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According to the Hong Kong Wen Wei Po, the Vice President of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, Chen Weimin, stated that the choice of which currency to issue for stablecoins primarily depends on the applicant's own decision. The issuance of a Hong Kong dollar stablecoin is the first step, and in the future, other currencies including the renminbi can be issued, which is permitted under Hong Kong's system, but the applicant also needs to obtain approval from mainland regulatory authorities.Regarding when the second batch of stablecoin issuer licenses will be issued, Chen Weimin indicated that there is currently no relevant timetable, but they have been in communication with applicants interested in applying for the license. It is reported that HSBC's stablecoin will be integrated into the PayMe and HSBC HK App applications and will support real-time transfers between individuals, as well as person-to-merchant (P2M) services.

According to a report by Reuters, Kraken has become the first cryptocurrency exchange approved for a master account with the Federal Reserve, but the account is restricted, only allowing its banking operations to access the Fedwire payment system and maintain a limited balance, without the ability to earn interest or obtain emergency loans. This move has raised concerns about risks and transparency in the U.S. financial system, including a call from Maxine Waters, chair of the House Financial Services Committee, for more disclosure on account details.Regulatory experts point out that lightly regulated crypto companies having direct access to the Federal Reserve payment system may pose operational and financial stability risks. The Federal Reserve stated that the related restrictions are intended to mitigate liquidity shocks and credit risks, but the banking industry warns that this could affect liquidity in the banking system and exacerbate money laundering and operational loopholes. Kraken stated that its banking reserves are fully supported and comply with bank-level anti-money laundering and customer identification requirements.

Kraken becomes the first cryptocurrency exchange approved for a main account by the Federal Reserve, but the account is restricted, only allowing its banking operations to access the Fedwire payment system and maintain a limited balance, without the ability to earn interest or obtain emergency loans. This move has raised concerns about risks and transparency in the U.S. financial system, including calls from House Financial Services Committee Chair Maxine Waters for more disclosure on account details.Regulatory experts point out that lightly regulated crypto companies having direct access to the Federal Reserve payment system could pose operational and financial stability risks. The Federal Reserve stated that the related restrictions are intended to mitigate liquidity shocks and credit risks, but the banking industry warns that this could affect liquidity in the banking system and exacerbate money laundering and operational loopholes. Kraken stated that its banking reserves are fully supported and comply with bank-level anti-money laundering and customer identification requirements.

According to Crowdfund Insider, the Dutch bank ClearBank has announced that it has obtained approval for the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) and has received a Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) license from the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM). It will launch digital asset services, including stablecoins. The bank also stated that it plans to support euro and dollar-based stablecoins (EURC and USDC) in the future to enhance the efficiency of cross-border transfers and payments.In addition, ClearBank announced that it will provide savings account services through Coinbase and will be included in the coverage of the UK's Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS).

CME Group announced plans to launch futures contracts for Avalanche (AVAX) and Sui (SUI), further enriching its regulated cryptocurrency derivatives product line, and is currently awaiting approval from regulatory authorities. Market participants can choose between mini contracts or standard contracts: 1. AVAX futures: 5,000 AVAX, mini AVAX futures: 500 AVAX; 2. SUI futures: 50,000 SUI, mini SUI futures: 5,000 SUI.

According to official news, Coinbase has received conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to establish a national trust bank. Coinbase stated that after obtaining this license, it will not transform into a commercial bank, will not accept retail deposits, and will not implement a fractional reserve system. Federal oversight through the OCC will bring consistency and uniformity to its custody business and lay the foundation for new products, including payment and related services, to better serve institutions and individuals.Coinbase stated that the company will continue to operate under the supervision of the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), and the NYDFS's BitLicense and state trust charter will not become invalid.

According to a report by Xinhua News Agency, the latest poll results released by Fox News Channel show that about 59% of surveyed American voters are dissatisfied with President Trump's administration, an increase of 8 percentage points from a year ago, reaching a new high during his term; the satisfaction rate dropped from 49% to 41%.The survey is based on a random sample of 1,001 registered voters. Among different parties, the satisfaction rate among Republican voters is 84%, a year-on-year decrease of 8 percentage points; while the dissatisfaction rates among Democratic and independent voters reach 95% and 75%, respectively.

