ChainCatcher news, according to a report by the Financial Times cited by Jinshi, former U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen warned that Trump's tariffs would have a "huge adverse" impact on the U.S. economy, as they "hinder" companies that rely on critical mineral supplies from China. Trump's broad tariffs on trade partners could push the U.S. into recession. "(The tariff strategy) will have extremely adverse effects on the U.S., on consumers, and on the competitiveness of businesses that rely on imported raw materials. About 40% of the goods imported into the U.S. are raw materials used for domestic production. I am not ready to say that I predict a recession, but it is certain that the possibility has increased significantly."

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, Federal Reserve Governor Waller stated that it is unlikely there will be significant tariff impacts before July.

ChainCatcher news, according to Nick Timiraos, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal known as the "Fed's mouthpiece," posted on X that U.S. President Trump signaled that if his trade war leads to economic weakness and the Federal Reserve does not cut interest rates quickly, he will blame the Federal Reserve.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, based on a research report by TD Cowen, although Strategy's influence as a major corporate holder of Bitcoin (BTC) continues to grow, its large-scale purchases of cryptocurrency seem to have little impact on its price.According to TD Cowen's analysis, Strategy's Bitcoin purchases typically account for only 3.3% of the weekly trading volume. Over the past 27 weeks, the company's total trading volume accounted for 8.4% of the trading volume, but this figure was skewed by a few weeks where purchase volumes briefly surged above 20%. In eight of those weeks, Strategy did not purchase any Bitcoin at all.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, Federal Reserve's Goolsbee stated that the impact of tariffs on the macroeconomy may be limited. The Federal Reserve needs to focus on the development of the situation throughout the year, with tariff policy being just one factor. Short-term inflation expectations are rising, but long-term expectations have not increased, which is very important.

According to ChainCatcher, a public opinion survey conducted by the Asahi Shimbun from April 19 to 20 shows that 85% of respondents are concerned that the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration will have a negative impact on the Japanese economy, with 43% of respondents expressing that they are very worried. 28% of respondents expressed hope for negotiations between the Japanese government and the U.S. government regarding tariff issues, while 70% of respondents expressed no hope.

ChainCatcher news, according to a prediction by Binance Research, the supply of U.S. Treasury bonds will exceed $31 trillion by 2025, accounting for about 109% of GDP and 144% of M2, a record scale that will create significant financing pressure on the market.Declining foreign demand or sell-offs may push up yields, thereby affecting risk assets such as cryptocurrencies. If the government adopts debt monetization, it may benefit cryptocurrencies. Close attention should be paid to macro impacts and policy responses.

ChainCatcher news, summary of key points from Powell's speech on April 16:Interest Rate Outlook: High uncertainty; currently in a good position, waiting for clearer signals before considering policy adjustments.Economic Outlook: The U.S. economy remains "robust," with strong imports in the first quarter causing a drag, GDP growth may slow compared to last year.Inflation Outlook: The impact of tariffs may be more persistent, expected to push up inflation; March PCE year-on-year is expected to be 2.3%, core PCE at 2.6%.Labor Market: Overall remains balanced; reduced funding for research is expected to have a significant impact on employment; unemployment rate is expected to rise.Tariff Impact: The extent of tariff increases so far has far exceeded expectations; policies are still being adjusted, and the impact remains highly uncertain.Cryptocurrency: Gradually becoming mainstream, a legal framework for stablecoins needs to be established; bank regulation is expected to see "partial easing."Independence: The independence of the Federal Reserve is legally granted; the Federal Reserve will not be influenced by political pressure.Others: Don't expect the Federal Reserve to step in to rescue the market; if a dollar shortage occurs, the Federal Reserve is prepared to provide liquidity to global central banks.Market Reaction: After a decline, the U.S. dollar index rebounded and then fell again; U.S. stocks continued to decline, with the Nasdaq down nearly 4%, and gold slightly climbed.

