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According to Business Insider, the blockchain venture capital firm BlockBooster announced the launch of its first fund, BlockBooster Digital Venture Fund I, on May 15, with a scale of $50 million. The fund focuses on four major tracks: AI infrastructure, on-chain transaction ecosystems, on-chain asset management, and tokenization of real-world assets (RWA), marking the company's formal entry into the digital economy as a comprehensive alternative asset manager.

According to Bitcoin.com, Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor recently published an article explaining the low volatility positioning of STRC as a Bitcoin-related investment tool.STRC is Strategy's perpetual preferred stock, with an annual dividend yield of 11.5%, paid in cash monthly, and the dividend rate is adjusted monthly to encourage trading close to the $100 par value and reduce price volatility. Saylor stated that STRC is a credit product designed for income, stability, liquidity, and principal protection, backed by the company's Bitcoin and USD assets, with a preferred stock structure that is more scalable and durable than debt.Strategy proposed to change the STRC dividend payment frequency from once a month to twice a month (on the 15th and at the end of the month), with the total annual dividend remaining unchanged, aimed at stabilizing the price, suppressing cyclicality, and enhancing liquidity. Saylor used a metaphor to distinguish the three: STRC is a passenger plane, BTC is a fighter jet, and MSTR is a rocket ship. Strategy currently holds 818,334 Bitcoins, accounting for about 3.9% of the total supply of 21 million. STRC has reached a scale of $8.5 billion within nine months.

The dominance of the US dollar has always been a topic of concern, but Franklin Templeton believes that the dollar will remain the preferred currency. The Chief Investment Officer of the company's fixed income department, Sonal Desai, wrote in a report that the dollar's status is supported by three main pillars: the size of the world's largest economy, the depth of the market, and its institutional credibility.Sonal Desai pointed out that there are currently no reliable alternative assets, and it will take decades to establish the institutional infrastructure needed to support such a currency. The debate over the dollar's dominance has intensified, as Trump's erratic trade, geopolitical, and fiscal policies have weakened the appeal of US assets. Some analysts believe that the euro and gold are likely to become preferred reserve assets.

Strategy's preferred stock STRC landed on the UK trading platform Trading 212 on March 30, with an annualized yield of approximately 11.5%. However, UK investors holding STRC directly may face significant tax pressure. In the US, STRC's monthly dividends are classified as Return of Capital (ROC) and are not taxable; however, UK brokers typically classify them as foreign dividends, subject to income tax at the marginal dividend tax rate, with the basic rate taxpayer rate at 8.75% and high earners up to 39.35%. Additionally, capital gains tax (CGT) must be paid upon sale, resulting in an estimated actual net yield of only about 10%.Crypto analyst James Van Straten suggests that UK investors consider the 21Shares Strategy Yield ETP listed on the European exchanges in Amsterdam and Paris instead. This product has a zero management fee, employs an accumulating structure, and automatically reinvests earnings rather than distributing cash. Upon sale, it typically only incurs CGT, with no income tax burden, providing significantly better tax efficiency.

Amy Oldenburg, the head of digital asset strategy at Morgan Stanley, stated that Wall Street's push into crypto is not driven by FOMO, but rather the result of years of internal work on modernizing financial infrastructure.She pointed out that Morgan Stanley is expanding its digital asset strategy into areas such as trading, asset management, and infrastructure. Previously, the bank's related business mainly focused on providing high-net-worth clients with exposure to Bitcoin funds and offering spot Bitcoin ETFs on its E*Trade platform, while recently it has submitted an application to launch its own spot Bitcoin ETF.Amy Oldenburg revealed that Morgan Stanley plans to support tokenized stock trading in its alternative trading system in the second half of 2026, a platform that currently handles stocks, ETFs, and American Depositary Receipts.She also emphasized that upgrading decades-old core banking systems, enhancing system connectivity, and coordinating progress within the global financial network remain major challenges, despite the rising attention on tools like stablecoins and the ongoing accumulation of institutional crypto activities.

The Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister stated that Iran is prepared to abandon its nuclear program, provided that the United States offers a satisfactory alternative.

