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According to Reuters, the cryptocurrency advocacy organization Stand With Crypto, supported by Coinbase, announced endorsements for 32 incumbent congressional candidates for the midterm elections in November. All 32 candidates voted last year in favor of sending the cryptocurrency industry's top legislative priority, the CLARITY Act, out of the House of Representatives, which is currently stalled in the Senate due to opposition from some lawmakers.The list includes key allies in the cryptocurrency industry such as Republican Representatives Tom Emmer and Bill Huizenga, as well as Democratic Representatives Ritchie Torres and Josh Gottheimer, some of whom are facing fiercely competitive races.Mason Lynaugh, Executive Director of Stand With Crypto, stated, "In 2024, we proved that crypto voters are real, and in 2026, we want to demonstrate our organizational mobilization ability; our advocates are a voting bloc that can truly impact outcomes."Stand With Crypto was launched by Coinbase in 2023 to influence elections by mobilizing voters rather than through large-scale campaign spending, and it claims to have over 3 million registered "advocates." In 2024, the cryptocurrency industry invested $170 million to support congressional candidates, most of whom won, and pushed Congress to pass the GENIUS Act for stablecoin regulation. During this midterm election cycle, the cryptocurrency industry has already invested nearly $200 million through channels such as the Fairshake super PAC to continue solidifying its influence in Congress.

Fox News reporter Aishah Hasnie cited sources revealing that Trump will begin to utilize approximately $400 million from his personal super PAC "MAGA Inc" to support Republicans facing campaign pressure in the midterm elections this November.

According to Bloomberg, large IPO candidates including SpaceX may have to wait several years to be included in the S&P 500 index.The reason is that S&P Dow Jones Indices has refused to relax the criteria for inclusion of constituent stocks, maintaining the requirement for companies to achieve positive net income over the past year (including the most recent quarter). This decision was made by its index committee after a month of discussions, meaning that large newly listed companies that have not yet met the conditions for sustained profitability will still find it difficult to enter the index in the short term.

As the 2026 midterm elections in the United States approach, a new cryptocurrency political action committee (PAC) — Blockchain Leadership Fund (BLF) was officially launched on March 30, 2026. The fund was initiated by members of The Digital Chamber to support candidates promoting digital asset and blockchain-friendly policies across federal, state, and local elections.As a hybrid PAC, it can both make direct contributions to candidates and fund independent political advocacy efforts. Early supporters include Anchorage Digital and Chainlink Labs. The cryptocurrency industry is intensifying its efforts to influence the legislative process for digital assets in the U.S., especially during this critical period of discussions around regulatory frameworks like the Digital Asset Market Clear Act.Meanwhile, the well-known crypto super PAC Fairshake (supported by Coinbase, Ripple, and Andreessen Horowitz) faced setbacks in the Illinois primary in March 2026. Despite the PAC's strong performance since 2023, having raised $260 million during the 2023-2024 election cycle, supporting 33 winners in 35 primaries, and continuously accumulating $193 million by the end of 2025.However, its recent investment of nearly $20 million in the Illinois primary yielded poor results, with over $10 million spent opposing Democratic Senate candidate Juliana Stratton and nearly $2.5 million opposing Congressman La Shawn Ford, ultimately resulting in failure for both.

According to Iranian media reports, conference member Ayatollah Khatami stated that the candidates for the leader have been determined. The Leadership Council is currently performing the duties of managing the country and will appoint the new Supreme Leader as soon as possible.

According to ABC News, Trump claimed that all the Iranian leadership candidates he considered are now deceased.

The President of the United States, Donald Trump, stated that he will announce the Federal Reserve Chairman candidate tonight Beijing time (tomorrow morning local time in the U.S.). (Jin Shi)

Brazilian presidential candidate and founder of the party Missão, Renan Santos, recently stated in a podcast that Brazil should consider establishing a national Bitcoin reserve, claiming that the proposal is "feasible in reality." He pointed out that some countries have begun exploring similar practices, and Brazil could gradually build a Bitcoin reserve system.Renan Santos mentioned that his campaign platform includes content related to Bitcoin and believes that blockchain technology can serve as a tool for the public sector to enhance transparency and combat corruption. Previously, the Brazilian Congress held a public hearing on the strategic Bitcoin reserve topic, with discussions initiated by pro-crypto legislators. The Brazilian presidential election will take place this October.

