ChainCatcher news, Mind Network has announced the development roadmap for the remainder of 2025, focusing on launching more TFHE-compatible SDKs, connecting Web2 frameworks to the encrypted proxy network, deploying AgentLaunch, AgentEnroll, and AgentTrain, supporting cross-chain synchronization, and achieving encrypted AI inference through decentralized computation and reasoning.In addition, a FHE SDK supporting Pillar and the final Ethereum integration will be launched, along with the release of an advanced AI logic layer for private intelligent agents, governance of $FHE through MindDAO, the introduction of an ecosystem with self-governance rules, and the expansion of MindChain to non-EVM and RWA. The plan also includes launching an AI-native blockchain and network supported by zero-trust architecture, as well as the launch of the AgenticWorld ecosystem, promoting Web2 expansion and digital sovereignty.

ChainCatcher news, according to SolanaFloor, with the implementation of SIMD-0207, Solana engineers have increased the block size of the chain by 4%. This change allows more data to be packed into Solana blocks, theoretically enabling more transactions to be bundled into a single block, thereby enhancing the network's transaction throughput. SIMD-0207 was initially proposed by Anza engineer Andrew Fitzgerald and has now been successfully implemented on-chain, raising Solana's block limit to 50 million CUs, an increase of 4%.Increasing the network's block limit is just a small step on Solana's scalability roadmap. Future governance proposals and upgrades will focus on continuous, incremental improvements to help Solana grow. For example, SIMD-0256 aims to further increase the block limit to 60 million CUs, a 25% increase over the levels prior to the implementation of SIMD-0207.

ChainCatcher news, according to Coindesk, the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of South Korea has requested Apple to block 14 applications of overseas unreported virtual asset operators, including KuCoin and MEXC, which have been blocked since April 11.The statement noted: "Unreported business activities will face criminal penalties." The FIU has been continuously monitoring unreported overseas operators and has also blocked access through internet websites. The FIU emphasized: "In the future, we will negotiate with relevant agencies to continue blocking such apps and websites to prevent money laundering risks and user losses."

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, the Chief Sustainability Officer of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange Group, Zhou Guanying, stated that the application of new technologies such as blockchain may make the tracking of carbon credits more transparent and efficient, and help with cross-border transactions.Therefore, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange is open to using technologies such as blockchain to address existing issues in the carbon market.

According to ChainCatcher news, as reported by Cointelegraph, the National Investment Agency under the President of Kyrgyzstan has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding with Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, officially appointing him as an advisor for national blockchain development, cryptocurrency regulation, and Web3 innovation.Under the agreement, Zhao will provide guidance on digital asset frameworks and technical support for blockchain infrastructure to the Kyrgyz government, while also promoting talent development and the establishment of a DeFi innovation environment.Kyrgyz President Japarov stated that blockchain and digital finance are priority development areas for the country, and this cooperation is an important step forward. The collaboration also includes support for education, workforce training, and cross-border knowledge exchange in the blockchain field, aiming to foster domestic entrepreneurship and align Kyrgyzstan with global best practices in virtual asset regulation.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, JPMorgan's blockchain division Kinexys (formerly known as Onyx) has launched a blockchain deposit account denominated in British pounds in the UK, marking a significant expansion of its real-time settlement infrastructure following the earlier launch of euro and dollar products.Currently, JPMorgan has allowed companies to make round-the-clock on-chain payments in British pounds (GBP), adding to its payment options in euros (EUR) and dollars (USD).It is reported that major companies such as SwapAgent and Trafigura on the London Stock Exchange are among the first to use JPMorgan's newly launched British pound blockchain accounts.

ChainCatcher news, according to Ledger Insights, JPMorgan will expand its blockchain-based bank account service Kinexys Digital Payments (formerly known as JPM Coin) to support a third currency, the British Pound, providing 24/7 corporate payment and foreign exchange services for USD, EUR, and GBP. The first users include LSEG's SwapAgent and commodity trader Trafigura. Kinexys has accumulated a transaction volume of over $1.5 trillion and currently processes about $2 billion in transactions daily.

ChainCatcher news, Mario Nawfal, founder and CEO of the Dubai venture capital firm IBC Group, stated on the X platform that as TradFi rushes to put everything from real estate to gold, fashion, pharmaceuticals, and genomics on-chain, the total value of RWA assets is expected to soar to $18.9 trillion by 2033. This is not a trend, but a structural shift.Mario Nawfal also stated: "At our leading incubator and with 230 employees at IBC Group, we are not just watching it happen; we have a full team leading the way in this field. We believe RWA is the future of blockchain."

ChainCatcher message, according to a tweet by Binance co-founder Zhao Changpeng: "I will not engage in other issues such as politics, religion, etc. I remain neutral on all other topics and focus only on two themes: the adoption of blockchain and education."

ChainCatcher news, according to Coinpedia, an independent miner successfully mined a complete Bitcoin block alone, earning a block reward of 6.25 BTC, worth approximately $250,000 at current prices. This miner completed the block mining through solo mining, without relying on a mining pool. Compared to traditional mining pool mining, solo mining requires stronger computational power support and a higher technical threshold.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, Jack Dorsey's payment company Block, Inc. has reached a $40 million settlement with New York state financial regulators due to anti-money laundering violations.The consent order released by the New York State Department of Financial Services on Thursday stated that the investigation found that the fintech company, formerly known as Square, "failed to adequately consider the significant risks posed by the scale and complexity of its business" in its anti-money laundering program when providing Bitcoin services through Cash App.Regulators specifically pointed out three major vulnerabilities at Block: a lack of risk-based anti-money laundering controls, insufficient customer due diligence, and lax handling of high-risk Bitcoin transactions that led to a large number of anonymous transactions going unchecked. This is the second time this year that Block has paid a settlement due to anti-money laundering issues. In January, the company paid $80 million to financial regulators in 48 states.A Block spokesperson stated that this settlement marks the resolution of all state-level remittance license matters and emphasized that while the company did not admit to the findings of the investigation, it has invested significant resources to improve the compliance framework of Cash App. Under the agreement, Block must hire an independent monitor to implement corrective actions.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bloomberg, despite a dramatic shift in the regulatory environment for digital assets in the U.S. under Trump’s leadership, one of the most popular and risky crypto products—perpetual futures contracts—remains off-limits to American investors.Many in the industry believe that this situation may change soon. Cryptocurrency perpetual futures contracts account for a large portion of the daily trading volume on global crypto exchanges and are expected to be opened to U.S. investors.

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, the layer one public chain Babylon Genesis based on Bitcoin staking has officially launched today.It is reported that this is the second phase of Babylon's Bitcoin staking protocol.

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 Kalshi founder Tarek Mansour, the U.S. District Court for Nevada has approved the preliminary injunction application of the prediction market platform Kalshi, preventing the state government from intervening in Kalshi's provision of prediction market services. Kalshi expressed gratitude for the court's careful consideration and recognition of its status as a CFTC (Commodity Futures Trading Commission) regulated exchange.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, New York State Assemblyman Clyde Vanel introduced Assembly Bill 7716 on April 8, 2025, proposing to use blockchain technology to protect voter records and election results. The bill has been referred to the Election Law Committee for review, requesting the New York State Board of Elections to collaborate with the Office of Information Technology Services to submit a research report within one year of the bill's enactment. This move aims to explore how the immutability and auditability features of blockchain technology can enhance the security of the electoral system.