🟡 Texas has proposed a bill to create a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, which will allow investment in cryptocurrencies to strengthen the state's financial security Source

🟡 Explosion due to illegal Bitcoin mining in Malaysia: electricity theft losses amount to $763 million since 2018, authorities strengthen measures against violations Source

🟡 South Korea will allow charitable organizations, universities, and cryptocurrency exchanges to sell cryptocurrency in 2025 amid rising institutional demand Source

🟡 Elon Musk will audit NASA through the DOGE department, which raises concerns about conflicts of interest and the impact on contracts, including the Artemis program and SLS Source

🟡 The FBI has prevented cryptocurrency frauds worth $285 million as part of Operation "Level Up," helping over 4,300 victims avoid losses since January 2024 Source

🟡 Estonian co-founders of the crypto scheme Hashflare pleaded guilty to fraud amounting to 577 million dollars, agreeing to return more than 400 million for compensation to investors Source

🟡 A federal court suspends the SEC's lawsuit against Binance for 60 days to develop a regulatory framework for digital assets, following a joint motion from the parties Source

🟡 The President of the United States, Donald Trump, signed a decree on reciprocal tariffs on goods with partners to reduce costs and stimulate the growth of the U.S. economy Source

🟡 Tether, the leading issuer of stablecoins, acquires a minority stake in the Juventus football club: the club's stock rose by 2.5 percent, and the fan token skyrocketed by 200 percent after the announcement of the deal Source

🟡 Bybit removed from AMF blacklist after two years of cooperation with French regulators, the company aims to obtain a MiCA license for operations in the EU despite challenges in other countries Source

🟡 The SEC is discussing cryptocurrency regulation with industry leaders, including Blockchain Association and Nasdaq, covering topics such as staking and standards for ETP and cryptocurrency exchanges Source

🟡 West Virginia has proposed a bill for investment in digital assets, including Bitcoin, to create reserves and protect against inflation and budget deficits Source

🟡 Tether is actively collaborating with U.S. lawmakers to shape new regulations for stablecoins, including requirements for reserves and monthly audits Source

🟡 Bitget obtains a VASP license from Bulgaria, expanding its cryptocurrency services in the EU and enhancing compliance with international regulations for user security Source

🟡 Dell shares rose by 4 percent after reports of a deal with xAI of Elon Musk to purchase $5 billion worth of AI servers with delivery in 2025 Source

🟡 Brent Kovar is accused of creating a cryptocurrency pyramid worth $24 million, promising high returns and a 100 percent return, while using investors' funds for personal purposes. Source

🟡 South Korea lifts ban on institutional investments in cryptocurrencies: FSC allows companies to open accounts on crypto exchanges and participate in the virtual asset market Source

🟡 The man was arrested for the Hollywood sign stunt, promoting the cryptocurrency Vigilante Token, after the token’s price surged sharply Source

🟡 Indian authorities seized cryptocurrency worth $190 million as part of the investigation into the fraudulent BitConnect scheme that attracted over $2.4 billion from investors Source

🟡 Argentine President Javier Milei under fire for supporting the cryptocurrency $LIBRA, which lost nearly all of its value; opposition demands impeachment Source

🟡 The Japanese company Metaplanet raised $25.9 million through bonds to expand its Bitcoin reserves, with a plan to reach 21,000 BTC by 2026 and protect against economic risks Source

🟡 CZ donated 150 BNB to support students in Argentina affected by the collapse of the LIBRA token, complementing EnHeng’s $50,000 fund to compensate for financial losses Source

🟡 The SEC suspends the lawsuit against Geosyn Mining and its executives amid similar fraud charges and the use of client funds by federal prosecutors Source

🟡 OpenAI rejected Elon Musk's $97.4 billion purchase offer, stating that the company is not for sale and will strengthen its non-commercial mission in the field of AI Source

🟡 Standard Chartered, Animoca Brands, and HKT have applied for a license to issue a Hong Kong dollar (HKD)-backed stablecoin under Hong Kong's new regulations Source

🟡 Scammers launched a fake meme coin of Saudi Arabia using a hacked account, resulting in financial losses for investors and confirming the risks of cryptocurrency schemes Source

