ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, Zhao Changpeng stated on the TOKEN 2049 stage that the use of cryptocurrency has not yet gone beyond the scope of transactions, but this precisely means that real opportunities are still ahead.In addition, thanks to today's scalable infrastructure, the next breakthrough application driven by artificial intelligence and blockchain could reach 100 million users in just a few days.

ChainCatcher news, recently, Bitget released a research report titled "Blockchain and AI: Talent Attraction and Growth Potential," which points out that although the blockchain industry is still in its early stages in the global job market, with approximately 15,000 to 20,000 related positions worldwide, it is expected that by 2030, the industry could create up to 1 million new jobs globally as industry applications accelerate, regulatory systems improve, and institutional participation continues to rise.Currently, global blockchain-related positions are mainly distributed in North America (40%), Asia-Pacific (35%), and Europe (20%). If the blockchain industry continues to develop along the growth trajectory of AI, the salary levels for professional positions are also expected to rise significantly. Currently, the annual salary range for positions such as smart contract auditors is between $115,000 and $191,000, with the potential to exceed $250,000 in the future.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, in Vilonia, Arkansas, the local planning commission unanimously rejected a proposal to build cryptocurrency mining facilities within the city's jurisdiction due to strong opposition from residents.Previously, community residents had resisted for several weeks, expressing concerns that mining operations would lead to noise pollution, increase energy consumption, and impact the overall environment. At a public meeting, residents stated that mining operations could disrupt the peaceful atmosphere of the town and put pressure on local infrastructure.Many also cited examples from other areas, pointing out that similar facilities could lead to higher electricity bills and that mining equipment continuously generates noise. In fact, Vilonia has faced potential issues with cryptocurrency mining in recent years, and residents have shown little interest in welcoming miners due to concerns about long-term sustainability and poor local economic benefits.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bloomberg, Zhao Changpeng stated during a speech at the Carlton Hotel in Kuala Lumpur: "The U.S. has shifted from attacking the digital asset industry during former President Joe Biden's administration to embracing the digital asset industry during Trump's administration, which in turn has triggered a 180-degree shift in the mindset of global regulators. Given that the U.S. is currently so supportive of cryptocurrencies, all other governments actually have to step up their competitiveness a bit to retain talent and attract funds and investments, so I do encourage most governments to be a bit more progressive than the U.S."In addition, Zhao Changpeng mentioned that his Web3 education platform, Giggle Academy, currently does not provide a job market but plans to launch one in the future. Zhao stated that the Giggle platform can help children aged 14 and above in emerging markets (including Africa) find jobs. When asked if this move would be seen as encouraging child labor, Zhao replied: "I have to be careful. We don't want to violate any laws regarding the age of labor. We are also willing to work with the Department of Labor to review or at least explore the appropriate working age for children."

ChainCatcher news, according to CNBC, LMAX market strategist Joel Kruger stated in an interview that the recent surge in Bitcoin primarily reflects the market seizing an opportunity to profit from the decline in asset prices, and this asset has consistently proven to be a strong choice for portfolio diversification and hedging against macroeconomic uncertainty and dollar fluctuations.

ChainCatcher news, according to the Anti-Tariff Declaration website, a number of well-known economists, including two Nobel laureates in economics, have jointly issued a statement opposing the large-scale unilateral tariff measures implemented by the Trump administration through executive orders since taking office in 2025.The statement criticizes the policy for repeating the protectionist mistakes of the Smoot-Hawley Act of 1930, distorting the market, harming consumer interests, and violating the principles of free trade and constitutional governance.The statement calls for a return to the founding values of "peace, commerce, and honest friendship," and the current "Anti-Tariff Declaration" has received support from over 1,368 scholars and policymakers.

According to ChainCatcher, citing a report from the American Business Insider, dozens of economists, including two Nobel Prize winners, have signed an "anti-tariff declaration" criticizing President Trump's tariff policy, stating that it is "misguided" and warning that it could lead to a "self-inflicted recession."In this "anti-tariff declaration," the authors warn that it is urgent to reverse the Trump administration's "incoherent and destructive policies" on trade. As of the evening of April 19, Eastern Time, 956 people have signed this "anti-tariff declaration."

