Planetary Morning News

1. White House officials stated that Trump may sign the crypto market structure bill before April;

2. A closed-door meeting of US Senate Democrats released positive signals, indicating continued hope for advancing crypto legislation;

3. The Chairman of the US House Financial Services Committee stated that the investigation into Powell may make Warsh's nomination confirmation as Fed Chair more difficult;

4. Strategy indicated that preferred stock dividend distributions in 2025 will be treated as tax-exempt capital returns;

5. CME Group CEO stated they are exploring launching their own crypto token, "CME Coin";

6. Analysis suggests Bitcoin will not repeat the extreme bear markets of 2018 or 2022, and the current situation may present an entry opportunity for long-term investors;

7. Multicoin founder Kyle Samani is gradually stepping back from the investment firm's affairs but will continue to advocate for Solana;

8. Prediction market Opinion completed a $20 million Series A funding round with participation from Hack VC and others;

9. Matador signed a stock distribution agreement to raise $30 million to increase its Bitcoin holdings;

10. Cipher Mining plans to raise $2 billion through the issuance of senior secured notes;

11. China's Ministry of Public Security is soliciting public opinions on the "Cybercrime Prevention Law," which includes regulating illegal virtual currency transfers within its scope;

12. Beijing Business Today reported that Hong Kong's stablecoin licensing review is nearing its end, with industry insiders reminding to pay attention to differences in mainland regulatory policies;

13. Hong Kong police conducted "Operation Mousetrap," arresting 682 people and dismantling a money laundering syndicate involving approximately HK$44 million in virtual currency.