ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, after Russia announced the end of a month-long ceasefire targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure, U.S. President Trump hinted that if the two sides cannot reach an agreement soon, he may abandon efforts for peace. "If for some reason one side creates tremendous difficulties, we can only say you are foolish," Trump said to reporters in the Oval Office on Friday. "You are fools, you are terrible, then we might as well just let it go. Of course, I hope we won't reach that point."Trump stated that he has not set a "specific number of days" for withdrawing from negotiations if an agreement is not reached, but he hopes to see rapid progress. "I can see clearly whether people are playing us," Trump said, "so I need to see a keen desire to end this. I also believe I have seen that keen desire. I think both sides have it."

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, U.S. President Trump: If it becomes extremely difficult for all parties to end the conflict in Ukraine, I will choose to walk away, but I hope it won't come to that. I do not want to claim that I will withdraw from negotiations.We have a great opportunity to reach an agreement between Ukraine and Russia, and the Ukraine agreement needs to be finalized as soon as possible. When asked if Russia is taking advantage of him, Trump stated, "No one can take advantage of me."

ChainCatcher news, according to CNBC, the UK Competition Appeal Tribunal has received a class action lawsuit accusing Google of abusing its "near-total dominance" in the search market, restricting competitors and driving up advertising costs. The lawsuit was filed by legal scholar Or Brook on behalf of UK organizations that have used Google's search advertising services since January 1, 2011, claiming damages of over £5 billion. The complaint alleges that Google has suppressed competitors through agreements with mobile manufacturers and Apple, as well as by limiting the functionality of competing advertising tools, and is suspected of illegally manipulating the market.

ChainCatcher news, according to a report by the BBC, the X account of UK House of Commons leader Lucy Powell was hacked and used to promote a fraudulent "House of Commons" cryptocurrency. A series of now-deleted posts on Powell's X account described the "HCC" token as "a community-driven digital currency that brings the power of the people to the blockchain."The MP's office confirmed that her account was hacked on Tuesday morning and stated that "swift action has been taken to secure the account and remove misleading posts." Recently, several public figures with large followings, including BBC journalist Nick Robinson, have also experienced similar cyber hacking attacks.CoinShares senior researcher Luke Nolan stated that the hack of Powell's account is an example of "pump and dump," as the token only had 34 transactions, which may have generated about £225 in profit.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, Ukrainian President Zelensky stated that talks with the United States regarding the mineral resources agreement are showing positive momentum, and more meetings will be held in the future.

ChainCatcher News, U.S. President Trump and Bitcoin-supporting Salvadoran President Bukele discussed trade and immigration issues during a meeting on Monday, with no mention of Bitcoin.

ChainCatcher news, according to market news, the crypto-friendly President of El Salvador, Bukele, met with U.S. President Trump.On-chain data shows that El Salvador currently holds 6,146.18 bitcoins, worth approximately $519,469,267.

ChainCatcher news, Yoon Suk-yeol's代理律师尹甲根 stated that Yoon Suk-yeol "denies all the facts of the prosecution" and requests Yoon Suk-yeol to speak personally to refute the claims.Yoon Suk-yeol pointed out that the prosecution "almost wrote several hours of events into the indictment" and "this is an indictment that lists events that occurred from 10:30 PM on December 3 (last year) to around 2-3 AM." He stated, "I believe this does not conform to legal principles." After Yoon Suk-yeol's statement, the judge announced a temporary recess at 12 PM local time, and the hearing will continue at 2:15 PM local time, which is 1:15 PM Beijing time.

ChainCatcher News, President Trump calls on Russia to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict: "Russia must take action. Too many people are dying, thousands each week, in a terrible and senseless war. If I were president, this war should not have happened, and it would not have happened!"

ChainCatcher news, according to Bitcoin Magazine, the Lomond School in the UK has become the first school in the country to accept Bitcoin payments. Bitcoin Magazine reports that the school is seeking to establish a Bitcoin reserve.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, the Chief Executive of the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Nikhil Rathi, has been reappointed. Rathi is the first FCA CEO to be granted a new five-year term by the Treasury, giving him more time to implement his plans for the financial sector, including the cryptocurrency space.Under his leadership, the FCA has registered 51 cryptocurrency companies under anti-money laundering rules. Some of these companies include cryptocurrency and investment firms Coinbase, Revolut, eToro, and the recently joined largest asset management company BlackRock. The FCA is seeking to establish a new cryptocurrency regulatory framework by 2026 and introduce a brand new authorization process. The agency intends to release documents regarding stablecoins, trading platforms, staking, prudent cryptocurrency exposure, and lending early next year. This system will officially come into effect after the final policy statement is released in 2026.

