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The Liberal Democratic Party's Blockchain Promotion Parliamentary Alliance in Japan submitted a policy proposal to Finance Minister Katsuyuki Kitayama, calling for the clear inclusion of blockchain and Web3 in the national strategy. The proposal covers multiple areas including tax reform, cryptocurrency ETFs, leveraged trading regulation, responses to unregistered operators, cryptocurrency strategy, and trade logistics. Among them, the proposal suggests further research on the choice mechanism for "declaration separation taxation" and "withholding separation taxation" for crypto assets, and explores the tax treatment methods for exchanges and inheritance of crypto assets.In terms of derivatives regulation, the proposal believes that the current 2x leverage limit for individual cryptocurrency trading is too low and suggests gradually increasing the leverage level in conjunction with margin management systems. At the same time, the proposal also calls for a clear positioning of the cryptocurrency ETF system and strengthening law enforcement cooperation with overseas regulatory agencies. Katsuyuki Kitayama stated that he will actively promote the construction of related systems, including facilitating the implementation of cryptocurrency ETFs and researching a new tax system to be implemented in January 2028.

edgeX released an update regarding the abnormal price fluctuations of the EDGE token, stating that the protocol has not been compromised in any way, and this incident is not a hacker attack, exploit, or security vulnerability.Current confirmed information indicates that this is an attempt by certain external parties to deliberately manipulate the market price of EDGE, which is a matter of market integrity rather than platform security. The team is actively investigating and collaborating with relevant exchanges and platforms, and a comprehensive update will be released after the investigation is complete.

According to CoinPost, the "Next Generation AI and On-Chain Finance Concept Project Group" of the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan has released a proposal that suggests combining AI with blockchain to automate decision-making, financing, and asset management, operating around the clock, and lists finance as the "18th growth investment area."Specific measures in the proposal include: promoting the tokenization of current accounts at the Bank of Japan (including wholesale CBDC), completing the argument organization within the year; the three major banks jointly issuing stablecoins, aiming to launch practical operations before March next year; and promoting the on-chain tokenization of real assets (RWA) such as accounts receivable and real estate.On the international cooperation front, the proposal suggests establishing an "AI and On-Chain Finance Asia Policy Dialogue Framework" and advancing cross-border settlements using yen-denominated stablecoins, building a "Global SC Corridor Concept."

According to CoinDesk, the legislative process for the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act in the U.S. Senate has been delayed by several months, but there is still a path for advancement under a tight legislative schedule.Insiders indicate that the originally planned advancement of the bill is now basically hopeless, with the earliest possible entry into the Senate committee review stage being in May. If the Senate vote can be completed before July, the bill still has a chance to be enacted by 2026. However, analysts point out that given the limited legislative time window and the intertwining of multiple political issues, the probability of the bill passing in 2026 is about 50%, and there is a risk of further delays or even being shelved if significant disagreements arise later.

According to market news, the UK Liberal Democrats have written to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), requesting an investigation into the relationship between Reform UK leader Nigel Farage and the Bitcoin company Stack BTC.The party questions whether Farage's appearance in the company's promotional video, while holding shares in Stack BTC, violates market rules and presents a conflict of interest. Stack BTC recently disclosed that it purchased 37 bitcoins as company reserves, valued at approximately $2.7 million, and Farage holds a 6.31% stake in Stack BTC through his media company. At the same time, the UK government is advancing a proposal to ban political donations in cryptocurrency to prevent external funding from interfering in elections. The FCA stated that it will review the relevant correspondence and respond.

The Liberal Democratic Party of Japan today established the "Next Generation AI and On-Chain Finance Vision Project Group," founded by former Digital Minister Hirai Masaki, with former Ministry of Finance official and current chairman of the LDP Blockchain Promotion Parliamentary Alliance Kihara Seiji serving as director. The group is dedicated to formulating a national-level AI-driven on-chain finance framework, marking the formal inclusion of blockchain finance into the structural economic agenda of Japanese politics.Hirai Masaki stated in an interview that the integration of AI and blockchain will first impact the financial industry within a few years, saying, "This is not something that will happen in 5 to 10 years." He pointed out that while Japan already has infrastructure such as the JPYC stablecoin, the joint stablecoin projects of Mitsubishi UFJ, Sumitomo Mitsui, and Mizuho banks, as well as tokenized deposits from Japan Post Bank, there is a lack of a unified blueprint among these components.The project's recent goal is to publish a white paper covering regulatory reform proposals such as trust law, deposit insurance, and KYC frameworks, and to incorporate these into the LDP's growth strategy and the government's annual fiscal policy guidelines, while also pressuring the Financial Services Agency and the Ministry of Finance to accelerate action from regulatory bodies.

ChainCatcher News, Japanese Prime Minister and Liberal Democratic Party President Shigeru Ishiba held an emergency press conference at the Prime Minister's official residence, announcing his decision to resign from the position of LDP president. According to a report by the Japan Broadcasting Corporation earlier that day, Ishiba has decided to resign as Prime Minister, and he is expected to formally announce his resignation at the press conference.Shigeru Ishiba was elected LDP president in September last year, with his term set to end in September 2027. In the House of Representatives election held in October last year, the ruling coalition formed by the LDP and Komeito lost its majority. In the House of Councillors election held in July this year, the ruling coalition also lost its majority. The LDP held a full meeting of both houses of parliament on the 2nd of this month to summarize the reasons for the defeat in the July House of Councillors election. Ishiba apologized for the electoral defeat at the meeting and stated that he had no intention of clinging to the position of Prime Minister and would make an appropriate decision at the right time.

