Deputy Director of the CIA Micheal Jayellis said the CIA views Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as a tool they can use for payments. He said Bitcoin and other digital assets were “another tool in the tool box.”
He also noted the agency aims to give President Donald Trump a decisive intelligence a

Ripple attempted to acquire the second-largest stablecoin issuer, but the offer was rejected. Despite legal battles, Ripple's stablecoin RLUSD struggled post-launch, with its market cap remaining below $320 million.

BONK breaks downtrend with a 60% surge, confirmed by indicators. Analysts target $0.000040 before Solana Accelerate. Bulls in control as momentum builds.

HSBC has issued a warning that the global trade war triggered by U.S. President Trump will have broader implications, particularly directly impacting loan and credit quality. This means that HSBC, which primarily serves business clients, will face more challenging times.
HSBC Holdings ( is the largest bank in Europe and has now reset its targets, announcing a new $3 billion share buyback plan ). The first quarter financial report disclosed a pre-tax profit of $9.5 billion, mainly attributed to one-time costs related to the disposal of operations in Canada and Argentina. Analysts had previously estimated that the pre-tax profit of this largest bank in Europe by asset size would reach $7.8 billion, and the bank's profits in the first quarter exceeded analysts' expectations. On April 29, HSBC's stock price in Hong Kong rose by about 3.2%, while the Hang Seng Index remained flat, and the London Stock Exchange price rose by about 2.1.

Ripple strategically focuses on expanding in the U.S. market amidst evolving crypto regulations. Building infrastructure and navigating regulatory clarity may give XRP a competitive advantage. Positive market sentiment and strategic investments position XRP well for future growth in the American market.

SEC delays Franklin Templeton's XRP ETF decision to June 17, impacting XRP price. ProShares plans XRP futures ETF despite regulatory delays. Market shows reduced volatility and cautious sentiment.

Cryptocurrency market sees Fartcoin and CRV tokens recovering, mirroring similar bullish patterns. FARTCOIN gains 170% led by technical breakout, while CRV shows potential for a 15% upside. Traders advised to watch for resistance levels and use caution.

Following the footsteps of Trump-led America, the UK is also setting out to bring crypto under compulsory regulations.
The announcement was made by Finance Minister Rachel Reeves on Tuesday, and it also highlighted that UK lawmakers will work closely with the United States to make it a reality.
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North Carolina's state House passed a bill on cryptocurrency investments, showing commitment to digital assets. The bill aims to regulate and promote crypto investments, positioning the state as a hub for blockchain technology. This move signifies North Carolina's proactive approach to embracing innovation in finance.

Source: "Lessons from 20 Years of Venture Capital: Roelof Botha (Managing Partner at Sequoia Capital)"
Organized & Compiled by: Daisy, ChainCatcher

Editor's Note:

Against the backdrop of the rapid development of artificial intelligence technology, AI investment continues to heat up, and the decision-making logic of venture capital is also constantly changing. Roelof Botha, managing partner at Sequoia Capital, shared his views on the current market stage, his perspective on AI investment risks, and how Sequoia internally addresses decision-making biases during an exclusive interview with The Generalist podcast.

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Solana Policy Institute ( has partnered with three major industry partners to submit the "Project Open" pilot proposal to the SEC ), aiming to tokenize and trade traditional stock securities through Blockchain technology, ushering in a new era of digitalization in the Capital Market of the United States.
Stepping into the Future: Project Open Creates an On-Chain Stock Trading Platform
The Solana policy research organization, financial technology company Superstate Inc., law firm Lowenstein Sandler LLP, and Solana-based DEX Orca jointly submitted the "Project Open" pilot project, aiming to guide traditional equity securities through public blockchains like Solana.