Category: Other Crypto News

Ethereum Stablecoin Value Hits All-Time High of $180 Billion

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The onchain value of stablecoins on the Ethereum network has reached an all-time high of $180 billion, according to blockchain analytics firm Token Terminal. Ethereum holds 60% of the stablecoin supply at $180 billion, which is up 150% over the past three years, the firm reported Tuesday. The company projected that around $1.7 trillion is expected to come onchain across all networks over the next four years and that Ethereum could see $850 billion in “new flows” by 2030, if it grows 470% in that time.  Standard Chartered predicted in…

Polymarket Traders Accused of Insider Trading on US-Iran Bet

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Three newly created wallets profited a combined $484,575 on Polymarket betting that the US and Iran would agree to a ceasefire by Tuesday, in the latest event to raise suspicion of insider trading. The wallets were created and funded on Tuesday and had no prior onchain activity before betting on Polymarket’s “US x Iran ceasefire by April 7” market, blockchain data shared by Lookonchain revealed on Wednesday.  Polymarket data shows the profits secured by the three wallets were $200,525, $158,600 and $125,450 at the time of writing.  The “yes” bets…

Cardano Whale Count Climbs To 4-Month High Amid Steady Accumulation

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On-chain data shows the Cardano network has witnessed a surge in large wallets over the last couple of months, a sign that big-money hands have flowed in. Cardano Wallets With More Than 10 Million Tokens Have Grown In Count As highlighted by on-chain analytics firm Santiment in an X post, Cardano whales have hit a 4-month high count. The indicator of interest here is the “Supply Distribution,” which measures the total number of addresses that belong to a particular coin group. Investors are divided into these cohorts based on the…

Solana (SOL) Eyes $88 Break, Will Bulls Finally Push Higher?

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Solana started a fresh increase above the $82 zone. SOL price is now consolidating near $85 and might aim for more gains above the $88 zone. SOL price started a fresh upward move above the $82 and $85 levels against the US Dollar. The price is now trading above $82 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There was a break above a bullish flag pattern with resistance at $80.00 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could extend gains if it clears the…

FDIC Advances Rulemaking For GENIUS Act: New Framework For Stablecoin Issuers

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The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has moved to translate the country’s first crypto bill for stablecoins, the GENIUS Act, into concrete regulatory guidance for banks and their fintech subsidiaries that wish to use or issue stablecoins.  In a notice of proposed rulemaking approved by the FDIC Board, the agency lays out “a prudential framework” for FDIC‑supervised permitted payment stablecoin issuers (PPSIs) and for insured depository institutions (IDIs) that provide custodial or safekeeping services tied to payment stablecoins. FDIC Issues GENIUS Act Rules The proposal addresses several core areas required…

Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin ETF to Launch on Wednesday

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The Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust will be the cheapest Bitcoin ETF on the market at an ultra-low 0.14% fee. Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin exchange-traded fund is set to debut on the NYSE Arca stock exchange on Wednesday, making it the first major commercial bank to offer a Bitcoin ETF in the US. The launch of the Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust (MSBT) on April 8 was confirmed in a listing notice by the New York Stock Exchange on Tuesday. NYSE’s listing notice for MSBT’s launch on Wednesday, April 8. Source: NYSE It…

South Korea Imposes 5-Minute Audit Rule On Crypto Platforms

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They say journalists never truly clock out. But for Christian, that’s not just a metaphor, it’s a lifestyle. By day, he navigates the ever-shifting tides of the cryptocurrency market, wielding words like a seasoned editor and crafting articles that decipher the jargon for the masses. When the PC goes on hibernate mode, however, his pursuits take a more mechanical (and sometimes philosophical) turn. Christian’s journey with the written word began long before the age of Bitcoin. In the hallowed halls of academia, he honed his craft as a feature writer…

SEC Says Some Crypto Enforcement Cases Lacked Investor Benefit

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Some past enforcement actions against cryptocurrency companies lacked clear investor benefit and misinterpreted federal securities laws, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said on Tuesday.  Since the 2022 fiscal year, the SEC brought 95 actions and $2.3 billion in penalties for “book-and-record violations,” it said in a statement about its enforcement results for 2025.  “Together with seven crypto firm registration-related and six ‘definition of a dealer’ cases, these cases identified no direct investor harm from those violations, produced no investor benefit or protection.”  It also reflected a “bias for…

Bitcoin Price Jumps Amid Peace Talks, Risk Appetite Ignites Rally

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Bitcoin price started a strong increase above the $70,000 zone. BTC is consolidating gains and might aim for more gains above the $71,500 zone. Bitcoin gained pace for a move above the $69,500 and $70,500 levels. The price is trading above $70,000 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There was a break above a key declining channel with resistance at $68,800 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might extend gains if it stays above the $70,250 and $69,500 levels. Bitcoin Price…

FDIC Proposes Rules For Stablecoin Issuers under GENIUS Act

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The US Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has proposed new rules to regulate FDIC-supervised stablecoin issuers in accordance with the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act, which was signed into law nine months ago. In a statement on Tuesday, the FDIC said its board of directors voted to issue a proposal that would set reserve, redemption, capital, risk management and custody standards for stablecoin issuers and insured depository institutions under its supervision. Source: FDIC The FDIC insures deposits at more than 4,000 financial institutions and supervises…