ChainCatcher message, the claims regarding the end of the dollar's status as the global reserve currency may not be accurate. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) data for the first quarter shows that the total global foreign exchange reserves increased by $168 billion, of which 54% is in dollars.Steve Englander, the global foreign exchange research head at Standard Chartered Bank, stated that during previous periods of pressure, reserve managers seemed to deliberately increase their dollar holdings to prevent a larger appreciation of their local currencies. Reserve managers may buy dollars when they are relatively cheap, while also anticipating future asset market turbulence, believing it is necessary to accumulate dollar reserves in advance. (Jin Shi)

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) faced strong criticism from House Democratic staff during a technical briefing on the "Clarifying Lawful Overseas Use of Data Act" (CLARITY Act), being labeled as "the worst technical assistance briefing." Staff accused SEC representatives of being unable to answer simple questions and even referred to some information as confidential, questioning their efforts to cover up the truth.Additionally, Democratic staff stated that Republicans received written technical assistance from the SEC, while they were not provided with any. The bill aims to clarify the division of responsibilities between the SEC and CFTC in cryptocurrency regulation and will be reviewed by the House Financial Services Committee in a hearing this week.

ChainCatcher news, Binance founder Zhao Changpeng (CZ) responded on the X platform to a recent report by The Wall Street Journal regarding his involvement in the World Liberty Financial project, stating that it was not a genuine interview but a "malicious fabrication under the guise of questioning," and questioning whether it has become a "megaphone for negative narratives."Zhao Changpeng cited the "Cunningham's Law" to point out that the WSJ attempts to induce clarification by constructing false narratives, which goes against the spirit of journalistic integrity. He emphasized that the inquiries submitted by the WSJ were filled with "false and negative assumptions," such as accusing him of "facilitating" the WLF team and arranging meetings with Pakistani official Saqib, whereas the fact is that his first meeting with Saqib was in Pakistan, and he had not been involved in any international itinerary of WLF.He stated bluntly, "When reporting starts from a negative standpoint, the so-called 'correction' is meaningless because the entire story itself is fabricated." He believes that this incident reflects "the attempts of certain forces in the United States to suppress the development of the cryptocurrency industry, targeting global crypto leaders and governments that support crypto."

ChainCatcher news, according to Crowdfundinsider, the latest research report from the New York Digital Investment Group (NYDIG) points out that amidst the current economic uncertainty, Bitcoin is beginning to exhibit characteristics of a non-sovereign store of value.The report mentions that since the so-called "Trump Liberation Day" on April 2, 2025, the US dollar and long-term US Treasury bonds have performed poorly, while gold, the Swiss franc, and Bitcoin have gained favor in the market. While the US stock market has declined, Bitcoin has risen 10.3%, indicating a trend of decoupling from traditional risk assets.NYDIG emphasizes that although this trend is still in its early stages, current data is insufficient to confirm that Bitcoin's role as a safe-haven asset has been widely accepted by the market. However, considering the current structural volatility in the market and the weakening confidence in traditional safe-haven assets, Bitcoin may become one of the choices for investors seeking alternative stores of value.

ChainCatcher news, Trump announces the schedule for "Liberation Day" (April 2, 2025, local time in the U.S.):9:00 AM Eastern Time (9:00 PM Beijing Time, April 2): President Trump meets with his expert trade committee to finalize transformative tariff measures;11:30 AM Eastern Time (11:30 PM Beijing Time, April 2): Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt previews the statement;4:00 PM Eastern Time (4:00 AM Beijing Time, April 3): Rose Garden speech ------ Trump will announce reciprocal tariffs;4:30 PM Eastern Time (4:30 AM Beijing Time, April 3): Engagement with the media, followed by formal photographs;6:00 PM Eastern Time (6:00 AM Beijing Time, April 3): Government officials provide a brief overview of the implementation to industry leaders, ensuring seamless execution;8:00 PM Eastern Time (8:00 AM Beijing Time, April 3): Global markets react.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, the rebound of Bitcoin after hitting a two-week high this Monday is facing the risk of faltering------against the backdrop of ongoing macro uncertainty suppressing market sentiment, this rise lacking volume support increasingly shows characteristics of a "bull trap."The sluggish bullish momentum, continuously shrinking trading volume, and persistent macro tensions are collectively creating potential bull traps in a "directionless market." Market experts point out that potential tariff escalations, inflation concerns, and geopolitical risks are still exerting pressure on Bitcoin prices.Augustine Fan, a partner at cryptocurrency derivatives software provider SignalPlus, stated that clarity in market direction requires waiting for the key policy node on April 2: "We expect a soft market rebound to continue until the end of the month, with the next important catalyst being the 'Liberation Day' tariff announcement." As the Trump administration plans to announce a new round of tariff plans on that day, macro policy uncertainty may once again become the fuse that disrupts the balance of the cryptocurrency market.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, crypto analyst Anthony Pompliano (Pomp) has proposed a bold theory: the Trump administration may intentionally be creating chaos in the stock market to force the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates, in order to avoid refinancing about $7 trillion in U.S. debt.Pomp pointed out that the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield has fallen from 4.8% in January to the current 4.21%, indicating that the strategy "is moving in the right direction." Trump previously stated on Fox News: "No one can get rich with high interest rates because people can't borrow money."The market expects the Federal Reserve to maintain the current interest rates at the March meeting, but the possibility of a rate cut in May is approaching 50%. In the game between Trump and Powell, the market continues to be under pressure, with Bitcoin having fallen 27.4% from its historical high, and the global crypto market cap evaporating by over $1.2 trillion.

ChainCatcher news, RedStone officially announced on social media that its oracle service has been launched on the Berachain mainnet.This oracle has been validated on over 70 blockchain networks, supporting price data for more than 1250 types of assets, and will source data from Kodiak to support the quotation services for ecosystem assets such as iBGT and iBERA.