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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!"

ChainCatcher news, the newly established independent political action committee The Fellowship PAC announced that it has raised over $100 million to support pro-innovation, pro-cryptocurrency candidates, aiming to maintain the United States' leadership in the global digital assets and entrepreneurship sectors.The Fellowship PAC stated that its mission is built on the unprecedented momentum created by innovators, entrepreneurs, and investors, emphasizing transparency and trust as its core differentiators, ensuring that political actions directly support the broader crypto ecosystem rather than narrow or personal interests. In the context of the Trump administration's push to establish a regulatory framework, the organization is committed to making the U.S. a global cryptocurrency hub.The Fellowship PAC will focus on supporting candidates committed to providing transparent and predictable rules for digital assets, protecting the U.S.'s global competitive advantage in technology and entrepreneurship, and preventing the ongoing brain drain of talent and entrepreneurs to overseas markets. As an independent expenditure committee (super PAC), the organization does not coordinate with candidates or parties, and its goal is to ensure that the U.S. continues to maintain its global leadership in crypto and innovation through transparent, ecosystem-wide support.

ChainCatcher news, the newly established super political action committee Fellowship PAC announced on Monday that it will spend over $100 million to support candidates advocating for pro-crypto policies. This is the latest initiative from the digital asset industry to overwhelm political opponents and push legislators in Washington to protect industry interests.It is worth noting that this PAC is more inclined to ally with the Republican Party and former President Trump compared to the currently dominant super PAC in the crypto industry, Fairshake. According to filed documents, the financial officer of Fellowship PAC is an executive from Wall Street firm Cantor Fitzgerald, which was previously led by Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick.According to two insiders, supporters of the organization are expected to include Tether, the world's largest stablecoin issuer. This foreign company recently established a U.S. entity, allowing it to provide funding to the super PAC. Tether has faced allegations of financial fraud and enabling platform crime, but has recently been actively building connections with the Trump administration, including hiring Bo Hines, who just left his position as Trump's crypto advisor last month, and working closely with Cantor Fitzgerald, operated by Lutnick's son.

ChainCatcher news, according to market news, informed officials say that BlackRock's Global Fixed Income Chief Rick Rieder has recently been rising in the rankings among candidates for Federal Reserve Chair. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met with Rieder for about two hours in New York last Friday to discuss topics such as monetary policy, the Federal Reserve's organizational structure, and regulation; currently, 4 out of 11 public candidates have been interviewed, and the list may increase by 1-2 more, with the selection process still ongoing. Earlier, Rieder stated in an interview that based on his interpretation of economic indicators, the Federal Reserve "should cut rates by 50 basis points."