ChainCatcher news, according to Bitcoin.com, the digital asset platform Bitpanda has announced that it has obtained the crypto asset market regulatory license (MiCAR) issued by the Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA). This is the third MiCAR license obtained by Bitpanda following similar approvals in Germany and Malta, aimed at promoting regulatory compliance in the crypto sector in the European market.

ChainCatcher message, Binance CEO Richard Teng posted on the X platform stating that financial strategies are changing, and more companies are beginning to focus on areas beyond traditional reserves. Bitcoin and digital assets will become the focal point. As adoption increases, its impact will also grow.

ChainCatcher news, according to a statement from the Spanish National Police, Spanish authorities have dismantled a complex cryptocurrency investment scam that used artificial intelligence to lure investors with fake celebrity endorsements, defrauding over 200 victims of more than 19 million euros (21.5 million dollars).The investigation began when a man from Granada reported losing 624,000 euros (700,000 dollars) in an alleged cryptocurrency investment fraud. The scam gang used AI-generated videos of well-known public figures to persuade unsuspecting individuals to invest in seemingly high-return cryptocurrency ventures and requested additional payments to unlock their original investments.It is reported that the leader of the criminal operation was arrested while attempting to flee to Dubai, and 6 suspects, aged between 34 and 57, now face charges of fraud, money laundering, and document forgery.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, Bitcoin mining company Luxor Technology's Director of Business Development Aaron Forster stated in an interview at the Consensus festival that cryptocurrency mining is being accepted and naturally evolving into other markets, with large miners transforming into power infrastructure providers for artificial intelligence rather than building large mines.The Bitcoin mining business is a stepping stone to larger, more capital-intensive industries like artificial intelligence, which excites me because it allows Bitcoin mining to be more widely accepted.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bloomberg, U.S. Senate Democrats have proposed the "Clean Cloud Act," which aims to impose fees on data centers supporting blockchain networks and artificial intelligence models that exceed federal emission targets.The bill requires the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to establish emission standards for data centers and cryptocurrency mining facilities with IT nameplate power exceeding 100 KW, targeting a 11% annual reduction in emissions. Emissions exceeding the limit will incur a fine of $20 per ton of carbon dioxide equivalent, with this amount increasing by $10 each year with inflation.It is noteworthy that Bitcoin mining companies, including Galaxy, CoreScientific, and Terawulf, are gradually shifting towards providing high-performance computing (HPC) power for artificial intelligence models. The bill has not yet passed in the Senate.

ChainCatcher News, the Financial Services Agency of Japan has released a discussion paper titled "Review of the System Structure Related to Cryptocurrency." The deadline for public comments is May 10.Since July 2024, the agency has been validating the system based on the current state of cryptocurrency transactions. The Financial Services Agency of Japan values "creating an environment that balances user protection and promoting innovation," and plans to use the opinions collected this time as a basis for considering future regulatory reviews.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cryptonews, the Russian logistics company ETE Group has submitted a request to Prime Minister Mishustin, urging the government to establish a legal framework for businesses to use cryptocurrencies for international settlements. ETE Group proposed amendments to the Civil Code, the Tax Code, and other relevant foreign exchange regulatory laws to grant legal status to crypto assets and establish standard procedures for their issuance, circulation, and accounting. ETE pointed out that since 2024, the interest of Russian companies in crypto payments has increased by about 40%.

ChainCatcher news, according to Solid Intel, there are currently 100 publicly traded companies globally that hold Bitcoin on their balance sheets.These companies span multiple industries, including cryptocurrency, mining, technology, media, energy, finance, and healthcare. Notable companies holding Bitcoin include Coinbase, MicroStrategy, Tesla, Block, BlackRock, and Galaxy Digital.

ChainCatcher message, the dYdX Foundation has released a temporary update proposal for the treasury, including the charter of the subDAO and changes to the board of directors. Additionally, the proposal plans to expand the buyback venue to over-the-counter buybacks. Through over-the-counter buybacks, the dYdX treasury can help facilitate cash flow management for the dYdX DAO and will also help save on trading costs. The proposal will close on April 14.

ChainCatcher news, according to Fortune magazine, cryptocurrency insurance company Meanwhile completed a $40 million Series A funding round on Thursday, led by Framework Ventures and Fulgur Ventures, with participation from Wences Casares, the founder of cryptocurrency bank Xapo.This funding round values Meanwhile at $190 million, nearly double its valuation during the most recent funding round in 2022. Meanwhile will use the funds raised in this round for global expansion and to ensure its products comply with regulatory requirements.It is reported that Meanwhile's life insurance policies are similar to regular life insurance. Policyholders are required to pay a monthly premium calculated by actuaries. However, unlike payments made from bank accounts or using checks, customers must pay in Bitcoin from their cryptocurrency wallets. When the policyholder passes away, their family will receive the claim amount in Bitcoin.

