ChainCatcher news, according to crypto journalist Eleanor Terrett, the latest bipartisan amendment draft of the GENIUS Act received by the U.S. Senate strengthens key regulatory measures, explicitly prohibiting stablecoin issuers from falsely claiming FDIC insurance or backing by the U.S. government, and banning the use of terms like "America" or "U.S. government" in stablecoin names to avoid consumer confusion.Most importantly, the amendment includes restrictions on tech giants, explicitly prohibiting non-financial public companies such as Meta, Amazon, Google, and Microsoft from issuing stablecoins unless they meet strict standards for financial risk, consumer data privacy, and fair business practices. This aligns with Trump's "America First" vision, aiming to separate banking from the monopolistic tendencies of Silicon Valley tech firms.The amendment also strengthens enforcement mechanisms, allowing the Treasury to suspend the registration of issuers in cases of reckless or willful violations, and expands the ethical standards applicable to special government employees (including Elon Musk) to ensure consistent application of financial conflict of interest standards. In short, these adjustments limit the financial expansion of large tech companies but add more cumbersome procedures.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cryptoslate, Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal recently revealed that scammers are using AI technology to forge videos of his likeness to defraud startups in the crypto industry.The scammers first hacked the Telegram account of Polygon Ventures head Shreyansh Singh, and then contacted startups within the ecosystem, luring victims into Zoom meetings under the pretense of investment discussions. During the meetings, the scammers used AI-generated images of Nailwal, Singh, and fictitious team members (without audio interaction) to deceive attendees into installing malicious software development kits.Nailwal stated that several entrepreneurs have reached out to him to verify the authenticity of the meetings. Nailwal advised community members not to install unfamiliar software during unsolicited interactions, and he emphasized the importance of operational protocols, urging crypto users to separate wallet signing activities from everyday device usage.

ChainCatcher news, Nasdaq-listed company Canaan Creative released an unaudited Bitcoin mining update report for the period ending April 30, 2025, disclosing that the mining output in April was 87 BTC, bringing the total Bitcoin holdings to 1,424 BTC, with a deployed hash rate of 8.15 EH/s at the end of the month.In addition, Canaan Creative disclosed that its Ethiopia mining site experienced minor power interruptions in April, but the uptime still reached 95%.

ChainCatcher news, according to analyst @ali_charts, Bitcoin may experience a brief pullback, with the RSI currently indicating an overbought condition.

ChainCatcher News: Japanese authorities urge banks to adopt "post-quantum" technology to prevent hackers. Japanese financial regulators hope domestic banks will adopt next-generation encryption technology.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, the Trump administration plans to comprehensively revise the export control regulations for artificial intelligence semiconductors, abolishing the regulatory framework that faced strong opposition from U.S. companies and allies such as Nvidia (NVDA.O) and Oracle (ORCL.N) during the Biden era. The U.S. Department of Commerce announced on Tuesday local time that it will withdraw the "AI Technology Diffusion Control Rules," originally set to take effect on May 15, which were introduced by former President Biden and classified chip-importing countries into three tiers.According to informed sources, the new administration is drafting an alternative plan that may shift towards negotiating bilateral agreements with each country individually.

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, the blockchain verification layer SpaceComputer, based on satellite technology, has announced the completion of its Pre-seed financing, led by Primitive, with participating institutions including nascentxyz, tangent_xyz, symbolicvc, publicworksfm, Merkle Ventures, and Star-Shield, as well as several angel investors, such as loi_luu, co-founder of Polygon, and Melt_Dem, who also participated in this round of financing. The specific amount of this financing has not yet been disclosed.SpaceComputer is building a cryptographic system resistant to physical destruction and cyber attacks using satellites, and has launched its first product ctRNG, which generates true random numbers using space entropy.

