According to ChainCatcher news, Tether has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Zanzibar e-Government Authority (eGaz), marking the establishment of a strategic partnership to promote digital asset education and financial innovation in developing regions.The goal of both parties is to jointly lay the foundation for financial inclusion, local capacity building, and the enhancement of digital asset literacy, while achieving sustainable technological advancements in line with international best practices.

ChainCatcher news, according to Tonghuashun reports, the secretary of the chairman of the listed technology company Qitian Technology stated in response to the question "Does the company have plans to participate in the application for the first batch of stablecoin licenses in Hong Kong" that "the company currently has no plans to participate in the application for the first batch of stablecoin licenses in Hong Kong."

ChainCatcher news, according to Hexun, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government published a notice in the Gazette on June 6, announcing that the "Stablecoin Regulation" will officially take effect on August 1, marking the implementation of the world's first comprehensive regulatory framework for fiat-backed stablecoins.Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) Chief Executive Eddie Yue recently wrote that considering stablecoins are a relatively emerging product, the risks involved in issuance activities, user protection, as well as market capacity and long-term development, the licensing will have a relatively high threshold, and initially only a "small number of licenses" will be issued.Eddie Yue emphasized that entering the stablecoin issuer sandbox program launched by the HKMA in 2024 is not a prerequisite for future applications for stablecoin issuer licenses; on the other hand, even if an institution has entered the "sandbox," it does not guarantee that it will necessarily obtain a license. The HKMA will prudently consider all license applications according to consistent and strict standards.Eddie Yue clearly stated that applicants need to propose specific and feasible business plans and practical application scenarios, focusing on their reserve management capabilities, compliance systems, and technical security. The first batch of stablecoins will focus on cross-border trade and Web3.0 applications.

ChainCatcher news, Ant International has released its first sustainability report, which discloses the main business composition and various business data. This includes Ant International's increased investment in AI, blockchain, and cryptocurrency applications over the past two years. In the scenario finance business, the platform's technology department has made breakthroughs with AI foreign exchange models and blockchain settlement technology, processing over $1 trillion in global transactions last year, of which one-third (over $300 billion) was handled by its blockchain-based Whale platform. Ant International has completed cross-bank blockchain test transactions denominated in Hong Kong dollars under the Hong Kong Monetary Authority's Ensemble project sandbox framework.

ChainCatcher news, the Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Paul Chan, recently wrote that with the vigorous development of the digital asset market, the demand for stablecoins is expected to further increase. Stablecoins can serve as a medium of exchange without being restricted by traditional payment times and geographical limitations, and their programmable features can open up diverse innovative solutions, automating and smartening financial service processes. Noting that many market participants are very interested in this, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority will process the received license applications as soon as possible after the "Stablecoin Regulation" comes into effect, so that eligible applicants can commence their business. (21st Century Business Herald)

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, the Ethereum Foundation has announced the launch of the first "Ethereum Internship Season," which is now open for applications. This internship program is jointly initiated by 18 teams within the ecosystem, offering more than 30 paid, remote-friendly summer internship positions across various fields including development, research, design, marketing, and operations.

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, the Ethereum Foundation has announced the launch of the first "Ethereum Internship Season," and applications are now open.This internship program is jointly initiated by 18 teams within the ecosystem, offering more than 30 paid, remote-friendly summer internship positions, covering various fields such as development, research, design, marketing, and operations.

ChainCatcher news, Bloomberg senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas retweeted on the X platform, ProShares and Bitwise have submitted ETF applications tracking Circle stocks to the U.S. SEC, namely: ProShares Ultra CRCL ETF and Bitwise CRCL Option Income Strategy ETF.The trading codes are currently pending, and the expected effective date is August 20.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, ETF issuers VanEck, 21Shares, and Canary Capital have sent a letter to the U.S. SEC urging the restoration of the "first-come, first-served" principle, to approve ETF applications in the order they are submitted to the regulatory agency. These companies argue that the SEC has failed to adhere to the "first-come, first-served principle" (i.e., the default application approval process before the listing of crypto ETFs), thereby undermining healthy competition and hindering financial innovation.

ChainCatcher news, according to official information, the SIA NEXX official website has completed its functional upgrade and will officially launch at 22:00 UTC on June 6, opening the first round of ecological whitelist applications and points activities, with the ambassador recruitment program also starting simultaneously.SIA is built on the core concept of "code as capital," focusing on the commercial landing scenarios of AI Agents, and constructing a new generation blockchain system that supports Multi-agent, establishing the first dual-cross network of Web2 & Web3. The SIA ecosystem consists of blockchain infrastructure, technology ecology, and commercial monetization ecology (AgentFi).The whitelist opened in this round grants eligibility for subsequent ecological product internal testing, points tasks, and basic airdrop qualifications. Users only need to complete wallet verification on the official website to join the whitelist, and completing social tasks can earn an additional maximum of 1000 points. The SIA ambassador application portal will also be opened simultaneously.

ChainCatcher news, according to Fortune magazine, the crypto industry has long been searching for a "killer app" to truly bring blockchain into the mainstream financial sector— and stablecoins may be the answer they have been dreaming of. Stablecoins are digital tokens pegged to fiat currencies like the US dollar, and banks and fintech companies are rapidly adopting this technology, with major tech companies also looking to join the ranks.According to insiders, Apple, X (formerly Twitter), Airbnb, and Google are all in early discussions with crypto companies to explore how to integrate stablecoins. These insiders told Fortune magazine anonymously that these tech companies believe adopting stablecoins could lower transaction costs and optimize cross-border payment processes.Not only Apple, X, Airbnb, and Google, but Meta (formerly Facebook) is also making a return to the payment technology space, refocusing on the potential of stablecoins— despite its previous grand crypto project failing due to regulatory pressure. Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi stated at a Bloomberg conference this Thursday that Uber is in the research phase, considering using stablecoins for global money transfers.The interest from tech giants comes at a time when stablecoins are attracting significant venture capital funding and legislative attention. The U.S. Congress is currently considering two bills aimed at regulating the stablecoin asset class. Meanwhile, payment giant Stripe recently acquired the stablecoin startup Bridge, a deal seen as a watershed moment for Silicon Valley's serious consideration of this technology.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, REX Shares and Osprey Funds have submitted applications to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch Ethereum and Solana staking ETFs. The new ETH and SOL funds will "invest at least 80% of their net assets in their respective reference assets," namely ETH and SOL. Each fund will also invest "at least 50% of its holdings" in these cryptocurrencies. These funds will operate as "regular C corporations" to address U.S. federal income tax, rather than as "regulated investment companies" like spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev announced at the 2025 Astana International Forum the launch of a pilot project named "CryptoCity," which will allow the use of cryptocurrencies for the payment of goods and services in specific areas.The project aims to establish a regulated digital asset sandbox environment to promote the application of cryptocurrencies in real life. It is reported that CryptoCity is expected to be set up near the southeastern border of Kazakhstan in a settlement called Alatau.