According to Jinshi Data reports, there are market rumors that the White House is considering nominating a group of bipartisan candidates to the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

According to Jinshi, Larry Kudlow, the Director of the National Economic Council at the White House, stated that the three-month average of core inflation is currently 1.6%; Trump is seeking data-driven candidates among the nominees for the Federal Reserve Chair.

According to The Wall Street Journal, U.S. President Trump stated on Friday that Kevin Warsh has risen to the top of his list of candidates for the next Federal Reserve chair, although other contenders are still in the running. Warsh, who was previously seen as a candidate but not the frontrunner (he himself served as a Federal Reserve governor), has apparently gained further favor after meeting with Trump on Wednesday."Yes, I think he is," Trump told the media when asked if Warsh was in the top position, according to an interview released on Friday afternoon. Speaking about the previously favored candidate, National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett, Trump said, "I think both Kevins are great." "I think there are several other excellent candidates as well," he added.Hassett had previously emerged as the leading candidate. In public appearances, when asked about the possibility of taking on the role, he has remained cautious, only stating that he would accept if invited. Massachusetts Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren expressed concern on Thursday during an appearance on CNBC that Trump might appoint a "puppet" to serve as Federal Reserve chair to carry out his wishes.In addition to emphasizing Warsh's potential for the position, Trump reiterated his past view that the Federal Reserve chair should consult the president on interest rate decisions. This move would overturn the tradition of the Federal Reserve maintaining its independence.

According to Jin Ten, U.S. President Trump stated on December 12 that former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh is the top candidate for the next Federal Reserve Chair, and White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett has also performed well. Trump hopes that the federal funds rate will drop to "1% or even lower" in a year to reduce the financing costs for the U.S. Treasury. He also mentioned that the next Federal Reserve Chair should consult him when formulating interest rate policies, but does not have to follow his advice completely.

According to Jinshi reports, White House National Economic Council Director Hassett stated: He has not discussed the Federal Reserve Chairman (candidate) issue with President Trump and supports Bessen's views on the Federal Reserve Chairman.

According to Jinshi, U.S. President Trump stated that he wants Federal Reserve Chairman Powell to step down now and mentioned that he already knows the candidate for the new Federal Reserve Chairman.

Due to the impact of the news "Canary XRP ETF officially takes effect," the trading volume of several altcoins listed on the DTCC (Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation) website has surged significantly in the last 24 hours, including:XRP 24-hour trading volume increased by 62.1%, with a 24-hour price increase of 4%, currently priced at $2.5;DOGE 24-hour trading volume increased by 22.2%, with a 24-hour price increase of 1.7%, currently priced at $0.176;Chainlink (LINK) 24-hour trading volume increased by 22.8%, with a 24-hour price increase of 1.86%, currently priced at $15.9;HBAR 24-hour trading volume increased by 33.7%, with a 24-hour price decrease of 1.86%, currently priced at $0.179.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jin Shi reports, U.S. Treasury Secretary Becerra stated on Wednesday that he plans to submit a list of three to four candidates for the Federal Reserve Chair to Trump for interviews and to decide on the next Federal Reserve Chair after Thanksgiving. Becerra pointed out that Trump will make a decision after hearing from dozens or even hundreds of people. Regarding the criteria for replacing the current Chair Powell, Becerra stated that one of the criteria is to maintain an open mind. Powell's term as Chair will end in May next year.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, due to the confirmation process for Brian Quintenz as chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) being stalled, the White House is considering other candidates. Sources indicate that possible contenders include government officials focused on cryptocurrency policy. The CFTC oversees trillions of dollars in swap trading, and with legislation currently under consideration in Congress, the agency may gain greater influence in the digital asset space.

ChainCatcher news, Binance founder CZ posted on X platform reminding crypto projects to be aware of North Korean hacker security threats. He mentioned: "These North Korean hackers are advanced, creative, and patient. I have seen/heard of (examples include): 1. They impersonate job seekers trying to find work at your company. This allows them to 'get their foot in the door.' They particularly like development, security, and finance positions. 2. They impersonate employers and try to interview/offer your employees. During the interview, they will say there is a problem with the Zoom software, and they will send your employees an 'update' link that contains a virus that will take over your employees' devices. Or they will give your employees a coding problem and then send some 'sample code.' 3. They impersonate users and send you links in customer support requests. The page linked will have some virus available for download. 4. They pay/bribe your employees or outsourced vendors to access data. Just a few months ago, a major outsourcing service in India was hacked, leaking user data from a major exchange in the U.S., resulting in user asset losses of over $400 million. Such things are still happening. For all crypto platforms, train your employees not to download files and carefully screen your candidates. Stay vigilant!"