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According to The Wall Street Journal, on April 27, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) filed a lawsuit against New York State in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, seeking a court ruling that the CFTC holds exclusive regulatory authority over prediction markets—aiming to halt New York State’s enforcement actions. Previously, New York State had filed lawsuits against cryptocurrency exchanges Coinbase and Gemini over their prediction market operations. Earlier this month, the CFTC also initiated similar lawsuits against Arizona, Illinois, and Connecticut, intensifying jurisdictional disputes between federal and state regulatory agencies.
According to Blockchain for Europe, the European Blockchain Association, together with Dr. Ulrich Bindseil, former Director General of Market Infrastructure and Payments at the European Central Bank, and Erwin Voloder, the Association’s Director of Research and Strategy, jointly released the report “Reforming MiCA to Support Euro Stablecoins” on April 27. The report acknowledges MiCA’s significance as a landmark regulatory framework, while also pointing out that certain design choices may place Europe in an unfavorable zone of the regulatory “Laffer curve”—overly stringent requirements could undermine the competitiveness of EU markets and drive related business activities outside the EU. To address this, the report puts forward a series of targeted, pragmatic reform proposals aimed at enabling MiCA to foster a more competitive, resilient, and globally influential euro stablecoin ecosystem. It further calls on policymakers, industry participants, and all stakeholders to actively engage in discussions to collectively advance the continuous refinement of the MiCA framework.
According to an official announcement by Banking Circle, the company officially launched its stablecoin settlement service on April 27, 2026. Prior to this, Banking Circle had obtained a Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) license from Luxembourg’s financial regulator, the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF), on April 15. The new service enables instant, two-way conversions between fiat currencies and major stablecoins—including USDC, USDG, and EURI—and leverages Banking Circle’s core banking platform to deliver 24/7 settlement with full regulatory traceability. Globally, the stablecoin market capitalization currently stands at approximately €250 billion, with annual payment transaction volume reaching around €330 billion and monthly on-chain transaction volume exceeding €8 trillion. Laust Bertelsen, CEO of Banking Circle, stated that stablecoins have become core infrastructure for cross-border settlement and treasury management. This launch aims to combine the efficiency of blockchain-based payments with banking-grade compliance standards, serving Banking Circle’s global network of over 750 payment institution clients.
the French National Organized Crime Prosecutor's Office (PNACO) issued a statement on Friday stating that France has launched judicial investigations into 12 cryptocurrency kidnapping cases orchestrated by organized crime groups, and has indicted 88 suspects, including more than 10 minors.According to statistics, since 2023, France has recorded 135 cryptocurrency-related attacks, including 18 in 2024, 67 in 2025, and 47 so far in 2026. The accused individuals face charges including kidnapping, illegal detention, extortion, and money laundering. Recently, police arrested six suspects in two operations targeting kidnapping cases, and all individuals are currently in preventive detention. CertiK blockchain intelligence analyst Jonathan Riss stated that the masterminds behind such criminal gangs are typically located outside the European Union.
According to an official announcement by the Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (PVARA), under the 2026 Virtual Assets Act, all virtual asset services fall within PVARA’s regulatory purview and must obtain prior authorization before commencing operations or making public announcements. PVARA welcomes responsible innovation and encourages relevant stakeholders to engage with the authority at an early stage. Innovators may pursue compliant business activities through pathways such as the regulatory sandbox, No-Action Relief Letters, and Letters of No Objection (NOC).
According to the official website of the Council of the European Union, the EU formally adopted its 20th round of sanctions against Russia on April 23, 2026—the largest sanctions package in two years—adding 120 new individuals and entities to its sanctions list and intensifying pressure across multiple dimensions, including energy, finance, defense industries, and trade. In the cryptocurrency sector, given Russia’s growing reliance on cryptocurrencies for international settlements amid financial sanctions, the EU imposed a comprehensive sectoral ban on cryptocurrency transfer and trading platforms operating within Russia. It also sanctioned a Kyrgyzstani platform facilitating government-backed stablecoin A7A5 transactions and banned all transactions involving the cryptocurrency RUBx, as well as any EU support for the development of the digital ruble.
The Investment Committee under the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) issued a document titled “Understanding the Nature of Investment through Prediction Markets,” which states: Prediction markets are speculative markets created for the purpose of making predictions. Trading activities or contracts in prediction markets are not investment products. Key features include: events subject to prediction, trading mechanisms, trading prices, and payouts. Before considering any investment, investors should carefully consider the investment’s value, asset allocation, and regulatory safeguards. The Investment Committee notes that members of the public engaging in trading activities on prediction markets are not protected by the Securities and Futures Ordinance or any regulations enforced by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission. Should problems arise, redress may be difficult—or even impossible—to obtain.