ChainCatcher news, according to Decrypt, the Australian government has appointed Andrew Charlton as the Assistant Minister for Technology and the Digital Economy, while also serving as Cabinet Secretary, to advance the regulation of digital assets and the modernization of the tech industry. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated that Charlton's economic qualifications and international experience make him fully capable of this dual role. This appointment comes as the Australian government strengthens the regulation of digital assets.According to the new regulations, major crypto platforms must obtain an Australian financial services license, while small businesses and non-financial service providers may be exempt. The reform plan aims to align with international standards such as the EU's MiCA and Singapore's Payment Services Act. Caroline Bowle, CEO of BTC Markets, believes that this appointment reflects the government's emphasis on the development of the digital economy. As a former cybersecurity envoy, Charlton was involved in the development of the licensing system for crypto platforms. Additionally, the government is consulting on the issue of "de-banking" by banks and plans to introduce relevant legislative proposals within the year. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission will also update its guidelines on digital assets.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, New York City Mayor Eric Adams reiterated the goal of making New York a global crypto capital at a press conference on Monday. Adams stated that he will focus on the long-term value of these technologies for the city and its citizens, rather than chasing memes or trends.New York City will host its first crypto summit at Gracie Mansion on May 20. Adams emphasized that cryptocurrency and blockchain technology can help traditional financial services reach underserved communities. City Chief Technology Officer Matt Fraser pointed out that the application of blockchain technology will extend beyond the financial system, with the potential to democratize access to important information such as birth and death records.

ChainCatcher news, according to Matrixport's analysis report today, Ethereum has recently achieved a surge of over 60%, primarily due to the simplified vision and technical upgrades proposed by Vitalik. On May 3, Vitalik presented a simplified vision for Ethereum Layer 1 centered around "clarity" and "security," where EIP-4850 introduces a revenue-sharing mechanism with Layer 2, helping Ethereum capture value from L2 activities; EIP-7691 reduces L2 transaction fees by expanding data block capacity, enhancing operational efficiency and attracting more on-chain transactions back to the mainnet.Additionally, the report points out that Ethereum's recent liquidation scale has surged to $221 million, a phenomenon that typically occurs during market downturns rather than during price increases.

ChainCatcher news, Canadian tech company Matador Technologies Inc. recently announced a non-brokered private placement, issuing up to 5,454,546 units at a price of CAD 0.55 per share. Matador expects to raise a total of up to CAD 3 million. The net proceeds from this offering are expected to be used for the following purposes, approximately one third of which will be allocated to:Purchasing Bitcoin;Advancing the company's gold acquisition and Grammy business plans;General corporate purposes.

ChainCatcher message, on May 10th at the HK Web3 Club event, HK Web3 Club curator Vango introduced the core value composition of the platform, emphasizing the creation of an efficient and diverse KOL collaboration ecosystem through cross-border financial resource integration and COPX platform technical support. He stated that HK Web3 Club is committed to connecting financial resources in the Web3 and Web2 fields, providing KOLs with cross-border collaboration and content monetization opportunities; at the same time, relying on the COPX technology platform to achieve task order system matching, transparent and controllable transaction processes, and automatic revenue distribution, enhancing KOL commercialization efficiency.In addition, HK Web3 Club has also built a membership-based high-quality community system, enhancing KOL community participation and stickiness through refined stratification and brand influence incentives; and has established cooperation channels with various resource parties such as brand merchants and Web3 project parties, providing more high-quality collaboration opportunities for KOLs within the ecosystem.

ChainCatcher news, Binance founder Zhao Changpeng posted on X platform, pointing out that users' inability to hold Bitcoin for the long term often stems from a lack of understanding of technology, finance, and the mechanisms of the world.He stated that if one buys Bitcoin solely based on recommendations from others, they are more likely to panic sell during fluctuations. He suggests that investors read more relevant materials to enhance their understanding and conviction.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bloomberg, Robinhood plans to launch a blockchain-based platform for trading U.S. assets in Europe.

ChainCatcher message, Zhao Changpeng stated that we hope everyone in Pakistan and India is safe. We condemn war. Let us compete in economic growth and technological innovation to improve lives and unite communities. We share the same planet and belong to the same species: humanity. Kyrgyzstan President Japarov also expressed deep concern over the tensions between the two countries, urging both sides to exercise maximum restraint to prevent further escalation of the conflict.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bitcoin.com, the European Central Bank (ECB) has chosen the Ethereum privacy layer protocol COTI as a pilot partner for the digital euro, collaborating with institutions such as KPMG and Accenture to develop a CBDC technology solution set to launch in early 2026.COTI will utilize its proprietary Garbled Circuits encryption protocol to build core privacy features for the digital euro. Nearly 70 selected institutions are required to complete the technical verification of the conditional payment system before 2026.COTI CEO Shahaf Bar-Geffen stated that this is the second CBDC collaboration following the Israeli digital shekel project, focusing on how to embed privacy protection into the underlying architecture of the system. The European Central Bank will provide technical specifications support, such as APIs, to partners, and the pilot results will culminate in an evaluation report by the end of the year.