SEC leaders are eyeing a sweeping crypto trading overhaul as calls grow for federal regulation, streamlined innovation, and stronger investor safeguards. SEC Crypto Task Force Spotlights Urgent Reform Needs for Trading Platforms Policymakers, regulators, and industry participants convened in Washington D.C., on April 11 as the U.S.

Crypto chatter's been getting louder lately, and not just from the Bitcoin crowd. Altcoins are cooking up real momentum, new tech is dropping left and right, and major platforms are rolling out updates that could shake things up.

Companies leasing portions of data centers could also be liable for the reporting requirements and emissions fines, according to the draft bill.

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued a cautionary statement regarding the potential risks cryptocurrencies pose to financial stability as their market ties with traditional financial systems increase.

Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, is plotting a return to the U.S. based on newfound ties with the Trump family. According to the Wall Street Journal, executives from Binance met with U.S.

On April 12, Donald Trump surprised the markets by lifting a series of tariffs on strategic technology products. This move, amidst the rivalry with China, instantly propelled bitcoin beyond $85,000.

The goal should be to design tools that make crypto accessible, secure, and simple — without sacrificing self-custody or decentralization, says Katelyn Perna, Crypto Chief Information Security Officer, Robinhood.

The following is a guest post from Konstantin Vasilenko, Co-Founder of Paybis. The cryptocurrency industry has come a long way in the past decade, but let's face it – buying crypto for the first time can feel like trying to solve a Rubik's Cube blindfolded.

Decentralized AI has thus far attracted $917 million in VC and private equity money, according to Tracxn.

The acting chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) thinks a short-term “exemptive” solution could help boost crypto innovation in the country. In a speech at the SEC Crypto Task Force's second roundtable event, Mark T. Uyeda argues that blockchain technology could potentially increase the efficiency of securities transactions.

There was a notable plunge in Bybit's spot trading volumes, but the exchange's RPI order ensured retailers had enough liquidity and tighter bid-ask spreads.

The report also claims Binance is lobbying Treasury officials to remove a monitor overseeing the company, and may soon list the USD1 stablecoin.

Binance CEO Richard Teng has broken his silence on the market's current trends, revealing his most important focus. Known for its related commentary in the market, Teng shared five key elements of success that are often masked to the public.

Taiwan authorities have initiated legal actions against Steaker for running an unauthorized crypto investment scheme. According to reports, authorities charged the founder, Huang Weixuan, alongside other executives for their part in the investment scheme.

United States President Donald Trump has exempted an array of tech products including, smartphones, chips, computers, and select electronics from tariffs, giving the tech industry a much-needed respite from trade pressures. According to the US Customs and Border Protection, storage cards, modems, diodes, semiconductors, and other electronics were also excluded from the ongoing trade tariffs.

The following is a guest post and analysis from Vincent Maliepaard, Marketing Director at IntoTheBlock. DeFi has matured into a complex web of lending markets, stablecoin ecosystems, and liquidity pools.

Justin Sun and Changpeng Zhao fired back hard today after the Wall Street Journal published a story linking them to secret political deals, criminal investigations, snitching, and a shady crypto token tied to President Donald Trump's family. The article accused both men of working behind the scenes with Trump allies and U.S.

A new bill working its way through New York's legislature would allow residents to pay state agencies with crypto. New York State Assemblyman Clyde Vanel (D-Queens) introduced Assembly Bill A7788 on Thursday, and the potential legislation was referred to the Standing Committee on Governmental Operations.

Kevin O'Leary of ABC's "Shark Tank" just made a loud endorsement. The crypto is Sui (SUI).

The judge in the case granted the parties' last joint request for a 60-day pause back in February, citing ongoing work by the SEC's crypto task force.

Four Indian police officers are now under investigation for tampering with digital assets and locked up in evidence. According to police sources, the four officers attached to the Bengaluru Central Crime Branch (CCB) are now being investigated by the police after the Karnataka government granted the sanction.

Opinion by: Jack Lu, CEO of BounceBit For years, crypto has promised a more open and efficient financial system. A fundamental inefficiency remains: the disconnect between US capital markets and Asia's liquidity hubs.

Spanish authorities have dismantled a sophisticated crypto investment scam that defrauded over 200 victims out of more than €19 million. The post Spanish Police Bust AI-Powered Crypto Scam Ring That Defrauded Victims of €19M appeared first on Cryptonews.

The crypto market, led by Bitcoin, has rebounded following Donald Trump's decision to exempt tech products from tariffs he has imposed on China and other countries. Market participants see this as a positive amid the ongoing trade war between the US and China.

Tron Founder Justin Sun denies the rumors about CZ's alleged cooperation with the DOJ. Binance Founder CZ has not publicly commented on the allegations, though he previously warned about releasing a “baseless hit piece.

The founder of Tron, Justin Sun, claims to be unaware of reports that Changpeng Zhao "CZ," the former CEO of Binance, provided evidence against him as part of his agreement with U.S. authorities.

In a pivotal move for the crypto sector, especially decentralized finance (DeFi), former U.S. President Donald Trump has officially nullified an IRS regulation that would have imposed sweeping tax reporting obligations on DeFi platforms.

Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, former CEO of Binance, has denied claims that he agreed to provide evidence against Tron founder Justin Sun as part of a plea deal with the United States Department of Justice (DOJ).In an April 11 report, The Wall Street Journal cited unnamed sources alleging that CZ had agreed to testify against Sun under the terms of his settlement with US prosecutors. “As part of Zhao's plea deal, he agreed to give evidence on Sun to prosecutors,” an “arrangement” that “hasn't previously been reported,” the WSJ report stated, citing sources familiar with the matter.

APX Lending Funding:- In a renewed investor confidence, Toronto-based APX Lending has raised $20 million to cater to the growing demand for “crypto-backed loans” in Canada. The agreement includes an accordion facility provided by private credit investment firm Cypress Hills.

French people are increasingly interested in cryptocurrencies and the share of those willing to buy this year has jumped to a third of the population, despite coin markets cooling down. However, they are yet to catch up with the much more crypto-hungry Italians, according to a recently published research.

Mark Uyeda, Acting Chair of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has encouraged crypto industry participants to offer input on a proposed framework. The initiative is designed to ease regulatory pressure on digital asset trading.

A crypto trader with a significant trading industry has become the biggest victim of the volatility as they lost nearly $10M ($9.73M to be accurate). Although the ongoing crypto market conditions are quite turbulent, resulting in investors losing major holdings, this case is different as the loss happened in a Non-Fungible Token (NFT).

Kenya is in the advanced stage of introducing a regulatory framework for crypto. Kenya's National Treasury has submitted a bill to the National Assembly to regulate the activities of Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) in the country.

Blockchain adoption is exploding in South America. From El Salvador's Bitcoin ambitions to Argentina's rising use of decentralized finance, Web3 projects are no longer just tech experiments. They're powering real-world systems—enabling freedom from inflation, fixing broken financial infrastructure, and empowering communities.

The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has ordered the federal government of Pakistan to tackle the growing menace that is illegal crypto trading. According to reports, the court mandated that all unlawful cryptocurrency trading across the country must be eliminated, giving a two-month deadline to achieve the goal.

SEC and Binance filed a joint motion to pause their lawsuit for another 60 days. The pause mirrors a similar legal strategy used in the Ripple case.

Many factors, including high speculation, short-term dopamine loops, and a lack of incentives, have contributed to the decline in developer activity.

Binance has drawn renewed attention after reports emerged that its executives met privately with officials from the US Treasury in March.

In the unpredictable arena of cryptocurrencies, unexpected twists often defy logic. The upcoming release of 321 million dollars in Trump tokens, scheduled for April 18, is proof of this.

As the SEC rethinks crypto rules, industry leaders wonder - Is this the calm before a regulatory revolution?

The NFT market is feeling the impact of the broader crypto slump, with sales volume decreasing by 4.7% to $94.7 million. According to data from CryptoSlam, this is a continued downward trend from the previous week's $102.8 million.

A new draft bill introduced in the U.S. Senate aims to impose emissions-related fees on data centers supporting blockchain networks and AI operations. The post U.S. Senate Draft Bill Proposes Emissions Fees for Blockchain and AI Data Centers appeared first on Cryptonews.

The latest update from crypto exchange titan Binance has left traders speculating over a potential price impact on 10 crypto assets. An official press release by the exchange on Saturday, April 12, revealed that the collateral ratio of 10 tokens under portfolio margin is being updated.

India's Assam region has announced plans to use blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) in the tea production industry.

A Delhi Township woman will be breathing a sigh of relief after about $35,000 she lost to cryptocurrency scammers was recovered by authorities.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and crypto exchange Binance have asked a US federal judge for an additional two-month pause in their nearly two-year legal battle.“Since the Court stayed this case, the Parties have been in productive discussions, including discussions concerning how the efforts of the crypto task force may impact the SEC's claims,” the SEC and Binance said in an April 11 joint motion with the US District Court for the District of Columbia.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and crypto exchange Binance have asked a US federal judge for an additional two-month pause in their nearly two-year legal battle.“Since the Court stayed this case, the Parties have been in productive discussions, including discussions concerning how the efforts of the crypto task force may impact the SEC's claims,” both parties said in an April 11 joint status report with the US District Court for the District of Columbia.