Latest Crypto Industry News and Insights
Trump Signs Order to Open 401(k)s to Bitcoin, Crypto and Alternative Assets
President Trump has signed an executive order that could open 401(k) retirement plans to Bitcoin, crypto, private equity, and other alternative assets for the first time. Executive order signed April 30 Labor Department ordered to revise ERISA guidance Crypto, private equity, and alternative assets targeted for 401(k)s $12.5 trillion defined-contribution market in play TrumpIRA.gov planned […]
Read MoreOFAC Warns Iran Crypto Payments Can Trigger Sanctions as Nobitex Faces Scrutiny
The U.S. Treasury is warning that payments routed to Iran — including through crypto — can trigger sanctions enforcement, while fresh reporting puts Nobitex, Iran’s largest crypto exchange, under heavier scrutiny for alleged ties to state-linked entities. OFAC says Iran-related payments can violate sanctions, even when routed through digital assets Nobitex is facing renewed scrutiny […]
Read MoreCoinbase Helps Push CLARITY Act Provision for Clearer Bitcoin Regulation in US
Coinbase may have helped push a CLARITY Act provision across the finish line, and if that holds up, Bitcoin could get something the U.S. has denied the industry for years: a clearer rulebook instead of the usual regulatory mud-wrestling. Coinbase is tied to a CLARITY Act provision deal Bitcoin regulation in the U.S. could become […]
Read MoreBlackRock Clients Pour $284M Into Bitcoin ETFs as Geopolitical Tensions Rise
BlackRock clients just shoved $284 million into Bitcoin ETFs, and the timing says plenty: when geopolitical tensions flare, some investors stop treating BTC like a casino chip and start treating it like a serious portfolio asset. $284 million flowed into BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF products Geopolitical tensions appear to be boosting demand for bitcoin exposure Spot […]
Read MoreAdam Back: Corporate Bitcoin Buying Is a Fiat-vs-BTC Arbitrage Bet
Adam Back says corporate Bitcoin buying isn’t a fad — it’s a long-duration arbitrage bet on fiat slowly losing value while Bitcoin keeps gaining ground. Bitcoin treasury strategy is being framed as a fiat-vs-Bitcoin arbitrage play Hyperbitcoinization means Bitcoin potentially becoming the dominant store of value and reserve asset Strategy and Michael Saylor remain the […]
Read MoreU.S. Stablecoin Yield Ban Advances in Digital Asset Market Clarity Act Draft
A new draft of the U.S. Digital Asset Market Clarity Act takes direct aim at passive stablecoin yield, blocking issuers from paying interest-like rewards simply for holding tokens while still allowing incentives tied to real user activity. Stablecoin yield ban advances in the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act Passive rewards could be blocked; bona fide […]
Read MoreSenate CLARITY Act Targets Stablecoin Yield, Preserves Usage Rewards
The Senate’s latest CLARITY Act Update: Senate Makes Big Decision on Stablecoin Yield Rewards draft tightens U.S. stablecoin yield rules, restricting passive rewards while preserving activity-based crypto incentives. That’s a partial win for the industry, a partial loss for the banks, and a reminder that Washington’s favorite hobby is turning simple things into legal abstractions. […]
Read MoreTaiwan Weighs Bitcoin Reserve Strategy to Cut Dollar Dependence and Geopolitical Risk
Taiwan is weighing a Bitcoin reserve strategy as it looks for ways to cut dependence on U.S. dollar assets and harden its finances against geopolitical pressure. For a country sitting in a tense strategic position, that’s not fringe chatter anymore — it’s serious policy talk. Taiwan holds about $602 billion in foreign exchange reserves. Over […]
Read MoreBanks Reportedly Softening on Crypto Market Structure Bill, Boosting Bitcoin Outlook
Banks are reportedly softening their resistance to a crypto market structure bill, a move that could improve Bitcoin’s outlook and finally give U.S. crypto regulation a path out of the swamp. Bank compromise: Traditional finance may be easing up on crypto legislation. Market structure: The rulebook for how crypto is classified, traded, and supervised. Bitcoin […]
Read MoreUS Senators Strike Stablecoin Yield Deal Ahead of CLARITY Act Markup
US senators reach stablecoin yield deal ahead of CLARITY Act markup Senate negotiators have reportedly struck a deal on stablecoin yield ahead of the CLARITY Act markup, a move that could shape how digital dollars are used, marketed, and regulated in the United States. Stablecoin yield now sits at the center of the Senate’s crypto […]
Read MoreBitcoin Risks 11% FOMC Drop as Fed Holds Rates Steady Again
Bitcoin’s short-term price action has a nasty habit of wobbling after Federal Reserve meetings, and the latest FOMC decision has traders once again eyeing the downside. Bitcoin has sold off after 8 of the last 9 FOMC meetings Average seven-day decline: about 11% The Fed held rates steady at 3.50% to 3.75% A repeat of […]
Read MorePACTs Proposal Aims to Protect Early Bitcoin Holders from Quantum Risk
New PACTs idea could help early Bitcoin holders prepare for a quantum future Bitcoin’s cryptography is built like a fortress, but quantum computing is the one theoretical wrecking ball that keeps people up at night. A new PACTs proposal aims to give early Bitcoin holders a cleaner way to prepare for that risk without forcing […]