According to Cointelegraph, Maxine Waters, a senior Democrat on the U.S. House Financial Services Committee, has written to Jeff Schmid, president of the Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank, requesting an explanation regarding the approval of a limited-purpose master account for Kraken Financial.Waters has asked the Kansas City Fed to clarify the specific permissions of the Kraken account, the federal services accessible, any additional conditions or restrictions, and the anti-money laundering and consumer protection measures being considered by April 10. Kraken's banking division received the account earlier this month, allowing direct access to the Federal Reserve's core payment system, Fedwire.Waters pointed out that innovations in payments, digital assets, tokenization, and artificial intelligence are rapidly outpacing the existing legal framework, necessitating transparency in access to critical financial infrastructure. According to the crypto advocacy organization Stand With Crypto, Waters is rated as a "strong opponent of cryptocurrency."

According to a report by Jinshi, the latest NBC poll shows that Trump's support among registered voters has decreased by 3 percentage points from 47% in March 2025 to 44%, with disapproval rising to 54%. The average of Decision Desk HQ polls also shows similar results: 43.1% approval and 54.4% disapproval.Investinglive analyst Adam Button stated that the key for the market lies in the situation of the midterm elections. Trump himself has pointed out this risk, noting that historical patterns show that the party in the White House typically faces setbacks in midterm elections. If the Republican Party loses seats in Congress, it will reshape the legislative landscape regarding tax policy, tariffs, and deregulation, while current stock valuations have to some extent already priced in expectations for these policies.The big question ahead is whether Trump will begin to face internal pressure to quickly end the war. Republicans have certainly acknowledged that they will lose the House of Representatives, and as the Middle Eastern war diminishes some of their voter base, the control of the Senate becomes increasingly uncertain.

According to Jinshi citing ABC News, Trump recently stated in an interview that as Iran moves closer to electing its next Supreme Leader, if that candidate does not receive his approval beforehand, then this new leader "will not be in power for long."He said in the interview: "He must get our approval, and if he doesn't get our approval, he won't be in power for long. We need to make sure we don't have to go through this every 10 years, especially when you don't have a president like me who is absolutely uncompromising."He added: "I don't want people to have to go through the same thing again in 5 years, and worse, we can never let them have nuclear weapons."

Crypto journalist Eleanor Terrett posted on social media that Kraken, the second-largest crypto exchange in the U.S., has just accomplished something no other crypto company has done before—obtaining key access qualifications from the Federal Reserve.Kraken's banking division, Kraken Financial, has received approval from the Kansas City Fed to open a master account with the Federal Reserve. This marks the first time a native crypto company has gained (albeit with limited permissions) direct access to the Federal Reserve's payment system.This approval comes five and a half years after Kraken submitted its application to the Kansas City Fed in October 2020. The account allows Kraken to directly access the Federal Reserve's payment system, but does not include the right to use the Fed's lending tools. The company can hold reserves and settle with central bank funds, but cannot issue loans, use the discount window, or operate as a traditional commercial bank.According to sources, Kraken's approval is seen as a pilot project to test this new model. This decision is historically significant for the crypto industry, which has long been excluded from the traditional banking system, and indicates a shift in the Federal Reserve's stance. This move could trigger a wave of applications from other crypto companies seeking master accounts with the Federal Reserve. Custodia Bank, Anchorage, and Ripple's U.S. banking partner have all applied for master accounts.

Cryptocurrency trading platform Crypto.com announced on Monday that it has received conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to apply for a federal charter for a national bank license in the future.This approval will allow Crypto.com to offer digital asset custody and staking services under a federal regulatory framework.

