ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, three insiders revealed that White House officials distributed internal talking points and told agents that Trump's new global tariff plan should not be seen as a starting point for negotiations. Insiders said that as the world tries to understand Trump's massive new import taxes, the government's internal guidance states that advisors should describe the tariffs as a response to a national emergency, rather than the basis for potential new trade negotiations. Two insiders said that in addition to the talking points, Trump himself also told advisors that the tariffs are not intended to establish negotiations.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, the U.S. House Financial Services Committee passed the "Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act" (H.R. 1919) with 27 votes in favor and 22 against. The bill was introduced by Republican House Majority Whip Tom Emmer and aims to prevent central bank digital currencies from being used for monetary policy and prohibits the Federal Reserve from providing financial services directly to individuals.Emmer stated that the bill ensures that U.S. digital currency policy is in the hands of the American people rather than the executive branch. This move echoes the executive order signed by President Trump in January this year to protect American citizens from the threats posed by CBDCs. At the same time, the committee also advanced stablecoin regulatory legislation to establish a framework for dollar-pegged stablecoins to enhance their global competitiveness.

ChainCatcher news, according to a report by Coin Edition, Trump has invited Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele to attend a White House meeting on April 14, where the two sides will discuss bilateral cooperation and diplomatic relations.

ChainCatcher News, the U.S. House Financial Services Committee voted on Wednesday to pass a significant bill regulating stablecoins. The bill, titled "Stablecoin Transparency and Accountability for a Better Ledger Economy" (abbreviated as STABLE), was approved by the committee with a vote of 32 in favor and 17 against. The bill will create a framework for dollar-pegged stablecoins. It outlines reserve and capital requirements, including one-to-one reserve backing and anti-money laundering standards.

ChainCatcher news, according to the Financial Times, based on the terms of the deal, several informed sources revealed that a group of new external investors, including a16z, Blackstone Group, Silver Lake Partners, and other large private equity firms, will own about half of TikTok's U.S. business. These sources indicated that the U.S. business will be spun off from its parent company, ByteDance, based in Beijing.TikTok's existing major investors, including General Atlantic, Susquehanna, KKR, and Coatue, will also hold about 30% of the U.S. business.According to individuals involved in the process, these plans are still in the preliminary stages and may change. This was formulated ahead of the U.S. legal deadline on April 5, which requires that unless the Beijing owners sell to a non-Chinese entity, the app will be banned in the U.S.Officials from President Trump’s administration are scheduled to meet on Wednesday to discuss the negotiation status, with several individuals stating that if the president gives approval, the deal could be announced soon. A White House spokesperson stated, "If there is a statement regarding TikTok, it will be made by President Trump."One individual warned that the situation remains unstable, and the White House could still abruptly change plans. According to the terms of the deal, ByteDance will retain less than 20% of the business shares to comply with U.S. legislation, which stipulates that "foreign adversaries" cannot control more than one-fifth of the shares. Informed sources added that the plan will still require several months of further due diligence, structural adjustments, and other corporate financing commitments, which is typical in acquisition transactions, and the structure may change, with some equity supporters potentially increasing or decreasing their proposed investments. One individual stated that these groups will have three to four months to complete the divestiture process.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bitcoin Laws, the Arizona House Committee has passed the Bitcoin Reserve Bill (SB 1025 and SB 1373).The next steps are three readings, followed by a final vote in the House. If passed, it will be submitted to the governor for signing.

ChainCatcher news, senior officials at the White House stated that Trump plans to impose additional tariffs on semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, and potential critical minerals that are not covered by the new tariffs. Trump will respond to retaliatory measures from other countries to ensure that the emergency order is not compromised. Exemptions for goods from Mexico and Canada that comply with the USMCA will continue. (Jin Shi)

ChainCatcher news, according to Beincrypto, U.S. House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill has rejected a proposal to allow interest payments on stablecoins, despite Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong publicly calling for support of the policy just yesterday. Hill stated that there is still no bipartisan consensus in Congress on this issue. As a key figure in stablecoin regulation, Hill's swift response highlights that despite Armstrong's rising political influence, the crypto industry remains an emerging force in traditional legislative bodies.

ChainCatcher news, White House Press Secretary Levitt stated that President Trump will announce his reciprocal tariff policy at an event in the White House Rose Garden on Wednesday. Levitt mentioned that Trump's statement primarily concerns "nation-based" tariffs, but he also "committed" to implementing industry tariffs at another time.Levitt said that members of Trump's cabinet will attend the announcement ceremony. Levitt stated, "The President will announce a tariff plan that will reverse decades of unfair trade practices that have been exploiting our country. Now is the time for reciprocity, and it is time for the President to take historic action and do the right thing for the American people."