Read MorePACTs Proposal Could Help Bitcoin Prepare for the Quantum Computing Threat
Bitcoin’s long-term security challenge may not be regulators, block size drama, or the latest altcoin circus — it could be quantum computing. A proposal called PACTs is being pitched as a way to harden Bitcoin before future quantum machines can start chewing through the cryptography that protects coin ownership. PACTs are aimed at defending Bitcoin […]
Read MoreUS Seizes Nearly $500M in Iranian-Linked Crypto, Including $344M in USDT
The U.S. says it has seized nearly $500 million in Iranian-linked crypto assets, escalating a sanctions campaign that now reaches deep into stablecoins, shipping, oil, and shadow banking. The biggest confirmed chunk: $344 million in Tether’s USDT. Nearly $500 million in Iranian-linked crypto assets seized $344 million of that was frozen in USDT Operation Economic […]
Read MoreAPEMARS Presale Pushes 1800% ROI Claim as Ethereum Strengthens and XRP Slips
APEMARS is leaning hard on presale hype while Ethereum keeps showing real network strength and XRP keeps fighting weak momentum. That’s the short version: one token is selling a moonshot, one chain is still doing heavy lifting, and one legacy asset is stuck in a messy middle ground. APEMARS ($APRZ) is in Stage 18 of […]
Read MoreRakuten Pay Adds XRP: 44M Users, 5M Merchants and a Real Adoption Boost
XRP is getting a fresh wave of attention after Rakuten Pay added support for it, giving the payments-focused altcoin a rare mix of real-world utility and market hype. Rakuten Pay integrated XRP into its payment ecosystem Rakuten Wallet users can convert loyalty points into XRP 44 million users, 5 million+ merchant locations, and roughly $23 […]
Read MoreBest AI Trading Bots in 2026: AriseAlpha, 3Commas, Trade Ideas and More
AI trading bots are moving from a niche tool for quants into a mainstream setup for everyday traders who want less screen time, tighter execution, and fewer emotional blowups across stocks, forex, and crypto. Automation is going mainstream Multi-market tools are pulling ahead No bot removes market risk Systematic trading beats guesswork The appeal is […]
Read MoreBitcoin Reclaims $78K as Bulls Eye $80K Amid ETF Inflows
Bitcoin has pushed back above $78,000 on Gate’s BTC/USDT pair, putting the market right back in striking distance of the $80,000 level bulls keep stalking. BTC trades around $78,004 on Gate Up roughly 2.15% over the past 24 hours Rebound from near $76,000 keeps the short-term uptrend alive $78,500 resistance is the next key hurdle […]
Read MorePentagon Says Bitcoin Could Give U.S. Strategic Leverage Against China
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says Bitcoin could give the United States strategic leverage against China — a sign that BTC is no longer being treated as just a market asset, but as part of national security planning. That view was echoed in a recent report on Bitcoin’s leverage against China, and it’s a reminder […]
Read MoreCoinbase’s CUSHY Tokenized Credit Fund Targets Institutions on Ethereum, Solana and Base
Coinbase’s CUSHY fund brings institutional credit on-chain ahead of Q2 2026 launch Coinbase Asset Management is taking another swing at tokenised finance with CUSHY, a tokenised credit fund for qualified institutional investors that will run across Ethereum, Solana, and Base. It’s a serious institutional product, not another retail yield gimmick dressed up in blockchain cosplay. […]
Read MoreBitcoin Spot Volume Hits Multi-Year Lows as Coinbase Premium Turns Deeply Negative
Bitcoin’s spot market is getting thinner, and that’s a bad look for anyone expecting a strong rally to be backed by real demand. Spot volume has fallen to multi-year lows Low liquidity can amplify price swings Coinbase Premium Gap has turned deeply negative U.S. selling pressure may be weighing on BTC Glassnode says Bitcoin spot […]
Read MoreEU Sanctions Russia’s Crypto Rails, Shadow Fleet and Digital Ruble in 20th Package
The European Union has rolled out its 20th sanctions package against Russia, and this round reaches deeper into crypto, stablecoins, shipping, and Moscow’s digital currency plans. Crypto routes tightened Russian oil and banks targeted Shadow fleet and propaganda hit New pressure on sanctions evasion The EU’s latest sanctions package is a broadside aimed at the […]
Read MoreSenate Pushes Coinbase-Backed Clarity Act Toward Summer 2026 Crypto Law
Washington is moving closer to a real crypto market structure law, and the Coinbase-backed Clarity Act is starting to look less like wishful thinking and more like a bill that could actually land on a president’s desk by summer 2026. Tim Scott is pushing Senate action this month SEC vs. CFTC jurisdiction remains the core […]
Read MoreBrazil Central Bank Bans Stablecoins in Regulated Cross-Border Payments
Brazil’s central bank has slammed the door on crypto use in regulated cross-border payments. Crypto can still move in Brazil, but stablecoins and other virtual assets are no longer welcome in the supervised channel where foreign exchange payments are finalized. Resolution BCB No. 561 bans virtual assets from settlement inside regulated eFX services Crypto transfers […]
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