ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, following the successful deployment of the Pectra upgrade, Ethereum core developers have shifted their focus to the next major upgrade "Fusaka," which is planned to go live by the end of 2025. It has been confirmed that a proposal involving PeerDAS will be included, aimed at reducing the operational costs of Layer 2 scaling solutions and validators.PeerDAS (Peer-to-Peer Data Availability Sampling) is a data availability sampling mechanism that allows nodes to verify availability without downloading the complete data, thereby improving network efficiency and reducing resource consumption. This mechanism is expected to further optimize Ethereum's scaling capabilities, enhancing the network's scalability and decentralization features.It is reported that the specific details of the Fusaka upgrade are still under discussion, but developers have reached a consensus on the introduction of PeerDAS.

ChainCatcher message, the Swarms API has launched several major updates, including Flex Processing, an intelligent caching mechanism, and a brand new dedicated agent completion endpoint, aimed at enhancing the performance, cost efficiency, and flexibility of multi-agent systems.Among them, Flex Processing provides cost savings for non-urgent AI tasks, and the newly introduced dynamic intelligent caching system supports smart TTL management and LRU eviction policies. In addition, the dedicated agent completion endpoint allows developers to customize agent configurations.

According to ChainCatcher news and the official announcement, starting from May 17, 2025, 08:00 (UTC+8), Binance's unified account will introduce a tiered negative balance threshold for different assets based on the user's VIP level.If the negative balance in the user's unified account exceeds the negative balance threshold, the user will be charged interest fees daily at 08:00 (UTC+8) based on the negative balance of the unified account. The interest fees are calculated based on Binance's daily leverage rate.

ChainCatcher news, the modular AI verification network Mira Network has announced the launch of a 10-week content creation campaign "Voice of the Realm," with a total prize pool of $15,000 USDC, aimed at incentivizing creators to spread its decentralized AI verification technology. At the same time, the platform released the AI assistant tool Mira Scrolls, which helps creators efficiently produce content. The details of the campaign include:Campaign Mechanism and Reward DistributionMain Crusade: A total prize pool of $10,000 USDC, distributed based on content impact ranking, with the highest single creator eligible for $1,000. Participants ranked 51-200 will receive a node license worth $35.Weekly Tasks: A weekly prize pool of $500 USDC will be provided, with the top three and 10 honorable mentions selected around specific themes.AI Assistant Mira ScrollsThis tool is customized based on Mira technology, supporting creators in obtaining key information about project technology, economic models, partners, etc., in real-time, and providing content verification features. Users can use it by following these steps:Access the Mira Scrolls demo (the final version will be launched);Enter questions (such as "How does Mira prevent AI hallucinations?" "Latest partner information," etc.);Generate content and reference key points of Mira technology.Participation ProcessContent Creation: Formats include blogs, videos, infographics, MEMEs, etc., which must be published on social media and tagged @mira_network;Submission for Review: Submit the work link through the #content channel on Mira Discord;Additional Incentives: Winners will receive an exclusive Discord role.Mira Network states that this campaign aims to promote the adoption of its "decentralized AI truth layer" technology through community creation, addressing issues like AI hallucinations (such as fabricated data, false citations), and ultimately building a trustworthy AI verification ecosystem.

ChainCatcher news, according to official documents, U.S. Senator Bernie Moreno introduced the "2025 American Blockchain Deployment Act" (S.1492) on April 10, aimed at requiring the Secretary of Commerce to support the United States' global leadership in the deployment, application, and competitiveness of blockchain technology. The bill has been submitted to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation for review.

ChainCatcher news, according to Edaily, the ruling party in South Korea, the People Power Party, has announced seven new policies to cultivate the digital asset ecosystem, planning to open spot ETF trading for BTC and others within the year, and to abolish the "1 exchange - 1 bank" restriction to promote institutional capital entry.Other policies include introducing a regulatory framework for stablecoins, advancing STO legislation, and formulating a basic law for digital assets. The party also plans to establish a special committee for virtual assets directly under the presidential candidate to coordinate related reforms.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, the Bitcoin re-staking platform Lombard has partnered with the Eigen Foundation, which governs the Ethereum re-staking protocol EigenLayer, to introduce Lombard's liquid staking token LBTC into the EigenLayer re-staking ecosystem. This collaboration allows Bitcoin holders to earn underlying yields through the Babylon protocol while participating in EigenLayer re-staking to obtain additional rewards.Lombard co-founder Jacob Phillips stated that this is the first time Bitcoin has entered the re-staking ecosystem in the form of LBTC, marking a breakthrough in Bitcoin's transition from a store of value to a yield-generating tool. Both parties also plan to strengthen the security of Bitcoin's re-collateralization and reduce design complexity through collaboration in the next six months.

ChainCatcher news, according to FinanceFeeds, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse expressed approval of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange's upcoming XRP futures contracts, calling it an important and exciting step for the continued growth of the XRP market. However, he pointed out that despite this initiative being somewhat delayed in many aspects, it is significant as it marks XRP's recognition in mainstream financial markets. This move not only provides regulated trading tools for professional investors but may also pave the way for the future launch of an XRP spot ETF, validating XRP's status as a mature and investable asset class.

