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Strategy Buys 44,377 BTC in March 2026 as STRC Volume Hits $746M Record – Crypto News Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: Strategy bought 44,377 BTC in March, now holding 762,099 BTC and two-thirds of all public company holdings. MARA Holdings sold 15,133 BTC to retire debt, letting Twenty One Capital claim the No. 2 treasury spot. Strategy’s $42B ATM filing could push holdings past 1 million BTC by November 2026 at a 31,000 BTC/month pace. Bitcointreasuries.net Report Shows BTC Treasury Leaderboard Reshuffled The report shows the company spent roughly $3 billion on bitcoin during March, including a single-week purchase of 22,337 BTC disclosed on March 16. That buy was…

Circle Launches CPN Managed Payments for Banks and PSPs to Settle in USDC Without Holding Crypto – Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: Circle launched CPN Managed Payments on April 8, 2026, giving PSPs and banks access to USDC settlement without holding digital assets. USDC has processed over $70 trillion in cumulative onchain settlement, signaling major institutional demand for stablecoin infrastructure. Thunes and Worldline are among the first partners, with Circle targeting 20-plus blockchain rails for global fiat payout corridors. Circle Brings USDC Settlement to Banks With New Managed Payments Platform The platform sits on top of Circle’s existing regulatory and operational framework. Institutions interact entirely in fiat while Circle handles…

Treasury Proposes Stablecoin AML Rules as Bessent Vows to Protect US Financial System – Crypto News Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: FinCEN and OFAC issued a joint NPRM on April 8, 2026, requiring stablecoin issuers to comply with Bank Secrecy Act obligations. The GENIUS Act, enacted July 18, 2025, gives issuers like Circle and Tether roughly 60 days to submit public comments. Permitted payment stablecoin issuers must deploy technical controls to block, freeze, and reject transactions violating U.S. sanctions. New Federal Rules Require Stablecoin Issuers to Block Sanctioned Transactions The joint Notice of Proposed Rulemaking from the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network and the Office of Foreign Assets Control implements…

Bitcoin Shatters $72,000 as Middle East Ceasefire Sparks Relief Rally – Markets and Prices Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: Bitcoin surged to $72,865 following a Middle East ceasefire, lifting the crypto market cap to $2.51 trillion. The 5% rally triggered $477 million in liquidations, wiping out short bets on platforms like Bitget. Gracy Chen predicts Bitcoin may hit $80,000 if demand rises, with a critical support level at $68,000. Bitcoin Surges Despite Continuing Geopolitical Tensions Bitcoin breached the $72,000 mark within a 24-hour window as a shaky Middle East ceasefire held, despite reports of strikes in Iran and various Gulf countries. After initially crossing this threshold Tuesday…

South Korea Implements Unified Crypto Withdrawal Rules to Combat Phishing – Regulation Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: FSC and DAXA implemented unified rules after data showed 59% of fraud occurred via withdrawal exceptions. The stricter mandates are projected to slash withdrawal exception eligibility by more than 99%. FSS and DAXA will now conduct regular audits and annual fund verifications to prevent future smurfing. Criminals Exploit Lax Exception Standards South Korea’s financial regulators announced a major tightening of the “Virtual Asset Withdrawal Delay System” after discovering that lax exception standards were being exploited by voice phishing syndicates to launder criminal proceeds. The Financial Services Commission (FSC),…

TRON Network Integrated into Hyperlane, Expanding Interoperability to Over 150 Chains – Press release Bitcoin News

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PRESS RELEASE. Geneva, Switzerland — April 8, 2026 — TRON DAO, the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications ( dApps), announced today TRON Network’s integration into Hyperlane, a leading permissionless cross-chain messaging protocol. This integration expands TRON’s interoperability by enabling developers to seamlessly build and scale applications across multiple blockchains. Through Hyperlane’s open interoperability framework, TRON is now connected to over 150 chains. Unlike traditional bridges that are limited to token transfers, Hyperlane enables smart contracts to send not just…

AOC Slams Trump Over Iran War Chaos, Prediction Market Insider Trading Allegations After Ceasefire – Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: Rep. AOC called for Trump’s removal on April 7, 2026, citing the unauthorized Iran conflict and alleged crypto corruption. Trump’s two-week ceasefire with Iran, brokered through Pakistan, sent oil prices sharply lower on April 7. Negotiations continue in Pakistan, with Iran’s 10-point proposal serving as the basis for a potential long-term deal. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Demands Trump Impeachment Over Iran Strikes and Alleged War Profiteering The New York Democrat posted a lengthy rebuke on X after Trump announced on Truth Social that he was suspending planned strikes against…

Standard Chartered to Fold Zodia Custody Into CIB Crypto Division – Crypto News Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: Standard Chartered plans to fold Zodia Custody’s core operations into its CIB division as early as April 2026, Bloomberg reported. Zodia Custody will retain its independent SaaS model, serving third-party banks in 7 global locations across 75+ assets. No official comment from Standard Chartered has been issued, leaving minority shareholder status with SBI Holdings and NAB unclear. Report Says Standard Chartered Crypto Custody Overhaul Could Come in April 2026 The discussions are private and ongoing, according to Bloomberg’s report, with an announcement potentially arriving as early as April…

Currenc Group Tokenizes Ordinary Shares on Ethereum and Solana via Securitize – Blockchain Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: Securitize tokenized Currenc Group (Nasdaq: CURR) shares on Ethereum and Solana on April 8, 2026. The tokenized stock market has crossed $1 billion, but most volume still comes from synthetic exposure, not real equity. Currenc’s pending reverse merger with Animoca Brands could expand onchain equity into gaming, DeFi, and blockchain infrastructure. Public Company Stock Hits the Blockchain as Securitize Lists Currenc Shares The announcement, made on Wednesday and shared with Bitcoin.com News, positions Currenc’s tokenized shares through the Securitize platform, giving investors access to fractional ownership down to…

Iran Charges Crypto and Yuan Tolls for Strait of Hormuz Oil Tanker Passage – Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: Iran’s IRGC began charging ships up to $2 million per tanker to transit the Strait of Hormuz as of April 2026. The Financial Times reports Iran is accepting stablecoins and bitcoin. Iran’s National Security Committee approved a bill formalizing yuan and stablecoin tolls, accelerating dollar bypass in energy trade. The ceasefire brokered by President Trump remains fragile, and Western-linked vessels are still largely excluded from approved passage. IRGC Tollbooth: Iran Collects Up to $2 Million Per Tanker in Stablecoins and Yuan The toll system emerged in the weeks…