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How Japan’s Crypto Travel Rule Amendment Gives FSA New Transaction Surveillance Powers – Regulation Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: On April 25, 2025, Japan FSA added 30 jurisdictions to its crypto travel rule network. Japan’s 58-market scope raises compliance demands for exchanges and stablecoin issuers. Next, FATF-style alignment could push Japanese VASPs toward stricter cross-border checks in 2025. Regulatory Clarity Developing In Japan Digital Assets Market Amid FSA Travel Rule Amendment In an April 25, 2025 announcement, the Financial Services Agency (FSA) said it would partially amend the designation of countries and regions covered under Japan’s travel rule framework, adding 30 more jurisdictions to the scope of…

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

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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…

Anthropic Registers AnthroPAC With FEC Amid Pentagon Dispute – Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: Anthropic filed FEC paperwork on April 3, 2026, launching AnthroPAC with employee contributions capped at $5,000 per year. AnthroPAC follows Anthropic’s $20 million donation to Public First Action in February, escalating from issue advocacy to candidate funding. The AI industry has contributed roughly $185 million to the 2026 midterm races, with Anthropic now holding a direct role via AnthroPAC. Anthropic Forms First PAC as AI Industry Pours $185 Million Into 2026 Midterm Races The committee carries the FEC ID C00946111 and is classified as a separate segregated fund…

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

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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…

Risk off Markets and Centralization Debates — Week in Review – Op-Ed Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: Bitcoin risks dip below $59K as PlanB flags 200-week MA; institutions dominate flows. Google white paper claims 20x quantum gain, raising risks for Bitcoin and Ethereum cryptography. $260M-$285M Drift Protocol exploit signals rising DeFi hacks as Circle response questioned. Markets Wobble as Oil Shock Looms, Institutions Tighten Grip on Crypto, and Quantum Risks Enter the Frame Bitcoin and Ethereum both traded sideways on the week, while Solana led most of the altcoin market down another leg. Stock indices made a surprise move to the upside, with the S&P500,…

Trump Threatens Iranian Power Plants and Bridges on Easter, Confirms US Armed Protesters Through Kurdish Channels – Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: Trump threatened to strike Iranian power plants and bridges on April 7 if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened. The Strait of Hormuz handles roughly 20% of global oil supply, putting energy markets at risk during Operation Epic Fury. Trump told Fox News the U.S. sent weapons to Iranian protesters via Kurdish channels, estimating Iran killed 45,000 demonstrators. Trump Warns Iran on Easter Sunday: Open Strait or Lose Power Plants by Tuesday The post, published on April 5, 2026, read in full: “Tuesday will be Power Plant…

Michael Saylor Fuels Optimism for Another Massive Strategy Bitcoin Buy – Featured Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: Michael Saylor’s “orange dot” post revived, fueling anticipation of a massive bitcoin buy announcement. Strategy holds 762,099 BTC, underscoring its dominant reserve and long-term accumulation model. SEC filing confirmed Strategy paused bitcoin purchases last week, pausing its steady accumulation streak. Strategy Bitcoin Signals Intensify as Saylor Revives Orange Dot Pattern Expectations have intensified that Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR) could have added a substantial amount of bitcoin after a new post by Michael Saylor. The executive chairman of Strategy shared on social media platform X on April 5 a brief…

Anthropic Restricts Claude Agent Access Amid AI Automation Boom in Crypto – Featured Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: Anthropic cut Claude Pro and Max subscription access for Openclaw on April 4, 2026, shifting heavy users to pay-as-you-go billing. Crypto developers face cost spikes, with single-day AI agent sessions estimated between $1,000 and $5,000 in extreme cases. Boris Cherny confirmed future enforcement will expand to all third-party harnesses beyond Openclaw starting April 2026. From Flat to Metered: Anthropic’s Openclaw Policy Forces Ai Agent Developers off Flat Subscriptions Earlier this week, Bitcoin.com News received an email from Anthropic informing subscribers that Claude Pro and Max plans would no…

Bitcoin Put Volume Outpaces Calls 54.87% to 45.13% – Markets and Prices Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: Bitcoin futures open interest across all exchanges fell to $46.94B, with Binance and CME leading at $8.09B and $7.24B. Put volume on Deribit outpaced calls 54.87% to 45.13% in 24 hours, signaling short-term defensive trader positioning. Deribit max pain for the April 24 expiry sits near $70K, roughly $3,000 above BTC’s current $66,810 spot price. Bitcoin Futures Open Interest Falls to $46.94B Total bitcoin futures open interest (OI) across all exchanges stands at 703,140 BTC, equivalent to $46.94 billion, according to Coinglass futures stats. That figure has pulled…