The United Kingdom’s new statutory gambling levy has begun distributing its first prevention grants through the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities. This follows one of the most contentious transitions in UK gambling policy with the end of the preceding charity-led model helmed by Gambleaware. Key Takeaways: UK statutory gambling levy raised £120 million in […]
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David Woodcock Named SEC Enforcement Chief as Agency Shifts Away From Gensler-Era Crypto Crackdown
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) appointed David Woodcock as Director of the Division of Enforcement on Wednesday, with the role taking effect May 4. Key Takeaways: The SEC named David Woodcock as Enforcement Division director, effective May 4, 2026, succeeding acting director Sam Waldon. Woodcock led the SEC’s Fort Worth Regional Office from […]
Read MoreBitcoin Treasuries Report: Strategy Buys 44,377 BTC in March 2026 as STRC Volume Hits $746M Record
According to a report published by bitcointreasuries.net and its researchers, Strategy purchased 44,377 bitcoin in March 2026, accounting for nearly all corporate bitcoin buying that month as its STRC digital credit product set back-to-back daily trading volume records. Key Takeaways: Strategy bought 44,377 BTC in March, now holding 762,099 BTC and two-thirds of all public […]
Read MoreCircle Launches CPN Managed Payments for Banks and PSPs to Settle in USDC Without Holding Crypto
Circle Internet Group launched CPN Managed Payments on Wednesday, a full-stack stablecoin settlement platform designed to let banks, fintechs, and payment service providers process USDC transactions without holding or managing digital assets. Key Takeaways: Circle launched CPN Managed Payments on April 8, 2026, giving PSPs and banks access to USDC settlement without holding digital assets. […]
Read MoreTreasury Proposes Stablecoin AML Rules as Bessent Vows to Protect US Financial System
The U.S. Department of the Treasury proposed new rules on April 8, 2026, requiring permitted payment stablecoin issuers to comply with federal anti-money laundering (AML) and sanctions laws for the first time. Key Takeaways: FinCEN and OFAC issued a joint NPRM on April 8, 2026, requiring stablecoin issuers to comply with Bank Secrecy Act obligations. […]
Read MoreBitcoin Shatters $72,000 as Middle East Ceasefire Sparks Relief Rally
Bitcoin surged past the $72,000 mark, reaching an intraday high of $72,865, fueled by a fragile Middle East ceasefire. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin surged to $72,865 following a Middle East ceasefire, lifting the crypto market cap to $2.51 trillion. The 5% rally triggered $477 million in liquidations, wiping out short bets on platforms like Bitget. Gracy […]
Read MoreSouth Korea Implements Unified Crypto Withdrawal Rules to Combat Phishing
South Korean financial regulators have introduced unified and stricter standards for the cryptocurrency withdrawal delay system to combat voice phishing. Key Takeaways: FSC and DAXA implemented unified rules after data showed 59% of fraud occurred via withdrawal exceptions. The stricter mandates are projected to slash withdrawal exception eligibility by more than 99%. FSS and DAXA […]
Read MoreTRON Network Integrated into Hyperlane, Expanding Interoperability to Over 150 Chains
This paid press release was provided by TRON and was not written by Bitcoin.com News. Bitcoin.com News does not necessarily endorse the statements made within this announcement. PRESS RELEASE. Geneva, Switzerland — April 8, 2026 — TRON DAO, the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications […]
Read MoreAOC Slams Trump Over Iran War Chaos, Prediction Market Insider Trading Allegations After Ceasefire
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez fired back at President Donald Trump on April 7, 2026, calling for his removal from office hours after he announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran and declared all military objectives had been met. Key Takeaways: Rep. AOC called for Trump’s removal on April 7, 2026, citing the unauthorized Iran conflict and alleged […]
Read MoreStandard Chartered to Fold Zodia Custody Into CIB Crypto Division
Standard Chartered is moving to absorb the core crypto custody operations of its majority-owned subsidiary Zodia Custody into the bank’s Corporate and Investment Banking division, according to sources familiar with the matter. Key Takeaways: Standard Chartered plans to fold Zodia Custody’s core operations into its CIB division as early as April 2026, Bloomberg reported. Zodia […]
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