Regulation
IMF warns tokenized finance could amplify market crises, urges central bank-anchored settlement
The report warns that instant settlement removes the time buffers to intervene during crises, and compared stablecoins to money market funds.
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Macro
Kevin Warsh Fed Chair Nomination Hearing Set for April 16
Kevin Warsh will face a Senate Banking Committee nomination hearing on April 16. The hearing moves forward as traders’ expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts drop. The process moves forward alongside a separate federal investigation tied to the central bank. Ad Ad Kevin Warsh’s Hearing Moves Ahe
Technology
Solana's quantum-threat readiness reveals harsh tradeoff: security vs speed
Solana developers have unveiled new quantum-resistant security measures that significantly impact the blockchain's signature high-speed performance, according to recent technical assessments. The implementation of post-quantum cryptographic algorithms has resulted in measurably slower transaction processing times, highlighting a fundamental tension between enhanced security protocols and the network's
Macro
Oil Price Soars Past $111 as US-Iran War Threatens Bab el-Mandeb Strait
As the US-Iran war enters its 36th day, global oil prices have surged past $111, with a more than 11% hike. This sudden rise in the crude oil price is driven by raising fears over the security of key maritime trade routes. Following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, markets are now bracing for Th
Market
Tether may delay fundraising if demand falls short at $500B valuation: Report
The $500 billion valuation would put Tether ahead of every US bank except JPMorgan Chase, surpassing Bank of America and placing it among the world’s largest financial firms.
Regulation
GENIUS Act Update: FDIC Plans April 7 Meeting to Define Bank Stablecoin Rules
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is planning to convene a board meeting on April 7, 2026, marking a major milestone in the rollout of the GENIUS Act. The meeting is supposed to discuss key rules for bank-issued stablecoins under the crypto bill. Ad Ad FDIC to Discuss Key GENIUS Act S
Technology
Here's what 'cracking' bitcoin in 9 minutes by quantum computers actually means
Researchers and cybersecurity experts are clarifying misconceptions around recent claims that quantum computers could "crack" Bitcoin in just nine minutes. The statements, which have circulated widely across social media and tech forums, refer to theoretical computational scenarios rather than immediate real-world threats to the cryptocurrency network. The confusion
Exchange
Schwab plans spot bitcoin, ether trading launch in first half of 2026
Charles Schwab, one of America's largest brokerage firms, announced plans to launch spot bitcoin and ether trading services for its clients in the first half of 2026. The move marks a significant expansion of cryptocurrency offerings for the firm, which manages over $8 trillion in client assets and
Security
Blockchain sleuth ZachXBT accuses Circle of slow USDC freezes across more than $420 million in ‘illicit funds’
ZachXBT cites over a dozen cases involving over $420 million, the most recent being the Drift Protocol exploit worth more than $280 million.
Regulation
CFTC sues 3 states in bid to redefine crypto prediction markets as federal products
Washington has escalated its fight with states over prediction markets, launching lawsuits that could decide whether these platforms operate as national financial products or state-regulated gambling. The outcome will determine if sports contracts can scale or get forced back into local licensing re
Regulation
Cambodia Advances Law Targeting Crypto Scam Compound Kingpins with Life in Jail
The draft law would impose prison terms of up to life for those running the scam compounds behind billions of dollars in crypto fraud.
Technology
Ripple Treasury Finally Joins SWIFT Program After Years of Doubt
Ripple Treasury has joined the SWIFT Certified Partner Program, which has led to a shift in how corporate treasury systems connect with banking facilities. The integration permits direct access to SWIFT’s network while adding real-time functionality through blockchain-linked tools. The platform, dev