ChainCatcher news, according to BeInCrypto, cybercriminals are using a new type of phishing SMS scam targeting Binance users. Dozens of Binance users have reported receiving a batch of seemingly legitimate phishing messages, which use phone numbers and SMS inboxes consistent with the usual channels for receiving official Binance information. A comparison shows that the wording and format of these phishing messages are highly similar. It is speculated that specific threat actors or criminal groups are planning meticulously designed phishing attacks against Binance users. In such targeted phishing attacks, the messages often warn users of unusual activity on their accounts, such as new device two-factor authentication. The most common phishing messages mention an unexpected association between Binance API and Ledger Live, urging recipients to call the phone number provided in the message. Some users have stated that these phishing messages appear in the same SMS thread as legitimate Binance notifications, causing confusion and making it easy to fall into the trap. Many users are caught off guard because the sender ID of the scam messages is the same as the real Binance notification ID.Binance's Chief Security Officer Jimmy Su confirmed that Binance has noticed an increase in SMS phishing incidents. He stated, "More and more phishing scammers are impersonating us or other legitimate senders via SMS. These scam messages appear authentic, tricking users into revealing sensitive information, clicking phishing links, or transferring funds, resulting in asset loss for users." Su also revealed that Binance has extended its anti-phishing code feature to SMS services, which was originally designed for emails. This code is a user-customized identifier that appears in official Binance communications, helping recipients identify genuine notifications and avoid being deceived by impersonators. Currently, the anti-phishing code feature has been launched in all licensed jurisdictions where Binance operates. Additionally, Binance claims that both registered and unregistered users have reported receiving suspicious messages.

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, according to News.bitcoin, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on April 9 that a Nigerian man has been charged in Massachusetts with orchestrating a complex romance scam that defrauded victims of over $2.5 million, funneling the funds into cryptocurrency accounts he secretly managed.According to prosecutors, the man created false online identities from 2016 to 2019, establishing fake romantic relationships with victims across the United States. He currently faces a maximum sentence of 40 years in prison.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, Trump's meme coin TRUMP will see a large-scale token unlock next week, with 40 million tokens unlocking on April 18. The project team will receive tokens worth $320 million, accounting for about 20% of the circulating supply. If the unlocked tokens are sold on the open market, the supply and liquidity ratio will be severely imbalanced, potentially putting further pressure on the price. Since its launch on January 18, the recent price of TRUMP tokens reached $7.14, with the current price at $8, representing an 83% decrease from its peak value.According to Dune data, the number of TRUMP token holders has dropped from 817,000 at launch to 637,000, with only 12,000 wallets currently holding over $1,000 in TRUMP tokens, a significant decrease from 143,000 on January 19. Token unlocks are typically considered bearish events; however, sometimes the market may price in expectations early, causing prices to drop to new lows before the unlock and then rebound slightly afterward. It is uncertain whether Trump's team will sell the unlocked tokens, but selling on the open market would put short-term pressure on the price. The 2% market depth indicator shows that the current liquidity level of $980,000 to $2 million cannot absorb the $320 million selling pressure.The meme coin craze is gradually fading, with the total market capitalization of meme tokens plummeting from $119 billion in December last year to the current $45 billion.

ChainCatcher message, according to Arkham monitoring, 1 minute ago Grayscale transferred 1499 ETH to Coinbase Prime, worth 2.33 million dollars.

ChainCatcher news, according to on-chain analyst PeckShield (@PeckShieldAlert), a suspicious address marked as "#Fake_Phishing956402" transferred 750 ETH (approximately $1.17 million) to the Tornado Cash mixing protocol on April 11, 2025.

ChainCatcher news, according to the official announcement, Grayscale updated its list of "under consideration" and "included in products" for cryptocurrency assets on April 10. This update shows that several emerging blockchain projects such as Babylon, Berachain, Monad, and Movement have been included in the scope of consideration. Grayscale categorizes assets into five major categories: currency, smart contract platforms, finance, consumer and culture, and utility services. The company stated that the asset consideration list will be updated regularly based on the expansion of the crypto ecosystem, but not all assets under consideration will become investment products, and the final products may include assets not on the list.

