ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi Data reports, the financial website Forexlive stated that the importance of Powell's speech on Friday will outweigh the non-farm payroll data. The market has fully priced in the expectation of a rate cut in June, but all comments from Federal Reserve officials on tariff issues have become more hawkish.If Powell's wording also turns hawkish, then be cautious as the market's expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut may undergo a significant repricing.

ChainCatcher news, HashKey Capital today announced that its actively managed funds and separate account services under HashKey Capital Limited have officially been approved to access global leading virtual asset trading platforms including Binance FZE, Gemini, and Coinbase.As a licensed institution by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) (Type 1, 4, and 9 licenses), HashKey Capital was granted the qualification for full discretionary account management of virtual assets in December 2024. Following this approval, the investment scope of HashKey Capital's flagship actively managed fund, HashKey Digital Investment Fund SP, has officially expanded from "TOP 50 digital assets" to "TOP 100 digital assets," and a new cash management strategy module has been added to optimize liquidity management capabilities.Effective immediately, HashKey Digital Investment Fund SP can achieve flexible allocation of virtual assets and full discretionary account services through Binance FZE, Gemini, Coinbase, and HashKey Exchange.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bloter, Kim Sung-jin, head of the Virtual Assets Division of the Financial Services Commission of South Korea, stated in Congress on April 2 that if domestic cryptocurrency exchanges have sufficient anti-money laundering capabilities, it may be possible to allow foreign investment in domestic cryptocurrency assets in the future. Current laws still prohibit foreign corporations and individuals from participating in such investments.

ChainCatcher news, according to analysis by BloFin Academy, President Trump's comprehensive tariff policy has exceeded market expectations, triggering a surge in global trade network costs and a trend towards economic regionalization. The rebalancing of investment portfolios towards "de-dollarization" is accelerating.Dollar-linked assets (such as U.S. stocks and altcoins) may continue to be sold off, with safe-haven funds shifting towards offshore assets like BTC, stablecoins, cash, and RWA. BTC, due to its payment system attributes and low correlation with the dollar, has become the preferred choice for safe-haven investment; while stablecoins and gold-linked tokens have clear advantages in the current risk-averse environment due to their "Eurodollar 2.0" attributes and bond correlations.

ChainCatcher news, according to Spot On Chain monitoring, today, the Lazarus Group (North Korean hackers) sold 40.78 WBTC (approximately 3.51 million USD), making a profit of 2.51 million USD (+251%) -- which they bought two years ago.They purchased WBTC for approximately 990,000 USD at a price of about 24,521 USD in February 2023, and sold it 12 hours ago for about 86,170 USD at a price of 1,857 ETH. The hackers then distributed these Ethereum across 3 wallets.

ChainCatcher news, Sun Yuchen stated at a press conference in Hong Kong, "We have over 500 million dollars in FDT, but we cannot withdraw it. Their actions have already violated the law, and I believe the court will give a fair judgment. I am convinced that FDT is insolvent."

ChainCatcher news, according to official Morph news, the on-chain AI proxy fund bAI Fund has received a $1 million investment from Morph and Foresight Ventures.It is reported that bAI Fund is an on-chain proxy fund operating in a Trusted Execution Environment (TEE), integrating quantitative trading, investment, and marketing to create a diversified AI proxy ecosystem. The fund helps creators independently issue AI proxy tokens and promotes decentralized governance.

ChainCatcher news, analyst Geiger Capital stated on platform X that the predictive market Kalshi data shows that the likelihood of the U.S. economy entering a recession this year has just surpassed 50%.

ChainCatcher news, Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler stated early Thursday that it is appropriate to maintain the current interest rate level until the risks of rising inflation subside. In her prepared remarks, she pointed out that changes in government policy, the recent stagnation in the cooling of inflation, and rising inflation expectations are key reasons for maintaining policy patience."As long as the risks of rising inflation persist, while economic activity and employment remain stable, I will support maintaining the current policy rate." Although the theoretical impact of a one-time tariff on inflation should be temporary, if it affects multiple areas of the economy and further raises inflation expectations, its impact may be more lasting.Data shows that inflation levels have improved little recently since reaching a 40-year high in 2022. A University of Michigan survey indicated that long-term consumer inflation expectations rose to a 32-year high in March. Kugler emphasized the importance of stabilizing inflation expectations, noting that both short-term and long-term inflation expectations have risen recently.