ChainCatcher news, according to official social media messages, Huobi HTX will hold a live stream today at 20:00 on the theme "Tariff Changes Overnight? Insights into the Market Truth Behind Trump's 90-Day Buffer Period."At that time, data alchemists, Ziluo, GC, Leo, Coral, and other crypto KOLs will be invited to attend, jointly unraveling Trump's tariff puzzle and discussing the market dynamics and crypto investment opportunities behind the 90-day buffer period.In addition, this event will also be broadcast simultaneously through Huobi Live and Huobi HTX Twitter Space.

ChainCatcher news, according to CryptoSlate, the Nigerian digital asset trading platform CBEX has been exposed as a Ponzi scheme, causing significant financial losses for many investors. Although local media initially reported losses as high as 1.3 trillion naira (approximately 800 million USD), analysis indicates that the address is actually a Binance hot wallet, and the real loss amount may be closer to 12 million USD.CBEX claims to be the "China Beijing Equity Exchange," but it has no connection to the officially named institution in China. The platform, under the guise of AI quantitative strategies, promises to double returns in 30 days, attracting a large number of investors and requiring them to recruit others for commissions, essentially operating as a typical Ponzi structure. The project was even promoted in Nigerian national media as a "poverty alleviation program," further misleading users.By April 2025, CBEX suddenly froze accounts, preventing users from withdrawing funds, which sparked public outrage. Some investors besieged its offices in Ibadan and Lagos, and many victims shared their loss experiences on social media.Independent analyst Specter pointed out that CBEX is linked to other similar scams, LWEX and PCEX, suspected of sharing website architecture and funding flow patterns. The related wallets are also connected to the Southeast Asian payment system Huione Pay, which has been listed by Elliptic as one of the main hubs for money laundering and telecom fraud, involving over 24 billion USD in suspicious transactions.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, Citigroup's CEO stated that the impact of tariffs on the service sector will depend on the specific scenario.

ChainCatcher news, according to official social media announcements, Huobi HTX's new column "Huoban 1+1" will be held today at 20:00 (UTC +8) via Huobi HTX Twitter Space. At that time, prominent figures such as Big Brother, MIC Qie Ge Coin Fu, Chloe Data Alchemist, DaDa, and other crypto KOLs will be invited to discuss the theme "Can Trump's Market Spark New Opportunities? Exclusive Insights from Hong Kong!" They will explore the profound impact of Trump's tariff policies on the crypto market and share the latest observations and trend insights during the Hong Kong Web3 Carnival. Additionally, this column will also be broadcast live on Huobi, so stay tuned.Users can make a reservation for the live broadcast through the source link.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, Fitch Ratings Chief Economist Brian Coulton stated: "The decline in core inflation in March will certainly be welcomed by the Federal Reserve, especially given the significant decrease in both core goods and services components. However, we know that before the tariff increases, businesses had already absorbed a large amount of imports in January and February, so the impact of the tariff increases on consumer goods prices has yet to be reflected."

ChainCatcher news, four sources said that the impact of U.S. trade tariffs on Eurozone economic growth may be much greater than initially estimated by the European Central Bank, and the turmoil could also weigh on inflation in the short term. This could push the Eurozone economy into stagnation and dash hopes for economic recovery.Supported by a large-scale public investment plan, the Eurozone economy had been growing until recently. The European Central Bank predicted last month that the trade war would reduce the Eurozone's growth rate by 0.5 percentage points in the first year, and if the EU retaliates, prices would also briefly rise by a similar magnitude.However, sources indicated that the actual tariffs announced by Trump are more harmful than model estimates, and ECB staff have been asked to come up with new figures for policymakers to discuss at the meeting on April 17. Informal discussions among decision-makers could begin as early as this week. Everyone agrees that the 0.5 percentage point estimate is now too low, with one person stating that the impact could exceed 1 percentage point. This would essentially wipe out all economic growth, as the Eurozone's growth is expected to be around 1% this year.

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.