ChainCatcher news, the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) plans to launch a new "gateway" authorization system in 2026, which will expand the regulatory scope of crypto asset activities. This framework will cover multiple areas including stablecoin issuance, payment services, lending, and exchanges.FCA's Director of Payments and Digital Assets, Matthew Long, stated that compared to the previous regulatory approach that focused solely on anti-money laundering (AML) compliance, the new framework will significantly broaden the regulatory scope. Industry insiders point out that this regulatory framework may have a significant impact on infrastructure builders such as Layer 2 (L2) and cross-chain trading, and may serve as a reference for other countries in formulating related policies.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cryptonews, Ukraine has made significant progress in regulating cryptocurrency taxation, with the National Securities and Stock Market Commission (NSSMC) releasing a comprehensive framework for the taxation of virtual assets. The proposal not only presents standard tax models but also includes preferential tax models, indicating that Ukraine is actively aligning its financial system with international digital asset standards. The chairman of the commission, Ruslan Magomedov, announced this proposal on Telegram on Tuesday, suggesting an 18% personal income tax on virtual asset gains, along with an additional 5% military tax, which serves as a special wartime tax primarily used to support national defense. Furthermore, the proposal sets preferential tax rates of 5% and 9% for specific categories, drawing on international experience and adjusting it to fit the Ukrainian legal framework.According to the proposed rules, taxable income can be defined as total income or net income after deducting expenses, typically recognized when payments are received or assets are exchanged for legal tender, non-virtual goods, and services. Transactions solely involving virtual assets do not trigger tax obligations under this framework. Additionally, the document provides tax guidance for activities such as mining, staking, airdrops, and hard forks, clarifying that activities like free token distribution, token creation, and virtual asset storage are exempt from value-added tax, while modifications of tokens or rewards for goods and services paid with cryptocurrency may be subject to taxation. Some transactions may qualify for tax exemption under Article 135 of the EU VAT Directive, particularly services related to payments; however, the commission also noted that such classifications may require further clarification and legal definition.

ChainCatcher news, UK interest rate futures indicate that the Bank of England will cut rates by about 95 basis points by the end of 2025, down from about 78 basis points on Tuesday. Traders have raised their expectations for a rate cut by the Bank of England, believing that a 50 basis point cut may occur in May.

ChainCatcher news, according to Decrypt, the London police have partnered with law firm Gowling WLG to launch a civil asset recovery program. This program primarily targets cases where criminal prosecution is not possible, providing victims of cryptocurrency fraud with the opportunity to recover their assets.Previously, the UK police successfully recovered £520,000 (approximately $671,000) in stolen cryptocurrency for an 80-year-old man as part of a pilot project. This recovery operation was made possible by updates to the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, which granted police the power to freeze stolen digital assets.Gowling director Bríd Holden stated that they hope to increase victims' willingness to report incidents through this collaboration. The partnership will coordinate the recovery efforts between the police, victims, and their legal representatives to combat organized crime groups.

ChainCatcher news, Galaxy Digital has obtained permission to conduct derivatives trading through its London office in the UK. Since 2020, companies engaging in certain crypto asset activities in the UK must comply with the revised regulations on money laundering, terrorist financing, and funds transfer, and register with the FCA. Currently, there are 51 companies on the crypto asset register, including Coinbase, Fidelity, Gemini, and Kraken. Due to the FCA's stringent approval process, only about 14% of applications are approved.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, six digital economy industry associations in the UK recently jointly wrote to Prime Minister Keir Starmer's office, urging the government to appoint a cryptocurrency envoy and develop a special development plan for digital assets. The letter, submitted on March 31, was directly presented to the Prime Minister's special advisor on business and investment, Varun Chandra, emphasizing the need for the UK to "strengthen strategic focus" to promote investment, employment, and economic growth in the cryptocurrency sector.The alliance members include the UK Crypto Asset Business Council, the Global Digital Finance Association, the Payments Association, the Digital Currency Governance Group, the Crypto Innovation Committee, and TechUK.

ChainCatcher news, according to a report by Cointelegraph, the latest report from Google's Threat Analysis Group (GTIG) indicates that IT personnel associated with North Korea are expanding their infiltration targets to blockchain companies outside the United States. As U.S. regulatory scrutiny tightens, these technical spies have infiltrated cryptocurrency projects in the UK. The report notes that while the U.S. remains a primary target, increasingly stringent employment checks are forcing North Korean IT personnel to seek jobs with non-U.S. companies. These individuals are building a global operational network through identity fraud, with their infiltration scope covering traditional web development as well as blockchain applications like Solana and Anchor smart contracts.

ChainCatcher news, BlackRock has obtained approval from the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to register as a cryptocurrency company, which means this investment giant can offer crypto services in the UK.According to the regulator's website, on April 1, BlackRock became the 51st cryptocurrency asset company registered with the agency, joining the ranks of companies like Coinbase, PayPal, and Revolut. The agency has faced criticism from the crypto industry in the past for approving only about 14% of registration applications, and the FCA stated on its website: "We rejected submissions that did not contain the key components required for assessment, or submissions that were invalid due to poor quality of key components."

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, Pantheon Macroeconomics has stated that Donald Trump may introduce further tariffs this week, and this shadow is troubling the UK economy.The firm indicated that Trump has set Wednesday as the date for imposing reciprocal trade tariffs, a move that could "trigger a global trade war where everyone loses." Economists wrote in a report that Trump may cut planned trade tariffs, but uncertainty will still weigh on business investment, thereby affecting the growth of the UK economy.