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, the Bitcoin native DeFi protocol Brotocol has officially launched, aiming to promote the development of "BTCFi" (Bitcoin ecosystem DeFi) by building cross-chain infrastructure, trading, and payment tools. It is reported that Brotocol positions Bitcoin as the core asset of DeFi, emphasizing the connection of global liquidity through a native cross-chain solution without relying on Ethereum architecture.The core functional modules include:BroBridge (Cross-chain bridging)Supports users to transfer on-chain stablecoins (such as USDC) from chains like Arbitrum and Solana into the Bitcoin network, and allows assets to be staked through the Babylon protocol, maintaining Bitcoin's attributes as a foundational financial account.BroSwap (On-chain trading, currently in public beta)Allows users to exchange tokens directly within Bitcoin wallets (such as Xverse), supporting swaps between BTC and assets like USDT, SOL, ETH, and MEME coins, without the need to manage multiple chain wallets.BroPay (Payment gateway)Non-Bitcoin users can pay merchants using ETH, SOL, or USDT, with the backend automatically converting to native BTC for settlement, reducing the entry barrier for using the Bitcoin ecosystem.Brotocol plans to collaborate with multi-chain projects to build a unified ecosystem and has already partnered with Joltz to integrate USDT and Taproot assets, connecting the Bitcoin Lightning Network, Liquid sidechain, and DeFi protocols. Its long-term goal is to provide seamless Bitcoin financial infrastructure for developers, users, and merchants.The project team claims that the introduction of on-chain stablecoins for Bitcoin may trigger a "BTCFi Summer," encouraging users to manage BTC and stablecoins through a single Bitcoin wallet and participate in DeFi applications. More technical details can be found in their official Medium article.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, Brazilian central bank officials stated that the central bank's regulatory plan for virtual assets is expected to be released soon.

ChainCatcher news, according to Flipside data, in the past two weeks, the native stablecoin WEUSD of the Movement public chain has seen active interactions, with over 10% of on-chain addresses participating in Mint, and the total transaction volume exceeding $2.5 million.The Movement public chain aims to bridge the Move and EVM ecosystems. Its native protocol PicWe serves as an on-chain liquidity infrastructure, dedicated to building a liquidity port that connects the Move and Ethereum ecosystems.It is reported that WEUSD is a decentralized full-chain settlement layer stablecoin launched by PicWe, which is a core component of its liquidity settlement system. Unlike traditional cross-chain bridges, PicWe's goal is to reconstruct cross-chain logic and build a "full-chain" liquidity system covering multiple ecosystems, enhancing the usability and liquidity of Move assets in a multi-chain environment.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville from Alabama plans to push the Financial Freedom Act for the third time, allowing Americans to include cryptocurrency in their retirement savings plans. He stated that he will resubmit the bill on April 1 to help Trump shape the image of a "crypto-friendly president."The bill aims to limit the Department of Labor's regulation of 401(k) investment options, first proposed in 2022, and was co-sponsored by Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis in 2023. This move comes as the Republican-led Congress pushes for legislation on cryptocurrency market structure and stablecoin regulation, with supporters hoping to submit it for presidential approval before the August recess.

ChainCatcher message, according to official news, MEXC has launched the SEED Airdrop+ event, with a total prize pool of 500,000 SEED and 50,000 USDT. Event time: March 31, 2025, 18:00 -- April 9, 2025, 18:00 (UTC+8).It is reported that MEXC will list SEED (SEED) in the innovation zone on April 1 at 18:00 (UTC+8) and open the SEED/USDT trading market. On the same day at 19:00 (UTC+8), the instant exchange function will be launched, allowing seamless and instant exchanges with other assets. The SEED U contract will be launched on April 4, 2025, at 18:10 (UTC+8).

ChainCatcher news, Bitcoin.com News posted on social media that California Assemblyman Juan Carrillo Valencia has introduced Bill No. 1052 (AB-1052), known as the "Bitcoin Rights Act," aimed at securing financial freedom for 40 million people in the United States, protecting users' rights to hold Bitcoin, enabling penalty-free payments, and establishing genuine custodial rules for lost assets.

ChainCatcher News, U.S. Representatives Tom Emmer and Darren Soto have reintroduced the "Securities Clarity Act," aimed at clarifying the legal distinction between crypto assets and securities contracts, providing a compliance pathway for innovative projects. The bill has received support from Coin Center, the Blockchain Association, and others, and is seen as an important prelude to legislation on the structure of the U.S. crypto market. The bill emphasizes that "investment contract assets" should be distinct from the securities issuance to which they were originally attached, laying the legal groundwork for the reclassification of digital assets as commodities after decentralization.

ChainCatcher news, according to crypto journalist Eleanor Terrett, U.S. Congressman Bryan Steil revealed at the blockchain summit that the stablecoin legislation STABLE Act is expected to be formally introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives today. The content shows that the draft of this bill is 80% similar to the GENIUS Act.

ChainCatcher news, since its establishment, the Bitget Builders program has continuously promoted brand influence through offline education and training, and has contributed to the development of the blockchain ecosystem. So far, the program has held over 60 events in 29 countries worldwide, with a membership exceeding 5,000 people, covering 55 countries and regions globally.Recently, Bitget launched the Bitget Academy training program in Europe, offering a series of practical blockchain courses, and has conducted training in North America and the Asia-Pacific region to help more people adapt to the Web3 development trend. At the same time, the "Build Bitget With Vugar" event, hosted by Bitget COO Vugar, has built a bridge for global community members to engage directly with Bitget executives, facilitating in-depth discussions around the platform's vision, core values, and future plans.To strengthen community building, Bitget has officially upgraded its community manager system, fully integrating it into the Bitget Builders program and providing them with more resources and growth opportunities. In addition, Bitget will launch the "Builder Training Camp," offering systematic training and industry resources to help them exert greater influence in local markets.