According to CoinDesk, Bridge, a stablecoin infrastructure company under Stripe, announced on Tuesday that it has received conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to establish a national trust bank.This means that Bridge's national trust bank will be able to issue stablecoins, custody digital assets, and manage reserve assets under federal direct supervision. This marks a key step in Stripe's blockchain payment strategy since its acquisition of Bridge for $1.1 billion in 2024.Bridge stated that this approval establishes its capability to build digital dollar products for businesses, fintech companies, crypto institutions, and traditional financial institutions within the federal framework. Bridge claims that its system complies with the regulatory standards set by the GENIUS Act passed last year. Although the OCC, the Federal Reserve, and the FDIC have not yet finalized the specific implementation regulations for the act, the related processes are underway. Bridge is one of the growing number of companies seeking to build stablecoin products within the federal regulatory framework.In December last year, Circle, Ripple, Paxos, Fidelity Digital Assets, and BitGo all received similar conditional approvals from the OCC; Erebor Bank also received a conditional national bank charter in October last year. Bridge submitted its application in October last year, and OCC records show it was approved last week.Currently, Bridge provides stablecoin issuance technical support for products such as Phantom's CASH and MetaMask's mUSD through Stripe's Open Issuance platform. The OCC has not yet announced a timeline for final approval.

The American Bankers Association (ABA) is urging the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to slow down the approval of national bank charters for digital asset companies.The banking industry's lobbying group stated that the OCC needs to ensure that its regulatory and bankruptcy framework can address the risks posed by cryptocurrency and stablecoin companies, and is calling for all parties to exercise patience.

The American Bankers Association (ABA) submitted a letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), urging a slowdown in the approval process for cryptocurrency companies' bank charter applications. The ABA warned that approving these applications before Congress completes the relevant regulatory framework could pose risks to the financial system. Currently, several cryptocurrency companies, including Circle, Ripple, and Coinbase, are applying for or have already obtained OCC trust bank charters.The banking industry is concerned that this will allow cryptocurrency companies to bypass the traditional banking intermediary layer and directly access the Federal Reserve payment system.

According to Cryptonews, a recent survey released by local media in El Salvador shows that, thanks to improvements in security and a decrease in crime rates, 91.9% of respondents approve of President Bukele's performance in office. Among the 1,200 people surveyed, 62.8% expressed strong support for the president, while only 1.8% expressed strong opposition. Although Bitcoin has become legal tender, its popularity among the public remains limited. El Salvador continues to accumulate Bitcoin while negotiating with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Web3 asset data platform RootData announced through the X platform that its 3rd and 4th transparency bounty activities have received over 670 pieces of community feedback.RootData stated that during the review, multiple AI-generated data entries were found, and after rigorous verification, most will be marked as invalid, mainly involving token unlocks and key calendar data. RootData encourages participants to make good use of AI tools, but they must adhere to a rigorous and realistic data attitude to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information.It is reported that the ongoing bounty activities of the platform focus on Binance spot and contract projects, as well as the 2026 listings of second-tier exchanges such as HTX, Bitget, Gate, and Bybit, promoting the transparency and credibility of the crypto ecosystem through community collaboration. For more details, see:《Phase 3: Dig Deep into Binance Spot & Futures Projects Transparency Over the Past Year》《Phase 4: Review the Transparency of Exchange Listings in 2026》

According to The Block, Ripple has obtained a full Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license from the Luxembourg Financial Supervisory Authority (CSSF), which officially came into effect after preliminary approval on January 14.This authorization allows Ripple to expand its payment and digital asset services across the entire European Union, providing a regulated channel for its blockchain-based payment services to enter the European market.

According to Cointelegraph, Brazil's crypto-friendly digital bank Nubank has received conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to establish a national bank in the United States.

According to PR Newswire, Nasdaq-listed fintech company DeFi Technologies announced that its subsidiaries Valour Inc. and Valour Digital Securities Limited have received approval from UK regulators to offer Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded products to UK retail investors through the London Stock Exchange: 1 Valour Bitcoin Physical Staking and 1 Valour Ethereum Physical Staking.It is reported that the company had previously launched an asset-backed Ethereum physical staking ETP for UK professional investors.