ChainCatcher news, according to GlobeNewswire, the US-listed company NIP Group (NASDAQ: NIPG) has announced its entry into the Bitcoin mining sector.NIP Group has signed a definitive asset purchase agreement to acquire cryptocurrency mining machines for Bitcoin mining from Fortune Peak Limited and Apex Cyber Capital Limited. NIP Group has established a dedicated digital computing division to manage the operations of the acquired products.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) recently issued a warning regarding the rise of criminal activities involving stablecoins. Executives from blockchain analysis companies Chainalysis and Asset Reality stated that this move aims to strengthen regulation rather than restrict industry development. Data shows that by 2025, stablecoins will account for 63% of the total volume of illegal crypto transactions.Chainalysis policy advisors pointed out that the FATF calls for countries to unify regulatory standards for stablecoin issuers, implement real-time monitoring, and enhance international cooperation. The co-founder of Asset Reality emphasized the need to apply traditional financial anti-money laundering standards to the digital asset space. In 2023, Tether froze $225 million in USDT related to fraud at the request of the United States.

ChainCatcher news, StoneLink announced that it has officially reached a cooperation agreement with the comprehensive industrial investment management group Hong Kong Petrochemical Industry Group. The two parties will collaborate on enterprise information construction, artificial intelligence technology application, digital management, and other areas to promote the digital upgrade of enterprises and the intelligent management process.It is reported that StoneLink is a comprehensive digital infrastructure and fintech service provider headquartered in Hong Kong, dedicated to providing global enterprises with one-stop digital technology solutions covering cloud services, AI applications, information systems, security compliance, and intelligent operations.

ChainCatcher news, economist Peter Schiff tweeted that Trump claimed Bitcoin "relieves pressure on the dollar and is beneficial for the country" to cater to his donors and promote his family business.However, selling dollars to buy Bitcoin puts additional pressure on the dollar. Furthermore, wasting resources on Bitcoin is harmful to the country.

ChainCatcher news, according to CNBC, stablecoins are becoming mainstream, and banks and credit card companies are also trying to issue their own crypto tokens. With payment and financial giants entering the stablecoin space, the way funds flow in the U.S. and globally may be reshaped.PayPal's Senior Vice President of Blockchain, Cryptocurrency and Digital Currency, Jose Fernandez da Ponte, stated that stablecoins are not only a means of value transfer but have, in many cases, become an infrastructure layer;Mastercard announced this week that its Multi-Token Network will support four types of stablecoins;Visa's CEO revealed that they are modernizing their infrastructure with the help of stablecoins;JPMorgan has launched a token backed by commercial bank deposits rather than U.S. dollars.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cryptopolitan, federal chartered crypto bank Anchorage Digital announced it will delist several stablecoins, including the widely used USDC, sparking criticism within the industry. Anchorage released a "Stablecoin Safety Matrix" that assesses the regulatory oversight and reserve quality of digital dollar tokens. USDC, Agora USD (AUSD), and Usual USD (USD0) failed to meet the company's internal standards and will be gradually phased out.Anchorage urged its institutional clients to switch to Global Dollar (USDG), a competing stablecoin issued by Paxos, supported by an alliance of which Anchorage is a founding member.

ChainCatcher news, Nate Geraci, CEO of ETF Store, an expert on U.S. ETFs, stated on social media that the XRP spot ETF is about to launch.He emphasized, "With Ripple withdrawing its lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the path for the XRP spot ETF has been cleared... and it has also cleared the way for BlackRock's involvement."

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, U.S. President Trump stated that cryptocurrency is a very interesting thing, and we have built a very strong industry.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Miner Mag, Bit Digital has raised $150 million through a public offering to accelerate its transition from Bitcoin mining to Ethereum staking and financial operations. The company priced 75 million shares at $2 per share and additionally offered 11.25 million shares to underwriters through a 30-day option. The proceeds from this offering will be used to purchase Ethereum, making it one of the largest public ETH financial commitments to date.This fundraising formalizes Bit Digital's strategy to exit the Bitcoin mining business, as the company now plans to sell or gradually phase out its mining operations. With the tightening of the mining economy in the industry, Bit Digital has relied on third-party hosting partners like Coinmint to operate its mining fleet, but the termination of that agreement late last year has left its mining operations in disarray.Additionally, Bit Digital has submitted a confidential initial public offering (IPO) application for its wholly-owned subsidiary WhiteFiber Inc., which focuses on high-performance computing (HPC) business.

ChainCatcher news, according to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange announcement, the board of directors of Huaxing Capital Holdings has resolved to enter the Web3.0 and cryptocurrency asset fields, and approved a budget of $100 million, which is planned to be used for the group's development of Web3.0 business and investment in cryptocurrency assets over the next two years.The announcement stated that the group will increase its investment in stablecoins, RWA (real-world assets), and the cryptocurrency ecosystem based on successful investments in Circle Internet Group and several cryptocurrency companies' IPOs and multiple rounds of financing, and will actively promote the application and upgrade of relevant business licenses.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jin10, Federal Reserve Chairman Powell stated that the stablecoin industry has gradually matured over the past few years and has become more mainstream.

ChainCatcher news, according to QCP Asia analysis, although Israel resumed limited strikes a few hours after the ceasefire agreement, market sentiment has shifted to a full risk appetite. The Nasdaq reached a new high, and the S&P 500 approached its historical peak. Coinbase (COIN) rose 12%, closing at a six-month high of $344.94, mainly due to two major regulatory positives:The United States passed the GENIUS Act, clarifying the compliance framework for stablecoins;Coinbase received approval from Luxembourg regulators, becoming the first U.S.-based exchange authorized under MiCA. Against this backdrop, institutions continue to increase their Bitcoin holdings, with the ProCap fund purchasing $386 million in BTC, bringing the total corporate holdings to 3.45 million coins.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jin10, Federal Reserve Chairman Powell stated that banks can provide banking services to the cryptocurrency industry and engage in related activities, provided that the safety and soundness of the financial system is ensured.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi Data reports, BlackRock believes that there may be more moments similar to DeepSeek in China's biotechnology, automation, and autonomous driving sectors, reflecting its optimistic attitude towards further developments in China's artificial intelligence field. BlackRock's Greater China investment strategist Lu Wenjie stated at a press conference on Tuesday that it is difficult to provide a precise timeline, but the current environment is conducive for these tech companies to achieve very strong innovation.