🟡 Bybit introduces a physical card for convenient cryptocurrency payments with 2 percent cashback, integration with Samsung Pay and Google Pay, and a free card for VIP users Source

🟡 Concerns about taxpayer data security and tax refund delays due to DOGE’s involvement, linked to Elon Musk, with the IRS Source

🟡 The founder of Eliza (formerly ai16z) Show reports the hacking of his X account, through which a fake ELIZA token was promoted, causing panic among investors Source

🟡 xAI launches Grok 3: a new AI model from Elon Musk with enhanced responses and voice interaction, available to Premium Plus subscribers on the X platform Source

🟡 Tether has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Guinea for the implementation of blockchain technologies and the development of the country's digital economy Source

🟡 Polkadot launches the first blockchain course for politicians: training UK deputies in Web3 and blockchain technologies in Zug, Switzerland, April 2025 Source

🟡 Nigeria is introducing taxes on cryptocurrency transactions to boost government revenue and protect investors through the licensing of centralized exchanges Source

🟡 Elon Musk urges an audit of the gold reserves at the Fort Knox base in Kentucky to ensure their safety and provide transparency for the public Source

🟡 Fraudsters scammed companies out of $5.6 million, posing as FTX debt holders, using AI-generated identities and access to FTX bankruptcy data Source

🟡 In Lagos, the Chinese individuals will stand trial for internet fraud and cyberterrorism after being detained as part of the EFCC "Eagle Flush" operation in 2024 Source

🟡 Norway uncovers fraudulent scheme laundering 900 million kroner, with thousands of investors deceived by promises of profits from cryptocurrency and real estate Source

🟡 Illegal cryptocurrency mining caused damages of 1.3 billion rubles in 2024: Russia introduces new restrictions and measures to combat electricity theft Source

🟡 The president of Argentina, Javier Milei, denied accusations of fraud, stating that his post about the cryptocurrency $Libra was not advertising but merely sharing information without the intention of promoting the project Source

🟡 Trump fires highly qualified employees of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to accelerate the implementation of immigration policy and improve DHS operations Source

🟡 Franklin Templeton launches the first tokenized fund of U.S. Treasury bonds in Luxembourg, available to institutional investors in Europe Source

🟡 Binance US restores USD deposits and withdrawals after suspension due to regulatory issues, allowing users to trade in USD and make bank transfers Source

🟡 Brazilian bank Braza Group launches the BBRL stablecoin on the XRP Ledger, with plans to capture 30 percent of the market in Brazil by 2025 Source

🟡 Nigeria has filed a lawsuit against Binance for $79.5 billion over unpaid taxes and illegal activities in the country, demanding financial reports for 2022 and 2023 Source

🟡 The Supreme Court of South Korea recognized the cryptocurrencies TerraUSD and LUNA as non-securities, rejecting the seizure of assets from Terraform Labs co-founder Shin Hyun-seong Source

🟡 The SEC rejected the appeal in the case concerning the "dealer rule," which became a victory for the cryptocurrency industry and ended the controversial regulation of cryptocurrencies in the U.S. Source

🟡 Robinhood plans to launch cryptocurrency services in Singapore by the end of 2025 after acquiring Bitstamp, using its licenses to enter the digital assets market in Asia Source

🟡 The SEC recognized Bitwise's application to create a spot ETF with XRP, raising the likelihood of approval in 2025, despite criticism from investor Jason Calacanis Source

🟡 SEC is creating a new division to combat cybercrime and protect investors: The Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit will replace the Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit Source

🟡 British Graham Darby sentenced for concealing cryptocurrency assets in legal dispute related to an unfulfilled deal to exchange bitcoins and Tezos Source

🟡 A former employee of Wechain FinTech, Ho Kai Xin, has been sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison for stealing over $4 million from the ByBit cryptocurrency exchange through manipulation of payroll data Source

🟡 TikTok is cutting staff in the security department amid the threat of a ban in the US and an investigation into political bias in the algorithms in Germany and other countries Source

🟡 The BestChange website, a cryptocurrency exchange rate aggregator, was unblocked after being blocked due to suspicions of violating the cryptocurrency advertising law in Russia Source

