ChainCatcher news, according to FinanceFeeds, former House Financial Services Committee Chairman Patrick McHenry stated that former SEC Chairman Gary Gensler has a much more moderate attitude towards digital assets in private than in public.Patrick McHenry mentioned in the "American Cryptocurrency" podcast that in private discussions, Gensler expressed appreciation for the potential of blockchain and digital assets—this stands in stark contrast to his aggressive regulatory stance during his leadership at the SEC. McHenry recalled that Gensler often referenced his time at MIT, where he taught courses on blockchain and digital currencies, noting that he recognized the value of digital assets and understood blockchain technology.Others who worked with Gensler during his academic career also confirmed this perspective. Sei Labs General Counsel Gerald Gallagher pointed out that Gensler contributed to the early conceptualization of token airdrops—a detail that is rarely mentioned in his public biography.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, data from the U.S. Department of Labor shows that the April CPI rose 2.3% year-on-year, lower than the expected 2.4%, while the core CPI remained at 2.8%. The overall inflation rate hit a four-year low and has decreased for three consecutive months. As a result, cryptocurrency-related stocks performed strongly:Coinbase (COIN) stock price rose 16% in a single day to $240Mining companies like Marathon Digital saw their stock prices rise as wellBoth the S&P 500 index and the Nasdaq index experienced gainsAlthough the cryptocurrency market overall fell 3.4% that day (with Bitcoin at $103,200), Nansen analyst Aurelie Barthere pointed out that blockchain stocks might be undergoing a "catch-up rebound," as market risk appetite gradually recovers with easing trade tensions. 21Shares expert David Hernandez believes that the easing of inflation may influence the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision in June.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, traders continue to bet that the Federal Reserve will make its first rate cut in September and a second rate cut in October.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, traders continue to bet that the Federal Reserve will make its first rate cut in September and a second rate cut in October.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, JPMorgan stated that the risk of a U.S. economic recession has now fallen below 50%. The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates in December, previously anticipated for September.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, Barclays expects the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates three times in March, June, and September 2026, each by 25 basis points. It is expected that the United States will not fall into recession in the second half of 2025, with previous forecasts indicating a mild recession.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, as high-level economic and trade talks between China and the United States reach an important consensus, a new round of rebound is triggered. The current trading situation in the U.S. stock market seems as if Trump's "Day of Liberation" shock never happened. Futures indicate that the S&P 500 Index (SPX) will open nearly 4% higher, which could push the index significantly above the levels of April 2. The Nasdaq 100 Index (NDX) is expected to re-enter a bull market.Traders are also cutting back on bets regarding the extent of interest rate cuts by major central banks this year. Swap contracts linked to the Federal Reserve meeting now lean towards a 25 basis point cut in September. Last week, these contracts suggested that the Fed could make a policy change as early as July. However, some investors are concerned about the lack of details in the agreement announced on Monday and the risk of renewed conflict.Three months is not a long time to negotiate a resolution to complex trade disputes. Moreover, it is still unclear what the goals will be at the end of the cooling-off period. When asked how to avoid a further increase in tariffs after the 90-day delay period ends, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated on Monday that it is possible to extend it further.

ChainCatcher news, according to Inner City Press, former CEO of the cryptocurrency lending platform Celsius, Alex Mashinsky, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for cryptocurrency-related fraud. The judge has ordered him to surrender by September 12 at the latest.Mashinsky (59) had previously pleaded guilty to two charges of commodity fraud and a fraudulent scheme to manipulate the price of the company's native token (CEL). Prosecutors stated that he "orchestrated one of the largest frauds in the crypto industry" and had suggested a 20-year prison sentence.

ChainCatcher news, according to market data, U.S. cryptocurrency concept stocks generally rose, among which:Coinbase (COIN) rose 4.08%, reported at $204.5;Hut 8 Corp (HUT) rose 3.16%, reported at $13.06;MARA Holdings Inc (MARA) rose 3.64%, reported at $13.81;Riot Platforms Inc (RIOT) rose 3.95%, reported at $8.14;Strategy (MSTR) rose 3.66%, reported at $407.12.

ChainCatcher message, UBS Global Wealth Management Chief Investment Officer Mark Haefele stated in a report that the bank confirmed expectations for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates by 100 basis points starting in September; however, many different outcomes may arise depending on how U.S. trade policy evolves.

ChainCatcher news, HTX Research analyst Chloe (@ChloeTalk1) in the latest issue of the HTX DeepThink column analyzed the DJT token planned for release by the Trump Media Technology Group, stating that this is the first practical token led by a publicly listed media group in the United States, landing in a real social product scenario, marking a historic intersection between U.S. stocks and on-chain asset forms. The current market shows a high preference for "practical crypto assets," and DJT has hit the right market rhythm, possessing not only strong political IP and social heat but also real ecological closed-loop support, with growth potential expected to surpass short-term meme-type speculation.In addition, Chloe discussed the Federal Reserve's decision to maintain interest rates on May 8, believing it is facing a "dual dilemma": on one hand, inflation is clearly slowing down; on the other hand, the Federal Reserve's financial situation also poses substantial constraints on policy operations. If it hastily lowers interest rates by 0.25 to 0.3 percentage points, it would result in an annualized interest loss of about $20 billion, and could even raise questions about the independence of the Federal Reserve's monetary policy.

ChainCatcher news, according to the official announcement from Bithumb, will launch Korean won trading pairs for two new cryptocurrencies: Particle Network (PARTI) and Balance (EPT).

ChainCatcher news, according to The National, Eric Trump revealed that the Trump Organization announced a $1 billion investment in Dubai to create Trump-branded hotels and residences. The project will accept cryptocurrency payments and includes a $20.4 million penthouse as well as other luxury apartments, expected to be completed within five years.