CRYPTO

Apr 03 2026FINANCE

Stablecoin rules: Banks and crypto firms clash over interest deals

This week, a quiet meeting between big banks and crypto companies could shape how Americans use digital money next year. A small team will review a new Senate proposal that tries to balance two very different worlds: traditional finance and the fast-moving crypto market. The debate isn’t about wheth

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Apr 03 2026FINANCE

What’s really holding back crypto rules in the US?

A dispute over digital money could stall new financial regulations. A proposed bill tried to set clear rules for crypto exchanges, tokens, and storage by dividing the work between the SEC and CFTC. But the plan ran into four major roadblocks. First, some lawmakers and big crypto companies still wan

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Apr 03 2026CRIME

How a Fake Security Alert Led to a Major Crypto Recovery

In 2025, a Connecticut resident lost a huge sum of cryptocurrency after falling for what looked like an official security notice. The message claimed their Ledger device—a small gadget used to store crypto—needed an urgent update. But the letter was a scam. When the victim followed the instructions,

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Apr 02 2026CRYPTO

LBank’s First‑Quarter 2026: Trading Milestones and New Partnerships

LBank announced its Q1 2026 results, showing a surge in multi‑asset trading that pushed daily volume past two billion dollars. The exchange rolled out its TradFi section, allowing users to trade both traditional and digital assets from a single platform. On March 18 the volume milestone was hit, sig

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Apr 02 2026FINANCE

Crypto May Join 401(k)s Under New U. S. Rule

The latest U. S. regulation could let people add cryptocurrencies to their retirement plans, a move that aims to give workers the same investment options as public‑sector employees. The rule was announced in an interview with a top retirement solutions executive, who said it would “level the playing

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Apr 02 2026CRYPTO

Telegram Wallet Opens New Trading Feature

Telegram users now have a way to trade perpetual futures directly from the chat app. The new feature is powered by Lighter, a decentralized exchange that lets people open long or short positions on more than 50 different assets. Traders can use up to 50 times leverage, and the range includes major c

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Apr 02 2026CRYPTO

XRP moves up as Ripple rolls out new cash and crypto money tools

Ripple has just dropped two fresh products that let big company money teams mix regular cash with XRP and the newer RLUSD stablecoin inside one screen. CFOs can now watch, move, and count everything without hopping between screens or typing numbers twice. Before this, finance bosses had to keep cash

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Apr 02 2026CRYPTO

A $80 Million Gamble on Bitcoin and Oil Prices

A single trader just made a bold $80 million bet that Bitcoin will fall while oil prices will rise. This trader used Hyperliquid, a decentralized exchange, to take a huge short position on Bitcoin and a long position on Brent crude oil. The bet relies on a 7x leveraged contract, meaning small price

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Apr 02 2026CRYPTO

Crypto's Hidden Ties to Big Tech and Finance Raise New Geopolitical Risks

The latest warning from Iran targeting major U. S. companies isn’t just about traditional business threats—it could shake up the crypto world too. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard labeled 18 American firms as "legitimate targets" starting April 1, hoping to retaliate for recent strikes on its soil. While

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Apr 02 2026FINANCE

Banks are eyeing the betting game: Prediction markets get serious

Big banks smell money in prediction markets—places where people bet on real-world events like election outcomes or sports results. Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan, casually mentioned his firm might jump in, but ruled out betting on sports or politics. Goldman Sachs is already deep in talks with leading

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