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A federal court in Brazil has handed down a 128-year prison sentence to a major leader of a crypto Ponzi scheme syndicate that defrauded investors of over a hundred million dollars. Two other individuals also received lengthy prison sentences, while others were acquitted as the court cited insufficient evidence.

Charles Schwab, one of the largest brokerage firms in the United States, is preparing to launch a spot cryptocurrency trading platform within the next year.

Charles Schwab CEO Rick Wurster has stated that the prominent financial services company is aiming to launch direct cryptocurrency spot trading within the next 12 months.

CoinFund president Christopher Perkins has slammed the take of BIS on digital assets. He stated that the push from BIS to isolate crypto markets is dangerous.

Founders believe that the ‘magic of crypto' may have been lost amid the ongoing push for mainstream adoption. In this process, some proposals, such as bitcoin's ‘digital gold' narrative, have demonstrated staying power, while others are struggling as the space matures.

Crypto investor and billionaire Barry Silbert says there's one digital asset play that he thinks will be the “next big investment theme” for the asset class.

Blockchains and decentralized finance protocols have the opportunity to bake fairness, transparency, and accountability into AI models

Blockchain technology has revolutionized decentralized computing systems, yet efficiency in data storage and retrieval remains a formidable challenge. To tackle these challenges, MystenLabs has introduced the Walrus Protocol—a cutting-edge, decentralized storage network engineered specifically to meet the evolving needs of blockchain-based applications.

New York prosecutors have stated intentions to proceed with the trial of SafeMoon CEO Braden John Karony, despite a recent directive by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) to scale back certain types of crypto enforcement actions.

The latest report from the European Central Bank predicts that the digital euro will replace a portion of the banknotes in circulation, fundamentally reshaping how Europeans use money. Bank deposits will also be impacted.

Tokenizing uranium $4 at a time: rediscovering an asset class that has traditionally been far out of reach for retail investors.

Jan3 CEO Samson Mow says that Bitcoin dominance hasn't yet exhausted its upside trajectory after analyzing how altcoin prices would stack up against Bitcoin if all were on equal terms of total supply.His forecast for Bitcoin (BTC) to rise further comes as the ratio has already exceeded the levels many crypto analysts expected it would reach by late 2024. “Unit bias is absolutely destroying the uninitiated,” Jan3 CEO Samson Mow said in an April 19 X post.

The following is a guest post and opinion from Vince Kadar, CEO of Polymath. The global crypto landscape is evolving rapidly, and Pakistan is no exception.

The crypto market's energy is shifting. Big names are stacking positions. Quiet infrastructure upgrades are rolling out. And key narratives—like AI, payments, and scalability—are gaining serious traction again. But here's the kicker: it's not just about holding onto the classics anymore.

Binance adjusts VOXELUSDT contract funding rate from two to one hour.

Binance has implemented stricter Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures for its Indian users, following previous violations of the countrys anti-money laundering (AML) laws. Announced on April 18, the move is part of the exchanges broader compliance strategy and aims to align with Indias financial regulations.

Kraken plans to launch IPO in the United States by 2026.

Schwab reported a surge in quarterly profits as investors reacted to the market turmoil — and a surge of interest in crypto.

Charles Schwab Corp. is signaling serious momentum in the crypto space—and it's only getting started, according to the firm's new CEO, Rick Wurster.

The crypto market is experiencing sharp price swings, whale selloffs, and legal developments involving major players. Bitcoin remains in a bearish pattern, while investor sentiment continues to shift amid macroeconomic concerns and liquidity issues.

The paper argues that information asymmetry still persists throughout the crypto industry, despite its transparent structure compared to TradFi.

John Deaton, a prominent crypto lawyer, has outlined a five-point plan for regulation by lawmakers in the United States. In his latest post on X, he calls for urgent action to establish clear rules that will support innovation, protect users, and bring stability to the crypto sector.

Vietnam collaborates with Bybit to create a pilot crypto trading program.

The controversial exchange eXch plans to close its doors in May after facing allegations that it laundered crypto stolen in the record-setting Bybit exploit earlier this year. In February, hackers looted nearly $1.

The cryptocurrency market experienced a whirlwind of developments this week. From Bitcoin price volatility and major crypto hacks to high-stakes geopolitical tensions and SEC shakeups, the global crypto narrative is evolving fast.

