ChainCatcher message, Binance stated regarding Alpha points that only the main account is eligible to receive Alpha points, and the assets of sub-accounts will be combined into the main account's points. Distributing assets across multiple accounts to obtain more points is not allowed. Therefore, sub-accounts are not independently eligible to receive Alpha points and will not participate in airdrops separately.

ChainCatcher message, according to the official announcement, Binance Wallet has announced the participation threshold for MilkyWay TGE, and Alpha points must reach 75 points.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, the Solana Policy Institute has announced the appointment of former Filecoin Foundation Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Rachel Green Horn as Chief Marketing Officer.The agency was founded last month by Miller Whitehouse-Levine, focusing on influencing stablecoin and market structure legislation, and engaging in policy dialogue with the new leadership of the SEC and CFTC. Kristin Smith will join as chair in May.

ChainCatcher message, Binance Wallet stated that the SIGN trading opening date is April 28 at 18:00 (UTC+8). All eligible users (with at least 65 Alpha points) will receive an airdrop of 1,500 SIGN tokens in their Alpha accounts within 10 minutes after the token goes live.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, UBS stated that the current market sentiment is consistent with the bank's basic forecast, which is that tariffs will decrease from the currently announced levels for the remainder of this year, and the Federal Reserve will further cut interest rates this year. However, due to the high uncertainty surrounding trade, the economy, and Federal Reserve policy, expected volatility remains elevated.Nevertheless, UBS believes that the U.S. stock market is attractive, with a year-end target for the S&P 500 index at 5800 points. UBS's current basic forecast is that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates by 75 to 100 basis points this year, but in the short term, the Fed's policy flexibility seems more limited, as it must balance concerns about economic growth with the risks of inflation recovery.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi Data reports, U.S. stocks opened with the Dow down 35 points, the S&P 500 up 0.1%, and the Nasdaq up 0.1%. Alphabet (GOOG.O) rose 3.5%, with Q1 net profit increasing by 46%. Intel (INTC.O) fell 9.4%, with performance outlook below expectations. The Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index fell 1.2%.

ChainCatcher news, according to the APP page, the Binance APP has launched the Alpha Point points system. This points system is used to assess user activity in Binance Alpha and the Binance wallet, determining eligibility to participate in wallet TGE and Alpha token airdrop activities.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, the TON Foundation announced the appointment of MoonPay co-founder Maximilian Crown as CEO. Crown previously served as the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of MoonPay and has extensive collaboration experience with banks, payment companies, and regulators. This appointment comes after the TON Foundation secured $400 million in venture capital, aimed at driving the global expansion of the TON blockchain.In the past year, the number of active users on the TON blockchain grew from 4 million to 41 million, despite the TON token price dropping by 46% during the same period. Crown stated that TON's speed, scalability, and deep integration with Telegram give it a unique advantage in the blockchain space, with plans to bring 30% of Telegram's active users into the blockchain ecosystem by 2028.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, Strike founder Jack Mallers will join the new cryptocurrency company Twenty One Capital (21 Capital) as CEO, which is controlled by the stablecoin issuer Tether. The company is also supported by global financial institutions SoftBank Group and Cantor Fitzgerald, and at launch, its treasury will hold $3.6 billion worth of Bitcoin.21 Capital will go public through a merger with Cantor Equity Partners SPAC (Special Purpose Acquisition Company). The company plans to continue increasing its Bitcoin holdings based on its existing reserves, providing institutional investors with a more traditional way to access Bitcoin rather than holding it directly.According to the announcement, 21 Capital will hold over 42,000 Bitcoins at launch, making it the third-largest treasury holding Bitcoin among publicly traded companies, behind Strategy and Mara Holdings. However, many private companies and governments hold far more Bitcoin than this.Mallers, born in Chicago, is an entrepreneur and Bitcoin advocate. In 2020, he founded the payment application Strike based on the Bitcoin Lightning Network, aiming to make BTC a global payment and savings tool. In addition to leading 21 Capital, Mallers also intends to continue his role at Strike.

ChainCatcher message, according to CME's "FedWatch" data, the probability of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates by 25 basis points in May is 9.1%, while the probability of maintaining the current rate is 90.9%.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, the European Central Bank has lowered the deposit facility rate by 25 basis points to 2.25%, in line with market expectations, marking the sixth consecutive meeting of rate cuts.In addition, the European Central Bank has reduced the main refinancing rate and the marginal lending rate from 2.65% and 2.9% to 2.4% and 2.65%, respectively.

ChainCatcher news, summary of key points from Powell's speech on April 16:Interest Rate Outlook: High uncertainty; currently in a good position, waiting for clearer signals before considering policy adjustments.Economic Outlook: The U.S. economy remains "robust," with strong imports in the first quarter causing a drag, GDP growth may slow compared to last year.Inflation Outlook: The impact of tariffs may be more persistent, expected to push up inflation; March PCE year-on-year is expected to be 2.3%, core PCE at 2.6%.Labor Market: Overall remains balanced; reduced funding for research is expected to have a significant impact on employment; unemployment rate is expected to rise.Tariff Impact: The extent of tariff increases so far has far exceeded expectations; policies are still being adjusted, and the impact remains highly uncertain.Cryptocurrency: Gradually becoming mainstream, a legal framework for stablecoins needs to be established; bank regulation is expected to see "partial easing."Independence: The independence of the Federal Reserve is legally granted; the Federal Reserve will not be influenced by political pressure.Others: Don't expect the Federal Reserve to step in to rescue the market; if a dollar shortage occurs, the Federal Reserve is prepared to provide liquidity to global central banks.Market Reaction: After a decline, the U.S. dollar index rebounded and then fell again; U.S. stocks continued to decline, with the Nasdaq down nearly 4%, and gold slightly climbed.

ChainCatcher news, according to Alternative.me data, the cryptocurrency fear and greed index today is 29 (yesterday the index was 38), indicating that the market remains in a "fear state."

ChainCatcher news, according to CME's "FedWatch" data, the probability of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates by 25 basis points in May is 16%, while the probability of maintaining the current rate is 84%.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, Deutsche Bank now expects the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates by 25 basis points in December, having previously anticipated no rate cuts in 2025.The Federal Reserve is expected to make two more cuts of 25 basis points in the first quarter of 2026, bringing the terminal rate down to 3.5%-3.75%.

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 a report by CCTV International News cited by Jinshi, the U.S. government has quietly adjusted its tariff policy, exempting "reciprocal tariffs" on electronic products such as smartphones, laptops, and chips.Regarding this shift, Robert Glaeser, a political science professor at the University of Chicago, bluntly stated that the chain reaction triggered by the tariff policy "has touched the pain points of the U.S. government leadership." U.S. economist Jared Bernstein further revealed the deeper logic, indicating that the exemption of tariffs on certain electronic products is because the Trump administration has begun to realize the impact of tariffs on reality."The continuation of tariff policies may trigger a global financial crisis," he warned, stating that if the impact of tariffs spreads to the bond market, the risk of systemic collapse would surge, potentially triggering a global financial crisis.

ChainCatcher news, according to CME's "FedWatch" data, the probability of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates by 25 basis points in May is 39.8%, while the probability of maintaining the current rate is 60.2%.