ChainCatcher news, as Trump's "reciprocal tariffs" approach, market sentiment has undergone repeated tests, ultimately betting that clear trade policies will help stabilize the market. The three major U.S. stock indices experienced significant fluctuations during the day, closing mixed: the Dow Jones fell slightly by 0.03%, the S&P 500 rose by 0.38%, and the Nasdaq increased by 0.87%. Large tech stocks strengthened across the board, with Tesla rising more than 3%.The cryptocurrency market rose in tandem, with Bitcoin, driven by the early low opening of tech stocks, briefly approaching $82,000, and then following the rebound of U.S. stocks, reaching a high of $85,579. It is currently challenging whether it can hold above the $85,000 mark, having increased by 2.36% in the last 24 hours. Other major tokens generally rose, with Ethereum striving to break the $2,000 mark. Last night, multiple meme tokens on the BNB chain experienced a chain collapse, significantly undermining market confidence in meme coins.In the forex commodities sector, the dollar closed flat after fluctuating throughout the day; the oil and gas market overall declined, with crude oil prices slightly retreating; investors chose to take profits ahead of a series of tariffs coming into effect, with spot gold retreating after reaching a historic high.The U.S. stock market seems to have stopped falling on the eve of the "reciprocal tariffs" deadline, indicating that the market believes Trump will not insist on any tariff policies that would severely hinder economic growth, and is looking forward to clear trade policies that will help stabilize the market. Global attention is focused on tonight's tariff announcement, watching whether it can clarify policy direction to eliminate uncertainty, and whether the increase in tariffs will further worsen economic prospects.

ChainCatcher news, according to a report by CoinDesk, the joint report released on April 1 by the three major EU regulatory bodies, including ESMA, pointed out that the increasingly crypto-friendly policy stance of the United States is deepening the correlation between crypto assets and traditional financial markets, which may increase systemic risk.The report mentioned that the U.S. deregulatory policy expectations are likely to raise the volatility of crypto valuations, and if there are no corresponding safeguards, it could trigger negative spillover effects on traditional finance. ECB officials also called for the development of a digital euro to address the high volatility of crypto assets and the global expansion of dollar-dominated stablecoins.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Wall Street Journal, the White House is tightening the implementation scope of the tariff policy set for April 2. The tariffs originally planned to be announced on that day for specific industries such as automobiles, pharmaceuticals, and semiconductors are expected to be postponed, with only reciprocal tariffs against major trading partners being implemented.These countries generally include Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, the European Union, India, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Russia, and Vietnam, which account for a significant portion of U.S. imports. Tariffs will be set at specific rates for individual countries, rather than the previously proposed three-tiered system. Trump and several officials have indicated a reluctance to provide broad exemptions.

ChainCatcher news, former President Trump’s "speech" at the 2025 Digital Assets Summit lasted only about 2 minutes, consisting entirely of "platitudes" without any new content, contrary to earlier reports by journalist Eleanor Terrett that Trump would announce his subsequent cryptocurrency policy at the U.S. Digital Assets Summit.From the live stream of the summit, the comments in the live chat were filled with disappointed remarks from viewers.

ChainCatcher message, Federal Reserve Chairman Powell: There will be decisions and clarity in the coming months and throughout this year, and we will adjust policies as needed.

ChainCatcher news, Federal Reserve Chairman Powell mentioned the issue of "tariffs" for the first time at a press conference. When asked about the revision of inflation forecasts and how much tariffs impact those forecasts, he stated that it is difficult to analyze how much inflation is driven by tariff policies, but they will work to clarify: "It is clear that a significant portion comes from tariffs."In addition, Powell noted that the policies introduced by the new Trump administration will affect the economy, but he will cautiously avoid making overly definitive judgments about this impact. Analysts pointed out that this might be an attempt on his part, as he stated he would closely monitor monthly data to sidestep external expectations about how all of this will develop.

ChainCatcher news, according to reports from Wu, Binance has issued a notice to all employees, adjusting its policy on restricting cryptocurrency investments for staff, allowing employees not in the listing team to invest in cryptocurrencies on platforms like Binance, with a limit of $5,000.Binance's internal policy previously required employees to hold cryptocurrencies for more than 90 days after purchase before they could trade. In February of this year, Zhao Changpeng stated on Twitter that due to the aforementioned policy, employees were unaware of market demand. Subsequently, this internal policy at Binance was changed as mentioned above.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, recently, former World Bank President and former U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Robert Zoellick stated that tariffs not only increase corporate costs but also reduce productivity. Both China and the United States will be negatively affected by such policies.He emphasized that tariffs not only harm the healthy economic and trade relationship between China and the U.S., but the tariffs imposed by the U.S. on Canada and Mexico also severely impact the North American automotive industry. "Therefore, I believe these tariff policies are not the right decision," Zoellick stated.However, he also mentioned that tariffs are sometimes used as a negotiation tool. He pointed out that the U.S. may use tariffs as a means to pressure other countries. For example, the U.S. attempts to exert pressure on China regarding issues such as fentanyl through increased tariffs.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, Macquarie Bank has warned in its latest client report that Trump's economic policies could trigger a stock market crash. Unless Trump withdraws from the trade war and cuts spending (which currently seems unlikely), actual consumer spending in the U.S. could slow significantly. As this is the most consistent signal of a bear market, we believe the risk of U.S. stocks dropping 20% from the Valentine's Day peak is increasing. The U.S. benchmark stock index, the S&P 500, has already fallen nearly 8% from last month's high, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq index has dropped nearly 12% from its peak reached last December.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, Avenue Capital Group co-founder and billionaire Marc Lasry stated that the uncertainty of Donald Trump's policies, especially regarding tariffs, is hindering investors who want to take advantage of market opportunities."When the market doesn't know what to do, that's a problem," the 65-year-old Lasry said on Friday at a credit opportunities seminar at New York University. "In such a situation, an economy cannot escape; it will only lead to everything slowing down, potentially pushing the economy into a recession."

