ChainCatcher news, recently, Bitget released a research report titled "Blockchain and AI: Talent Attraction and Growth Potential," which points out that although the blockchain industry is still in its early stages in the global job market, with approximately 15,000 to 20,000 related positions worldwide, it is expected that by 2030, the industry could create up to 1 million new jobs globally as industry applications accelerate, regulatory systems improve, and institutional participation continues to rise.Currently, global blockchain-related positions are mainly distributed in North America (40%), Asia-Pacific (35%), and Europe (20%). If the blockchain industry continues to develop along the growth trajectory of AI, the salary levels for professional positions are also expected to rise significantly. Currently, the annual salary range for positions such as smart contract auditors is between $115,000 and $191,000, with the potential to exceed $250,000 in the future.

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, Fiona Murray, Managing Director of Ripple Asia Pacific, pointed out that the "lack of open-mindedness" in the U.S. is driving business overseas. Industry insiders and executives believe that the U.S. needs to rapidly improve six key areas to maintain competitiveness: talent development, banking support, user experience, Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), international cooperation, and regulatory framework. Several experts emphasized that the U.S. needs a more open attitude, or it may continue to fall behind Asian countries like Singapore, South Korea, and Japan. They suggested that the U.S. refer to the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) to balance innovation with consumer protection and maintain competitiveness in the global blockchain ecosystem.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block statistics, the blockchain industry saw an increase in venture capital financing in February, with a total of 177 transactions completed, amounting to approximately $852 million. Venture capital has shifted towards Bitcoin infrastructure, which currently accounts for 30% of all seed round financing. Additionally, Asia is leading in infrastructure investment, surpassing North America.

ChainCatcher news, the Shanghai Municipal Government and Ant Group Co., Ltd. signed a strategic cooperation agreement in Shanghai. According to the agreement, Ant Group will increase its efforts in research in cutting-edge technology fields, actively participate in the construction of the Shanghai artificial intelligence industry ecosystem and the blockchain industry innovation platform, and contribute to the construction of Shanghai as an international science and technology innovation center.

ChainCatcher news, UK MP Natalie Elphicke has called on the government to do more work on blockchain at an event in the House of Commons. Elphicke stated that blockchain is a field with great potential to enhance transparency in global supply chains or to be used for digital identity and data purposes.

ChainCatcher news, according to Tech in Asia, Kasikorn X (KX), a venture capital firm focused on Web3 under Thailand's Kasikorn Bank, has established a strategic partnership with HashKey Capital to support startups in the digital asset and blockchain industry.It is reported that this partnership involves KX's investment in HashKey Capital, aiming to support the development of the Southeast Asia and Hong Kong Web3 ecosystem by introducing global projects and helping them to utilize blockchain technology more broadly. KX will allocate $100 million to Web3, artificial intelligence, and deep tech projects with a focus on fintech.

ChainCatcher news, according to Chengdu Daily, the "Implementation Rules for the Special Policies of Chengdu for Building a National Blockchain Innovation Application Comprehensive Pilot" and the "Implementation Rules for the Special Policies of Chengdu for Promoting the Development of the Big Data Industry (Revised)" have been recently released to support the development of related industries.In terms of supporting blockchain infrastructure construction, a one-time subsidy of up to 1 million yuan will be granted to enterprises or institutions participating in national and provincial blockchain infrastructure construction, based on 20% of their investment costs; for enterprises or institutions that take the lead in establishing blockchain operation centers and actually carry out business, a subsidy of up to 500,000 yuan will be granted each year for the first two years, based on 20% of the actual operating costs.In deepening blockchain scenario applications, enterprises are encouraged to carry out application demonstrations around the key tasks of the "Chengdu National Blockchain Innovation Application Comprehensive Pilot." For projects that participate in and complete the established pilot goals, a one-time subsidy of up to 1 million yuan will be granted based on 20% of the project's construction costs;In promoting high-quality industrial development, a one-time subsidy of up to 2 million yuan will be granted to those who build blockchain technology evaluation institutions, obtain provincial-level or higher qualification certification, and provide services externally, based on 20% of the actual investment costs. Support will be provided for enterprises to explore markets outside the region, with one-time rewards of 100,000 yuan, 300,000 yuan, 500,000 yuan, and 1 million yuan for enterprises whose annual blockchain business sales revenue exceeds 50 million yuan, 100 million yuan, 500 million yuan, and 1 billion yuan for the first time, respectively;In creating a good development ecosystem, a one-time reward of 1 million yuan, 500,000 yuan, 300,000 yuan, and 100,000 yuan will be granted to enterprises or institutions that lead the formulation of international, national, industry, and group blockchain standards. (source link)

ChainCtcher news, former editor-in-chief of ChainNews Liu Feng, founder of Orange Book Li Yang, and host of "Late Night Chat" Wang Hanyang, among others, have established a blog and newsletter about the broader blockchain industry called "crypto4.wtf". The blockchain industry is still in an early stage at this moment, where everyone has their own thoughts and imaginations about it; and there is still much basic knowledge to be popularized. crypto4.wtf is a hub for people and their ideas.The initiators of crypto4.wtf also include: Yi Xuan, PainCompiler (Xu Huan), Raina, Lu Yao, Mingshi, Wang Chao, Tang Han, Shim, former research director of ChainNews Pan Zhixiong, and Bai Yu. (Source link)