🟡 Elon Musk accuses the Democrats of "treason" at the Conservative Conference, calling for an audit of the Federal Reserve and the fight against bureaucracy Source

🟡 The Chief Technology Officer of SafeMoon, Thomas Smith, pleaded guilty to cryptocurrency fraud involving $200 million related to false statements about the liquidity of the SFM token Source

🟡 The ECB is developing a blockchain-based payment system, which could lead to the issuance of a digital euro to improve settlements and economic stability in the eurozone Source

🟡 The SEC drops the appeal against extending securities laws to DeFi, paving the way for a productive dialogue between the crypto industry and the regulator Source

🟡 Bybit was subjected to a hacker attack, during which over $1.4 billion in staked Ether and other ERC-20 tokens were stolen Source

🟡 Kanye West (Ye) announces the launch of the YZY cryptocurrency, which will allow bypassing platforms like Shopify, with the aim of making it the primary currency for purchases on the official website Source

🟡 SEC approved the first U.S. interest-bearing stablecoin from Figure Markets, offering a 3.85 percent yield and available for independent storage and transactions Source

🟡 FTX continues to make payments to creditors, but users from Russia, China, Ukraine, Nigeria, and Egypt remain excluded; payments for large creditors will begin in the second quarter of 2025 Source

🟡 SEC concludes investigation against OpenSea: The platform is cleared of securities law violations, supporting the development of the NFT industry Source

🟡 The CEO of Bybit, Ben Zhou, called Pi Network a fraudulent project and rejected the listing of the token following a warning from Chinese authorities Source

🟡 Costa Rica launches its first Bitcoin ETF through the largest bank, Banco Nacional, providing citizens access to crypto investments through the country's banking system Source

🟡 Bybit restores 50 percent of Ethereum reserves after a $1.4 billion hacker attack, receiving emergency help from crypto companies and confirmation of user fund security Source

🟡 The Lazarus group is using the meme-coin QinShihuang to launder $26 million stolen from Bybit through the Solana and Binance Smart Chain blockchains, exacerbating security issues on cryptocurrency platforms Source

🟡 Kraken and Crypto com are developing their own stablecoins to comply with the new MiCA regulation requirements in the EU, excluding unauthorized tokens by March 2025 Source

🟡 Pump fun blocks hacker linked to major Bybit breach, preventing laundering of 1.5 billion dollars through meme coin QinShihuang Source

🟡 The bill on Bitcoin reserves rejected in Montana: The House of Representatives voted against investing in cryptocurrencies using state funds Source

🟡 Bybit invests $1 million in EthicHub to support small farmers, improve financial inclusion, and promote sustainable development in the coffee industry through blockchain Source

🟡 The Federal Reserve System has supported the BFT mechanism for digital payments, which opens up new opportunities for cryptocurrencies XRP, XLM, and HBAR in financial systems Source

🟡 Brazilian Dover Braga was extradited to the USA for the $290 million cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme, facing up to 20 years in prison for fraud and tax evasion Source

🟡 DekaBank launches cryptocurrency trading and custody services for institutional clients, receiving a license from BaFin and adhering to security and regulatory requirements Source

🟡 DFSA recognizes USDC and EURC as the first stablecoins within Dubai's crypto regulation, opening new opportunities for business in DIFC and supporting the growth of the cryptocurrency sector in the UAE Source

🟡 Infini loses $50 million due to a hack by a developer with left administrative rights, using a vulnerability in the contract and cryptocurrency transfers Source

🟡 The Nigerian government is suing Binance for $81.5 billion, accusing the company of economic losses and failure to pay taxes for 2022 2023 Source

🟡 A federal judge blocked DOGE’s access to personal information of citizens, claiming it violates data protection laws, after a lawsuit by unions and government benefits recipients Source

🟡 The EU introduces the 16th sanctions package against Russia, including the cryptocurrency exchange Garantex and expanding restrictions on Belarus, strengthening the fight against circumventing international sanctions Source

🟡 OKX has agreed to pay over $500 million due to violations of U.S. laws by serving customers without a license and failing to comply with anti-money laundering requirements Source

🟡 The Financial Intelligence Unit of South Korea suspends the operation of the Upbit exchange for three months due to violations of cryptocurrency regulations Source