US Senator Hagerty Confirms April Timeline for Crypto Market Structure

US Senate Banking Committee member Bill Hagerty said Monday that he expects a potential path for a digital asset market structure in the coming weeks after months of delays in Congress. Speaking at the Digital Assets and Emerging Tech Policy Summit at Vanderbilt University, he said his fellow Republican lawmakers planned to move the bill through the banking panel starting next week. “We will be in a position, I hope, to bring all of this together very soon,” said Hagerty, referring to work on the bill in the Senate. “On…

Russia Moves to Formalize Cryptocurrency Market With New Legislation – Regulation Bitcoin News

Key Takeaways: The State Duma introduced 3 crypto bills capping non-qualified investors at $3,730 in yearly buys. Tax reporting on cryptocurrency transactions will be mandatory, and illegal crypto use will be punishable with fines and up to a 2-year ban. Cifra Markets’ Alexey Korolenko predicts an upcoming purge, with many Russian exchanges closing soon. Russia Sets up Regulatory Infrastructure to Support Cryptocurrency Operations Russia is advancing to bring clarity to local cryptocurrency activities happening in a gray legal zone. The Russian government has recently introduced a series of bills to…

Japan Recognizes 100+ Crypto Tokens Across 28 Platforms as Regulation Shapes Market Expansion – Regulation Bitcoin News

Key Takeaways: Japan’s regulator recognizes 100+ tokens within its regulated framework. 28 crypto service providers are registered, including Binance and Coinbase. Assets span DeFi, gaming, AI, and stablecoins, showing diverse blockchain use cases in Japan. Japan Crypto Market Shows 100+ Listed Tokens and 28 Regulated Platforms A detailed view of Japan’s regulated crypto market shows how licensed exchanges operate within a tightly defined legal framework while offering a broad range of digital assets. As of April 5, the latest list on the Financial Services Agency (FSA) website identifies 28 registered…

Gold Loses 15% From War Highs as Operation Epic Fury Safe Haven Trade Unwinds – Market Updates Bitcoin News

Key Takeaways: Gold fell to $4,623.93/oz after March 2026 NFP data showed 178,000 new jobs, well above the 59,000 consensus estimate. Silver held above $73.75/oz, supported by industrial demand tied to AI data centers, solar, and electronics sectors. Gold has dropped roughly 15-19% from early-March 2026 highs as Operation Epic Fury’s safe-haven premium faded. U.S.-Iran War Fails to Sustain Gold Rally The March jobs report, released earlier this week, reversed February’s revised loss of 133,000 positions. Analysts had forecast gains of roughly 59,000 to 60,000 jobs. The unemployment rate edged…

Bitcoin has plunged, but this analyst thinks it could hit $1,000,000

▶ Coinbase Website: Coinbase.com ▶ CEX Website: cex.io Asking for a Trend anchor, Josh Lipton breaks down the latest market news for February 2, 2026. Stocks rose to start February trading while bitcoin and gold remained volatile. Market and Data reporter Jared Blikre breaks down the latest market trends for February 2, 2026. Elon Musk’s SpaceX has confirmed it has acquired another one of Musk’s companies, xAI. For more episodes of Asking for a Trend, please visit: #youtube #stocks #SpaceX #AI #investing About Yahoo Finance: Yahoo Finance provides free stock…

Lawmaker Demands Polymarket Remove 219 War Bets After Airman Market Controversy – Bitcoin News

Key Takeaways: Polymarket pulled a bet on a missing U.S. airman’s rescue on April 3, 2026, after Rep. Seth Moulton called it “disgusting.” More than 63% of bettors wagered against a quick rescue confirmation, drawing sharp criticism from lawmakers and veterans. The second F-15E crew member was safely recovered by April 4-5, 2026, intensifying calls for federal oversight of prediction markets. Polymarket War Bets Under Fire After U.S. Airman Rescue Market Goes Viral The incident unfolded during the ongoing conflict involving U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran. An F-15E Strike…

Japan Advances Crypto Regulation Overhaul, Aligning Digital Assets With Traditional Financial Market Frameworks – Regulation Bitcoin News

Key Takeaways: Japan’s Financial Services Agency reframes crypto as core finance, accelerating mainstream acceptance. Bitcoin and digital assets gain clearer rules, unlocking institutional demand and market maturity. Japan’s parliament advancing reforms signals global trend toward legitimizing crypto as a regulated asset class. Japan Crypto Regulation Shift Toward Financial Instruments Framework Japan is advancing changes to crypto asset regulation as institutional oversight expands across financial markets and policy priorities shift toward investor protection and market integrity. The country’s top financial regulator, the Financial Services Agency (FSA), published findings in February 2026…

Bitcoin Stalls At $66,000 As Market Quietly Prepares For A Downside Draw

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Bitcoin Holds $67K as Trump Issues 48-Hour Iran Ultimatum – Market Updates Bitcoin News

Key Takeaways: President Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran on April 4, 2026, demanding Hormuz be reopened, or military action would follow. Bitcoin held near $67,000 as U.S.-Iran tensions escalated, with Operation Epic Fury striking over 9,000 targets since February 28. Pakistan is mediating talks alongside China and Saudi Arabia, but Iran rejected key overtures as the deadline clock runs down. Operation Epic Fury Targets 9,000+ Sites as Trump Issues New Iran Ultimatum Trump posted the ultimatum on Truth Social on April 4, 2026, setting a deadline for Iran…

Hormuz Blockade Sends Japan’s 10-Year Bond Yield to 25-Year High – Market Updates Bitcoin News

Key Takeaways: Japan’s 10-year bond yield hit 2.39% by early April 2026, its highest level since 1999, as Iran’s Hormuz blockade fueled inflation fears. The Bank of Japan faces a rate hike decision at its April 27-28 meeting, with markets pricing in a 60-70% probability of action. Japan pledged a record 80 million barrel reserve release, but analysts warn prolonged disruption risks stagflation and global market volatility. Iran’s Strait of Hormuz Blockade Triggers Japan Bond Market Alarm The 10-year Japanese government bond yield reached 2.38% to 2.39% by early April…