ChainCatcher news, according to Ledger Insights, several Republican members of the U.S. House Financial Services Committee have written to the Federal Reserve, FDIC, and OCC, urging the withdrawal of the FDIC's FIL-16-2022, the Federal Reserve's SR 22-6, and SR 23-8 regulatory letters, stating that they have increased the regulatory burden on banks using blockchain technology, hindered innovation, and restricted financial institutions' participation in the stablecoin ecosystem.The lawmakers believe that the current regulatory approach harms the competitiveness of the U.S. financial sector and that a more technology-neutral and open regulatory approach should be adopted.

ChainCatcher message, based on ZKsync's modular blockchain Sophon, stated on social media that the four types of NFTs, Pudgy Penguins, Milady, Doodles, and Azuki, can be exchanged for special roles in the Sophon Discord.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, Lisa Gordon, chairman of the British investment bank Cavendish, has proposed taxing cryptocurrency purchases to encourage more investors to invest in the UK stock market. She suggested introducing a cryptocurrency transaction tax similar to the 0.5% stamp duty on stocks on the London Stock Exchange, which currently brings substantial revenue to the government.Gordon believes this move could shift investment towards stocks, helping to fund innovative UK companies and support the broader economy. She emphasized that more than half of Britons under 45 own cryptocurrencies rather than stocks, and she thinks reallocating some capital could enhance economic productivity. Despite the growing holdings of cryptocurrencies, Gordon referred to them as "non-productive assets" that contribute little to the economy.She also mentioned that due to the cost of living crisis, many people are cutting back on investments, making it even more necessary to direct limited funds towards assets that can drive economic growth.

ChainCatcher message, a16z stated at the cryptocurrency working group meeting of SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce: "If the SEC can provide guidance on token issuance, it will prevent the trend of tokens being issued only to non-U.S. citizens, which effectively transfers the ownership of blockchain technology developed in the U.S. overseas."

ChainCatcher news, Slow Mist Technology's Chief Information Security Officer 23pds posted on X platform, warning cryptocurrency users to be cautious of trojans disguised as TradingView cracked versions. Recently, AMOS and Lumma information stealers are spreading through Reddit posts, specifically targeting cryptocurrency users to steal wallets and personal data, with victims including Mac and Windows users.

ChainCatcher news, according to Fortune, former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried recently appeared on the Tucker Carlson podcast. However, under normal circumstances, media interviews in U.S. federal prisons must be approved, and this interview did not receive such approval.According to a source, Tucker Carlson may have disguised himself as a lawyer to conduct a video call and bypass the prison's approval process to interview SBF. He may have claimed to be a legal advisor, thereby obtaining permission for an unmonitored video access.

According to ChainCatcher, The Block reported that South Korea's financial regulatory agency announced on Wednesday plans to release comprehensive guidelines for institutional cryptocurrency investment in the third quarter. The Financial Services Commission made this announcement during a meeting with local cryptocurrency industry experts. While the investment guidelines for listed companies and professional investors are expected to be issued in the third quarter, the Financial Services Commission stated that its goal is to launch investment guidelines for non-profit organizations and cryptocurrency exchanges in April.The Financial Services Commission first announced in January that it would gradually lift the de facto ban on institutional investors investing in cryptocurrencies. Last month, the regulator revealed that it intends to first allow charities and universities to sell their cryptocurrency assets in the second quarter. The upcoming detailed guidelines further solidify South Korea's shift in stance towards cryptocurrencies, no longer strictly opposing the entry of crypto assets into traditional financial markets.Meanwhile, the Financial Services Commission has also begun developing a second set of rules for a two-part cryptocurrency regulatory framework, with the first set of rules launched last year. The second part of the cryptocurrency law will focus on stablecoins and regulating cryptocurrency business owners.

ChainCatcher message, Arthur Hayes posted on the X platform: "In times of crisis, just print money. Germany almost overnight amended its constitution to greenlight financing for national defense. Whatever the new world order ultimately looks like, this will become a guideline for how governments choose to finance."

ChainCatcher news, according to CNBC, regarding Trump's announcement on Truth Social on Sunday that he has "instructed the presidential working group to advance a crypto strategic reserve that includes XRP, SOL, and ADA, as well as Bitcoin and Ethereum and other valuable cryptocurrencies will be at the core of the reserve," Spencer Hallarn, global head of over-the-counter trading at crypto investment firm GSR, stated that Trump's remarks "led participants to rush to rebuild long positions and became a strong driving force for the price increase."

ChainCatcher message, regarding the guidance issued by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Meme coins, stating that "Meme coins are not considered securities." SEC Commissioner and crypto skeptic Caroline Crenshaw published an article on the SEC's official website, stating that the purpose of the written guidance provided by SEC staff is to promote understanding and compliance with federal securities laws. However, the guidance issued by the SEC completely undermines this concept, presenting an incomplete and unfounded legal viewpoint that suggests an entire category of products falls outside the SEC's jurisdiction.This guidance does not provide a clear legal definition, nor does it even offer basic dictionary definitions. It is not a reasonable interpretation of existing law. It raises more questions than it answers, such as what constitutes a Meme coin and whether Meme coins can be defined or are useful classifications under existing securities laws. It ultimately amounts to a broad statement of general principles, offering little clarity or predictability for any given currency.

ChainCatcher news, according to Fox News reporter Eleanor Terrett, informed sources revealed that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is currently showing "heightened interest" in cryptocurrency staking operations and has sought detailed explanations from industry insiders regarding different types of staking and their advantages. Last week, SEC trading and markets personnel participated in a webinar focused on staking.At the same time, the SEC has confirmed receipt of the 19b-4 filing submitted by the Chicago Board Options Exchange (Cboe), which requests the inclusion of staking functionality in the 21Shares Core Ethereum ETF. Sources expect that the SEC will issue guidance related to staking in the near future.