The Solana Policy Research Institute, Superstate Inc., and Zagreus Services LLC jointly submitted the "Project Open" proposal to the SEC, aiming to allow the issuance and trading of equity securities on public blockchain networks.The core content of the proposal includes: establishing an 18-month pilot period, limiting the number of initial issuers; requiring issuers to register "Token Shares" with the SEC and submit registration statements similar to traditional securities; all digital wallets holding Token Shares must pass KYC checks and complete investor education courses; transactions will be settled instantly through blockchain smart contracts, eliminating the need for a clearing process; transfer agents will use the blockchain as the primary record-keeping system.The proposal also points out issues that need further resolution, including the qualitative assessment of blockchain network fees, regulation of peer-to-peer transactions, and the definition of the broker's role.

ChainCatcher message, Trump commented on social media regarding the negative growth of the U.S. GDP in the first quarter: "This is Biden's stock market, not Trump's. I officially take office on January 20. The tariff policy is about to take full effect, and companies are moving back to the U.S. on an unprecedented scale. Our country is about to experience prosperity, but first, we must eliminate the economic shadow left by Biden. This will take time------ it has nothing to do with the tariff policy, purely because he left a mess. But when the economy takes off, its scale will be unprecedented. Stay patient!!!"

ChainCatcher news, Securitize and Gauntlet are launching a leveraged DeFi yield strategy based on the tokenized version of the Apollo credit fund, which uses a DeFi-native technique called looping to enhance yields and demonstrates how tokenized assets are increasingly being utilized in crypto-native applications. It is reported that the Hong Kong leveraged RWA strategy will initially launch on Polygon and plans to expand to the Ethereum mainnet and other blockchains after the pilot phase.

ChainCatcher news, according to CNBC, Morgan Stanley's Chief Market Strategist for the Americas, Gabriela Santos, recently stated on CNBC's "Squawk Box" that the time window for reducing tariffs on China is rapidly closing. Meanwhile, Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon pointed out that the current level of market uncertainty is too high and detrimental to productivity.David Warrick from Overhaul warned that even if the tariff policy eventually ends, the damage done to global supply chains is already difficult to reverse. Several financial experts advise investors to diversify their asset allocation and carefully select investment opportunities in the current environment.

ChainCatcher news, according to Edaily, the ruling party in South Korea, the People Power Party, has announced seven new policies to cultivate the digital asset ecosystem, planning to open spot ETF trading for BTC and others within the year, and to abolish the "1 exchange - 1 bank" restriction to promote institutional capital entry.Other policies include introducing a regulatory framework for stablecoins, advancing STO legislation, and formulating a basic law for digital assets. The party also plans to establish a special committee for virtual assets directly under the presidential candidate to coordinate related reforms.

ChainCatcher news, a major survey conducted by the University of Melbourne and professional services firm KPMG found that people in emerging economies are more willing to trust artificial intelligence than those in developed economies, and they are also more optimistic and excited about the benefits it brings.This global study shows that two-thirds of respondents now frequently use artificial intelligence, with even more (83%) believing it will bring widespread benefits. However, 58% of respondents feel that the technology is not trustworthy, which is an increase from the levels found in a study conducted before the emergence of ChatGPT in 2022.The survey also found that three-fifths of people in emerging economies trust artificial intelligence, while only two-fifths of people in developed countries do. Gillespie, the head of the study, believes that the higher acceptance and trust in artificial intelligence in emerging economies is due to the greater relative benefits and opportunities this technology provides for people in these countries, as well as its increasingly important role in economic development.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, the Solana Policy Institute has announced the appointment of former Filecoin Foundation Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Rachel Green Horn as Chief Marketing Officer.The agency was founded last month by Miller Whitehouse-Levine, focusing on influencing stablecoin and market structure legislation, and engaging in policy dialogue with the new leadership of the SEC and CFTC. Kristin Smith will join as chair in May.

ChainCatcher news, ANZ senior international economist Tom Kenney stated in a research report that, in the context of uncertain trade policies, the Bank of Japan is likely to maintain interest rates at its meeting this week.He noted that this uncertainty is expected to persist at least for the next few months, which means the Bank of Japan is very unlikely to raise interest rates anytime soon. Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda may adopt a cautious tone at the press conference, emphasizing the need to closely monitor developments to assess the impact of tariffs. ANZ has pushed back its forecast for a rate hike by the Bank of Japan from May and October 2025 to October 2025 and April 2026, respectively.

ChainCatcher news, viewed by Wall Street as the top contender to succeed current Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh stated in a column for The Wall Street Journal that the Federal Reserve has reached the limits of its statutory and implied powers, surpassing certain long-standing principles and practices of central banking.The Federal Reserve's role in all economic policy matters within the government has become increasingly expansive. This all-encompassing and opportunistic expansion by the Federal Reserve has led to systematic errors in macroeconomic policy.Warsh believes that monetary policymakers should avoid discussing fiscal matters. However, if the Federal Reserve chooses to overstep, it should maintain consistency in its words and actions during both crises and periods of prosperity. The maintenance of the Federal Reserve's independence primarily depends on the Federal Reserve itself, but this does not mean that central bank experts should be treated like spoiled princes.