ChainCatcher news, according to BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes in a social media post, the market's reaction to "Liberation Day" is negative.Hayes stated that if the Bitcoin price can stay above $76,500 between now and the U.S. tax day (April 15), it means it has escaped the danger zone. He also reminded investors to be cautious and avoid being "shaken out" by market volatility during this period.

ChainCatcher news, according to Binance market data, FDUSD has temporarily dropped over 3%, showing signs of decoupling.ChainCatcher previously reported that Sun Yuchen stated on the X platform that First Digital Trust (FDT) has effectively gone bankrupt and is unable to fulfill its obligations for customer fund redemptions. He strongly advised users to take immediate action to protect their assets and urged regulatory agencies and law enforcement to swiftly address these issues to prevent further significant losses.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, South Korea's 7-Eleven convenience stores will participate in a central bank digital currency (CBDC) payment test from April 1 to June 30, during which payments made with CBDC will enjoy a 10% discount on all products.This national pilot program is led by the Bank of Korea and financial regulatory agencies, with a limit of 100,000 participants, covering multiple banks and retail channels. Users can convert their bank deposits into equivalent CBDC for consumption. The project aims to promote the prototype construction of future monetary systems.

ChainCatcher message, Zhao Changpeng stated: "Too many AI agent developers focus too much on their tokens and not enough on the practicality of the agents. I suggest creating a truly excellent agent first. Only launch the token when the product fits the market."

ChainCatcher news, according to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange announcement, the Hong Kong listed company Zhongze Feng has released its annual performance announcement for 2024, disclosing that its subsidiary Atlantic Asset Management Limited has been approved by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission to allow Zhongze Feng's managed funds to invest no more than 10% of the assets under management (AUM) in virtual assets.

ChainCatcher news, according to Decrypt, on Tuesday, Sony Electronics Singapore stated in a press release that it has enabled USDC payments through the payment service of the cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com, marking the company's first direct cryptocurrency transaction locally. This feature allows customers to check out using the USDC stablecoin, which is pegged to the US dollar.Currently, this feature is limited to the Sony online store and can only be used through Crypto.com's payment system. Although only one cryptocurrency is supported at the moment, Sony has indicated plans to add support for other cryptocurrencies in the future.

ChainCatcher news, according to a report by Cointelegraph, the latest report from Google's Threat Analysis Group (GTIG) indicates that IT personnel associated with North Korea are expanding their infiltration targets to blockchain companies outside the United States. As U.S. regulatory scrutiny tightens, these technical spies have infiltrated cryptocurrency projects in the UK. The report notes that while the U.S. remains a primary target, increasingly stringent employment checks are forcing North Korean IT personnel to seek jobs with non-U.S. companies. These individuals are building a global operational network through identity fraud, with their infiltration scope covering traditional web development as well as blockchain applications like Solana and Anchor smart contracts.

ChainCatcher news, ETF Store President Nate Geraci posted on X, stating that he remains confident that index-based cryptocurrency ETFs will be approved by the end of this year.Previously, it was reported that Grayscale applied for S-3 registration for its Digital Large Cap Fund, intending to launch an ETF.

ChainCatcher message, Donald Trump's second son Eric Trump stated: "Bitcoin is one of the greatest stores of value, highly liquid, and an excellent hedge against real estate."

ChainCatcher news, the South Korean cryptocurrency exchanges Upbit and Bithumb have both announced that they will soon terminate trading of Loom Network (LOOM). The official statement indicates that Loom Network (LOOM) has been removed from the DAXA (Korea Digital Asset Exchange Association) members.After a comprehensive review of the foundation's public disclosures and the authenticity and sustainability of the business, it was decided to terminate trading support because LOOM does not meet the standards for maintaining trading support.The termination date and time for trading (buy/sell) is temporarily set for May 7, 2025 (Wednesday) at 15:00.