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Justin Sun Highlights Agentic AI Payments on TRON at EthCC; TRON DAO Co-Hosts MetaMask Builder Nights Cannes – Press release Bitcoin News

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PRESS RELEASE. Geneva, Switzerland, April 7, 2026 — TRON DAO, the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications ( dApps), participated as a Ruby Sponsor at the Ethereum Community Conference (EthCC[9]), held in Cannes, France, from March 30 to April 2, 2026. During the conference, TRON Founder Justin Sun took the main stage to share his perspective on the emerging role of agentic AI in payments and the infrastructure required to support it at scale. The conference brought together developers, researchers,…

Can Tokyo Build Asia’s Most Trusted Crypto Rails? – Crypto News Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways Japan FSA cited 12 million accounts and $31 billion assets in 2025, boosting Tokyo’s regulated crypto push. JVCEA logged 32 exchanges and approximately $10 billion in volume as of February 2026, but liquidity gaps vs global hubs persist. FSA plans 2026 shift to FIEA rules, positioning Tokyo for institutional growth over speculation. Tokyo’s Crypto Ambition Faces Its Institutional Test The Teamz Summit in Tokyo opens on April 7 with the appeal for Japan to be a bigger crypto center, dominating conversations. The event itself described as one of…

SEC Chair Atkins Says ‘Reg Crypto’ Proposal Covering Fundraising and Startup Exemptions Is One Step From Publication – Regulation Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: SEC Chair Paul Atkins confirmed on April 6, 2026, that “Reg Crypto” is at OIRA awaiting White House sign-off before public comment. The proposal creates three safe-harbor exemptions, allowing startups to raise up to $5 million and issuers up to $75 million annually. Atkins shut down the SEC’s innovation hub after Gary Gensler left it so tainted that industry participants feared subpoenas after visiting. SEC Chair Confirms Crypto Startup Exemption Rule Is at OIRA Awaiting Sign-Off Paul Atkins made the statement during a fireside chat at the inaugural…

What You Need to Know About the 2028 Timeline – Taxes Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: On March 31, the Diet passed a stopgap budget that keeps the proposal to reduce crypto tax from 55% to 20% flat tax to stop the Web3 exodus to Dubai. While the proposal has hailed critics say the slow 2028 timeline hinders bitcoin ETFs. Japan will enforce the FIEA update on Jan. 1, 2028, testing the industry during a 2-year transition. Criticism of the ‘Slow Pace’ Japan’s cryptocurrency sector is navigating a complex transition following landmark tax reforms finalized March 31, as industry leaders temper their celebration with…

Sam Altman Proposes New AI Deal as Superintelligence Surges – News Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman proposes a wealth fund to share AI profits and protect future social safety nets. To offset AI job displacement, OpenAI calls for a 32-hour work week so workers benefit from future productivity. Altman also backs a shift to corporate tax to protect key social programs like Medicare from future AI impacts. OpenAI Co-Founder Sam Altman Presents a New AI Deal in the Wake of Superintelligence While artificial intelligence (AI) advancements accelerate, industry heads are dealing with the consequences of introducing these technologies in today’s…

Why Japan’s Stablecoin Push May Be the Most Practical Crypto Story in the World Right Now – Featured Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: Japan’s Payment Services Act, revised in June 2023 and updated through 2026, created the world’s strictest stablecoin issuer rules. Project Pax, backed by MUFG, SMBC, and Mizuho, targets 1 trillion yen in B2B stablecoin issuance by 2028. JPYC became the world’s first fully regulated yen-pegged stablecoin under a Type II license in October 2025. The Most Important Crypto Standards Nobody Is Talking About While U.S. regulators spend years sorting out jurisdictional authority and European regulators iron out MiCA compliance, Japan moved. The country revised its Payment Services Act…

Local Banks Pilot JPMorgan’s JPM Coin in Argentina – Crypto News Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: CMF and other banks are testing JPMorgan’s JPM Coin in phase one to speed up interbank settlement times. Experts view this integration as a massive leap for modernizing bank costs. The Central Bank must amend a 2022 rule before institutions can offer crypto services to clients. Report: JPMorgan’s JPM Coin Featured In Tokenized Deposits Tests in Argentina Argentina is slowly paving the way to allow banking institutions to leverage and offer crypto services to their customers. According to local media, a group of private banks would be involved…

The Oversight Blind Spots Shaping Japan’s Crypto Policy Shift – Regulation Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: Japan raises serious concerns that could drive sweeping new regulations across crypto markets. The FSA signals tougher oversight through more effective and stringent regulations on providers. The FSA warns that wide crypto regulation may be needed to protect users from meme coin-driven risks. Regulators Intensify Oversight as Japan’s Crypto Market Enters Critical Transition Phase Japan’s crypto market is entering a more scrutinized phase as regulators focus on disclosure, investor protection, and risks tied to speculative assets like meme coins. The Financial Services Agency (FSA), the country’s top financial…

India Issues Tax Notices to Crypto Traders Over Unreported Activity From Earlier Years – Taxes Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: India is issuing Section 148A notices that can reopen past crypto filings for review. Systems may flag estimated income that does not reflect actual profits, increasing exposure. Data mismatches across exchanges and tax filings can escalate scrutiny and potential penalties. India Crypto Tax Notices Target Past Reporting Gaps Indian tax authorities are stepping up enforcement efforts targeting cryptocurrency transactions, especially those from earlier financial years now under review. Section 148A notices are reportedly being issued to taxpayers where discrepancies in reported income are flagged through advanced data-matching systems.…

Iran War Pushes Europe and Japan Recession Risk to 50%, BCA Research Says – Economics Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: BCA Research puts U.S. recession odds at 40%, warning that sustained 10% oil supply cuts could push crude to $200. Oil held above $100 a barrel signals commodity traders see deeper risk than equity investors currently pricing in. Berezin favors Anthropic among 2026 IPO candidates but says a wave of listings often marks a sector peak. Economist Warns Oil Could Hit $200 If Iran Conflict Disrupts 10% of Global Supply Berezin spoke with David Lin on The David Lin Report, as equity markets posted a brief gain on…