ChainCatcher news, according to Forbes, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), under the leadership of new chairman Paul Atkins, is gradually adopting a more orderly and innovation-friendly regulatory approach to digital assets. The SEC has recently issued regulatory guidance on meme coins and stablecoins, providing market participants with clearer compliance directions.However, Eric Trump plans to appear at the Token2049 conference, and the TRUMP token project related to Trump has sparked controversy. Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren and Adam Schiff have written to request an ethical investigation into the TRUMP token, questioning its practice of using token sales in exchange for meetings with the president.

ChainCatcher News, a national poll released by Japan's Asahi Shimbun on the 27th shows that over 70% of respondents do not believe "the U.S. will truly protect Japan in an emergency." This proportion has significantly increased compared to previous similar surveys.The poll indicates that when asked "Will the U.S. truly protect Japan in an emergency?", 77% of respondents answered negatively, while only 15% expressed belief. Asahi Shimbun pointed out that in previous similar surveys, the highest proportion of respondents who held a negative view on this issue was less than 60%, marking a significant rise in the current survey results.Additionally, regarding the question "Should Japan's diplomacy follow the intentions of the U.S.?", 68% of respondents advocated for Japan to achieve diplomatic autonomy as much as possible. The poll also revealed that 54% of respondents believe "the U.S. democratic system is no longer a viable model for other countries." Asahi Shimbun analyzed that the Trump administration's emphasis on "America First" has further exacerbated the Japanese society's distrust of the U.S.

ChainCatcher news, according to Yonhap News Agency, South Korea's central bank governor Lee Chang-yong stated that although the monetary policy remains cautious, the key interest rate of the Bank of Korea is expected to decline due to stable inflation.Yonhap quoted Lee Chang-yong's remarks to reporters during the International Monetary Fund (IMF) annual meeting in Washington, saying that the timing and pace adjustments of the easing cycle do not mean that interest rates will not be lowered. He also mentioned that following the economic contraction in the first quarter, the Bank of Korea may again lower its economic growth forecast for this year, but did not specify further. The bank has already revised its forecast multiple times, with the most recent adjustment to 1.5% for 2025.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, recently, a reporter interviewed Polish economist Orłowski, who pointed out that the excessive imposition of tariffs by the United States has brought negative impacts not only to itself but also to the global economy. Professor Orłowski of the University of Vistula: There is no doubt that the economic growth rates of various countries will slow down with the increase of tariffs, including the countries that initiate the tariff war. We see that the International Monetary Fund has already downgraded its forecast for global economic growth in 2025 for the United States and other countries. Because economists are very clear that if you start a tariff war, the first to be punished is your own consumers, as they have to pay higher prices. Secondly, other countries usually retaliate with high tariffs, and in the end, you gain nothing. Everyone is punished, and the speed of economic growth slows down.

ChainCatcher News, U.S. President Trump stated that we will maintain reasonableness on tariff issues, believing that the market is adapting to the tariff policy. (Jin Shi)

ChainCatcher news, according to market news, the SEC has delayed the approval of Grayscale's spot Polkadot ETF.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, Polygon has announced the launch of the aggregator program Agglayer Breakout, aimed at supporting project development within its PoS ecosystem and providing returns for POL token stakers. The program offers incubation, funding, and resource support, with successful projects airdropping 5% to 15% of their total native token supply to POL stakers and connecting to the Agglayer network.Agglayer is a zero-knowledge proof-based aggregation layer designed to provide users with a unified on-chain experience. The first batch of participating projects includes Privado ID and Miden, with snapshots starting next week.

ChainCatcher news, according to official social media announcements, Huobi HTX will hold a themed live broadcast today at 8 PM titled "Tariff Swings, SEC Leadership Change, Powell's Shift: Prelude to a Return to a Bull Market?" At that time, industry macro analysis experts such as Qinbafrank, Gary Yang, and Data Alchemist will be invited to attend, jointly interpreting the mysteries behind Trump's policies and exploring potential investment opportunities. This event will be broadcast simultaneously through Huobi Live and Huobi HTX Twitter Space.

ChainCatcher news, according to CCTV News, on April 23 local time, the states of New York, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Minnesota, New Mexico, Oregon, and Vermont filed a lawsuit in the U.S. International Trade Court, attempting to block the implementation of the Trump administration's tariff policy and seeking a court declaration that its new tariff policy is illegal.Previously, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced on the 16th local time that he would sue the Trump administration over tariff issues, accusing the latter of abusing tariff policies as "illegal." This is the first state government in the U.S. to challenge Trump's tariff "club."