ChainCatcher news, according to Whale Alert monitoring, at 22:42 Beijing time, USDC Treasury burned 150 million USDC on the Ethereum chain.

ChainCatcher news, the Bank of Italy pointed out in its April 2025 "Financial Stability Report": "The strong growth of Bitcoin and other highly volatile crypto assets not only means that investors face risks, but also poses a potential threat to financial stability due to the increasing connections between the digital asset ecosystem and the traditional financial sector and the real economy." The report also noted that non-financial companies holding Bitcoin "expose them to significant price volatility," and warned that dollar-pegged stablecoins "could pose risks if they become systemically important."

ChainCatcher news, according to Jin10 data reports, the U.S. Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index fell to a nearly 5-year low in April, as concerns over tariffs intensified, dragging down economic prospects. The U.S. Conference Board data shows that the Consumer Confidence Index dropped by 7.9 points in April to 86.0, the lowest level since May 2020.Stephanie Guichard, Senior Economist at the World Federation of Large Enterprises Global Indicators, stated: "Consumer confidence has declined for the fifth consecutive month in April, reaching its lowest level since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic." The U.S. GDP data, expected to be released tomorrow, is anticipated to show a significant slowdown in economic growth in the first quarter, as businesses rush to import goods to avoid rising costs from tariffs, leading to a surge in imports. Consumer spending may also slow significantly, as high inflation and concerns about the economic impact of tariffs prompt some households to cut back on spending to preserve savings.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, the price of Bitcoin has shown correlations with gold or the Nasdaq index at different stages this year, but analysts from the brokerage firm Bernstein point out that the short-term correlation is misleading.They believe that the more important indicators are the retail investors' sell-off fatigue, companies accelerating their accumulation of Bitcoin, and the inflow of funds into exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on trading platforms—these signs indicate that a "supply squeeze" is forming, which could drive Bitcoin to new highs.

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ChainCatcher news, according to DL News, Bitcoin prices soared above $94,000 on Wednesday, with some analysts suggesting this indicates a shift in investor valuation of the asset.Analyst Gautam Chhugani from brokerage firm Bernstein stated in a report to clients: "In all my time studying cryptocurrencies, this is the best performance I've seen from Bitcoin. At times like this, it's hard not to invest in cryptocurrencies."Bitcoin has shown relative resilience during the decline of the Nasdaq index, and after the Nasdaq index rebounded, Bitcoin rebounded even more. Investors may now increasingly view Bitcoin as a non-sovereign store of value, as well as a tool for hedging against geopolitical uncertainty, policy missteps, and currency devaluation."

ChainCatcher message, Arkham posted on X that Satoshi Nakamoto's Bitcoin holdings have returned to a value of over 10 billion dollars.

ChainCatcher news, according to Walter Bloomberg, Jeff Kendrick from Standard Chartered stated in a report that if concerns about the independence of the Federal Reserve persist, Bitcoin could reach an all-time high.He mentioned that due to its decentralized ledger, this cryptocurrency can hedge against the risks of the existing financial system. This risk is currently manifesting through the risks faced by U.S. Treasury bonds after President Trump hinted at possibly dismissing Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell due to his willingness to cut interest rates.Kendrick noted that the yield premium for investors demanding to buy long-term Treasury bonds relative to short-term bonds has significantly increased, which is favorable for Bitcoin. Standard Chartered expects that by the end of 2025, the price of Bitcoin will rise to $200,000.

According to ChainCatcher news reported by Decrypt, a report titled "Turning Point: The Global Impact of Southeast Asia's Scam Centers, Underground Banking, and Illegal Online Markets" released by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) points out that transnational criminal groups in Southeast Asia are rapidly expanding global money laundering and scam activities involving billions of dollars by utilizing illegal cryptocurrency mining, stablecoins, and Telegram black markets, posing a threat to global security.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, the total value of SOL tokens staked on the Solana network briefly surpassed the market value of staked ETH on Ethereum yesterday.On-chain data shows that there are 505,938 unique wallets on the Solana network staking SOL worth $53.9 billion, with an annual staking yield of 8.31%; on the Ethereum chain, there are a total of 34.7 million ETH participating in staking, valued at $53.93 billion. The high validation threshold of 32 ETH (approximately $50,000) has led many stakers to shift from node staking to liquid staking protocols, which is a key reason for the reduction of native staking on the Ethereum chain. Currently, about $21.5 billion in funds are participating in liquid staking on the Ethereum chain, with Lido alone accounting for 88% of the market share, exacerbating concerns about Ethereum's centralization, and Ethereum developers are exploring solutions to promote staking decentralization.

ChainCatcher news, reported by Bitcoin Magazine, that due to Bitcoin, Michael Saylor's Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) has outperformed Nvidia, Tesla, Google, Apple, and Microsoft in returns.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, Digital Currency Group (DCG) CEO Barry Silber stated during his guest appearance on Raoul Pal's podcast "Journey Man" that he could have achieved higher investment returns if he had simply held onto the Bitcoin he purchased around 2012 when he invested in early crypto projects.He claimed to have discovered Bitcoin in 2011, buying it at a price of $7-8 each. After the price of Bitcoin rose, Silber began looking for early crypto companies to invest in. Silber said, "I made a lot of investments with Bitcoin at that time; you might think that if you invested in Coinbase, you would make a fortune. But if I had just held onto Bitcoin, I would actually have made more than doing those investments."

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, Politico White House reporter Megan Messerly stated that U.S. Treasury Secretary Mnuchin privately warned that replacing Federal Reserve Chairman Powell could lead to market instability.It is reported that Trump is also aware of this, so despite his renewed dissatisfaction with Powell, according to Messerly, Powell's position currently seems secure. Powell has consistently stated that he will not resign, and others have said that Trump does not have the power to dismiss him.

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ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, Italian Finance Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti warned that U.S. stablecoin policies pose a greater threat to European financial stability than Trump's tariffs, potentially undermining the euro's dominance in cross-border payments. He urged the EU to strengthen the international position of the euro, emphasizing the importance of a digital euro.