Crypto markets skated sideways on Friday while stocks crumbled as U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell suggested the Fed would take a wait-and-see approach to monetary policy. The Fed chair says at a conference in Virginia that the US economy faces “a highly uncertain outlook with elevated risks of both higher unemployment and higher inflation.

Popular crypto exchange OKX has been fined $1.16 million (€1.054 million) in Malta for breaching certain anti-money laundering regulations. This development follows a string of operational and regulatory controversies surrounding the Seychelles-based exchange.

One staff statement flagged for review is a 2019 document that provides guidance on how the SEC applies the Howey Test to digital assets.

The crypto community embraced President Trump and was rewarded with anti-regulatory policies. However, the trade war, fewer rate cuts, and other events rattled the stock market.

The following is a guest post and opinion of Shibtoshi, Founder of SquidGrow. Memecoins have created unprecedented chaos within the crypto industry.

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission has clarified its stance on dollar-backed stable cryptocurrencies, stating that “covered” stablecoins are not securities. This move represents another step toward a clear crypto regulatory landscape in the US.

The crypto exchange OKX is dealing with more regulatory issues. Malta's Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU) slapped the exchange with a €1.054 million fine ($1.155 million) for multiple compliance violations, including “failing to adequately assess” money-laundering/terrorism-financing risks associated with its products.

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has said that stablecoins backed by cash or cash-equivalent reserves and redeemable for US Dollars on a one-to-one basis are not securities under Federal law.

The SEC has announced new guidelines, stating that certain fiat-backed stablecoins will be classified as “non-securities,” exempting them from transaction reporting requirements. The post SEC Says Certain Stablecoins Qualify as ‘Non-Securities' Under New Guidelines appeared first on Cryptonews.

In a pivotal move for the crypto industry, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued guidance on stablecoins, bringing fresh clarity to a fast-growing segment of the digital asset market.

Top crypto stocks performed better than the broader stock market this week, helped by relatively stable cryptocurrency prices. After President Donald Trump unveiled new tariffs on April 2, the stock market experienced two days of turmoil.

A scammer masquerading as JPMorgan Chase and PayPal allegedly managed to drain a total of $30,000 from victims' bank accounts before the scheme unraveled. The victims say they received emails that appeared to be from PayPal, warning them about a large and potentially unauthorized Bitcoin purchase, reports CBS 12.

After a successful pilot in which crypto assets were recovered on behalf of an elderly victim, London police are taking the next step.

Donald Trump's tariffs continue to hurt the global markets, and now, experts such as JPMorgan are predicting a US recession will happen this year. This development is significant considering how it could impact the crypto market, although not in the way some might expect.

A note for all journalists who may one day need to prove the existence of a fact without revealing its contents: blockchain is the solution

Illinois Senate has advanced a bill to establish comprehensive regulations for crypto businesses operating in the state and address concerns about digital assets-related fraud cases, which saw over $160 million in losses in 2023.

A widely followed cryptocurrency analyst and trader is leaning bullish on an altcoin built in the Solana (SOL) ecosystem.

Overanalyzing every crumb in Satoshi Nakamoto's long-cold trail isn't exactly useful these days. Not to mention that Satoshi left for a reason and deserves his privacy.

The most successful cryptocurrency traders are still chasing quick profits in memecoins, despite signs that the broader “supercycle” for the speculative assets may be winding down. The shift follows recent disappointment tied to memecoin launches associated with US President Donald Trump.The industry's most successful cryptocurrency traders by returns — tracked as “smart money” traders on Nansen's blockchain intelligence platform — continue hunting for quick memecoin returns.

FTX's bankruptcy process just took a major turn. Nearly 400,000 customer claims worth up to $2.5 billion have been disqualified after users failed to meet the March 3 deadline for identity verification. This massive disqualification reflects a strict enforcement of Know Your Customer (KYC) rules as the collapsed crypto exchange works through its legal proceedings.

Thailand is considering changing its cybercrime laws to protect crypto traders, according to a report by local news outlet Bangkok Post. According to the report, the government is expected to amend two emergency decrees related to the prevention and suppression of cybercrime.

A screenshot circulating online has raised eyebrows in the Pi Network community, showing millions of Pi being withdrawn from OKX. This has fueled debates, with some users questioning the authenticity of the data, citing discrepancies between Pi's total supply.

The following is a guest post and opinion of Eneko Knörr, CEO and Co-Founder of Stabolut. The European Union's Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulation was intended to establish clarity and safety within the crypto landscape.

Stabecoin Remittances:- In an exciting development for the growing adoption of stablecoins, VirgoPay, a subsidiary of VirgoCX Global Holdings, has announced a strategic partnership with Vaulta, formerly known as to enhance its stablecoin-based remittance services. Both of the Canada-based Web3 firms are set to launch VirgoPay, a stabelcoins supported remittance application.

The Donald Trump trade war has brought major turmoil to the financial market, but crypto market conditions indicate it is the perfect time to buy some crypto. The interest in digital assets is soaring as the stock market turmoil intensifies with the recent advancement in U.S. tariffs.

In an uncertain macroeconomic context, a clear trend is emerging: stablecoins are entering an independent bull market, according to the asset manager VanEck in its April 2025 report. While smart contract platforms like Solana and Ethereum are experiencing a significant slowdown, stablecoins are rapidly gaining ground in the crypto ecosystem.

On April 4, daily liquidations in the crypto market reached $250 million amid uncertainty Federal Reserve and negativity from U.S. trade tariffs.

