures. Without federal guidance, market uncertainty will further intensify, affecting business and financial development.Boafo and Vanel are concerned that Democrats like Warren and Waters, who have long held anti-crypto positions, may hinder bipartisan cooperation and impact the implementation of the regulatory framework. The two emphasized that Democrats have consistently led in promoting technology policy and bipartisan collaboration, and they hope to continue advocating for unified and clear digital market regulation to ensure the U.S. remains competitive in the crypto economy.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, the uranium ore tokenization solution Uranium Digital has completed a $6.1 million seed round financing, led by Framework Ventures.It is reported that this financing will accelerate Uranium Digital's establishment of a uranium spot trading platform using crypto infrastructure as the backend, promoting the development of a "financialized" uranium spot market.According to the Web3 asset data platform RootData, [Uranium Digital](https://www.rootdata.com/zh/Projects/detail/Uranium Digital?k=MTU0NDU= "Uranium ore tokenization solution") is a company that tokenizes uranium ore to facilitate trading in this highly regulated metal in a capital-constrained market.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bloomberg, the CEO of the Pakistan Crypto Council, Bilal bin Saqib, stated in an interview that the country aims to establish a clear regulatory framework to manage digital asset activities to promote the development of the local ecosystem.Saqib said, "Pakistan will no longer stand by; we want to attract international investment because Pakistan is a low-cost, high-growth market, with 60% of the population under 30 years old. We have a local workforce ready to build Web3." Saqib pointed out that he hopes to make Pakistan the cryptocurrency capital of South Asia, competing with Dubai, Singapore, and Hong Kong for leadership in the blockchain space.This legalization plan was proposed after Saqib was appointed as the chief advisor for digital asset management to the finance minister earlier this month. He will also provide advice on exploring the use of artificial intelligence to improve government efficiency, optimize decision-making processes, and drive innovation in public sector operations. Saqib said, "Trump is making cryptocurrency a national priority, and every country, including Pakistan, will have to follow suit."According to Chainalysis data, Pakistan ranks ninth globally in cryptocurrency adoption rates. Saqib mentioned in the interview that there are approximately 15 to 20 million cryptocurrency users in Pakistan.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, the Interchain Foundation (ICF) has funded the open-source Evmos (EVMOS -32.90%), which is the native EVM framework of its multi-chain ecosystem that includes over 200 application chains.The foundation stated that this framework was previously developed under the Evmos project and will now be maintained as "Cosmos EVM" within the official cross-chain software stack, including the Cosmos SDK, which means the Cosmos ecosystem now has a standardized Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) version.This development enables the Cosmos blockchain to integrate Cosmos EVM for full EVM compatibility, including support for JSON-RPC and Ethereum wallet compatibility through lightweight EVM configurations for native ERC-20 tokens. The integration enhances cross-chain interoperability between the broader EVM ecosystem and Cosmos through the Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC) protocol.As part of this transition, Evmos co-founder Federico Kunze Küllmer will no longer serve as a core contributor to Evmos, while continuing to advise the ICF on the interoperability and modular architecture of Cosmos EVM, Evmos noted. Kunze Küllmer's company, Altiplanic, is a core contributor to the Evmos codebase and will no longer participate in the project.

ChainCatcher news, FOX Business reporter Eleanor Terrett posted on social media that the U.S. Senate Banking Committee is set to hold its first review of the stablecoin regulatory framework bill submitted by Republican Senator Bill Hagerty.

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the State Securities Commission of Vietnam (SSC) have announced enhanced cooperation in the regulation of capital markets and the regulatory framework for digital assets to support the development of Vietnam's regulatory framework for digital assets.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bitcoin.com News, the Cayman Islands has updated its cryptocurrency regulatory framework and established new licensing regulations that will take effect on April 1, 2025.According to the 2025 Virtual Assets (Service Providers) (Amendment) Regulations, all entities providing virtual asset custody and trading platform services are required to obtain a license issued by the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA). Existing virtual asset service providers (VASPs) must submit their license applications within 90 days after the effective date.As part of the application process, crypto asset custodians must disclose the types and amounts of virtual assets they intend to hold for clients, while trading platform operators need to provide details about expected revenue and the location of their physical hardware.

ChainCatcher news, according to TASS, the Russian Ministry of Finance and the Central Bank are discussing the launch of domestic cryptocurrency trading under an experimental legal framework, limited to participation by "super high-qualified" investors. The specific criteria for this category are still being developed. Officials from the Ministry of Finance stated that if consensus is reached on the experimental system, investor qualification standards, and risk management, a formal proposal may be submitted to the government. Currently, discussions are ongoing among the Ministry of Finance, the Central Bank, and market participants.Previously, Putin signed a law in August 2024 allowing cross-border payments and cryptocurrency trading under an experimental legal framework starting from September 2024, with regulatory authority assigned to the Central Bank.