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, the White House stated that President Trump has signed an executive order to establish the U.S. Investment Accelerator. Trump has ordered the establishment of an office within the Department of Commerce, aimed at promoting and accelerating investments exceeding one billion dollars in the U.S. The White House will oversee the launch of the chip project office.

ChainCatcher news, according to Decrypt, U.S. House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill on Monday rare criticized President Trump and his family's cryptocurrency business activities, stating that these actions have made the work of drafting laws for the emerging digital asset industry "more complicated." Hill specifically pointed out the meme coin and stablecoin projects launched by Trump, saying they have a negative impact on lawmakers' work. Hill: "These projects make our job more complicated."On Monday, Hill stated that the House Financial Services Committee will review the draft of the "Stablecoin Act" on Wednesday and will soon discuss a new version of the Market Structure Act. In the Senate, the bipartisan "GENIUS Act," which received support with a vote of 18 to 6, has been submitted for a full vote. However, Trump's business activities have provided Democrats with reasons to oppose. Last week, Senator Elizabeth Warren criticized the USD1 stablecoin supported by Trump as a "scam" and attempted to link the project to the legislative process. She stated, "Congress should amend the stablecoin bill under consideration to prevent Trump and Musk from controlling people's money."

ChainCatcher news, crypto reporter Eleanor Terrett posted on social media that the House will hold a hearing on legislation regarding the structure of the crypto market. The House Financial Services Committee's Digital Assets Subcommittee will hold a hearing next Wednesday (April 9) to discuss the establishment of a federal regulatory framework for digital assets.The theme of this hearing is "The Future of American Innovation and Digital Assets: Adjusting U.S. Securities Law for the Digital Age," marking the first public push by the 119th Congress to formulate rules governing the operation of the $2.7 trillion crypto industry in the United States.

ChainCatcher news, according to market news, U.S. President Trump plans to host El Salvador President Nayib Bukele at the White House in April. (Jin Shi)

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, French Hill, chairman of the U.S. House Financial Services Committee, stated at the blockchain summit in Washington that a revised draft of the new cryptocurrency market structure bill will be announced in the coming days. This is an updated version of the "Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act" (FIT21) that was passed by the House last year.The bill has not yet been formally introduced in this Congress, but it was passed in the House last year with the support of 71 Democratic lawmakers, including former Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Hill mentioned that the current draft has been adjusted based on various "technical opinions." The bill aims to grant the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) more regulatory authority and funding to oversee the cryptocurrency spot market and "digital commodities," such as Bitcoin, and further clarify the role of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

ChainCatcher news, according to crypto journalist Eleanor Terrett, U.S. Congressman Bryan Steil revealed at the blockchain summit that the stablecoin legislation STABLE Act is expected to be formally introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives today. The content shows that the draft of this bill is 80% similar to the GENIUS Act.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bitcoin Laws, the Oklahoma House has voted to pass the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act. The bill allows the state to invest 10% of public funds in Bitcoin or any digital asset with a market capitalization exceeding $500 billion.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Wall Street Journal, the White House is tightening the implementation scope of the tariff policy set for April 2. The tariffs originally planned to be announced on that day for specific industries such as automobiles, pharmaceuticals, and semiconductors are expected to be postponed, with only reciprocal tariffs against major trading partners being implemented.These countries generally include Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, the European Union, India, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Russia, and Vietnam, which account for a significant portion of U.S. imports. Tariffs will be set at specific rates for individual countries, rather than the previously proposed three-tiered system. Trump and several officials have indicated a reluctance to provide broad exemptions.

ChainCatcher news, according to Crypto In America, the White House plans to submit the stablecoin bill to the Senate for review in April.It is reported that President Trump's digital asset working group urged Senate leaders to bring the bill to debate. This legislation establishes a regulatory framework for payment stablecoins (cryptocurrencies pegged to the dollar) and successfully passed the Senate Banking Committee on March 13 with a vote of 18 to 6, marking an important step forward in the ongoing efforts to create clear road rules for stablecoins.The White House stated that if the Senate version of the stablecoin bill receives sufficient support, it may be signed into law in its current form.

ChainCatcher news, according to BITCOINLFG, it is reported that the White House is considering using gold reserves to purchase Bitcoin.

ChainCatcher news, according to PR Newswire, Japanese listed real estate company Open House Group announced that it accepts XRP, SOL, and DOGE payments, allowing international customers to purchase local properties using these cryptocurrencies.The company had previously announced support for BTC and ETH payments and sponsored Japan's largest Lightning Network community "Diamond Hands" for a joint research project in 2022.