Short sellers in the crypto market were hit hard on April 9, suffering their third-largest loss of 2025 after Bitcoin staged an unexpected rally. The surge followed President Donald Trump's sudden decision to pause tariffs for 90 days on most countries, excluding China.

Ukraine revealed a new regulatory framework for digital currencies. The new framework imposes a 23% tax on cryptocurrencies.

Democrat Assemblyman Clyde Vanel introduced Assembly Bill 7716 today. The proposal aims to harness blockchain technology to secure election results.

Liv Bank, the first digital bank in the UAE, and a subsidiary of Emirates NBD on its website, has openly showcased their entrance into the crypto era competing with already regulated UAE crypto exchanges.

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson predicts crypto will dominate the global financial market in the future, erasing the boundaries of TradFi and DeFi altogether. Meanwhile, Pierce sees a future where unbanked societies can benefit from the crypto wave.

The cryptocurrency market is showing potential signs of an impending altcoin season. Market watchers cite a confluence of technical, sentiment, and macroeconomic factors that could lead to a significant rally in altcoins.

The illicit gaming site in Gwangju was run under the guise of a virtual currency exchange and mining operation.

The benefits of full control over assets and data will far outweigh whatever stumbling blocks there are to this learning curve

Ukraine's proposed 23% crypto tax framework exempts crypto-to-crypto trades and stablecoins while offering flexible approaches for mining, staking and airdrops.

Ukraine's National Securities and Stock Market Commission (NSSMC) unveiled its virtual asset taxation matrix to advance the government's efforts to legalize cryptocurrencies in the coming months.

On April 9, the US Senate approved Paul Atkins to lead the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), confirming him with a 52-44 vote that mostly followed party lines.

As a leading global digital asset trading platform, HTX provides a secure and efficient trading environment, notably through its XAUT/USDT trading pair. In light of recent market volatility, HTX emphasizes its role in supporting investors seeking stable assets within the Real-World Assets (RWA) sector.

Bybit's market share has rebounded to pre-hack levels following a $1.4 billion exploit in February, as the crypto exchange implements tighter security and improves liquidity options for retail traders.The crypto industry was rocked by its largest hack in history on Feb. 21 when Bybit lost over $1.4 billion in liquid-staked Ether (stETH), Mantle Staked ETH (mETH) and other digital assets. Despite the scale of the exploit, Bybit has steadily regained market share, according to an April 9 report by crypto analytics firm Block Scholes.

In 2024, popular influencer Andrew Tate reversed his previous stance and decided to get involved with cryptocurrencies, investing in Bitcoin (BTC), endorsing – though some might say shilling – blockchains, and promoting a self-themed meme coin: Daddy Tate (DADDY).

Binance Futures, a derivatives trading platform of major crypto exchange Binance, is set to launch its new reward-bearing margin asset LDUSDT. The post Binance Reveals Reward-Bearing Token LDUSDT appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin surges to $82,000 as Trump pauses global tariffs for 90 days while raising China's to 125%, triggering massive rallies across crypto and stock markets.

Binance now has a new yield token that offers a dual reward to investors who can simultaneously earn and trade with the token.

In a closely contested Senate vote (52-44), Paul Atkins was announced as the US SEC Chairman, signaling a potential shift toward a more crypto-friendly regulatory approach.

New York State may soon explore the application of blockchain technology in its electoral processes. Assemblyman Clyde Vanel has introduced a bill aimed at assessing how blockchain can support election transparency and reduce voter fraud.

A New York assemblyman has filed a bill urging the State Board of Elections to study how blockchain technology could be utilized to protect voters' data during U.S. elections.

Thailand's SEC has amended digital asset and cybercrime laws, targeting crypto mule accounts and restricting foreign crypto P2P platforms.

The altcoins are on a constant decline as investors jump to sell their tokens. The crypto market still struggles to recover from the trade war.

The World Food Program USA has announced that it now accepts up to 80 different cryptos as donations, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and USD Coin (USDC). This was made possible thanks to the collaboration with The Giving Block. The World Food Program USA has announced that it has decided to accept up to 80 different cryptos as donations, embracing technology. Thanks to a partnership with The Giving Block, donors can now donate in Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and USD Coin (USDC), but also in ApeCoin, BONK, and Dogecoin.

The securities regulator believes that crypto assets currently pose a minimal risk to financial stability due to their relatively small size and limited integration with traditional financial systems. Crypto Assets 1% of Global Financial Assets The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) said crypto assets currently pose no significant risk to financial stability.

