ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, Bank of America has rated Bitcoin as one of the greatest innovations of the past thousand years, comparing its impact to that of the internet and electric vehicles.

ChainCatcher news, BNB Chain today announced the launch of the Builder Bunker community program in New York City, providing the first long-term offline deep collaboration base for Web3 developers, especially entrepreneurs aspiring to build on BNB Chain. This practical platform is designed for builders in cutting-edge fields, aiming to attract builders who innovate in business using blockchain and emerging technologies, creating synergies with the BNB Chain ecosystem.Builder Bunker brings together passionate and visionary founders, developers, and creators, allowing like-minded individuals to find a sense of belonging and receive various support for accelerated development. The program offers, but is not limited to:Exclusive office space and technical consulting supportRegular founder roundtable meetings, AMAs, and project pitch weekly meetingsFace-to-face connections with the BNB Chain core team, YZi Labs investment team, and industry mentorsFlagship incubation programs: such as the 10th MVB Accelerator & YZi Labs EASY residency programAs the first stop of the Builder Bunker program, New York will explore more offline community residences in the future, providing more connections for the BNB Chain community.

ChainCatcher news, according to reports from Huigang Information, Deutsche Bank and Ant International have officially reached a strategic cooperation today to jointly develop cross-border payment innovation solutions for Eurasian enterprises.The cooperation focuses on launching tokenized deposit products, stablecoin solutions, and foreign exchange models based on Time Series Transformer (TST) AI technology. Deutsche Bank will become the first German financial institution to access Ant International's blockchain platform, enabling real-time fund allocation.This cooperation will also deepen collaboration with Ant's payment service providers to jointly expand business in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, enhancing global treasury management efficiency.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, SEC Chairman Paul Atkins stated at a crypto roundtable that the SEC is developing an "innovation exemption" policy for DeFi platforms. Atkins mentioned that he has asked staff to explore rule modifications to provide regulatory exemptions for on-chain financial systems, allowing entities under SEC jurisdiction to quickly launch on-chain products.SEC crypto working group leader Hester Peirce emphasized that publishers should not be held liable for the use of code by others, but centralized entities cannot evade regulation by labeling themselves as "decentralized." Currently, SEC Republican commissioners hold a 3:1 majority and are pushing for more crypto-friendly policies. Atkins stated that blockchain technology enables financial transactions without intermediaries, and the SEC should not hinder this innovation.

ChainCatcher news, according to a report by The Block, Bernstein analysts indicate that the cryptocurrency market is shifting from speculative trading to blockchain-driven financial innovation, with Ethereum becoming the core vehicle of this transformation. Although Bitcoin is still viewed as an important store of value (the institution maintains a target price of $200,000 for this cycle), mainstream attention has extended to innovations in underlying blockchain financial applications.Data shows that the assets under management (AUM) of Bitcoin spot ETFs in the U.S. have surpassed $120 billion within two years, while the AUM of the Ethereum spot ETF launched last July is currently only $9 billion. However, recent fund flows into Ethereum ETFs have significantly rebounded—net inflows of $815 million over the past 20 days, with year-to-date net inflows turning positive at $658 million, reflecting increased institutional interest.Analysts emphasize that Ethereum's positioning as a "decentralized computer" places it at the core of scenarios such as stablecoin issuance and asset tokenization. Payment giants like Visa and Mastercard are actively laying out stablecoin strategies; Coinbase is advancing merchant payment pilots through its Layer 2 network Base, Robinhood is promoting the tokenization of real-world assets, and Kraken plans to launch tokenized U.S. stocks for international users, confirming the acceleration of blockchain financial applications."When real companies and institutional investors innovate on the blockchain, underlying network assets like Ethereum will gain value support," the report states, noting that the gas fees generated from stablecoin transactions have formed substantial value capture. Market perception is undergoing a critical shift: investors are beginning to associate the value of blockchain applications with the value of underlying tokens, driving funds to spread beyond Bitcoin assets.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, U.S. Treasury Secretary Basent stated that the Biden administration is pushing cryptocurrency towards extinction. Former U.S. President Trump aims to make the United States a hub for digital innovation.

ChainCatcher news, FLock.io officially announces that senior finance and AI expert Mohammed Marikar has joined the team as the Director of Institutional Development.Mohammed Marikar graduated from Imperial College London with a degree in Mathematics and Management, and has over 20 years of experience in the technology and finance sectors across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. He is a co-founder and partner at Neem Capital, focusing on investments in early-stage technology and deep tech projects.Prior to this, he served as the Global Innovation President at the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) and was an Executive Director in the Investment Banking Division at UBS. He also holds the CF30 certification issued by the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), with a deep understanding of the mechanisms of global capital markets.Mohammed's joining will bring a global strategic vision and institutional resources to FLock.io, promoting the platform's international layout and ecological construction in the field of decentralized AI and data infrastructure.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, the new chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Paul Atkins, stated in a speech on May 19 that this is a "new era" for the cryptocurrency industry.Atkins pointed out that "the crypto market has been stagnant in the SEC's regulatory gray area for years," and emphasized that under his leadership, the SEC will return to its fundamental mission of "promoting rather than stifling innovation." He has instructed the commission's various policy divisions to begin drafting rule proposals related to cryptocurrencies while continuing to "clear obstacles" through staff-level statements.

ChainCatcher news, SEC Chairman Paul Atkins stated at the SEC conference, "The crypto market has been in a gray regulatory area of the SEC for years. Initially, the SEC adopted what I call an 'ostrich policy'—perhaps hoping the crypto industry would disappear on its own. Later, the policy shifted to a 'shoot first, ask questions later' enforcement-style regulation. The so-called slogan of 'welcome to chat' often actually means 'welcome to receive a subpoena.' This presents a dilemma for market participants. Such an environment cannot build trust. The underlying message is: 'You guess for yourself.'I have recently instructed the Division of Corporation Finance to maintain transparent communication with the public. When regulators can engage in open dialogue with the industry, market participants can act more flexibly and allocate capital more effectively to productive uses. Today marks a new starting point for the SEC. I have directed the staff in the policy department to begin drafting rule proposals related to cryptocurrencies. Meanwhile, the staff is still 'clearing obstacles' through departmental statements.I hope the Commission allows SEC-registered entities to simultaneously host and trade both securities and non-securities assets on one platform. This will help reduce costs for investors and enable non-securities trading to quickly enter the federal regulatory environment. In response to innovation trends and the progress of the crypto working group, we have requested Congress to reallocate the budget to integrate the SEC's 'Innovation and Financial Technology Strategic Center (FinHub)' functions into other parts of the agency."

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, BitTorrent has announced its sponsorship of ETH Beijing 2025. This event, led by @PKUBlockchain, will take place from May 16 to May 18, 2025, in Beijing. The event aims to empower the next generation of blockchain developers and continuously promote groundbreaking innovations in cutting-edge fields such as cross-chain technology, artificial intelligence, and decentralized infrastructure. It is expected to attract over 500 blockchain developers from around the world.As an important part of the TRON ecosystem, BitTorrent Chain has successfully built a cross-chain bridge connecting Ethereum, TRON, and BNB Chain with its EVM-compatible Layer 2 model. The latest data shows that the network has over 14 million active addresses, has processed a total of 290 million transactions, and has successfully deployed over 7.6 million smart contracts.