1. Trump Calls Bitcoin Digital Gold

2. USAID Plans to Introduce Blockchain Technology

Officials from the Trump administration are pushing for reforms at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and are considering the adoption of blockchain technology to enhance the transparency of fund flows. A document circulating within the U.S. State Department indicates that the proposed "modernized, performance-based procurement" process suggests that "all fund allocations will be securely tracked through blockchain technology," but it remains unclear which blockchain model (public, private, or hybrid) will be adopted. This proposal echoes the recommendations from the government efficiency group DOGE, led by Elon Musk, which previously advocated for significant cuts to USAID and explored the possibility of moving government systems on-chain. Reports indicate that the Trump administration plans to reshape USAID to focus more on global health, food security, and disaster response, and it may be renamed the "U.S. International Humanitarian Assistance Agency" (IHA). Currently, the proposal has not yet received approval from Secretary of State Marco Rubio or other senior officials, and some changes may require congressional authorization. -Original

3. MegaETH Launches Public Testnet for the First Time

MegaETH is a scaling solution for Ethereum, supported by well-known investors including Vitalik Buterin, and it launched its public testnet on Friday. The team has taken a stubborn stance on scaling issues, which contradicts the "aggregation-centric roadmap" that utilizes multiple Layer 2 solutions for Ethereum. -Original

4. Farcaster Launches Data Layer Snapchain

The decentralized social media protocol Farcaster has launched its "blockchain-like" data layer Snapchain mainnet. This release coincides with the debut of Farcaster's "airdrop incentive" program, which rewards users who actively engage with the decentralized social media platform. -Original

5. Coinbase Deepens Negotiations to Acquire Deribit

Coinbase is exploring the acquisition of the Bitcoin and Ethereum options trading platform Deribit, with negotiations now in the "advanced" stage. -Original

6. Coinbase Launches Bitcoin Loan Product

Coinbase's Product Director Michael Rihani explained that the goal of Coinbase's newly launched Bitcoin-backed loans is to make it easier for everyday consumers to access DeFi. -Original

7. Germany's BaFin Halts Ethena's New Business

According to an announcement on BaFin's official website, the German Financial Supervisory Authority BaFin has halted Ethena GmbH's new business of issuing the USDe stablecoin in Germany, citing significant organizational deficiencies and compliance violations in its MiCAR licensing process, including improper asset reserve management and failure to meet capital requirements. BaFin has taken the following measures: freezing Ethena GmbH's asset reserves, restricting management's disposal rights over assets, shutting down related functions on its official website, and appointing a commissioner to oversee enforcement. Additionally, BaFin suspects that Ethena GmbH illegally offered sUSDe security tokens to the public without providing the necessary prospectus. Currently, Ethena GmbH customers are temporarily unable to redeem USDe tokens, but secondary market trading remains unrestricted. As of now, approximately 5.4 billion USDe tokens are in circulation. BaFin will continue to assess whether to completely reject its compliance license application under MiCAR. -Original

8. Australia Plans to Introduce Cryptocurrency Legislation Draft by 2025

The Australian government has announced a new cryptocurrency regulatory plan and intends to introduce a legislative draft by 2025. The plan promises to address the "de-banking" issues faced by major banks regarding crypto-related businesses. -Original

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