ChainCatcher news, a new study published in Nature shows that the latest research led by Harvard University found that harmful air pollutants generated by Bitcoin mining can cross state lines, affecting communities far from mining sites. The study indicates that from August 2022 to July 2023, approximately 1.9 million Americans were exposed to significant levels of these fine particulate matter, with affected communities including New York City, the Houston/Austin metropolitan area, Northeast Texas, and the Illinois/Kentucky border region. Researchers suggest that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency could issue "good neighbor" rules targeting PM2.5 (fine particulate matter) air pollution, requiring upwind areas to more actively control emissions from power plants. Additionally, projects incentivizing the reasonable siting of mining facilities and data centers could also be initiated to reduce negative health impacts.

ChainCatcher news, according to Decrypt, a recent study led by Harvard University found that harmful air pollutants generated by Bitcoin mining can cross state lines, affecting areas far from the mining sites.The research showed that between August 2022 and July 2023, approximately 1.9 million Americans were exposed to these fine particulate matters, with affected areas including New York City, the Houston/Austin metropolitan area, Northeast Texas, and the Illinois/Kentucky border region.Researchers stated that this "interstate pollution" creates a regulatory blind spot and recommended that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency implement "good neighbor" rules to strengthen control over emissions from upwind state power plants. Meanwhile, Trump expressed support for the cryptocurrency industry during his campaign, hoping that "all Bitcoin is produced in the U.S.," raising concerns among environmentalists about the environmental consequences.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, Greg Cipolaro, the global research director of the New York Digital Investment Group (NYDIG), pointed out in a report on April 11 that despite the global tariff policy implemented by Trump causing market panic, the cryptocurrency market remains relatively stable. He mentioned that the perpetual futures rates for cryptocurrencies have consistently been positive, and while the liquidation volume surged after Trump's tariff announcement, the total amount was not high, and Bitcoin's performance far outpaced other assets, with volatility not rising to historical highs.Greg Cipolaro believes that investors may increasingly prefer to seek stores of value that are unaffected by trade turmoil. The narrowing gap in Bitcoin's volatility compared to other assets makes it more attractive to risk parity strategy funds. He analyzed that investors may be reducing their risk exposure, and allocating part of their assets to Bitcoin could be one reason for its robust performance. Additionally, the allocation of Bitcoin by risk parity funds helps to reduce volatility, enhance asset attractiveness, and create a virtuous cycle.

ChainCatcher news reports that, according to 4E monitoring, the global market has been highly volatile amid the uncertainty of Trump's tariffs and expectations of Fed easing. After a rollercoaster ride, U.S. stocks made a strong rebound last week, with the three major indices achieving their best performance in over a year. The S&P rose a cumulative 5.7%, marking its best weekly performance since November 2023. The Dow increased by 4.95%, and the Nasdaq rose by 7.29%. The index of the seven tech giants surged by 8.95%, with Nvidia standing out, posting a weekly gain of 17.62%.The cryptocurrency market has also been highly volatile. Bitcoin, influenced by the risk-averse sentiment triggered by the tariff war, plummeted to nearly $74,000 at the beginning of the week. However, following Trump's announcement to suspend reciprocal tariffs and release an exemption list, market sentiment improved, and Bitcoin gradually rebounded, surpassing $86,000 at its peak. As of the time of writing, it was at $84,408, with a weekly increase of nearly 7%. Other altcoins also saw significant rebounds, although Ethereum's overall performance remained weak.In the forex market, Trump's aggressive tariffs have weakened the dollar's safe-haven status, causing the dollar index to fall below the 100 mark to its lowest level since 2022, with a weekly decline of 2.9%, marking the largest weekly drop in nearly two years. Oil prices fell for the second consecutive week due to demand concerns; meanwhile, safe-haven demand surged, pushing gold prices to new highs, with spot gold rising a cumulative 6.48% last week.Despite the market rebound last week amid tariff policy easing, Trump's latest statements denying "exemptions" from tariffs indicate that policy uncertainty remains a major risk. U.S. inflation data (CPI and PPI) came in below expectations, and the minutes from the Fed's March meeting suggest that inflation may be more persistent. This week, close attention should be paid to Trump's tariff dynamics and Powell's speeches.

ChainCatcher news, Fox Business reporter Charles Gasparino stated on social media, "The market's reaction to 'Tim Apple tariff exemption' is expected to be positive; Nasdaq could surge as the exemption also applies to Nvidia and other large tech companies.Sources indicate that politically, this move further exposes the weak arguments of U.S. Secretary of Commerce Ross and U.S. Trade Advisor Navarro—that high tariffs and other restrictions can 'magically' create jobs domestically. If that were the case, why exempt companies that rely most on foreign labor and components?Investors and CEOs generally believe that this tariff plan is one of the worst policy rollouts in recent years. They all agree that we need a new trade mechanism, and the president's criticisms are well-founded. However, it requires further study and thoughtful action, likely after tax cuts and deregulation take effect, yet the results are quite the opposite."

