ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi Data, U.S. Treasury Secretary Basant stated: "We may reimpose reciprocal tariffs on 20 countries, or if we believe the other party is negotiating in good faith, the tariffs for these countries may remain at 10%."

ChainCatcher news, according to Yonhap News Agency, South Korean prosecutors raided a group suspected of earning billions of won in fees through unregistered foreign exchange operations, seizing cryptocurrencies worth 4.4 billion won (approximately 3.2 million USD), including Ethereum.The group is suspected of conducting illegal currency exchanges over the past six years, profiting from transaction fees by receiving personal funds and using online payment platforms to recharge different currency accounts.

ChainCatcher news, Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif stated in an interview that the U.S. involvement in attacks against Iran is a reflection of Israel's "failure and inability to resist." The U.S. has continuously conveyed messages to Iran through various channels before and after launching the attacks, and Iran has responded through indirect channels.Zarif stated that for many years, Iran has been trying to demonstrate to the world its commitment to upholding the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and has acted within its framework. Unfortunately, the treaty has failed to protect Iran or its nuclear program. Zarif said that the current process between Iran and European countries cannot be called negotiations; negotiations are usually aimed at reaching an agreement, but Iran is not seeking an agreement with European countries because Europe lacks the capacity to reach an agreement. The agreement that Iran seeks includes the lifting of sanctions, which is beyond the capabilities of European countries. (CCTV News)

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, Iranian Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian posted on the social media platform "X" stating that, as Iran has repeatedly made clear, it is Israel that has waged war against Iran, not Iran against Israel.As of now, no "agreement" has been reached regarding a ceasefire or cessation of military actions. However, as long as the Israeli regime stops its illegal aggression against the Iranian people before 4 AM Tehran time, we have no intention of continuing retaliatory actions thereafter. The final decision regarding the cessation of military actions will be made later.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, Iranian Foreign Minister: However, as long as the Israeli regime stops its illegal aggression against the Iranian people before 4 a.m. today, we do not intend to continue responding. The final decision regarding the cessation of our military actions will be made later.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jin Shi reports, Iranian Foreign Minister: So far, there has been no "agreement" between Israel and Iran on a ceasefire or cessation of military actions.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jin10 data reports, the Iranian Foreign Minister stated that this morning's incident is shocking and will have permanent consequences. The U.S. attack on Iran's peaceful nuclear facilities is a serious violation of the United Nations Charter, international law, and the Non-Proliferation Treaty. Every country in the United Nations should pay attention to the dangerous actions of the United States. Iran reserves all options to defend its sovereignty.

ChainCatcher News, U.S. Treasury Secretary Becerra stated on the X platform that cryptocurrencies do not pose a threat to the dollar. In fact, stablecoins can reinforce the dollar's dominant position. Digital assets are one of the most significant phenomena in today's world, and the U.S. is committed to becoming a center for digital asset innovation, with the GENIUS Act bringing this goal closer.Becerra previously pointed out that recent reports predict the stablecoin market could reach $3.7 trillion in the next decade. With the passage of the GENIUS Act, the outlook for the stablecoin market will be even brighter. The stablecoin ecosystem will drive private sector demand for U.S. Treasury bonds, which are the backbone of stablecoins. This new demand is expected to lower government borrowing costs, help control national debt, and potentially attract millions of new users globally to the dollar-based digital asset economy.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jin10, U.S. President Trump reiterated that the Federal Reserve should cut interest rates.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bitcoin News, Brazil's Bitcoin Reserve Bill "PL 4501/2023 or PL 4501/2024" has passed the first committee review. The bill proposes to establish a "sovereign strategic Bitcoin reserve," allocating up to 5% of foreign exchange reserves to Bitcoin. Once implemented, Brazil will become the second Latin American country to establish a legal BTC reserve, following El Salvador.Brazil's Vice President Chief of Staff Pedro Giocondo Guara stated in March that the "strategic sovereign Bitcoin reserve" is crucial for national prosperity and is a matter of public interest, referring to Bitcoin as the "gold of the internet."