ChainCatcher news, crypto analyst Eugene stated that due to the shift in price drivers from industry-specific to macroeconomic factors, his market judgments over the past month have not been effective. He once believed he had a keen insight into market trends, but recently feels he has deviated. Since March, his trading volume has decreased by 60-70% compared to the average, essentially breaking even. Eugene plans to continue maintaining low trading volume and tight stop-losses until market trends become favorable for him again. He emphasized that the macro trend of the crypto market remains unchanged and is still in a bear market. He tends to look for shorting opportunities in non-BTC altcoins during bear market rallies, as these coins have not yet reached deep value ranges.

ChainCatcher news, the one-stop crypto financial service platform Matrixport announced support for XAUm (gold token) with up to 5x spot leverage. XAUm is a gold token launched by the real-world asset tokenization platform Matrixdock, backed by 100% investment-grade gold certified by the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA), and supports physical gold offline redemption. This strategy aims to provide investors with an efficient new way to invest in gold, allowing them to flexibly adjust leverage while enjoying the security of physical gold assets, capturing potential opportunities in the gold market, and meeting diverse investment needs.In addition, XAUm holders can also achieve collateralized lending through mainstream DeFi platforms PancakeSwap and Kinza Finance in the market, further enhancing capital utilization.

ChainCatcher news, according to cryptocurrency analyst CarpeNoctom regarding analyst Ozzy's statement that "there are numerous investment opportunities in the current cryptocurrency market.Investors are advised to look at price charts, using the 0.5 Fibonacci retracement level as a target price." The suggestion indicates that there are many mean reversion investment opportunities in the current cryptocurrency market.However, investors are reminded to be cautious about the mean reversion assumptions of ultra-small market cap tokens, as many small market cap tokens may not achieve the expected mean reversion.

ChainCatcher news, according to official social media announcements, Huobi HTX will hold a live stream today at 21:00 on the topic "In-depth Discussion on DOGE: Is the Current Price Worth Buying the Dip? Analysis of Recent Community Development Dynamics." At that time, Huobi HTX's Liu Ye, Song, BTV_Michael, Big Brother, MIC Qie Ge Coin Fu, Andy, and other crypto KOLs and core builders of the Dogecoin community will be invited to attend, sharing the latest developments on DOGE and discussing potential investment opportunities and strategies together.

ChainCatcher message, as the largest veCAKE holder and a long-term contributor to PancakeSwap's growth, Cakepie DAO strongly opposes the newly announced tokenomics proposal 3.0 for DEX.This proposal includes plans to remove veCAKE, staking, voting metrics, and profit sharing, raising many questions, especially among protocols that have built entire ecosystems around these mechanisms. Critics argue that by removing veCAKE, PancakeSwap would shift influence from long-term supporters to whales and short-term holders.

ChainCatcher news, according to official social media messages, Huobi HTX will hold a live broadcast today at 20:00 on the theme "Tariff Storm Unfolds Black Monday: Global Asset Plunge, Can the Crypto Market Break Through Against the Trend?" At that time, data alchemists, 0xCloud, BTCmaodu, DaDa, and other crypto KOLs will deeply analyze the impact of the tariff storm on the crypto market and explore the best investment opportunities.

ChainCatcher news, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink stated: I still do not rule out the possibility of the market dropping another 20%. The U.S. is currently a source of instability, with concerns about high inflation and rising interest rates. Trump has been focusing on areas that lead to inflation and economic instability. Most CEOs I have spoken to believe the U.S. economy is already in recession and are skeptical about the speculation that the Federal Reserve will cut rates multiple times in 2025.But in the long run, there are more buying opportunities than selling opportunities. Larry Fink previously stated that market chaos is a "buying opportunity" and mentioned that BTC could become the next global reserve currency.