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

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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…

Bitcoin Outlook Clashes as Schiff Urges Selling MSTR Before Crash – Featured Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: Peter Schiff and Michael Saylor clash as Schiff questions bitcoin’s 12% long-term return. Schiff urges selling Strategy stock (MSTR) after its 68.5% rise, warning of a sharp crash. Saylor defends bitcoin, citing a 36% annualized return and long-term strength. Schiff and Saylor Clash Over Bitcoin Returns and Strategy Valuation Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff and Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor shared opposing views on social media platform X on April 5. Schiff criticized bitcoin and Strategy’s stock performance, questioning its sustainability. Saylor defended BTC’s long-term strength, emphasizing…

WTI Crude Futures Jump 2.7% After Trump Iran Threat, Bitcoin Taps $69K – Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: Trump threatened Iran on Truth Social April 5, warning of Tuesday strikes if the Strait of Hormuz blockade continued. WTI crude May 2026 futures climbed 2.7% to $114.59, while Nasdaq-100 futures dropped 0.65% to 24,061.75. Hyperliquid’s XYZ:CL perpetual contract hit $593M open interest as DeFi traders priced in geopolitical risk 24/7. Oil Futures Spike After Trump Posts Strait of Hormuz Warning on Easter Sunday Trump’s post, directed at Iranian leadership, warned that power plants and bridges would be targeted, and was signed off with “Praise be to Allah.”…

This Week in Crypto Law (Mar. 29, 2026) – Law and Ledger Bitcoin News

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This Week in Crypto Law The opinion editorial below was written by Alex Forehand and Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. The final week of March delivered a series of pivotal legal and regulatory developments bridging traditional finance and digital assets. From tokenized securities trading in the United States to global enforcement actions and jurisdictional battles, regulators are increasingly asserting control while also enabling new market structures SEC Approves Nasdaq Plan for Tokenized Securities Trading The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission approved a proposal by Nasdaq to facilitate trading of certain equities…

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,…