A potential crypto fall/winter can lay the groundwork for future improvements

Standard Chartered analysts said stablecoins could hit $2 trillion in supply by 2028, pushing $1.6 trillion in new demand toward U.S. Treasury bills if Donald Trump signs off on new crypto rules this summer.

Coinbase disputes the Oregon AG's securities allegations.

Brandon Ferrick, general counsel at Douro Labs, said that the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) openness to public input on crypto policy and their roundtable discussions are positive signs that the crypto industry is not currently experiencing regulatory capture.In an interview with Cointelegraph, Ferrick identified signs of regulatory capture including, a public-to-private sector revolving door of employees, the same roster of attendees at regulatory events, and special treatment given to certain crypto projects. However, Ferrick added: "The reason why I am not worried today is that a lot of what you're seeing from the regulatory side, like the SEC, for example, is totally open, public, and there are available opportunities to have conversations with the regulators about changing or thinking about the regulatory structures.

Under President Donald Trump's second term in the White House, the past few months have seen significant progress on crypto and specifically stablecoin legislation, with key industry players promising a significant shift from the previous administration's approach.

The San Francisco-based crypto exchange Kraken expanded its trading services this week to stocks, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and forex (FX) perpetual futures. On Monday, the exchange announced that customers in New Jersey, Connecticut, Wyoming, Oklahoma, Idaho, Iowa, Rhode Island, Kentucky, Alabama and the District of Columbia could now trade 11,000 US-listed stocks and ETFs.

Du Jun, co-founder of ABCDE and former Huobi (now HTX) executive, announced on Twitter the decision to stop new investments, prioritizing strategic reassessment over quick market entry.

Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange by trading volume, has introduced a compulsory KYC (Know Your Customer) re-verification process for its users in India.

Schwab's crypto trading launch could reshape the financial landscape, enhancing crypto legitimacy and accessibility amid evolving regulations. The post $10 trillion Charles Schwab plans to launch spot crypto trading in next 12 months, says CEO appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Crypto investor Anthony Pompliano recently criticized President Trump's recent threat to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell, and warned that such a move would undermine the institutional independence of the Fed and set a bad precedent, particularly for Bitcoin, stocks and the global confidence in US economy.

The following is a guest post and opinion of Matthew Niemerg, Co-Founder of the Aleph Zero. I won't admit to being a fan of much of Europe's political direction (or destination) at the moment.

Crypto exchange Coinbase revealed that Oregon's Attorney General plans to file a lawsuit similar to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)'s dismissed case. According to the exchange, Oregon is reportedly trying to revive the US regulator's long-criticized “regulation by enforcement” approach.

Amidst a steady crypto market, total crypto VC funding hit $293.2 million for the week of April 13-19, 2025, with Auradine's $153 million Series C leading the charge.

Opinion by: Jin Kwon, co-founder and chief strategy officer at Saga Crypto has come a long way in boosting transaction throughput. New layer 1s (L1s) and side networks offer faster, cheaper transactions than ever before.

The crypto market, led by the Bitcoin price, continues to trade sideways, with macroeconomic fundamentals causing much uncertainty at the moment. However, a rebound could be on the horizon with US President Donald Trump signaling a potential end to the US-China trade war.

Slovenia's finance ministry has proposed a 25% tax on capital gains from cryptocurrency starting in 2026, under a draft law aimed at closing a gap in the country's tax system.

Despite the modest crypto market recovery, the NFT market sales volume has dropped by 4.7% to $95.9 million. Bitcoin (BTC) has recovered to the $85,000 level.

Earlier this month, the Department of Justice disbanded its National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team and said it would no longer pursue what Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche described as "regulation by prosecution."

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried was moved to the low-security Federal Correctional Institution Terminal Island in Los Angeles on April 18, 2025. Notably, this prison once housed several high-profile inmates, including cult leader Charles Manson, notorious crime boss Al Capone, and former Theranos COO Ramesh “Sunny” Balwani, who was convicted of fraud.

Belarus is advancing plans to introduce its central bank digital currency (CBDC). According to National Bank Chairman Roman Golovchenko, the digital ruble is expected to enter full circulation by the latter half of 2026, as reported by state media outlet Belta.

Donald Trump isn't exactly known for subtlety, and now he's aiming his wrecking ball straight at the Federal Reserve. The rumor mill is spinning fast – will President Trump really fire Jerome Powell?