ChainCatcher news, according to a statement from the Spanish National Police, Spanish authorities have dismantled a complex cryptocurrency investment scam that used artificial intelligence to lure investors with fake celebrity endorsements, defrauding over 200 victims of more than 19 million euros (21.5 million dollars).The investigation began when a man from Granada reported losing 624,000 euros (700,000 dollars) in an alleged cryptocurrency investment fraud. The scam gang used AI-generated videos of well-known public figures to persuade unsuspecting individuals to invest in seemingly high-return cryptocurrency ventures and requested additional payments to unlock their original investments.It is reported that the leader of the criminal operation was arrested while attempting to flee to Dubai, and 6 suspects, aged between 34 and 57, now face charges of fraud, money laundering, and document forgery.

ChainCatcher news, Santiment posted that Trump's tariff exemption policy over the weekend triggered a sudden rise in the cryptocurrency market. Compared to 24 hours ago, the impact of high import costs on the tech industry has significantly weakened, and Bitcoin has reached a high of $85,900.Historically, crypto assets like Bitcoin often move in tandem with tech stocks, especially when investor sentiment shifts towards higher-risk assets. When tech stocks perform well, investors tend to feel more confident in purchasing cryptocurrencies. Therefore, Trump's tariff exemption policy has dispelled the clouds hanging over the tech industry, indirectly alleviating the pressure on the crypto market. In fact, just hours after the news broke, Bitcoin rebounded to the weekend high of $85,900, breaking through the resistance level around $83,000.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cryptopolitan, four officers from the Central Crime Branch in Bangalore, India, are being investigated for allegedly tampering with evidence related to crypto assets.These assets are derived from the criminal proceeds of international hacker Srikrishna Ramesh. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) found that the officers illegally accessed his crypto wallet after Sriki's arrest in 2020 and transferred Bitcoin through private network experts.Currently, the investigation is ongoing and may involve broader corruption activities.

ChainCatcher message, Binance co-founder Zhao Changpeng posted on platform X: "If the government truly supports cryptocurrencies, I would be happy to provide assistance and advice on cryptocurrency adoption and regulatory policies. I offer free advice, the only limitation is whether I have the time."

ChainCatcher news reports that the prediction market Polymarket shows the probability of the United States entering a recession in 2025 has risen to 60%. The total trading volume of this prediction market has reached $2.48 million, with an expiration date of February 28, 2026.Data shows that the probability in this prediction market has been steadily increasing since early March, climbing from around 20% to the current 60%. According to market rules, if the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) announces a recession in 2025, or if the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) reports two consecutive quarters of negative GDP growth, the prediction will be deemed "yes."

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, U.S. President Trump stated, "Our tariff policy is doing very well. This is exciting for both the United States and the world!"

ChainCatcher message, former President Trump commented again on tariff policy on Truth Social: "Our tariff policy is doing very well. This is exciting for both the United States and the world!"

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, on April 10 local time, Pennsylvania Governor and Democrat Shapiro met with workers at the Port of Philadelphia, directly pointing out that President Trump’s erratic tariff policies are confusing, and such a century-high tariff has caused chaos.Shapiro stated that Pennsylvania is also working to attract industries to return, but some industries cannot return, such as the bananas beloved by Americans, which cannot be grown on a large scale in Pennsylvania and can only rely on imports. However, prices have skyrocketed due to the tariff policies of the Trump administration.

ChainCatcher news, according to Hong Kong media Ming Pao, the Hong Kong Legislative Council's Special Finance Committee document has announced the progress of the JPEX case. As of February 28 this year, the police have received 2,636 reports, involving approximately HKD 1.616 billion, and a total of 80 people have been arrested.The total value of frozen assets is approximately HKD 228 million, including property assets, luxury cars, bank account balances, cash, and cryptocurrencies valued at about HKD 14.5 million. Among them, 1,311 reportees have provided statements, while 666 have indicated they will not pursue the matter, and the remaining 659 have not been contacted. The Hong Kong police stated that the investigation is still ongoing, including seeking legal advice from the Department of Justice regarding evidence related to different parties involved in the case.

ChainCatcher news, according to CNBC citing The Wall Street Journal, U.S. President Trump privately acknowledged that his comprehensive and high tariff plan announced last week could lead to an economic recession, but he is more focused on avoiding an economic depression.U.S. National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett stated that the collapse of the bond market prompted Trump to adjust trade policies.