According to ChainCatcher, TASS reported that at the 13th St. Petersburg International Legal Forum, Russian Deputy Minister of Justice Vadim Fedorov stated that the Ministry of Justice has drafted a bill to classify digital currencies as property for the purpose of arrest and subsequent confiscation. Experts are planned to be involved in the relevant procedural actions to determine a series of necessary measures to ensure the security of digital currencies for subsequent confiscation or to address victims' claims. The bill is prepared for a first reading in the State Duma.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, U.S. Treasury Secretary Basant will travel to Canada to attend the G7 finance ministers and central bank governors meeting. Basant will focus on addressing the necessity of resolving global economic imbalances and non-market behaviors.

ChainCatcher news, according to a report by the Australian Financial Review cited by Jinshi Data, Australian Trade and Tourism Minister Don Farrell has rarely rebutted Washington's position.He stated that Australia will resist pressure from the Trump administration and refuse to join the United States in pressuring China on trade issues, as China is a "larger" buyer of Australian export products.

ChainCatcher news, according to France24, French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau will convene cryptocurrency industry professionals this Friday to discuss how to prevent the increasing number of kidnapping incidents targeting cryptocurrency entrepreneurs. This move comes swiftly in response to an incident in downtown Paris where armed assailants attempted to kidnap the daughter and grandson of a CEO of a cryptocurrency trading platform.Recently, France has witnessed several violent kidnapping cases targeting cryptocurrency millionaires, including the heinous incident where Ledger co-founder David Balland was kidnapped and had his fingers severed. The Interior Minister stated that measures will be taken to protect the safety of cryptocurrency practitioners and their families, while also promising to track down the criminals "no matter where they hide."

ChainCatcher news, according to Decrypt, the Australian government has appointed Andrew Charlton as the Assistant Minister for Technology and the Digital Economy, while also serving as Cabinet Secretary, to advance the regulation of digital assets and the modernization of the tech industry. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated that Charlton's economic qualifications and international experience make him fully capable of this dual role. This appointment comes as the Australian government strengthens the regulation of digital assets.According to the new regulations, major crypto platforms must obtain an Australian financial services license, while small businesses and non-financial service providers may be exempt. The reform plan aims to align with international standards such as the EU's MiCA and Singapore's Payment Services Act. Caroline Bowle, CEO of BTC Markets, believes that this appointment reflects the government's emphasis on the development of the digital economy. As a former cybersecurity envoy, Charlton was involved in the development of the licensing system for crypto platforms. Additionally, the government is consulting on the issue of "de-banking" by banks and plans to introduce relevant legislative proposals within the year. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission will also update its guidelines on digital assets.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, the Turkish Foreign Minister stated that he believes Ukraine and Russia will reach an agreement in the coming days.

ChainCatcher news, Ukrainian Foreign Minister: Russia "completely ignores" the 30-day ceasefire proposal. Discussions have been held with allies regarding sanctions against Russia, including the banking and energy sectors.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, former Bank of England Governor Mark Carney led the Liberal Party to victory in the 2025 Canadian election, successfully becoming the Prime Minister of Canada.Mark Carney is known for his cautious and critical stance on Bitcoin, and he has pledged to promote Canada's leading position in emerging technologies.

ChainCatcher News, Japanese Finance Minister Kato Katsunobu: We have reached an agreement with U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen that exchange rates should be determined by the market, and excessive fluctuations can have adverse effects on the economy. U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen and Japan have agreed to closely communicate on foreign exchange matters. Japan expresses great regret in informing U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen about the imposition of additional tariffs.

