ChainCatcher message, Camp Network announced that the first phase of minting its series of NFTs, TrailHeads, has been completed. In response to community feedback, the second phase will be limited to whitelisted users to ensure that the remaining 1,000 NFTs are held by genuine enthusiasts.Next, the project team plans to collaborate with Summit Series to launch a series of events, where users can follow the event to obtain whitelist eligibility. Currently, TrailHeads has opened secondary trading on the Rarible platform. Users holding TrailHead NFTs can also verify their identity on Camp Network's official Discord to enter the TrailHead Troop VIP channel.

ChainCatcher news, Walter, the head of the Korean market for Sahara AI, is expected to attend the offline event themed "Seoul Meta Night" to be held on June 26 from 19:00 to 22:00 (GMT+9) in Seoul, South Korea.Sahara AI is the first full-stack, native AI blockchain platform where anyone can create, participate, and monetize through AI development, making the future of AI more accessible, equitable, and rewarding. Built on the Sahara blockchain, Sahara AI's comprehensive platform includes a data services platform (for data labeling and optimization), an AI developer platform (supporting model creation, deployment, and tool support), and a decentralized AI marketplace where users can buy and sell datasets, models, intelligent agents, and computing resources.

ChainCatcher news, according to Crypto In America, the cryptocurrency exchange Kraken will move its headquarters from San Francisco to Cheyenne, Wyoming. Kraken stated that the state's long-standing advantage in digital asset policy is the main reason.Kraken previously donated $300,000 to the University of Wyoming to support crypto education and co-hosted a blockchain conference. Wyoming has attracted several crypto companies with its clear crypto regulations, property protections, and regulatory sandbox mechanisms.

ChainCatcher message, Arthur Hayes posted that U.S. banking regulators have begun to take action, planning to reduce the enhanced supplementary leverage ratio (eSLR) for large banks by up to 1.5 percentage points. This move marks an important step for the U.S. towards exempting government bonds from bank capital requirements. Although the current proposal only adjusts the overall ratio rather than directly excluding government bonds, regulators may seek public input on whether government bonds should be completely removed from the calculation.

ChainCatcher news, VanEck's Head of Digital Asset Research Matthew Sigel warns that at least one Bitcoin mining company ($SMLR) is approaching net asset value parity trading.He pointed out that continuing to raise funds through the market to purchase Bitcoin in this situation would dilute rather than create shareholder value. Sigel suggested that companies establish protective mechanisms, including suspending issuance when the stock price is below net asset value, prioritizing stock buybacks, and adjusting executive compensation structures. He urged the board to take timely action to avoid repeating the mistakes of mining companies that excessively issued stock and had overly high executive compensation.

ChainCatcher news, Coinbase product head Max Branzburg cited Dune data stating that as of now, Coinbase users have lent over $400 million USDC through on-chain mechanisms, with an annualized interest rate of about 5%. The lending feature has rapidly grown within months of its launch.Max mentioned that users are leveraging this feature to take out loans collateralized by BTC, allowing them to raise funds without liquidating their assets.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, recently there has been a wave of companies (many of which have small market capitalizations) announcing their intention to buy large amounts of popular altcoins like XRP and Solana. These companies often come from seemingly unrelated corners of the business world. Matthew Sigel, head of digital assets at VanEck, stated that these so-called initiatives are likely just attempts to inflate the stock prices of small-cap companies, many of which are traded on Nasdaq.Sigel said, "Many are insiders trying to pump and dump; if the market cap is negligible and there are no new investors disclosed, I would consider this a scam."

ChainCatcher news reports that according to a Coinbase research report, the outlook for the cryptocurrency market in the second half of 2025 is positive, primarily benefiting from better-than-expected economic growth, corporate adoption of cryptocurrencies, and a clearer regulatory environment.The report indicates that the risk of a U.S. economic recession has diminished, showing signs of stronger economic growth. Approximately 228 publicly traded companies globally hold a total of 820,000 BTC, with corporate treasury adoption of cryptocurrencies becoming an important source of demand. Despite potential systemic risks, these are manageable in the short term.On the regulatory front, progress has been made in U.S. stablecoin legislation, with the "STABLE Act" and "GENIUS Act" moving forward, and a unified bill is expected to be reached before Congress recesses on August 4. Meanwhile, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is reviewing about 80 cryptocurrency ETF applications, including those for physical creation/redemption, staking features, index funds, and single-token ETFs.The report believes that despite risks such as the steepening U.S. Treasury yield curve, the upward trend of BTC is expected to continue, while the prospects for altcoins may depend more on their specific factors.

