ChainCatcher news, according to Bloomberg, global asset management giant BlackRock has submitted an application to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to create a blockchain-based share class for the BlackRock BLF Treasury Trust Fund, labeled as DLT, which stands for Distributed Ledger Technology. DLT aims to leverage blockchain technology to record stock ownership or streamline certain fund operations of money market funds that invest in high-quality short-term U.S. Treasury securities. DLT shares will only be available for purchase through Bank of New York Mellon (BNY), which plans to use blockchain technology to maintain a mirror record of stock ownership for its clients.

ChainCatcher news, according to SoSoValue data, yesterday (Eastern Time May 1) the total net inflow of Ethereum spot ETFs was $6.4932 million.The Ethereum spot ETF with the highest net inflow yesterday was Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF ETH, with a net inflow of $11.984 million, bringing the historical total net inflow of ETH to $617 million.Next was Fidelity ETF FETH, with a net inflow of $6.4684 million, and the historical total net inflow of FETH has reached $1.464 billion.The Ethereum spot ETF with the highest net outflow yesterday was Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF ETHE, with a net outflow of $11.9593 million, and the historical total net outflow of ETHE has reached $4.303 billion.As of the time of publication, the total net asset value of Ethereum spot ETFs is $6.39 billion, and the ETF net asset ratio (the market value compared to the total market value of Ethereum) is 2.88%, with a historical cumulative net inflow of $2.488 billion.

ChainCatcher news, according to Lookonchain monitoring, Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) transferred 9,645 BTC 4 hours ago, estimated to be worth approximately $911.3 million at current prices.

ChainCatcher news, at the global crypto event TOKEN2049 in Dubai, cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin officially launched its major strategy------the "Trust Plan," and announced a future investment of $2 billion to promote KuCoin into a new stage of high-quality, sustainable development, focusing on key areas such as platform security, transparency building, compliance system enhancement, and KCS ecosystem development.It is reported that this conference marks the first public appearance of KuCoin's new CEO BC Wong since taking office. He took the stage alongside KuCoin's EU CEO Oliver Stauber, addressing over 15,000 industry leaders, regulatory representatives, and crypto innovators from around the world, elaborating on KuCoin's long-term vision and systematic layout regarding the core industry proposition of "trust."In his speech titled "The Trust Gap in the Crypto Industry: Building a Winning Platform," BC Wong pointed out: "As the crypto industry enters the mainstream era, technology and speed are merely entry thresholds. Platforms that can truly transcend cycles must continuously invest in underlying values such as security, transparency, compliance, and responsibility." He stated that the "Trust Plan" is not only a significant financial commitment but also a comprehensive realization of KuCoin's core values. In the coming years, KuCoin will continue to strengthen platform security infrastructure, promote on-chain transparency mechanisms, deepen collaboration with global regulatory agencies, and increase investment in user education and ecosystem health, fully constructing a more trustworthy digital asset trading environment.Among them, KCS (KuCoin Token), as the core connecting asset between the platform and users, will play a crucial role in the "Trust Plan." KuCoin will further optimize the incentive mechanisms, governance rights, and ecological applications of KCS, strengthening its strategic position in enhancing user stickiness, participating in governance, and promoting community co-construction.

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 Fxempire, the U.S. SEC has approved three futures ETFs of ProShares Trust for XRP: ProShares UltraShort XRP ETF, ProShares Ultra XRP ETF, and ProShares Short XRP ETF, which will provide investors with a way to gain exposure to price movements without directly holding XRP tokens.ProShares Ultra XRP ETF: Aims to provide twice the returns of XRP futures prices.ProShares UltraShort XRP ETF: Aims to provide twice the inverse returns of XRP futures prices.ProShares Short XRP ETF: Aims to provide inverse returns of XRP futures prices.These three futures ETFs are scheduled to officially start trading on April 30, 2025.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved ProShares Trust's XRP ETF to be publicly listed on April 30.