, Morpho CEO Paul Frambot posted on X that over the past week, he has communicated with several large institutions to understand their views on the current DeFi landscape. The core conclusions are as follows.First, institutional interest will not disappear. The reason is simple: distribution channels will not disappear — massive amounts of assets under management (AUM), payments, and lending businesses are moving on-chain. Almost all fintech companies aim to be fully on-chain. For institutions, this is not a question of "whether," but a matter of "necessity."Second, they have lost trust in the pool/hub model. Institutions and distributors want to control everything, including control over code, control over risk, and control over compliance. At the same time, they also desire flexibility — the ability to isolate their own operations and connect to a global liquidity network that is compatible with them.
Odaily, According to sources, CertiK has confirmed its participation as a sponsor at Consensus Miami 2026. As the world's largest Web3 security company, CertiK plans to deeply engage in industry dialogue and ecosystem building through a series of activities.During the conference, CertiK will host and co-host two side events, inviting global founders, technical professionals, and industry representatives to discuss topics such as Web3 security, AI applications, and on-chain infrastructure. Founder and CEO Ronghui Gu will also participate in relevant roundtable forums to explore security and transparency in blockchain and financial infrastructure. Additionally, CertiK will set up a booth at the venue and conduct multiple fireside chats with partners, focusing on industry pain points including institutional adoption, risk visualization, and Web3 compliance implementation.Organized by CoinDesk, Consensus Miami 2026 will be held from May 5 to 7 in Miami, USA. It is expected to bring together over 20,000 industry participants globally, making it one of the most influential conferences in the crypto and Web3 industry.
According to Cointelegraph, Vanessa Perrée, France’s National Prosecutor for Organized Crime, stated that French law enforcement has charged at least 88 individuals—including 10 minors—in connection with 12 “crypto heists” targeting cryptocurrency holders; 75 of those charged are currently in pre-trial detention. Such incidents typically involve violent methods—including home invasions and kidnappings—to coerce victims into surrendering assets stored in their crypto wallets. Perrée noted that some suspects are linked to multiple cases, and investigations have uncovered an organized criminal network behind these crimes. Official records from French authorities indicate 18 such cases in 2024, rising to 67 in 2025, and reaching 47 thus far in 2026.
According to information disclosed by journalist Ken Klippenstein, the White House Correspondents' Dinner attack suspect Cole Allen's actions may have been directed at the AI-generated Jesus portrait released by Trump.Records show that Cole Allen, as a Protestant, once referenced the description of the "Antichrist" from the Book of Revelation regarding the image on social media. Although Trump claimed that Cole Allen hated Christians, his manifesto indicates that Cole Allen was actually using biblical teachings to justify his violent actions, arguing that remaining silent while others are oppressed violates his faith. Cole Allen graduated from Caltech and previously worked on developing precision hardware involving drones and military targeting systems. The FBI is currently investigating whether he acted alone.
Chloe (@ChloeTalk1), a columnist for HTX DeepThink and researcher at HTX Research, analyzes that the current macro framework for the crypto market has shifted from “liquidity trades awaiting rate cuts” to a constraining environment characterized by “higher-for-longer interest rates + sticky inflation + war-related shocks.” According to the latest Reuters survey, most economists have pushed back their expectations for rate cuts to after September, with nearly one-third believing no cuts will occur this year. The primary reason is that the Middle East conflict has driven up energy prices, pushing inflation trajectories higher once again and thereby constraining the Federal Reserve’s policy space. This shift directly undermines the two key narratives previously supporting crypto assets: expectations of liquidity easing and a declining interest-rate path. Elevated oil prices, coupled with consecutive upward revisions to PCE inflation expectations, increase the likelihood that interest rates will remain high—or even extend their elevated period—leading to a higher discount rate and shrinking risk budgets. As a result, marginal capital inflows into the crypto market are diminishing, and high-volatility assets broadly face mounting pressure.
on April 25 local time, Trump attended a TRUMP luncheon at Mar-a-Lago and delivered a speech lasting approximately 45 minutes, covering topics such as the cryptocurrency industry, the war in Iran, and Joe Biden.White House correspondent Sander Lutz stated that aside from expressing hope that the CLARITY Act would pass and that he would sign it immediately, Trump did not reveal many other specific details. Some industry insiders had initially hoped he would bring more news about this bill, which is significant to the crypto sector.
According to Insight Korea, South Korea’s digital bank K Bank has established a strategic partnership with blockchain company Ripple to advance the validation of next-generation blockchain-based cross-border remittance technologies. The two parties will focus on evaluating optimization opportunities in remittance speed, cost structure, and transaction transparency through Ripple’s Global Payments Network and infrastructure. Current collaboration includes a digital wallet proof-of-concept, joint development of cross-border remittance models, and expansion into the digital assets domain. The ongoing Phase II testing simulates connecting banks’ internal systems with customer accounts and tests on-chain fund transfers to the United Arab Emirates and Thailand. K Bank is also evaluating Ripple’s SaaS-based digital wallet, Palisade, to enhance compliance and deployment efficiency.
