Thailand Targets Foreign P2P Crypto Platforms in New Legal Overhaul
The SEC's new rules block unregulated foreign P2P crypto platforms, with violators facing up to 3 years in jail and a 300,000 baht fine.
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The SEC's new rules block unregulated foreign P2P crypto platforms, with violators facing up to 3 years in jail and a 300,000 baht fine.
In a statement, the company highlighted Bitcoin's unique characteristics, including its decentralized nature and geopolitical neutrality. It positioned Bitcoin as a potential alternative form of money.
Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) recent price slide has become more than just a correction, now reflecting a deep contraction in capital inflows, liquidity and investor sentiment, according to new on-chain data from analytics firm Glassnode. What Happened: The firm's report released on Wednesday identifies $93,000 as a critical threshold that must be reclaimed to re-establish bullish momentum in the market.
Investment firm Bitwise has reaffirmed its prediction that Bitcoin could reach $200,000 by the end of 2025, despite ongoing global trade tensions.
Bitcoin (BTC) holders can survive the recent drawdown, with support levels at $72,000 and $65,000 based on previous market average prices. In the short term, BTC may still revisit a lower range under $80,000.
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Paul Atkins, also known as "Crypto Paul," as the chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) following a 52-44 vote on April 9.
Tokenized gold trading volume surged to a two-year high this week, topping $1 billion as investors pivoted toward safe-haven assets amid global uncertainty triggered by US President Donald Trump's import tariffs.The weekly trading volume of tokenized gold surpassed the $1 billion mark for the first time since March 2023, when a US banking crisis saw the sudden collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and the voluntary liquidation of Silvergate Bank. Signature Bank was also forced to close operations by New York regulators on March 12, two days after Silvergate's liquidation.
Bitwise chief investment officer Matt Hougan is still bullish on Bitcoin (BTC) despite the tariff-induced fragility across global markets. Hougan says in a new interview with Scott Melker that BTC is the “canary in the coal mine” and has been leading the market for the past 4-5 months.
Crypto asset manager 21Shares has submitted an initial filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch a spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) for Dogecoin (DOGE).
Binance experienced strong inflows of 22,106 BTC to its reserves.
Bitcoin Layer 2s:- The race to scale Bitcoin and bring it into the DeFi ecosystem is heating up. Emerging Bitcoin Layer 2s like Bitlayer are making significant efforts to introduce Ethereum-like capabilities to the Bitcoin network.
Ethereum's price has been in a substantial downtrend, recently reaching the critical $1.5K support region. While this level is expected to hold, a breakdown could trigger another cascade toward $1K.
Stablecoins are reforming international money transfers, similar to how WhatsApp revolutionized international calls. A16z detailed how stablecoins are enabling free and instant cross-border payments without intermediaries and processing delays.
United Kingdom regulators are increasingly concerned about the impact of stablecoins and the broader crypto industry on the country's financial system and monetary stability.During Financial Policy Committee meetings held on April 4 and 8, regulators noted that while the current “interconnectedness of unbacked crypto asset markets with the real economy and financial sector is growing but remains relatively limited,” stablecoins and crypto markets have expanded significantly in the past year, drawing heightened regulatory attention. The UK, its central bank and its local regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority, have been developing frameworks for stablecoins to ensure financial resilience.
Bitcoin price has soared back towards 82k as it bounces back from its five-month low of $74.5K. This surge comes after President Donald Trump's surprise decision to pause most tariffs for 90 days. While investors see this as a glimmer of hope, financial analyst and Whalewire founder Jacob King warns of an upcoming crash.
TL;DR $200K Target Amid Tariff Fallout: Bitwise backs its $200K Bitcoin price target for 2025, believing Trump's tariff policies will weaken the U.S. dollar and fuel Bitcoin's ascent.
Janover Inc (NASDAQ:JNVR) announced Thursday that it has purchased approximately $4.6 million Solana (CRYPTO: SOL), marking the first execution under its newly adopted digital asset treasury strategy. The company will immediately begin staking its SOL position, generating revenue while supporting the Solana network.
Binance has announced the upcoming launch of LDUSDT, a new reward-bearing margin asset designed for users of its Simple Earn USDT Flexible Products. This asset allows users to convert their subscribed USDT Flexible assets into margin assets for futures trading while simultaneously earning annual percentage rate (APR) rewards at the same prevailing rate.
XRP has faced a month-long downtrend that saw it dip below the $2 mark, erasing the gains made earlier this year.
Binance has launched a new reward-bearing token for margin trading, while the European Central Bank is renewing calls for a digital euro.
On April 10, 2025, the Chinese yuan (CNY) hit its lowest level in 18 years against the US dollar (USD) amid escalating tensions in the ongoing trade war between the two global economic giants.
On Wednesday evening, the U.S. Senate confirmed Paul Atkins, President Donald Trump's pick to run the Securities and Exchange Commission. Atkins is widely expected to embark on establishing a regulatory framework for crypto.
Ripple is acquiring the crypto-friendly prime broker Hidden Road in one of the largest deals in the digital asset space. The deal makes Ripple the first crypto company to own and operate a global, multi-asset prime broker.
Bitcoin is attempting to hold above $82k, while altcoins like Fartcoin, Flare, and Bittensor led the charge among top gainers. Ethereum, XRP and Solana all saw notable gains in the past 24 hours. Currently, the total crypto market cap sits near $2.6 trillion.