The Financial Services Commission (FSC) of South Korea has changed its stance and supports the Bank of Korea (BOK)'s proposal for stablecoin regulation. The proposal requires that stablecoins must be issued by a bank-led consortium, with banks collectively holding more than 50% to maintain control. Although technology companies can become the single largest shareholder, their shareholding must still be below the overall bank shareholding.However, this plan faces opposition in the National Assembly from lawmakers such as those from the ruling Democratic Party, highlighting the divisions between the ruling party, financial regulators, and the central bank. The proposal also imposes stricter requirements on cryptocurrency exchanges, including higher IT stability standards, mandatory compensation for hacker losses, and fines of up to 10% of annual revenue.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) latest report "Understanding Stablecoins" shows that dollar-dominated stablecoins are rapidly penetrating emerging markets and developing economies, potentially undermining central banks' control over domestic liquidity and interest rates.The report points out that stablecoins can quickly enter the market through mobile phones and the internet, especially in the presence of unhosted wallets, making it easier to cause "currency substitution," weakening the use of local currency and affecting the transmission of central bank monetary policy and seigniorage revenue. The IMF recommends that countries establish legal frameworks to prevent stablecoins from gaining "legal tender" or "official currency" status, thereby safeguarding financial sovereignty. Currently, 97% of the total market value of stablecoins is pegged to the dollar, with only a small proportion related to the euro or yen. The report also emphasizes that the usage of stablecoins in cross-border payments and in countries with high inflation has significantly increased, particularly in Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America.

According to Jinshi, the White House is preparing alternative tariff plans before the court ruling.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, the German parliament plans to review a motion "urging the government to recognize Bitcoin as a unique decentralized digital asset that should be treated with strategic measures."Germany's main opposition party, the Alternative for Germany (AfD), submitted a formal motion to the Bundestag opposing excessive regulation of Bitcoin. The motion points out that Bitcoin is fundamentally different from other crypto assets and should not be included under the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). The motion states that excessive regulation of Bitcoin stakeholders when implementing MiCA in various countries would jeopardize Germany's innovative capacity, financial freedom, and digital sovereignty.The party also calls attention to the trend of Bitcoin as a national strategic reserve asset, criticizing the German government for not recognizing Bitcoin from a strategic perspective. Additionally, it advocates for maintaining the current 12-month tax-free holding period, retaining the value-added tax exemption policy, and safeguarding individual self-custody rights. This motion makes Germany another country within the EU calling for the exploration of national Bitcoin reserves and the relaxation of MiCA regulations.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, Germany's main opposition party—the Alternative for Germany (AfD)—has submitted a formal motion to the Bundestag opposing excessive regulation of Bitcoin. The motion was submitted on October 23 and argues that Bitcoin is fundamentally different from other crypto assets and should not be included in the European unified regulatory framework for crypto assets (MiCA).The Alternative for Germany party pointed out in the motion that the current tax treatment of Bitcoin is generally positive, but there is still legal uncertainty that hinders private long-term investment. The party also calls on German lawmakers to consider Bitcoin as a strategic asset for national reserves and advocates for maintaining the current 12-month holding period for tax-free gains, keeping Bitcoin exempt from value-added tax, and ensuring individual self-custody rights.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, Ironlight Group's subsidiary Ironlight Markets has received FINRA approval to operate a U.S. regulated Alternative Trading System (ATS) for trading traditional securities and tokenized securities.It is reported that Ironlight's ATS combines a centralized order book with atomic on-chain settlement, enabling real-time trading and clearing. Its system allows banks, brokers, and registered investment advisors to connect via FIX or API interfaces, bringing the efficiency of blockchain to regulated markets.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, Federal Reserve Chairman Powell stated that alternative indicators have a better impact on the labor market than on inflation.

ChainCatcher news, Michael Saylor posted on the X platform stating that, according to the temporary guidelines issued by the U.S. Treasury and the IRS, Strategy is not expected to be subject to the Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax (CAMT) due to unrealized gains from its Bitcoin holdings.

ChainCatcher news, according to BitcoinTreasuries.NET, billionaire Mark Cuban stated that Bitcoin Treasury companies are an alternative to hedge against fiat currency.

ChainCatcher news, Grayscale's latest macro research report points out that the U.S. government's commitment to maintaining low inflation is facing a credibility crisis due to high debt levels, rising interest rates, and ongoing deficit spending. If investors begin to doubt the stability of the dollar as a store of value, they may turn to alternative assets such as cryptocurrencies.The report states that Bitcoin and Ethereum, as the core currency assets of the crypto market, have a limited and transparent supply mechanism, giving them the potential to hedge against the depreciation of fiat currencies in a macro environment. Similar to gold, their value comes from "not being passively expanded in supply due to government debt demands." Grayscale emphasizes that the current unsustainable growth of public debt is driving global demand for crypto assets, but if governments strengthen fiscal discipline and reaffirm central bank independence in the future, it may weaken the demand for cryptocurrencies.