US SEC taps new enforcement chief amid questions over predecessor’s exit
David Woodcock steps into the role as US senators await answers to questions on the agency’s dropping charges against Justin Sun and several crypto companies.
US Treasury moves forward with GENIUS Act, focusing on illicit finance
The proposed rule would direct payment stablecoin issuers to establish AML/CFT and sanctions compliance programs, and be able to “block, freeze, and reject” certain transactions.
Bitcoin has 3–5 years to prepare for quantum risk, says Bernstein
Bitcoin faces a future quantum threat, but Bernstein analysts say risks are concentrated in older wallets and exposed keys, and unlikely to cause existential disruption.
Price predictions 4/8: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, HYPE, ADA, BCH, LINK
Bitcoin’s relief rally is facing selling pressure near $72,000, but technical charts suggest a bullish bias. Will altcoins follow in BTC’s footsteps?
Bitcoin price chart targets $90K as traders ‘aggressively’ buy on Binance
Bitcoin gained momentum as data showed buyers are starting to dominate volumes on Binance, with a $90,000 BTC price target on their radar.
Bitcoin demand returns, giving bulls fuel to turn $72K to support
Bitcoin buy-side activity in the spot and futures markets supports the current rally toward $72,000, while short-term holders eased up on selling, increasing the chances of bulls taking control of BTC’s price direction.
Iran is weighing crypto tolls for ships using Strait of Hormuz: Report
Empty tankers will reportedly be permitted to pass through the waterway under the US-Iran deal, but certain ships will need to pay a tariff of $1 per barrel of oil in Bitcoin.
MEXC targets EU MiCA compliance as new CEO takes helm
MEXC appointed Vugar Usi as CEO and outlined plans to expand zero-fee trading and pursue MiCA licensing amid growing industry competition.
Standard Chartered mulls folding parts of Zodia Custody in-house: Bloomberg
Standard Chartered is reportedly exploring a shake-up of Zodia Custody that would bring parts of the crypto custodian inside its own investment bank.
Zcash leads US–Iran ceasefire rally with 30% gains: ZEC price bull trap?
ZEC’s latest rebound resembled bounces witnessed during the 2021 bear market, raising the odds of a 40% correction in the coming weeks.