ChainCatcher news, according to official information, Binance has stated that it is aware that most areas in Spain are currently experiencing temporary power outages. Although the Binance platform is not affected, some users may encounter difficulties accessing online services due to local infrastructure issues.Binance advises affected users to carefully check all open positions as soon as possible and manage related risks in a timely manner.

According to ChainCatcher news, the Korea Herald reported that the People Power Party of Korea announced it would abolish several policies, including the "one exchange, one bank" system for virtual assets, as a core commitment for the presidential election.The virtual asset policy proposal put forward by the party mainly includes: lifting the current restriction of "one exchange limited to one bank"; promoting the legalization of virtual asset trading for businesses and institutional investors; introducing virtual asset spot ETFs; advancing legislation for security token offerings (STO); establishing a regulatory framework for stablecoins; formulating the "Basic Law for the Revitalization of Digital Assets"; and constructing an innovative tax system for virtual assets, among seven major measures.These policies aim to comprehensively reform the regulatory framework of Korea's virtual asset market and promote the healthy development of the digital asset industry.

ChainCatcher news, Sun Yuchen, the founder of TRON, global advisor of Huobi HTX, and core supporter of HTX DAO, was invited to speak at the Blockchain Forum 2025, sharing the latest developments and innovations in the TRON ecosystem. According to Sun Yuchen, as of this month, the number of TRON user accounts has exceeded 300 million, the ecosystem's TVL has surpassed $20 billion, and it has established an industry-leading position in stablecoin trading.Sun Yuchen stated that over the past year, the TRON ecosystem has made several significant advancements, including the launch of the upgraded decentralized stablecoin USDD 2.0, with the current protocol TVL exceeding $367 million; the establishment of T3 FCU (T3 Financial Crime Unit) in collaboration with Tether and TRM Labs, which has already worked with global law enforcement agencies to freeze over $150 million in illegal funds. Additionally, a gas-free feature, Bitcoin Layer 2 solutions, and interoperability solutions between TRON and Ethereum are also under development. "Blockchain and cryptocurrency are at a historic turning point, ready to reshape the future of finance, governance, and global innovation. My goal is to empower the builders and entrepreneurs leading this transformation and to help drive the emergence of the next wave of breakthrough technologies," said Sun Yuchen.It is reported that the Blockchain Forum 2025 is the most influential crypto event in Russia and the CIS region, held in Moscow from April 23 to 24. HTX DAO participated in this summit as a senior sponsor.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi Data, U.S. Treasury Secretary Basent stated that the termination of Federal Reserve Chairman Powell mentioned by Trump may refer to the expiration of Powell's term.

ChainCatcher news, citing the Wall Street Journal, reported that U.S. President Trump stated this week that he has never had plans to fire Federal Reserve Chairman Powell and accused the media of spreading false statements.However, within the White House, some senior officials took Trump's recent public suggestion of firing Powell seriously. According to insiders, as Trump's criticism of the Federal Reserve Chairman intensified last week, White House lawyers privately reviewed legal options for attempting to remove Powell.Earlier this week, when Trump told his senior aides that he would not attempt to remove Powell, these discussions abruptly ended. These individuals said that Trump made this decision after intervention from Treasury Secretary Mnuchin and Commerce Secretary Ross, who warned Trump that such a move could trigger far-reaching market turmoil and a chaotic legal battle. One person said that Ross also told the president that firing the Federal Reserve Chairman was unlikely to lead to any actual changes in interest rates, as other members of the Federal Reserve Board would likely adopt similar monetary policies to Powell.

ChainCatcher news, according to Walter Bloomberg citing The Wall Street Journal, sources say that Trump ultimately decided not to fire Powell, as U.S. Treasury Secretary Basent and Commerce Secretary Lutnik raised relevant warnings.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, as the cryptocurrency rebound continues, the open interest in the Bitcoin perpetual futures market has also shown a more significant increase, indicating enhanced investor confidence, especially after the Trump administration has eased its aggressive stance on trade tariffs and anti-Federal Reserve rhetoric.This round of rebound occurred after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent discussed the easing of U.S.-China trade tensions, followed by President Trump stating that he would significantly reduce tariffs on Chinese goods from the current 245% to a much lower level. Trump also mentioned that he does not intend to remove Federal Reserve Chairman Powell from his position.

According to ChainCatcher news, the probability of predicting "Powell being removed from the position of Federal Reserve Chairman in 2025" on Polymarket has dropped to 13%, according to official data.Previously reported, U.S. President Trump stated during the swearing-in ceremony of SEC Chairman Atkins on Tuesday local time that he has no intention of firing Federal Reserve Chairman Powell, although he expressed disappointment that the Fed has not lowered interest rates more quickly and called for the Fed to cut rates.