ChainCatcher news, according to Newsis, the Governor of the Bank of Korea (BOK), Lee Chang-yong, will meet with the heads of commercial banks at the Bank Hall in Jung-gu, Seoul, on the 23rd of this month, where they are expected to discuss the issuance of stablecoins based on the Korean won. This meeting will be accompanied by Deputy Governor Park Jong-woo, who is responsible for monetary policy and financial markets.Previously, the Bank of Korea has taken a cautious stance on the issuance of won-based stablecoins by the non-bank sector due to concerns over the effectiveness of monetary policy and financial stability risks.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced that Sarah Pritchard has been appointed as the Deputy Chief Executive Officer, establishing a new position to reflect her expanding responsibilities, including the regulation of cryptocurrency companies.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, the number of initial jobless claims in the United States increased for the second consecutive week last week, indicating a weakening labor market amid the worsening economic headwinds brought by tariffs.During and after the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses generally hoarded workers in their efforts to find labor, but the increasing uncertainty brought by President Trump's tariffs has forced some companies to lay off employees.Economists expect that the number of initial jobless claims this month will exceed the range of 205,000 to 243,000 in 2025, mainly due to difficulties in adjusting data for seasonal fluctuations, and similar trends have also emerged in recent years. The rise in continuing jobless claims aligns with consumers' declining confidence in the job market.

ChainCatcher news, RWA public chain Plume tweeted that it has appointed Dan Levine as the new engineering director to lead the engineering team. Dan Levine joined Plume last year, having founded StyleSeat (an e-commerce platform), and later ventured into the crypto space, founding Swan to develop Bitcoin financial services. In addition, the Plume Genesis, originally scheduled to launch last week, will start this week.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jin Shi reports, sources say that the director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency was prepared to be fired before publicly breaking with Trump at a congressional hearing.

ChainCatcher message, crypto analyst ali_charts stated that ETH has established a solid support level at $2,370, with no significant resistance ahead.

ChainCatcher news, according to an announcement from YZi Labs, has appointed Cathy Dou as the Head of Incubation Operations, responsible for the 10-week offline incubation project EASY Residency, which starts on June 2.The first stop of the project is located in Silicon Valley, California, targeting top startup teams in the fields of Web3, AI, and healthcare, providing funding, accommodation, meals, and mentorship resources. There are plans to expand to locations such as Singapore and Dubai. Applications will close on May 22 at 14:59 Beijing time.

ChainCatcher news, according to an announcement from YZi Labs, the company has appointed Cathy Dou as the Head of Incubation Operations, responsible for the 10-week offline incubation project EASY Residency, which starts on June 2.The first stop of the project is located in Silicon Valley, California, targeting top startup teams in the fields of Web3, AI, and healthcare, providing funding, accommodation, meals, and mentorship resources. There are plans to expand to locations such as Singapore and Dubai in the future. Applications will close at 14:59 Beijing time on May 22.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, cryptocurrency market maker Wintermute announced that it will open its first U.S. headquarters in downtown Manhattan, New York, on June 1. At the same time, the company appointed policy veteran Ron Hammond as the head of policy and communications. Hammond previously served as the senior director of government relations at the Blockchain Association and was involved in the development of several regulatory bills for the cryptocurrency industry.Wintermute CEO Evgeny Gaevoy stated, "As the U.S. policy towards digital assets and blockchain innovation becomes more friendly, we decided to act swiftly to establish a foothold in New York City, the financial capital of the world." This move comes as the Trump administration has taken a supportive stance towards the cryptocurrency industry, including the appointment of pro-crypto regulatory agency heads.

According to ChainCatcher news reported by CoinDesk, Andrew Peel, the head of digital asset markets at Morgan Stanley, has left the firm in March 2025 and plans to establish a crypto investment firm in Zug, Switzerland. The firm will focus on developing tokenized funds and trading tools that connect traditional finance with decentralized finance (DeFi).Peel joined Morgan Stanley in 2018, having previously worked as a trader at Credit Suisse. His departure comes as Morgan Stanley prepares to launch retail crypto trading services through the E*Trade platform. With institutions like BlackRock accelerating their investments in tokenized assets, Wall Street's commitment to the digital asset space continues to grow.