Key Takeaways: Bitcoin hit $70,275 on April 6, lifting market cap above $1.4T and triggering $325M liquidations. WTI crude swung from $112.24 to $109 before rebounding above $110 as Tehran rejected U.S. proposals. Ethereum surged 5% to $2,165, while ADA and LINK gained over 6%, pushing altcoin cap past $1.1T. Energy Markets and the ‘Olive
Key takeaways: Bigo CEO Mike Belshe proposes using a blockchain to stop billions in annual US fraud. VP Vance’s focus on fraud schemes shows how this is affecting the U.S. economy. Following 2025 trials, Russia enabled the digital ruble for all federal payments in January 2026. Bitgo CEO Mike Belshe: Put Money on a Public
Key Takeaways: The State Duma introduced 3 crypto bills capping non-qualified investors at $3,730 in yearly buys. Tax reporting on cryptocurrency transactions will be mandatory, and illegal crypto use will be punishable with fines and up to a 2-year ban. Cifra Markets’ Alexey Korolenko predicts an upcoming purge, with many Russian exchanges closing soon. Russia
Key Takeaways: Polymarket struck a deal with La Liga, boosting market engagement via upcoming VIP events. CEO Boris Gartner expects this 1st-of-its-kind pact to drive future US market engagement across screens. Amid a judicial battle, Polymarket’s prediction market will face ongoing US regulatory scrutiny next. Polymarket Becomes Exclusive Prediction Market Partner of the Spanish Football
Technology professionals and local game developers are pushing back against the Philippine government’s potential nationwide ban on Roblox. As the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) prepares to meet with Roblox representatives this week, stakeholders argue that a blanket ban will fail to address the root cause of online child exploitation and unjustly penalizes
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
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
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
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
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