ChainCatcher message, an article published in the China Economic Times titled "The Challenges and Impacts of Cryptocurrency on Global Financial Governance," points out that the challenges and impacts of cryptocurrency on global financial governance are far more than just technical or speculative issues; they are related to sovereign credit, the future form of the monetary system, and profound changes in global governance models.We should promote the establishment of an inclusive, coordinated, and executable global digital currency governance mechanism: first, we can start from the "intersection of interests" to avoid excessive ideologicalization; second, we should attempt to build a more flexible governance structure to form an international cooperation model of "baseline governance"; third, we can gradually accumulate mutual trust through informal dialogue mechanisms, academic exchanges, and cooperation among think tanks to reduce the difficulty of cooperation.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, Iranian Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian held the first press conference since the current round of the Israel-Iran conflict. Amir-Abdollahian stated at the press conference that Iran is not prepared to accept any agreement that deprives it of its nuclear rights.He revealed that the nuclear negotiations originally scheduled with the United States on the 15th could have reached an agreement, but Israel has refused to resolve the issue through diplomatic means and has also rejected any nuclear agreement. Its attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities aim to undermine the nuclear negotiations. Iran demands that the United States clarify its position and condemn Israel's bombing of civilian nuclear facilities.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi Data reports, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Borrell spoke with Iranian Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian on the 14th to discuss the latest developments in the region following Israel's attacks on Iran.Amir-Abdollahian strongly condemned Israel's violation of Iran's sovereignty and territorial integrity, the attacks on nuclear facilities and residential areas that resulted in the deaths of Iranian military personnel, university professors, as well as women and children. He called on the international community to take decisive action to condemn and stop Israel's acts of aggression. He emphasized that attacking peaceful nuclear facilities is completely illegal and prohibited by international law, and the international community has an obligation to hold Israel accountable for this dangerous and unlawful behavior.Borrell expressed deep regret and concern over the escalation of tensions in the region and emphasized that the EU is ready to support the diplomatic efforts of the Security Council and other international organizations at any time to help ease tensions and restore peace and security in the region.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi Data reports, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba had a phone call with U.S. President Trump on the evening of the 13th, reiterating the demand for the complete removal of high tariffs imposed by the U.S. Ishiba stated, "There has been no change in our position on the request for removal." The two leaders confirmed that they would hold talks during the G7 summit in Canada to further deepen discussions on Japan-U.S. cooperation. They also agreed to accelerate consultations among responsible ministers to achieve a consensus beneficial to both Japan and the U.S. This call was proposed by the Japanese side and lasted about 20 minutes. Ishiba mentioned that the reason for the call was that the 14th is Trump's birthday, "Although it was a day early, I wanted to wish him a happy birthday, so I made the call." (Japan Kyodo News)

ChainCatcher message, the Iranian Foreign Ministry stated that as Israel's main supporter, the United States will be responsible for the consequences of Israel's reckless actions. Israel's attacks could not have been carried out without the assistance of the United States.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, the stablecoin cross-border payment service provider Conduit announced on Thursday that it has partnered with Brazil's Braza Group to enable real-time foreign exchange between the Brazilian real and major foreign currencies through stablecoins.This service allows users to exchange Brazilian reais for US dollars or euros, with settlements completed in a matter of minutes, significantly better than the traditional foreign exchange systems that typically require up to three days for settlement.

ChainCatcher news, The Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing informed sources, that U.S. government agencies are tracking foreign visitors to Musk's residence due to concerns that these individuals may attempt to influence the tech billionaire.The report states that the investigation is tracking foreign visitors from 2022 and 2023, with the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice involved in the inquiry. The Wall Street Journal noted that the investigation is particularly focused on individuals from Eastern Europe and other countries visiting Musk.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi citing Brazil's O Globo, Brazil will propose a 17.5% income tax on all financial assets.