South Korea is progressing with its CBDC trial. Major firms like 7-Eleven are set to join the trial, and retail participation is the focus.

Former New York governor Andrew Cuomo advised Seychelles-based OKX on policy issues and how to deal with the federal investigation. The post NY Mayoral Frontrunner Cuomo Worked as a Paid Advisor to OKX to Deal with Federal Probe: Report appeared first on Cryptonews.

U.S. crypto stocks declined in premarket trading on Thursday after President Donald Trump's latest round of sweeping tariffs rattled investor confidence due to rising global trade tensions, sparking a sell-off in riskier assets.

North Korean-linked IT workers have reportedly expanded their operations beyond the United States, targeting crypto, blockchain and web development projects in the United Kingdom and Europe, according to a new report from Google's Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG).

Itaú Unibanco, the largest banking institution in Brazil, is considering the issuance of a stablecoin, cautiously hoping to learn from the experiences of American banks and the final stablecoin regulations in the country.

Fidelity and Grayscale have unveiled new crypto investment products, including low-cost retirement accounts and income-generating Bitcoin ETFs.

The bill reflects concern that CBDCs potentially infringe on individual privacy by monitoring transactions.

South Korea's top financial regulator is signaling a potential policy shift that could allow foreign investors to access the domestic cryptocurrency market. The post South Korea Considers Allowing Foreign Crypto Investment If AML Rules Are Met appeared first on Cryptonews.

Binance Wallet has announced its eighth exclusive token generation event, featuring omnichain liquidity protocol StakeStone. According to Binance Wallet's Apr. 3 announcement on X, the event will take place from 08:00 AM to 08:30 AM UTC.

The House Financial Services Committee advanced the STABLE Act bill with 32 votes in favor out of 49. The bill faced potential challenges from Donald Trump and family members' involvement with crypto.

They say that pride cometh before the fall, and the adage certainly proved true for the cryptocurrency – and, frankly, stock – market on April 2.

Trump family's $390 million crypto investment draws scrutiny as lawmakers question SEC about regulatory decisions that may benefit presidential interests.

The U.S. took a key step toward regulating stablecoins as the House Financial Services Committee advanced the Stablecoin Transparency and Accountability for a Better Ledger Economy (STABLE) Act. The move aligns with similar progress in the Senate, setting the stage for a final bill.

Crypto markets faced heightened volatility as over $450 million in futures were liquidated within 24 hours following the implementation of new U.S. tariffs. The move, announced by President Donald Trump, included a 25% tariff on auto imports and a minimum 10% tariff on all exporters to the U.S. China was hit hardest, with tariffs on some goods rising by 50%, while Indian exports faced a 26% duty hike.

Binance Research has released a report providing a comprehensive overview of the blockchain ecosystem and the emerging trends shaping the future of cryptocurrency.

The U.S. Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on crypto addresses associated with Russia's Garantex in its latest action against the Houthis and their funding operations. The U.S.

The AI Prophecy memecoin has crashed over 70% in 3 days after Binance's adjustment of the leverage and margin tiers for ACT/USDT pair had triggered liquidations and forced sell-offs. The AI Prophecy (ACT) continues to bleed, currently trading at $0.

Trump's new tariffs, falling rate cut odds, and a looming bear flag breakdown threaten to erase crypto gains from the 2024 election rally—here's what traders need to know in April 2025.

The U.S. House Financial Services Committee passed the STABLE Act to regulate USD-pegged stablecoins despite controversy over Trump family connections to the sector.

Trump's new tariffs triggered $450M in crypto liquidations as Bitcoin fell from $88,500 to $83,500, creating market-wide uncertainty.

Crypto exchange titan Binance has once again stolen the spotlight with its recent update on the omnichain liquidity infrastructure protocol, StakeStone. On Thursday, April 3, the CEX revealed that it is hosting the TGE for STO, offering market support to the token.

The crypto market cap dumped by roughly $140 billion from the peak yesterday.

The US House Financial Services Committee voted 32-17 to pass the Stablecoin Transparency and Accountability for a Better Ledger Economy (STABLE) Act of 2025, aimed at stablecoin regulation.

The U.S. House Financial Services Committee has pushed forward the STABLE Act, a major step toward stablecoin regulations. While the bill gained bipartisan support, Democrats are raising red flags over Donald Trump's involvement with World Liberty Financial (WLFI) and its USD1 stablecoin.

The crypto exchange has launched the second round of its “Vote to List” campaign. This will allow users to vote on which tokens should be considered for spot listing.

