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, according to Cointelegraph, the tax season for U.S. crypto investors is approaching, and they need to file their 2024 tax returns by April 15, 2025.

ChainCatcher news, the Spanish police have successfully dismantled a Bitcoin-themed cryptocurrency pyramid scheme that promoted "false cryptocurrency investments," resulting in losses of approximately $32.6 million for victims. The police have arrested 8 suspects, but it is estimated that "over 3,600 people" suffered losses in this scheme.The Economic and Financial Crime Department of the National Police Force (CNP) revealed that the mastermind of this criminal network is a "computer programmer," who has been captured in Malaga.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, investment analysts and leaders in the crypto industry believe that President Trump's executive order to establish the "U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and National Digital Asset Repository" will serve as a catalyst for the broader adoption of Bitcoin. Bitwise Research Director Ryan Rasmussen predicts that this will create a ripple effect, with other countries and private investors investing in Bitcoin with greater confidence. He emphasized, "The ultimate goal has never been 'the U.S. government buying all the Bitcoin in the world.'"Rasmussen stressed that large institutional investors, such as wealth management firms, financial institutions, and pension plans, now have "no reason" not to increase their exposure to Bitcoin and other crypto assets recognized by the Trump administration. He pointed out that as selling pressure diminishes, the likelihood of the U.S. government and states purchasing Bitcoin has increased, and he clearly stated, "The U.S. government's holding of Bitcoin would reduce the likelihood of the government banning Bitcoin to zero."

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, as of now, Japanese energy consulting company Remixpoint has invested 9 billion yen (approximately 65 million USD) in cryptocurrency, nearing its target of 10 billion yen.In the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024, the company achieved a profit of 1.35 billion yen, with unrealized gains from its cryptocurrency holdings amounting to 658 million yen.According to the financial report, the company primarily invests in Bitcoin, while also holding Ethereum, SOL (Solana), XRP (Ripple), and DOGE (Dogecoin).

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, the Portuguese fund management company Fundbox has partnered with the European cryptocurrency investment platform Kvarn X to launch the KvarnPortugal fund, which allocates 80% of its assets to Bitcoin and 20% to the CoinDesk 20 index.The minimum investment for the fund is €100,000, with a management fee of 0.05% and a subscription fee of 2.5%. If investors wish to obtain residency through the Portuguese Golden Visa program, they must invest at least €500,000 and reside in Portugal for at least 35 days within 5 years. The fund subscription period will last until February 2027.

ChainCatcher news, according to FT, American foundations and university endowments are increasing their investments in cryptocurrencies. The University of Austin, which was established only a year ago, is raising a $5 million Bitcoin fund for its $200 million endowment, becoming the first of its kind in the United States. The university's Senior Vice President for Development, Chad Thevenot, stated that the crypto asset portfolio will be held for at least five years.The $4.8 billion Rockefeller Foundation is also considering increasing its digital asset allocation after diversifying its user base. Additionally, the number of endowment fund clients for the digital asset venture capital fund Pantera Capital has grown eightfold since 2018.

ChainCatcher news, the cryptocurrency investment product Bake announced that it will cease operations in Singapore starting May 1.It is reported that Bake was previously a cryptocurrency investment product under Cake Group, which sold Bake to GSTechnologies Ltd. last month.

ChainCatcher news, analysts from the research and brokerage firm Bernstein recently stated that after discussions with diversified investors across the United States, some groups recognize that "cryptocurrency is back" and believe it is necessary to increase market activity.Bernstein analyst Gautam Chhugani wrote in a report to clients on Tuesday that investor groups focused on finance, payments, data centers, energy, growth, technology, and cryptocurrency are clearly aware of the political shifts occurring under the Trump administration.

ChainCatcher message, Meme coin KOL Murad stated that the reason for the Memecoin super cycle is that crypto investment is entirely about people. The more enthusiastic people are, the more optimistic the assets become.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bitcoin Magazine, UTXO Management has partnered with companies like Sora Ventures to announce the acquisition of a majority stake in Hong Kong Asian Holdings Limited (1723.HK), a company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKSE), amounting to 70.26% of the issued share capital of Hong Kong Asian Holdings Limited. This acquisition marks a significant turning point for the company as it plans to rebrand as Moon Inc. and indicates an intention to explore cryptocurrency investments and Web3 innovations. The new leadership team plans to leverage its resources and expertise to explore Bitcoin and cryptocurrency investments, Web3 opportunities, and other innovative projects. The company will issue a total of HKD 33,750,000 in convertible bonds, and once the acquirer fully converts these bonds, the group's ownership stake will increase to approximately 74%.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, Kang Seung-kon, the CEO of South Korean entertainment company Cube Entertainment, has been accused of being involved in a cryptocurrency investment scam. He is alleged to have encouraged acquaintances and colleagues to invest in the cryptocurrency Nestree, which is under the South Korean blockchain company Nestree Media Group. Nestree reached a price of 59 KRW on March 28, 2022, but fell by 34% to 39 KRW within a month, and dropped to single digits by the end of the year.Previously, Cube collaborated with Animoca Brands to establish a joint venture focused on NFTs in 2022.