ChainCatcher news, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim met with Binance founder Changpeng Zhao to promote the adoption of blockchain and tokenization. This meeting highlights Malaysia's goal to become a regional hub for blockchain innovation. Anwar pledged to work closely with regulators to establish a favorable legal framework to support and promote the development of digital assets. This visit is part of Zhao's strategy to strengthen relationships with emerging markets in digital financial policy.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bloomberg, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba stated that Japan will not continue to make concessions in the U.S. tariff negotiations. Ishiba said, "If Japan gives up everything, we will not be able to ensure our national interests."As a result of this news, market expectations for reaching an agreement with Japan are extremely low.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, former Ethiopian Prime Minister Tamrat Admassu has joined the advisory team of the blockchain company Kula.Kula is currently leveraging blockchain-based governance to drive innovation in the real-world asset industry, aiming to combine smart contract automation with real-world accountability to manage real-world commodity projects.

ChainCatcher news, Bybit CEO Ben Zhou posted on the X platform that he met with H.E. Nguyen Van Thang, the Minister of Finance of Vietnam, where he expressed Bybit's strong support for Vietnam's regulatory sandbox initiative and its vision of building a secure, transparent, and innovation-friendly digital asset ecosystem.It is reported that the meeting took place at the headquarters of the Ministry of Finance of Vietnam, focusing on the efforts Vietnam is making to establish a comprehensive legal framework for crypto assets. H.E. Nguyen Van Thang outlined Vietnam's plan to launch a pilot sandbox mechanism, which will allow regulators to test the issuance and trading of crypto assets in a controlled environment. The initiative aims to reduce risks, enhance investor protection, and ensure regulatory preparedness before formal legislation is enacted.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, Italian Finance Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti warned that U.S. stablecoin policies pose a greater threat to European financial stability than Trump's tariffs, potentially undermining the euro's dominance in cross-border payments. He urged the EU to strengthen the international position of the euro, emphasizing the importance of a digital euro.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi Data reports, French Finance Minister Lombard stated that Trump has decided to suspend many planned import tariffs, confirming the U.S. government's willingness to reach an agreement with Europe. "This confirms that there is room for negotiation with the Trump administration."Last week, Trump stated that he would suspend reciprocal tariffs on many trading partners, including the EU. Lombard said, "I was surprised that Trump changed his position so quickly." He pointed out that the direct impact of the tariffs would be to lower U.S. economic growth and raise U.S. inflation. However, Lombard said that given some tariffs still exist, it is too early to declare victory. "For this reason, Europe must maintain pressure," he said.

ChainCatcher News: Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba stated on Monday that U.S. tariffs could disrupt the global economic order, issuing the strongest warning yet about the potential damage Trump's decisions could cause to the world economy. However, he emphasized that Japan will seek common ground with the U.S. on issues such as trade and national security. "When negotiating with the U.S., we need to understand the logic and emotional factors behind Trump's views," Ishiba said in Parliament. He added, "I am fully aware that what is happening now could disrupt the global economic order." Ishiba also mentioned that the government is currently not considering an additional budget but is ready to take timely action to mitigate the impact of U.S. tariffs on the economy.

ChainCatcher news, according to Protos, the support rate for Canadian Bitcoin-supporting prime minister candidate Poilievre has significantly dropped this year, from 93% to 25%, a decline of 73%.Currently, Carney, who has the support of Trump, has become the most popular candidate, with a support rate of 76%. It is reported that Poilievre previously advocated for the "decentralization" of Canada's finance through Bitcoin, while Carney supports the development of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC).

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, UK Prime Minister Starmer stated that with the implementation of the so-called "reciprocal tariffs" by the United States, "the world as we know it no longer exists." He will continue to push for an economic agreement with the United States to avoid certain tariffs.In addition, he also mentioned that the UK government is "always ready to use industrial policy to help British businesses weather the storm." Starmer stated that the UK will strive to strengthen alliances with other countries and reduce trade barriers to lessen the impact of "global market shocks" on the UK.

ChainCatcher message, the South Korean finance minister stated, "I will manage the economy as stably as possible before the new president is elected."

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, Japanese Finance Minister Kato Katsunobu stated that tariff measures will increase the burden on consumers by raising import costs, and Japan's average tariff level is actually lower than that of the United States. Japan needs to respond to the U.S. tariff measures to protect national interests.