ChainCatcher news, according to the American media AXIOS, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo stated on Tuesday local time that President Trump's economic policies are the most significant measures in American history. In an interview with CBS, a reporter posed the question: If the tariff policy leads to an economic recession, even if only a short-term recession, are they still valuable?Raimondo responded affirmatively: "Yes, I believe the tariff policy is worth it, even if it triggers an economic recession. But the only reason the U.S. economy could fall into recession is because of the Biden administration's ridiculous policies."This contrasts with her statement last Sunday, when Raimondo said in an NBC News interview that the U.S. would never experience an economic recession.

ChainCatcher news, according to the American media AXIOS, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo stated on Tuesday local time that President Trump's economic policies are the most significant measures in American history.In an interview with CBS, a reporter posed the question: If the tariff policy leads to an economic recession, even if only a short-term recession, are they still valuable? Raimondo answered affirmatively: "Yes, I believe the tariff policy is worth it, even if it triggers an economic recession. But the only reason the U.S. economy might fall into recession is because of the Biden administration's ridiculous policies." This contrasts with her statement last Sunday, where Raimondo said in an interview with NBC News that the U.S. would never experience an economic recession.

ChainCatcher news, according to a report by Reuters, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink stated at the CERAWeek energy conference that America's nationalist policies, including mass deportations of immigrants, will lead to rising inflation.He pointed out that costs will continue to rise in the next 6 to 9 months, and the market is underestimating the inflation risks. Fink specifically mentioned that deportations could impact agricultural production and lead to a shortage of electricians and other skilled workers for AI data center construction.In addition, he warned that the high tariffs planned by the Trump administration could increase import costs and questioned the economic toll of these policies.

ChainCatcher news, former Coinbase CTO Balaji Srinivasan pointed out in a social media post that MAGA has four major misconceptions that could hand global dominance to China. He believes that MAGA mistakenly attributes the U.S. economic downturn to competition itself rather than a lack of competitiveness; blames the issues on global leadership itself rather than poor leadership; overreacts to "hostile forces" both domestically and internationally; and fails to realize that dollar hegemony relies on America's global influence.Balaji noted that MAGA's attempts to quickly cut imports, shut down institutions, and withdraw from wars could undermine the foundation of America's global empire, ultimately leading to the dollar losing its international status and causing serious consequences for the U.S. and its allies. He emphasized that the root of the problem lies in the lack of competitiveness of American products and the absence of leadership, rather than globalization itself.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, the dollar stabilized after a decline last week due to the uncertainty of Trump's policies, but it remains at a weak level.Pepperstone strategist Michael Brown said in the report that the biggest issue facing the market is that Trump's policies "change as frequently as the wind." Trump's unpredictability on tariff issues has made it difficult for market participants to price risks and accurately predict future policy paths. He stated, "No one is willing to touch dollar assets right now."

ChainCatcher news, the JD recruitment official website shows that the company is hiring a stablecoin policy researcher. The position requires candidates to have a strong financial background and policy research capabilities.Job responsibilities include researching domestic and international stablecoin policies and regulations, communicating and coordinating with regulatory agencies, providing policy support to internal teams, and analyzing stablecoin market trends.

ChainCatcher news, Federal Reserve Chairman Powell stated that he will not rush to cut interest rates until there is further clarity on how the new Trump administration's policies will impact the economy.Powell said, "The new administration is implementing significant policy changes in four different areas: trade, immigration, fiscal policy, and regulation. The uncertainty surrounding these changes and their potential impacts remains high. Our focus is on distinguishing signals from noise as the outlook evolves. We do not need to rush; we are fully capable of waiting for a clearer outlook."Although Powell stated that the economy "continues to be in good shape," data also suggests that consumer spending may slow down, and businesses and corporations are facing "increased uncertainty about the economic outlook." Powell added that key indicators remain robust, and while the progress on inflation and employment is uneven, it is still ongoing. (Jin Ten)