ChainCatcher News, U.S. President Trump stated during the swearing-in ceremony of SEC Chairman Atkins on Tuesday local time that he has no intention of firing Federal Reserve Chairman Powell, despite his disappointment that the Fed has not cut interest rates more quickly."Never," Trump told reporters, "the media always makes a mess of things. I have no plans to fire him. I would like to see him be more aggressive about lowering rates." Trump said, "Grocery prices have gone down, everything is going down. The only thing that hasn't gone down but hasn't really gone up is interest rates." Trump stated, "We believe the Fed should lower rates; now is a perfect time. We hope our chairman can cut rates early or on time, rather than late." Trump also mentioned that the stock market is doing quite well.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, European Central Bank President Lagarde clearly stated her hope that U.S. President Trump does not fire Federal Reserve Chairman Powell. When asked whether this situation constitutes a significant market risk, Lagarde said, "I sincerely hope it won't happen... This should not become a real threat."In response to reporters' follow-up questions, Lagarde declined to comment on the market impact of a "hypothetical scenario," emphasizing her firm belief that this matter "is not under consideration."Recently, Trump has been continuously pressuring Powell to cut interest rates, warning that otherwise it will lead to an economic slowdown. Powell countered last week, stating that the trade war could simultaneously suppress growth and raise inflation, and reiterated that the Federal Reserve will maintain policy patience.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, Citigroup's chief economist stated that Trump will not fire Federal Reserve Chairman Powell, "this boundary will not be crossed."

ChainCatcher news, Trump plans to fire Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, but the experience of the Turkish central bank's interventions seems to serve as a warning against such actions. Turkish President Erodgan issued the first decree to dismiss the country's central bank governor Murat Cetinkaya in July 2019, and subsequently, a series of interventions by the Turkish central bank in 2020-21 led to the collapse of the national currency and directed capital towards BTC and stablecoins. Once Powell is dismissed, it may accelerate the sell-off of the dollar and subsequently drive Bitcoin adoption. Data shows that the dollar index has already fallen by more than 10% in three months and is currently down to 98.

ChainCatcher news reports that, according to 4E monitoring, Trump has once again launched a fierce attack on Federal Reserve Chairman Powell and issued threats to the independence of the Federal Reserve, raising concerns in the market about the decline of the dollar's credibility and a potential downturn in the U.S. economy. On Monday, U.S. stocks faced a "Black Monday," with all three major indices suffering significant losses: the Dow Jones fell 2.48%, the Nasdaq dropped 2.55%, and the S&P 500 declined 2.36%. Tech stocks were hit hard, with Tesla down over 5%, Nvidia down over 4%, and the total market value of the "Big Seven" in U.S. stocks evaporating by $404.6 billion.The cryptocurrency market decoupled from U.S. stocks and rose against the trend. Bitcoin has been rising since yesterday morning, and in the evening, Strategy announced the purchase of 6,556 bitcoins for $556 million (average price $84,785), boosting market sentiment, maintaining stability at $87,000 despite the sharp decline in U.S. stocks. This morning, Bitcoin surged again, reaching a high of $88,877, marking a new high in a month, with a 24-hour increase of 1.42%. Bitcoin is draining the crypto market, with altcoins generally under pressure; Ethereum fell below $1,600, down 3.%; SOL reported at $138.75, with a nearly 24-hour decline of 1.72%.In the foreign exchange bulk market, the dollar index plummeted 0.94% to around 98, hitting a new low in the last 16 months; oil prices fell, with U.S. oil down 2.06%; spot gold rose 2.90%, reaching a new high.Trump's continued attacks on the Federal Reserve have left investors worried. While low interest rates may benefit the stock market in the short term, damage to the independence of the Federal Reserve could weaken its long-term ability to control inflation, threatening the dollar's status as the world's safest asset and undermining the foundation of the U.S. economy. The market is highly vigilant, with risk-averse sentiment surging.

According to ChainCatcher news reported by Decrypt, a report titled "Turning Point: The Global Impact of Southeast Asia's Scam Centers, Underground Banking, and Illegal Online Markets" released by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) points out that transnational criminal groups in Southeast Asia are rapidly expanding global money laundering and scam activities involving billions of dollars by utilizing illegal cryptocurrency mining, stablecoins, and Telegram black markets, posing a threat to global security.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, Trump stated that inflation is almost nonexistent. He calls for Powell to lower interest rates. Economic growth may slow down unless interest rates are reduced.