Crypto

Crypto and Gold Rally After Trump Proposes Strait of Hormuz Ceasefire

Donald Trump's proposal for a two-week ceasefire tied to safely reopening the Strait of Hormuz pushed crypto and gold higher while oil and the dollar slipped.

Published at 2026-04-08 01:30:07
Schwab: 1% Crypto Allocation Can Transform Portfolio Risk

Schwab’s new research finds that a mere 1% allocation to crypto can account for the bulk of a portfolio’s overall risk, so the “right” weight depends on how comfortable investors are with 70%+ price swings.

Published at 2026-04-07 14:30:06
Solana Faces 20% Downside Risk as 2M SOL Floods Exchanges

Solana is trading at $79.90 on April 7 after roughly 2 million SOL moved onto exchanges, increasing sell pressure and leaving the token exposed to about a 20% drop if key support gives way.

Published at 2026-04-07 10:45:07
SEC Nears Proposal on Crypto Fundraising and Startup Exemptions, Chair Says

SEC Chair Paul Atkins said Monday the agency will move forward with a proposal addressing crypto fundraising and startup exemption issues, signaling regulatory clarification is coming.

Published at 2026-04-07 04:15:06
South Korea Orders Crypto Exchanges to Verify Customer Balances Every 5 Minutes

South Korea’s financial regulator now requires crypto exchanges to check and verify customer asset balances every five minutes following an overpayment mishap earlier this year that damaged market confidence.

Published at 2026-04-07 03:00:05
India Issues Section 148A Notices to Crypto Traders Over Unreported Activity

Indian tax authorities are issuing Section 148A reassessment notices to crypto traders after system‑generated "estimated income" flagged mismatches with reported profits. Notices can reopen past returns and require investors to substantiate discrepancies.

Published at 2026-04-07 01:45:07
Solana Surpasses Ethereum in DEX Volume on Retail Demand and Low Fees

DeFiLlama data shows Solana handled $920M in 24‑hour DEX spot volume on April 6, outpacing Ethereum’s $563.47M. Low fees and rising retail activity are cited as the main drivers.

Published at 2026-04-06 18:00:19
Binance Compliance Chief Weighs Exit as Staff Turnover Bites

Binance's top compliance executive is reportedly considering stepping down amid heavy staff turnover and intensifying regulatory scrutiny, raising questions about leadership stability. The move could complicate the exchange’s financial crime prevention efforts at a sensitive time for the industry.

Published at 2026-04-06 17:00:29
Trump’s Iran Remarks Send Crypto Higher as Stock Futures Fall

Cryptocurrency markets climbed 2.5% Monday after President Trump hinted at a possible diplomatic resolution with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, while U.S. stock futures slipped.

Published at 2026-04-06 09:00:11
Japan Approves 100+ Tokens Across 28 Licensed Crypto Platforms

Japan’s FSA-regulated market now lists more than 100 crypto assets across 28 registered service providers, including Binance and Coinbase. The expansion reflects steady, regulation-led growth and greater market clarity for investors.

Published at 2026-04-06 02:45:07