Crypto exchange Binance saw major altcoins including ACT crashing massively as traders pointed fingers at algorithmic trading firm Wintermute.

The Bank of Russia is reportedly pushing back the digital ruble's launch to mid-2026 as banks face hurdles in migrating from foreign software amid sanctions.

Unlocking the local market would further boost the USD stablecoin market and revitalize the South Korean crypto industry, one analyst said.

The crypto market today has taken a notable hit, following the trade tensions from Trump's tariffs and inflation fears. The brunt was significant as the business saw liquidations of over $500 million. Bringing the traditional stock market into reference, the S&P 500 saw a $2 trillion wipeout in just 15 minutes.

A bill to regulate stablecoin in the United States has been passed by the US House Financial Services Committee.

A recent study by Chainplay and Storible reveals that 83% of crypto investors have been scammed or hacked at least once, with average losses reaching $2,622 per victim. Exchange hacks have cost users over $27 billion, highlighting the persistent security risks in the crypto market.

US House Financial Services Committee voted 32-17 to advance a bill aimed at regulating stablecoins. A handful of Democrats joined Republicans in favor of the measure, reflecting one of the few areas of bipartisan agreement.

Decentralized video game ecosystem Treasure DAO is restructuring as “a matter of survival” to extend its financial runway to at least February 2026. Treasure DAO's chief contributor John Patten says in an April 2 video posted to X that he has resumed a leadership role and is taking a plan to the DAO to streamline operations, eliminate unnecessary costs, and center the organization around a few key projects.

California Representative Maxine Waters strongly criticized President Donald Trump over his involvement in the crypto sector, and in particular his family's backing of the USD1 stablecoin.

An anonymous crypto trader is bearing a $3.79M loss after the popular crypto exchange Binance implemented updates on the leverage and margin tiers for specific cryptos. With the dominance of this exchange, its action often has a significant impact on the industry, especially around listing and delisting, affecting the value of digital assets and the

The cryptocurrency market has plunged back into a state of “Extreme Fear” following a steep drop in investor sentiment. The post Fear & Greed Index Hits 25 as Crypto Market Returns to ‘Extreme Panic' Sentiment appeared first on Cryptonews.

Republicans won big with crypto's backing—but what does this mean for upcoming regulations?

In the past day, the cryptocurrency market experienced significant volatility, leading to widespread liquidations of both short and long positions. This turmoil was primarily triggered by President Donald Trump's announcement of new tariffs, which injected uncertainty into global markets, including cryptocurrencies.

Trump's crypto ties pose “an unprecedented conflict of interest,” said lawmakers asking the SEC for answers on paused enforcement cases.

OnlyFans founder Tim Stokely has reportedly joined forces with the HBAR Foundation to make a late bid for TikTok. The post Hedera-Linked Crypto Foundation, OnlyFans Founder Enter Late Bidding War for TikTok: Report appeared first on Cryptonews.

Kazakhstan's financial sector recently strengthened ties with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) through a delegation visit from March 26-27. Kazakhstan, UAE to Cooperate on CBDC Development A delegation from Kazakhstan's financial sector recently visited the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to strengthen collaboration in digital assets and blockchain technology.

Representative Maxine Waters has raised concerns about President Donald Trump's growing ties to cryptocurrency during an April 2 hearing in Washington.

The crypto market experienced heightened volatility in the past 24 hours, triggering significant liquidations. The total crypto market cap slipped 2% to hover about $2.68 trillion on Thursday, April 3, during the mid-Eastern financial market trading session.

The STABLE Act has cleared the House Financial Services Committee, even as scrutiny of Trump-linked stablecoin ventures mounts.

The U.S. House Financial Services Committee has voted to advance a new bill aimed at regulating stablecoins. The post House Financial Services Committee Advances Stablecoin Regulation Bill appeared first on Cryptonews.

Elizabeth Warren and Maxine Waters have asked the SEC to preserve all records related to World Liberty Financial, the crypto firm tied to Trump's family. The post Warren, Waters Push SEC on Whether Trump Admin is Influencing Crypto Regulation for Personal Gain appeared first on Cryptonews.

Kraken, one of the leading global cryptocurrency exchanges, has officially registered as a restricted dealer in Canada. This move enables the platform to continue offering crypto trading services to Canadian users under the countrys evolving regulatory landscape.

The Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC), the worlds largest securities settlement system, is advancing into crypto with a new blockchain-powered platform for tokenized collateral management. The platform aims to streamline outdated collateral systems by leveraging smart contracts and real-time blockchain infrastructure.