Crypto stocks have surged as part of a broader recovery in the US stock market on April 9 following President Donald Trump's 90-day pause on sweeping global tariffs.The Wednesday, April 9 trading day closed with Michael Saylor's Strategy up 24.76% to $296.86, while crypto exchange Coinbase (COIN) closed up 17% to $177.09, according to Google Finance data. Crypto mining companies also saw gains, with MARA Holdings (MARA) up 17%, Cipher Platforms (CIFR) up 16.59%, and Riot Platforms (RIOT) rising 12.77%.

Paul Atkins was confirmed as the new chair of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) after a 52-44 Senate vote.

Paul Atkins was confirmed Wednesday as SEC chair in a 52–44 Senate vote, giving him authority to lead US financial market oversight under the Trump administration. The post Senate Confirms Paul Atkins to Lead SEC Under Trump Administration appeared first on Cryptonews.

The on-chain analytics firm Santiment has revealed how the majority of the altcoins are currently in what has historically been a buy zone.

Braden John Karony, the CEO of crypto firm SafeMoon, has cited the US Department of Justice's directive to no longer pursue some crypto charges in an effort to get the case against him and his firm dismissed. In an April 9 letter to New York federal court judge Eric Komitee, Karony's attorney, Nicholas Smith, said the court should consider an April 7 memo from US Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche that disbanded the DOJ's crypto unit.

The U.S. Senate has confirmed Paul Atkins as the new chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission in a 52-44 vote held on Wednesday, Apr. 9.

Banking executives gathered with lawmakers to request more flexibility in regulations over their collaboration with crypto firms.

ShareRing is set to pilot its digital identity solution with school students as part of a federal initiative to boost online safety.

Ukraine's financial regulator has proposed taxing certain crypto transactions as personal income at a rate of up to 23% but excluding crypto-to-crypto transactions and stablecoins. Crypto transactions would be taxed at 18% with a 5% military levy on top as part of the proposed framework, released on April 8 by Ukraine's National Securities and Stock Market Commission.

First Digital Trust filed a defamation lawsuit against Justin Sun after he publicly claimed the company was insolvent.

Stablecoins are revolutionizing global money transfers by reducing costs and eliminating intermediaries.

Crypto prices wavered on Thursday morning as investors remained concerned about the bond market. The ten-year bond yield dropped by 2.8% to 4.27%, while the 30-year and 2-year dropped by 2.32% and 1.8%, respectively.

In a 52-44 vote, the U.S. Senate has confirmed Paul Atkins as the next Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The confirmation now heads to the White House, where President Donald Trump is expected to formally sign off on the appointment. Once that process is complete, Atkins will be officially sworn in.

Binance is launching LDUSDT, a new reward-bearing margin asset designed for its futures platform.

The new asset, which is not a tradable token, allows traders to earn rewards and use them as collateral.

The prices of cryptocurrencies and crypto-related stocks leapt Wednesday (April 9) after President Donald Trump paused the new tariffs that he had placed on more than 75 countries. As of 2:55 p.m.

The US Senate has confirmed Paul Atkins as the new chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Senators approved the appointment on Wednesday with a 52-44 vote.

The digital asset sphere experienced a vigorous upswing Wednesday, its total valuation swelling over 9% as bitcoin surpassed the $83,000 benchmark during afternoon trading. While the leading cryptocurrency rose 8.4%, select altcoins dramatically outpaced this trajectory.

The US Senate has confirmed US President Donald Trump pick Paul Atkins as chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission in a 51-45 vote, with lawmakers largely voting along party lines.His appointment comes several months after Trump named Atkins to lead the commission late last year. Atkins previously served as an SEC commissioner between 2002 and 2008.

The US Senate has finally confirmed Donald Trump's nominee, Paul Atkins, as the next US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair. This development is significant as Atkins has promised to provide regulatory clarity for the industry, which was lacking under past Chair Gary Gensler's administration.

Former SEC Commissioner Paul Atkins will be sworn in as the agency's next chair and will oversee future regulation for the crypto sector.

The Senate voted to confirm President Trump's pick for SEC Chair, Paul Atkins, who is expected to embark on creating a regulatory framework for crypto.

Atkins' SEC leadership may accelerate crypto-friendly policies, potentially reshaping U.S. financial markets and boosting digital asset innovation. The post Crypto-friendly Paul Atkins confirmed by Senate to lead the SEC appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Atkins, the SEC's next chair, has said that giving crypto “a firm regulatory foundation” will be a top priority of his tenure.