According to Caixin, Kenneth Rogoff, former chief economist of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has warned that the Trump administration’s push for financial deregulation—particularly the relaxation of bank capital requirements and regulatory transparency—is significantly increasing the risk of a future systemic financial crisis in the United States. Rogoff pointed out that one key justification currently advanced for deregulation is to enable traditional banks to remain innovative and competitive against cryptocurrencies—especially U.S. dollar–pegged stablecoins. If cryptocurrency regulation is simultaneously relaxed, combined with deregulation of the traditional financial system, it could trigger a “dual deregulation” risk, ultimately leading to systemic collapse. Although a full-scale banking crisis may not erupt in the short term, the associated risks have clearly risen, and the regulatory balance between stablecoins and the traditional banking system has become a critical vulnerability.
According to The Wall Street Journal, North Carolina Republican Senator Thom Tillis said Sunday local time that he would support the confirmation of Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve Chair, thereby clearing the final major hurdle for Trump’s chosen successor to Powell. Tillis had refused for months to vote in favor of Warsh, stating he would not advance any Fed nominee’s confirmation while the Justice Department’s criminal investigation into Powell remained ongoing—calling the probe an attack on the central bank’s independence. However, that investigation appears to have concluded last Friday. (Jin10)
According to CoinDesk, the U.S. cryptocurrency market structure bill—the Clarity Act—has seen no significant public progress over the past month and is not expected to achieve a breakthrough in April. The report notes that if the bill is to pass before the election, May 25—Memorial Day—is viewed as a critical milestone for advancement; after that date, members of Congress will gradually shift into campaign mode, leaving less time for legislative work. At present, it remains unclear whether the Senate Banking Committee will move forward with related hearings. Issues such as stablecoin yields and other outstanding matters have also yet to be publicly resolved. Even if these disagreements are addressed, the House of Representatives would still need to vote on the bill again.
According to Fortune magazine, as Kalshi and Polymarket accelerate coordination with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to crack down on insider trading, Robin Hanson—a founding theorist of prediction markets and economics professor at George Mason University—publicly voiced his disapproval, stating that “insider participation in trading” is precisely the core value underpinning prediction markets. Earlier, the U.S. Department of Justice charged a U.S. military servicemember with using classified intelligence to place bets on Polymarket regarding a Venezuelan raid operation, illegally profiting approximately $400,000. In response, Robin Hanson remarked: “You want them to trade. You want prices to be as accurate as possible—the market’s purpose is to aid decision-making.” Robin Hanson argues that, like all economic models, insiders will trade: informed participants buy “yes” contracts, thereby driving prices upward toward the truth. If insiders refrain from betting, the information-discovery function of prediction markets would be severely weakened, and such markets would fail to reflect real-world outcomes faster than news media or public opinion polls. Insider trading is likewise widespread in traditional financial markets, yet regulators address only a tiny fraction of cases. Prediction markets, like investigative journalism, are fundamentally mechanisms designed to accelerate information disclosure—and thus should not be subject to blanket prohibition. As a compromise, Robin Hanson proposes: any legislation banning government employees from participating in prediction market trading should, by the same logic, also prohibit them from speaking with journalists.
The Vietnamese government plans to launch a five-year cryptocurrency asset pilot program in Q2 2026, shifting previously offshore-dominated, unregulated crypto trading into an onshore, regulated market. Currently, Vietnamese traders’ annual cryptocurrency transaction volume stands at $22–23 billion, exceeding $600 million daily. The new pilot will only allow participation by locally registered institutions that meet stringent capital and compliance requirements, and all traded assets must be backed by real-world assets and settled in Vietnamese đồng (VND).
the U.S. Department of Justice has filed charges against U.S. Army Special Forces soldier Gannon Ken Van Dyke, accusing him of using classified intelligence to place bets on the prediction market platform Polymarket regarding the U.S. raid on Venezuela, resulting in illegal profits of over $400,000.According to the latest disclosure by CNN, Trump appears to have shifted his stance on the matter. Upon learning that the soldier had bet on Maduro's downfall, Trump compared the situation to baseball legend Pete Rose betting on his own team to win, downplaying the response. Trump stated: "It's like Rose betting on his own team to win. If he bet on his own team to lose, that would be bad, but he bet on them to win. I will look into it." Additionally, given Trump's support for Rose, at least several of Trump's allies have indicated that Trump should pardon the soldier. (CNN)