ChainCatcher news, digital asset management company Grayscale has reached a settlement with Osprey regarding legal disputes over marketing practices related to the Bitcoin Trust ETF.Court documents show that both parties must complete the organization and execution of the settlement agreement within the next 45 days. The case originated from Osprey's lawsuit against Grayscale in early 2023 for "misleading advertising" during the promotion of the conversion of GBTC to ETF, after which Grayscale received SEC approval to convert to an ETF in 2024. Previously, the court ruled in favor of Grayscale in February 2025, stating that the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act cited by Osprey does not apply to securities cases. The details of the settlement have not been made public, and neither party has formally responded.

ChainCatcher news, the modular DeFi lending market Loopscale has completed 6 months of closed testing and is now live. Loopscale is built on Solana and is supported by CoinFund, Solana Ventures, and Coinbase Ventures.

ChainCatcher news reports that, according to 4E monitoring, the threat of an escalation in the China-U.S. tariff war has overshadowed the positive effects of slowing inflation. Investor concerns have taken precedence, and U.S. stocks failed to maintain Wednesday's significant rebound. On Thursday, the three major indices at one point dropped by at least 5%, although the decline narrowed towards the end of trading. By the close, the S&P 500 index fell by 3.5%, having at one point dropped by 6.3%, nearing the 7% first-level circuit breaker, marking the largest intraday drop since March 2020; the Nasdaq fell by 4.31%, and the Dow Jones by 2.5%. Major tech stocks collectively declined, with the seven giants index dropping by 6.67%.In the cryptocurrency market, the strong rebound from the previous day reversed sharply last night alongside the U.S. stock market. Bitcoin fell from $82,000 to a low of $78,464, nearly erasing all gains from the previous day. As of the time of writing, it is reported at $80,258, down 2.67%. Among the top ten mainstream coins, Ethereum performed the weakest, influenced by whale sell-offs and the decoupling of sUSD, briefly falling below $1,500. Before the deadline, it is reported at $1,541, down 6% in nearly 24 hours.In the forex commodities sector, the U.S. dollar index fell by 1.89%, marking the largest single-day drop since 2022. Oil prices dropped over 3% due to weak supply and demand expectations. Risk aversion surged, with gold reaching $3,220, setting a new historical high.Latest data shows that the U.S. March CPI fell short of expectations across the board, but the impact of tariffs has yet to be fully realized, which may soothe investors in the future. As Trump's chaotic tariff policies continue to disrupt the market, expectations of a tightening global supply chain have intensified, raising broader concerns about an economic recession. The market remains skeptical about whether the 90-day tariff delay can lead to substantial negotiation outcomes.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, cryptocurrency asset management company Grayscale Investments announced the appointment of Diana Zhang as the new Chief Operating Officer, who will officially take office on May 6, succeeding former COO Hugh Ross.Zhang will report directly to Grayscale CEO Peter Mintzberg and will be responsible for driving the development of the company's client partnerships and enhancing the Grayscale brand's influence. Prior to joining Grayscale, Zhang served as the Chief Operating Officer at digital asset investment firm BlockTower Capital and previously worked for 16 years at asset management company Bridgewater Associates, holding multiple executive positions.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bloomberg, under the backdrop of President Trump's insistence on increasing tariffs, has triggered a new round of digital asset sell-offs, further dimming hopes that a trade war might be avoided.On Wednesday, Ethereum fell more than 6%, hitting its lowest intraday level since March 2023, before recovering somewhat. Bitcoin, as the largest cryptocurrency, also dropped over 3%, but then rebounded.

