Category: crypto

The UK’s FCA is seeking industry feedback on regulations for stablecoins, trading platforms, custody, and staking before a new crypto regime starts in 2027. The consultation is open until June 3, 2026, with firms able to apply for FCA authorization from September 30, 2026. The FCA aims to create a competitive and sustainable crypto market.

Anthropic Trust appointed Novartis CEO Vas Narasimhan to its board of directors, giving Trust-appointed directors a majority for the first time. Narasimhan’s appointment by the Long-Term Benefit Trust aligns with Anthropic’s public benefit mission. This move comes as Anthropic considers an IPO and expands its healthcare focus through Claude initiatives.

US and Iran are holding direct talks for the first time on April 15, with WTI crude at $92 a barrel and BTC at $74,000. Previous negotiations were through intermediaries, but direct talks could push oil towards $80 a barrel and BTC above $76,000, signaling a potential breakthrough.

Tether quietly converted its Bitcoin reserve wallet into a $7.2b war chest by funneling 15% of profits into BTC. The wallet now holds 97,141 BTC, reinforcing USDT’s balance sheet and market role. Tether’s move to increase its Bitcoin holdings aims to strengthen its position as a major player in the crypto market.

The US proposed a 20-year pause on Iran’s nuclear program during peace talks, while Iran countered with a 5-year suspension. If a deal is reached, oil prices could drop below $80 a barrel, triggering a significant rally in the crypto market. This negotiation marks progress in resolving the conflict that began in February.

Eric Swalwell resigned from his House seat on April 15, following allegations of sexual misconduct from multiple women. The resignation came after a swift political downfall that also saw him lose his frontrunner status in the California governor’s race. Swalwell denied the allegations but took responsibility for his mistakes.

The IRS 1099-DA crypto reporting requirements are now in effect for the first time, with every American who sold or traded digital assets in 2025 needing to account for those transactions. 53 million filers have already claimed new Trump administration tax exemptions, with average refunds increasing by 11%. IRS CEO Frank Bisignano testified on Tax…

Justin Sun accuses World Liberty Financial of “world tyranny” over coercive token lockups and anonymous control. Trump-backed WLFI faces scrutiny for tying voting rights to 180-day staking and concentration of power in a few wallets. Sun criticizes new governance proposal as a scam, escalating legal and governance disputes as WLFI token trades around $0.08.

House Republicans are divided on the FISA surveillance reauthorization and budget reconciliation, hindering progress on the CLARITY Act for digital assets. Senate Banking Committee must act by late April before midterm politics take over. The bill faces multiple steps for approval, and missing the deadline could delay it until at least 2030.

Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire has been named to the 2026 TIME100 list for his role in the mainstream adoption of USDC as a compliant stablecoin rail for banks, fintechs, and regulators worldwide. USDC processed $9.6 trillion in on-chain volume in 2025 and $217 billion in redemptions, positioning it as a core payment infrastructure.