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, SEC Commissioner Mark T. Uyeda called for an expansion of cryptocurrency custody solutions during a roundtable meeting of the cryptocurrency working group on April 25. He believes that proper custody of client assets is a key protective measure under federal securities law, and that cryptocurrencies are no exception to this principle. He suggested allowing state-chartered trust companies to act as qualified custodians and considered modifying the "special purpose broker" system to promote market competition.

ChainCatcher news, the Ethereum spot ETF with the highest net inflow yesterday was the Blackrock ETF ETHA, with a net inflow of $40.0321 million in a single day. Currently, the historical total net inflow of ETHA has reached $4.059 billion.The second highest was the Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF ETH, with a net inflow of $18.2771 million in a single day. Currently, the historical total net inflow of ETH has reached $595 million.The Ethereum spot ETF with the highest net outflow yesterday was the Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF ETHE, with a net outflow of $6.6036 million in a single day. Currently, the historical total net outflow of ETHE has reached $4.277 billion.As of the time of writing, the total net asset value of Ethereum spot ETFs is $5.916 billion, with an ETF net asset ratio (market value as a percentage of total Ethereum market value) of 2.78%. The historical cumulative net inflow has reached $2.297 billion.

According to ChainCatcher's message, KiloEx stated in a post that the root cause analysis and summary of the hacking incident revealed that the incident was caused by its smart contract's TrustedForwarder contract inheriting OpenZeppelin's MinimalForwarderUpgradeable but failing to override the execute method, which allowed the function to be called arbitrarily.The attack occurred between April 14, 18:52 and 19:40 (UTC), with the hacker deploying attack contracts across multiple chains including opBNB, Base, BSC, Taiko, B2, and Manta. After negotiations, the hacker agreed to retain 10% of the bounty and has returned all stolen assets (including USDT, USDC, ETH, BNB, WBTC, and DAI) to the multi-signature wallet designated by KiloEx.

ChainCatcher message, Terra officials announced on the X platform that the deadline for submitting cryptocurrency loss claims to the Terraform Labs Pte. Ltd. liquidation trust fund is May 16, 2025, at 23:59 ET (May 17, 2025, at 11:59 Beijing time). Creditors must submit their eligible cryptocurrency loss claims before this date. Late submissions will not be accepted.

ChainCatcher news, the AB Charity Foundation officially announces its launch and the release of its new official website, marking the official start of a global public welfare network based on "institutional trust" and driven by "technology." The AB Charity Foundation is an international non-profit organization headquartered in Ireland with independent legal status, aiming to collaborate with governments, public welfare organizations, and the tech community worldwide to reshape the future trust mechanism in public welfare and promote sustainable development.The governance structure of the AB Charity Foundation consists of prominent figures from multiple countries. The chairman of the board is Bertie Ahern, a three-time former Prime Minister of Ireland and a key promoter of the "Good Friday Agreement." Board members include former Prime Minister of Malta Lawrence Gonzi, former Prime Minister of Hungary Peter Medgyessy, former President of Slovenia Danilo Türk, and former President of Bulgaria Peter Stoyanov.The AB Charity Foundation is continuously forming a senior advisory team, with renowned politicians, scientists, and celebrities from five continents joining to provide global policy connections and facilitate charitable activities. It focuses on public missions and empowers a new paradigm of global public welfare through technology.As the initiator and technical supporter of the AB Charity Foundation, AB DAO provides underlying blockchain infrastructure support. The AB public chain automatically injects 15%–30% of each transaction's gas fee into the charity fund pool through smart contracts, achieving "on-chain charity fundraising + automatic distribution + full-chain traceability + third-party auditing" for transparent governance throughout the process. Additionally, the AB Ecological Fund has currently invested in dozens of high-quality projects and will continue to incubate and invest in more quality projects in the future, with 15%–30% of the investment returns generated from all projects also injected into the AB Charity Foundation fund pool.The core mission of the AB Charity Foundation is to promote public welfare in education, healthcare, environmental protection, humanitarian assistance, and other areas globally, relying on a transparent and trustworthy governance mechanism and technological pathways to explore a "verifiable model of goodwill collaboration." The foundation emphasizes that "it is not the technology itself that changes the world, but the consensus on trustworthy institutions and global cooperation," which is a common understanding among the founding members.