Gate News: On April 7, Paul Atkins, Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), said at the Vanderbilt University Digital Assets Summit that the SEC’s proposed crypto “safe harbor” framework has been submitted to the Information and Regulatory Affairs Office (OIRA) for review under the Office of Management and Budget, and that only one final step remains before it is formally released. The proposal includes a “start-up exemption” provision, allowing crypto projects to raise a certain amount of funding within a four-year period, while requiring specific disclosures to protect investors. Atkins also revealed that the SEC is moving forward with an “innovation exemption” mechanism, which would create a regulatory sandbox for on-chain assets, but the initiative has sparked controversy between crypto advocates and traditional financial institutions. Atkins emphasized that related legislation still needs to be advanced to ensure the regulatory framework has staying power across administrations.

The EthCC exhibition at Cannes Ethereum blockchain event showcased a split in the cryptocurrency industry, highlighting the tensions between the crypto punk community and traditional financial institutions. Although institutional investment is increasing, concerns about the industry’s ideals have been raised by high ticket prices and sponsor-related controversies. The Ethereum Foundation reaffirmed the crypto punk principles, and future development will depend on how to balance capital and ideas.

Pharos announced a partnership with Anvita at the RWA Summit in Cannes, France, to explore the fusion of AI and real-world assets. Anvita Flow, introduced by Anvita at ETHCC, will provide technical support for Pharos, enabling agent collaboration and value settlement.

Gate News reports that on March 29, Trump delivered a speech at the Future Investment Initiative Summit held in Miami, emphasizing the significant influence of Bitcoin and that the U.S. should maintain a leading position in this field. He stated that more and more users want to use virtual assets, especially Bitcoin, for payments, and the U.S. needs to be at the forefront of relevant development trends.

Trump stated at the Future Investment Initiative Summit that the United States will become a global superpower in cryptocurrency, emphasizing the importance of Bitcoin and the acceleration of payment trends. He pointed out that the U.S. needs to maintain a leading position in the fields of crypto assets and financial innovation to ensure its dominance in the global financial system.

Gate News report, on March 28, in Miami, Florida, President Trump stated at the Future Investment Initiative (FII) summit that Bitcoin is very powerful, and the United States must stay ahead in this trend. He emphasized that many people currently want to use virtual assets (especially Bitcoin) for payments, and the U.S. must be at the forefront of this trend.

Michael Saylor has transformed Strategy into the world's largest corporate Bitcoin holder, owning 762,000 BTC. At the Digital Asset Summit, he introduced the preferred stock product STRC, which offers low volatility and high returns, with an 11.5% yield and approximately 2% volatility. The goal is to attract institutional capital into Bitcoin and address the issue of insufficient allocation to crypto assets.

Michael Saylor introduced the concept of "digital credit" at the New York Digital Asset Summit, emphasizing its importance in the crypto industry. He presented the STRC preferred stock product, with an 11.5% yield and 2% volatility, calling it a highly attractive credit instrument. Meanwhile, institutional funds are flowing into Bitcoin through regulated channels, indicating a rising interest in digital assets.

At the New York Digital Assets Summit, Solana executive Vibhu Norby revealed that the network has processed 15 million on-chain payments from AI agents, with stablecoins serving as the primary settlement tool. The programmable nature of AI payments will revolutionize internet business models, and he predicts that 95% to 99% of crypto transactions in the future will be initiated by large language models.

The Trump family plans to hold a cryptocurrency elite event on April 25 in Florida for "Trump Coin" holders, inviting 297 investors to participate. The event has attracted political attention, with Democrats criticizing it as a "crypto corruption club" and questioning Trump's business conduct. The conference has the potential to further draw high-net-worth investors and global crypto industry focus, and in conjunction with the upcoming 2026 midterm elections, related political attacks may intensify.