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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…

Solana Foundation Launches STRIDE Security Program for DeFi Protocols Following Drift Incident – Defi Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: The Solana Foundation and Asymmetric Research launched STRIDE on April 6, 2026, a tiered DeFi security program covering all protocols. Protocols exceeding $10M TVL qualify for foundation-funded 24/7 monitoring, while those above $100M TVL receive formal verification. The new Solana Incident Response Network (SIRN) unites five founding firms, including OtterSec and Neodyme, for real-time crisis coordination. Solana Foundation Debuts STRIDE to Protect DeFi Protocols With Tiered Security The program, which stands for Solana Trust, Resilience and Infrastructure for DeFi Enterprises, moves away from the traditional model of one-off…

Bitcoin Holds Weekly Inflows While Ether, Altcoin ETFs Slip – Markets and Prices Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: Blackrock IBIT helped drive $22.34 million bitcoin ETF inflows, but volatility signals weak conviction ahead. Ether ETFs saw $42.15 million outflows, led by Blackrock ETHA, showing selective demand and cautious sentiment. Solana and XRP ETFs lost $5.2 million and $3.56 million as Bitwise and Grayscale face thinning investor interest. Crypto ETFs Mixed in Short Week as Ether Leads Outflows Short weeks often sharpen the signal, as this week revealed a market still searching for balance. Across four trading days, crypto ETFs swung between inflows and outflows with little…

Prediction Market Boom Continues With Polymarket and Kalshi Leading $25.7B Month – Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: Dune Analytics logs $25.7B March volume; Polymarket, Kalshi dominate as activity concentrates. Polymarket hit 115M trades vs Kalshi 88M in March; scale signals deeper market adoption. CFTC scrutiny and U.S. lawmakers target markets as Polymarket, Kalshi near $940M open interest. Polymarket and Kalshi Drive Billions in Volume Data from Dune.com, compiled by @datadashboards, shows prediction market volume continuing to push new highs. January 2026 figures place the month at the highest pinnacle for notional volume, reaching a record $26.75 billion, followed by February’s total of $23.24 billion. With…

ÚLTIMA HORA | Coinbase sacude las cripto: fallos en las operaciones en plena tormenta del mercado

▶ Coinbase Website: Coinbase.com ▶ CEX Website: cex.io ÚLTIMA HORA | Coinbase sacude las cripto: fallos en las operaciones en plena tormenta del mercado La plataforma de intercambio de criptomonedas Coinbase ha confirmado este jueves que está investigando una incidencia técnica que impide a diversos usuarios realizar operaciones de compra, venta o transferencia de activos en su portal y aplicación móvil. La compañía ha emitido un comunicado de urgencia asegurando que, a pesar de las restricciones operativas, los fondos de los clientes permanecen seguros mientras los equipos de ingeniería trabajan…

Major US Indexes Gain Monday as Iran Ceasefire Talks Ease Market Fears – Market Updates Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: The S&P 500 gained 0.4% Monday but remains 4% below pre-conflict levels as Iran tensions persist. Trump’s Tuesday deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz keeps oil near $103 a barrel (WTI). JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon flagged inflation risks ahead of Friday’s March CPI report. S&P 500 Rises for Fourth Straight Day Amid Iran Strait of Hormuz Standoff The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 137 points, or 0.3%, while the S&P 500 gained 0.4% and the Nasdaq Composite added 0.5%. The S&P 500 extended its…