ChainCatcher news reports that according to 4E monitoring, as the "peer tariff" policy approaches its effective date, Trump signed the latest executive order on Tuesday, raising tariffs on China to 104%, causing global markets to plunge into a panic sell-off once again.The three major U.S. stock indexes surged in early trading due to optimistic expectations for trade negotiations, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 both rising over 4%. However, following the tariff news, market sentiment reversed, and gains quickly evaporated, turning into declines. By the close, the Nasdaq fell 2.15%, the Dow dropped 0.84%, and the S&P 500 decreased by 1.57%. The index of the seven tech giants fell over 2.3%, oscillating downward throughout the day, with losses narrowing towards the end.The cryptocurrency market followed the U.S. stock market down again, with Bitcoin dropping from last night's high of 80,000 to a low of 74,620, nearing a new low, and reporting at 76,053 before the deadline, down 5.8% in 24 hours. The altcoin market generally suffered heavy losses, particularly in the meme and AI sectors, with the market in a state of extreme panic.In the forex commodities sector, the U.S. dollar index halted its two-day winning streak, falling about 0.3%, while safe-haven demand drove the yen and Swiss franc higher; crude oil fell for four consecutive days, hitting a new low in four years; spot gold showed a trend of rising and then falling throughout the day, retreating above the psychological level of 3,000 dollars.The market generally believes that the extremely high tariff of 104% has escalated the U.S.-China trade war to an unprecedented level of intensity. The market is closely watching the subsequent actions of both the U.S. and China, as well as whether other countries will be drawn into a broader trade conflict. In the short term, the market may continue to be shrouded in high uncertainty.

ChainCatcher news, the oracle development team RedStone has become the latest project deployed on the Ethereum Layer 2 network MegaETH, which adopts an innovative architecture that breaks the limitations of traditional Rollup solutions. This collaboration coincides with the launch of the MegaETH public testnet------the final preparation phase before the mainnet launch of this network. RedStone co-founder Marcin Kazmierczak stated that the Bolt system will provide "plug-and-play" functionality, compatible with traditional push data architectures of mainstream DeFi protocols such as Compound and Aave.

ChainCatcher news, Binance CEO Richard Teng posted on social media that the recent resurgence of trade protectionism is causing significant fluctuations in the global market, and the cryptocurrency market is no exception. In the short term, this macro uncertainty often triggers investors' risk-averse reactions, leading them to remain on the sidelines while waiting for clarity on growth, policies, and trade conditions.Richard Teng stated that in the long run, the current environment may accelerate the development of cryptocurrencies as a non-sovereign store of value. Many long-term holders still believe that Bitcoin and other digital assets have resilience during periods of economic pressure and changing policy dynamics.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, the Federal Court of Australia has approved the application submitted by the Australian securities regulator to shut down 95 companies suspected of operating cryptocurrency trading and romance scams known as "hydra." The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has received approval for its winding-up application from the Federal Court of Australia based on principles of justice and fairness, after ASIC found that most of these companies were registered with false information.ASIC Deputy Chair Sarah Court stated in a statement on April 8 that many of these companies claimed to provide "real services" at the time of their establishment, but were actually suspected of defrauding victims. After reviewing 48 "misconduct reviews" of 17 companies accused of assisting romance scams, Justice Angus Stewart stated in a court ruling on April 4: "The nature of these scams appears to exhibit a common 'pig butchering' pattern." The ruling was made on March 21.

ChainCatcher news, according to Axios, the U.S. Republican Party acknowledges that they are feeling pressure from President Trump's tariff policies. Their Wall Street donors are also feeling this pressure, with some expressing dissatisfaction to key Republican lawmakers over the weekend.Trump is making it clear that he will not tolerate any restrictions on his power to impose tariffs. However, affected Republican donors hope lawmakers will help persuade the president, pointing out that the tariffs are destroying the U.S. economy.Trump is unhappy with the bill proposed by Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA). His veto threat sent a message to all Republican senators considering supporting the bill: "Don't even think about it, I don't believe that bill has a future," said Senate Republican leader John Thune.Lawmakers did not specifically mention the content of their conversations with donors, but their concerns have significantly increased after three consecutive days of turmoil in the U.S. stock market. On the other hand, some Republican senators, particularly Ted Cruz of Texas, have publicly criticized Trump's tariff policy, arguing that it is essentially a tax on American consumers.