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Cryptocurrencies now fall under Japan’s securities-style financial laws.
Insider trading rules and stricter disclosures will apply.
Lower taxes may boost investor and institutional participation.
Japan has taken a major step in reshaping how it treats cryptocurrencies.
A new bill approved by

The US Department of the Treasury announced Thursday a new initiative designed to reduce the growing cybersecurity risks facing the crypto industry
The program, led through the Department’s Office of Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection (OCCIP), is intended to give eligible US

Enjin Coin (ENJ) has seen a remarkable 45% increase in price, reaching above $0.035. Positive trading volume and open interest suggest potential for further gains, despite signs of buyer fatigue and possible bearish pressure looming ahead.

Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) has invested heavily in Bitcoin since 2020, amassing over $58 billion in holdings. Despite recent losses exceeding $14 billion in Q1 2026, the company continues to purchase Bitcoin, maintaining a long-term accumulation strategy.

As markets reacted to Tuesday evening’s ceasefire announcement, Iran moved to assert control over passage through the Strait of Hormuz by saying it will demand crypto tolls — chiefly Bitcoin (BTC) — from oil tankers transiting the vital waterway during the two‑week pause in hostilities.
Tankers

price has notched an intraday advance of about 3%, hitting 24-hour highs of $0.093 as daily volume increased by over 47%.
A market snapshot of the altcoin’s price movement suggests renewed speculative interest as the Giugliano hardfork goes live on the mainnet. Reports also indicate Polygon Labs i

Blockchain payment giant Ripple issued a new report focusing on the growth and adoption of digital assets across Africa, driven by key regulatory changes that the firm says have prompted it to offer crypto solutions to “power Africa’s expanding digital economy.”
The study finds that roughly

Bitcoin network activity has rebounded, with transactions reaching 615,000—the highest since November 2024. The surge, indicated by the Network Activity Index, suggests increased usage, though low miner fees imply the activity may stem from large holders rather than organic demand.

Morgan Stanley plans to launch a spot Bitcoin ETF, MSBT, on April 8, undercutting BlackRock's fees to attract investors. This move is expected to increase competition in the Bitcoin ETF market and signifies a growing interest among major financial institutions in digital assets.

US Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul Atkins said a proposed crypto safe harbor framework has been submitted for White House review.
Speaking at the Digital Assets and Emerging Technology Policy Summit, US Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul Atkins confirmed that the agency’s “

Bitcoin's price has struggled to exceed $70,000 amid market volatility, leading to diverging activities between retail investors and whale holders. While retail investors are exiting, whales are accumulating BTC rapidly, suggesting potential for a future price rally.

Strategy purchased about 89,599 Bitcoin in the first quarter of 2026, its second-largest quarterly accumulation on record, doing so while Bitcoin traded in a downtrend and sentiment across the crypto market was pessimistic.
According to crypto expert Adam

The Bitcoin (BTC) history is filled with strange milestones, and the latest appears to be a single block mined in 2021. Crypto enthusiasts have uncovered surprising details about the 666,666th block, which contains a powerful biblical message that has sparked widespread attention for its unusual

XRP's Open Interest surged to $952 million, indicating increased speculative trading, primarily in short positions due to a negative Funding Rate. This volatility raises the likelihood of mass liquidations, even as XRP's price holds steady around $1.35.

The Solana price has struggled recently, impacted by a major DeFi exploit and increased outflows to exchanges exceeding $110 million. This trend indicates rising selling pressure, contributing to its decline below $80.

Taiwanese authorities have approved a new draft of their crucial crypto legislation, introducing severe penalties for unlicensed or fraudulent activities related to stablecoins and other digital assets.
Taiwan Approves $6M Fines To Combat Crypto Fraud
On Friday, local news outlets reported that t