Researchers have unveiled the hidden pattern behind the collapse of a crypto project worth about $3.5 billion. Researchers at the Queen Mary University of London have revealed the behind-the-scenes details behind one of the biggest collapses in the crypto world, the fall of TerraUSD and its associate currency, LUNA.

The latest crypto market metrics have set off a tidal wave of optimism by signaling that investors are shifting focus from stock to risk assets like BTC and Ether. While Bitcoin is decoupling from the S&P 500, stablecoin inflows are on the rise.

The US SEC declared that dollar-backed stablecoins are not securities as per federal law. Stablecoin issuers do not need to register stablecoin mint and redeem transactions under the Securities Act.

Brazil's Superior Court of Justice has ruled that judges can now authorize the seizure of cryptocurrency assets from individuals who have defaulted on their financial obligations. The post Brazil Authorizes Judges to Seize Crypto from Debtors in Landmark Ruling appeared first on Cryptonews.

Securitize, the issuer behind Blackrock's BUIDL tokenized U.S. Treasury fund, reported a record $4.17 million in dividends for March, marking the highest monthly payout among tokenized Treasury products. Since its launch, BUIDL has distributed $25.4 million, demonstrating the increasing appeal of tokenized institutional investments. Blackrock's BUIDL Tokenized Fund Hits Record $4.

TL;DR Wall Street went from rejecting cryptocurrencies to integrating them as a new asset class with high strategic potential. The approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs marked a turning point in the institutional legitimization of the crypto ecosystem—both externally and within Wall Street itself.

The Hyperlane airdrop is just around the corner, as the team announced the official date, tokenomics, and other relevant information for the HYPER token generation event. With millions of tokens at stake, the investors are eyeing this permissionless interoperability protocol TGE plus airdrop, especially as the crypto market's downtrend continues.

The United States stock market lost more in value over the April 4 trading day than the entire cryptocurrency market is worth, as fears over US President Donald Trump's tariffs continue to ramp up.On April 4, the US stock market lost $3.25 trillion — around $570 billion more than the entire crypto market's $2.68 trillion valuation at the time of publication. Nasdaq 100 is now "in a bear market" Among the Magnificent-7 stocks, Tesla (TSLA) led the losses on the day with a 10.42% drop, followed by Nvidia (NVDA) down 7.36% and Apple (AAPL) falling 7.29%, according to TradingView data.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has clarified that certain stablecoins are not considered securities, marking a significant policy shift under its Trump-era leadership. In a new statement from the SECs Division of Corporation Finance, the agency confirmed that stablecoins backed one-to-one with high-quality liquid assets and used solely for payments, money transfers, or value storage fall outside its jurisdiction.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has scheduled its second crypto regulation roundtable for April 11, continuing its effort to engage with the digital asset industry. Announced via the SECs official X (formerly Twitter) account, the event is part of the ongoing SEC Crypto Task Force initiative aimed at shaping regulatory frameworks for crypto assets.

Binance has expanded its Monitoring Tag list, adding several altcoins that now face potential delisting. According to a recent post by Wu Blockchain and Binances official blog update on April 3, 2025, the exchange will label 10 additional crypto assets with the Monitoring Tag, signaling that these tokens are under close scrutiny and may be removed if they fail to meet listing standards.

In the first quarter of 2025, stablecoins saw a notable redistribution across various blockchains, with many smaller and previously underutilized networks experiencing substantial growth.

The U.S. SEC is taking a step back from certain stablecoins, saying they don't count as securities — which basically means the agency won't be regulating them like it does stocks or crypto tokens it sees as investments.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has identified eight digital asset wallets used by the Houthis to transfer funds associated with their activities. OFAC also designated several individuals and entities as part of a network of Houthi financial facilitators and procurement operatives.

The Russian Central Bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina has doubled down on recent calls to ban crypto, telling lawmakers that traders should face “stricter punishments.” The post Russian Central Bank Chief Wants Crypto Traders to Face ‘Harsher Punishments' appeared first on Cryptonews.

US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner and vocal crypto critic Caroline Crenshaw has accused the US regulator of downplaying risks and misrepresenting the US stablecoin market in its newly published guidelines.However, many in the crypto industry see the SEC's decision as a step in the right direction. In an April 4 statement, Crenshaw said that the SEC's statement on stablecoins — issued on the same day — contained "legal and factual errors that paint a distorted picture of the USD-stablecoin market that drastically understates its risks.

US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner and vocal crypto critic Caroline Crenshaw has accused the US regulator of downplaying risks and misrepresenting the US stablecoin market in its newly published guidelines.However, many in the crypto industry see the new SEC guidelines — which say stablecoins that meet certain criteria are now considered "non-securities" and are exempt from transaction reporting requirements — as a step in the right direction. In an April 4 statement, Crenshaw, who is widely known for opposing the spot Bitcoin ETFs, said that the SEC's statement on stablecoins contained "legal and factual errors that paint a distorted picture of the USD-stablecoin market that drastically understates its risks.

Binance's Changpeng Zhao (CZ), who advises governments on crypto frameworks, is embedding blockchain into Kyrgyzstan's economy through a sweeping fintech infrastructure pact.

Brazilian courts have been permitted to freeze owners' crypto balances if those owners fall into arrears on debt repayment.

The House advances a stablecoin bill, but how will Trump's influence shape the outcome?

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has clarified that certain stablecoins, specifically those backed one-to-one by the U.S. dollar, do not qualify as securities under federal laws. This decision helps provide greater regulatory clarity in the growing field of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology.