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A screenshot circulating online has raised eyebrows in the Pi Network community, showing millions of Pi being withdrawn from OKX.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.

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.

Donald Trump's mass tariffs continue to send shockwaves across the global markets, including the crypto market. Interestingly, a similar development with tariffs has occurred twice in the past, and history suggests that they could have far-reaching consequences, even more than what financial experts predict.

The global crypto market crashed hard. But while crypto took a hit, U.S. crypto-related stocks suffered even more severe losses.

Cryptocurrency firms felt the heat from US President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff rollout this week as market turbulence sent share prices tumbling and foiled initial public offering (IPO) plans. From exchanges to Bitcoin (BTC) miners, crypto stocks suffered as much, if not more, than shares of other companies — despite the industry's warm relationship with the US president.

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 Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said on April 4, offering one of its clearest positions yet on the regulatory treatment of crypto.

Brazilian judges have been authorized to seize cryptocurrency assets from debtors who owe money and are behind on their payments, signaling a growing recognition that digital assets can be both a form of payment and a store of value.According to local media reports, the Third Panel of Brazil's Superior Court of Justice unanimously authorized judges to send letters to cryptocurrency brokers informing them about their intent to seize an account holder's assets to repay creditors. The report was confirmed by the Superior Court of Justice, which issued a notice on its website.

The global financial firm Republic is planning on purchasing a crypto and tokenized securities trading platform for tens of millions of dollars. According to a new press release, Republic – founded in 2016 and backed by banking giant Morgan Stanley – plans on purchasing real-world asset tokenization platform INX (INXDF) for up to $60 million.

MakerDAO (now known as Sky) was the only major DeFi protocol to post revenue growth, while DeFi tokens have struggled, with the GMDEFI index down 40% year-to-date.

With a new MoU, Kyrgyzstan and CZ will develop blockchain solutions, enhance security, and promote educational initiatives in crypto.

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released a statement on April 4 establishing guidelines for stablecoins. In an April 4 statement, the agency minted a new term, "covered stablecoins," classifying them as non-securities and exempting such tokens' transactions from reporting requirements.According to the SEC's definition, a "covered stablecoin" is fully backed by physical fiat reserves or short-term, low-risk, highly liquid instruments and is fully redeemable at a 1:1 ratio with US dollars.

Under new SEC guidelines, stablecoins that meet certain criteria are considered ”non-securities” and are exempt from transaction reporting requirements, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission said in a notice published April 4. "Covered stablecoins," as the SEC classifies them, are fully backed by physical fiat reserves or short-term, low-risk, highly liquid instruments and are redeemable at a 1:1 ratio with US dollars.

In this edition of the Weekly Crypto Regulation News, lawmakers press the SEC on Trump-linked crypto ties, the Fed faces CBDC hurdles, and bipartisan support boosts stablecoin legislation while the CFTC adjusts its crypto stance. The post Weekly Crypto Regulation News Roundup: Lawmakers Question if Trump Influences SEC, Fed's CBDC Bill Blocked appeared first on Cryptonews.

As Bitcoin (BTC) continues to dominate with increasing market share, many analysts believe Q2 of 2025 will be the ideal time to accumulate altcoins.

Malta's FIAU imposed a $1.2 million fine on OKX for AML non-compliance. The penalty follows an April 2023 onsite compliance check that uncovered multiple breaches.

The popular crypto commentator will stay on as an advisor to the influential firm as he doubles down on expanding the SEAL 911 security team.

The following is adapted from The Block's newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

Okcoin Europe Ltd, the European subsidiary of OKX Exchange, has been fined $1.2 million (€1.05 million) by Malta's FIAU for anti-money laundering and compliance failures in 2023. The company has since taken corrective measures to address the deficiencies flagged in the review. Okcoin Europe Fined $1.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has released new commentary on stablecoins, with the agency's Division of Corporation Finance noting that this is part of the effort to provide further regulatory clarity.

CLS Global faced a $428,000 penalty from a U.S. court for orchestrating over 80,000 wash trades on Uniswap, exposing how market makers may distort token prices and raising concerns about manipulation in decentralized crypto platforms. The post US Court Fines Crypto Services Firm CLS Global for Wash Trading appeared first on Cryptonews.

The total value locked (TVL) in decentralized finance (DeFi) has plunged over 30% from its December peak.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions against a network of financial facilitators and procurement operatives that provide supplies to the Houthis, an Iran-backed terrorist organization that has launched attacks against dozens of ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.