ChainCatcher message, the PancakeSwap team responded to the community regarding the CAKE 3.0 tokenomics proposal.Regarding the 4% annual deflation target, the 4% is based on data from the past two years. Deflation is not limited to 4% per year; the actual amount of destruction will be linked to trading volume, and if the protocol performs well, a higher deflation rate may be achieved. For the mCAKE and sdCAKE exchange issue, the team confirmed that a 1:1 exchange ratio will be maintained, and users need to operate through the original delegation platform.On the topic of holding incentives, the team pointed out that they will adjust the fee distribution, shifting part of the liquidity provider fees towards a buy-and-burn mechanism, which is expected to improve the destruction efficiency to 15%. They also emphasized that CAKE will still play a core role in governance, IF0, and other scenarios. In response to concerns about the efficiency of veCAKE emissions, the team believes that the current proposal can more effectively address core issues and avoid long-term drawbacks caused by short-term fixes.Regarding the issue of governance decentralization, the team stated that they will shift to a direct voting model based on CAKE holdings and consider introducing a delegation feature in the future. For geographical restrictions, the team explained that IF0 will remain open, while TGE has limitations due to compliance requirements from partners.Finally, the team committed to providing real-time destruction data dashboards to maintain transparency in emission decisions and ensure the smooth operation of the veCAKE system during the transition period. During the transition, the veCAKE system will continue to operate until the proposal voting is completed, ensuring a smooth transition.

ChainCatcher news, according to official information, to celebrate the official launch of WalletConnect on OKX, an exclusive airdrop event jointly initiated by WalletConnect and OKX has now started, with a total of 6,500,000 WCT tokens to be distributed.Users can participate in this airdrop event by: visiting the event page, connecting the OKX Web3 wallet, depositing $WCT tokens into the wallet, and filling in the OKX UID and OKX Optimism recharge wallet address to qualify for the airdrop.It is reported that WalletConnect is an open-source protocol designed to connect users to decentralized applications (dApps) in a secure and interoperable manner, promoting user experience innovation, expanding the ecosystem, and guiding the network towards a decentralized and permissionless future.

ChainCatcher message, according to official news, MEXC announced a strategic partnership with BNB Chain to accelerate the global development of BNB Chain ecosystem projects.The collaboration will focus on two core areas: first, providing exclusive priority listing support for BNB Chain ecosystem projects through the MEXC Alpha section, helping quality projects quickly enter the global market; second, integrating resources to provide comprehensive market empowerment for projects, enhancing their visibility and liquidity. Relying on the BNB Chain's $100 million liquidity incentive program, collaborative projects can receive rewards of up to $500,000. MEXC Chief Operating Officer Tracy Jin stated that this move will bring high-potential early investment opportunities within the BNB Chain ecosystem to global users, promoting innovation and development in the blockchain industry.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, the Nikkei 225 index futures rose by 10% in early trading, and the Nikkei average VI futures were suspended from trading due to the triggering of the circuit breaker mechanism.

ChainCatcher message, as the largest veCAKE holder and a long-term contributor to PancakeSwap's growth, Cakepie DAO strongly opposes the newly announced tokenomics proposal 3.0 for DEX.This proposal includes plans to remove veCAKE, staking, voting metrics, and profit sharing, raising many questions, especially among protocols that have built entire ecosystems around these mechanisms. Critics argue that by removing veCAKE, PancakeSwap would shift influence from long-term supporters to whales and short-term holders.

ChainCatcher news, according to data from Farside Investors, all major listed mining companies have reported their mining activities for March, with a total of 3,648 BTC mined, a month-on-month increase of 17.1%.

ChainCatcher news, BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes posted on social media, "If the U.S. Treasury decides to cancel the upcoming 10-year and 30-year Treasury auctions, it is a covert form of money printing, as it would instead consume the TGA (Treasury General Account). This is a simple intermediate step to calm the chaos before 'coward' Powell fulfills his duties."In Hayes' tweet, he shared a summary of a Bloomberg article titled "Treasury 'Fire Sale' Leads to Surge in Global Long-Term Yields," noting that the yield on 30-year U.S. Treasuries recently surpassed 5%, marking the largest sell-off since 2020, with yields rising about 40 basis points over the past three trading days, and global bond yields also increasing.At the same time, Hayes' tweet carried a sarcastic tone, criticizing Federal Reserve Chairman Powell for potentially adopting loose policies under pressure.

ChainCatcher news, according to the Asahi Shimbun, the Japanese government and the ruling coalition are considering an economic measure plan that includes a scheme to distribute 40,000 to 50,000 yen to each person.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi, the yield on Japan's 30-year government bonds rose to a 21-year high on Wednesday, as investors sold off the most liquid bonds to raise cash amid a market meltdown triggered by U.S. trade tariffs.As the stock market and oil prices plummeted, the yield on 30-year Japanese bonds peaked at 2.785%, the highest level since August 2004, rising 22 basis points during the day to 2.715%. Katsuji Inadome, a senior strategist at Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Asset Management, said, "The yield on ultra-long-term bonds has risen to levels exceeding those before Trump announced the tariffs, it's like a panic sell-off." The Bank of Japan, the Ministry of Finance, and the Financial Services Agency will hold a meeting of senior officials starting at 15:00 Beijing time to discuss issues in the financial markets.