- Japan’s Crypto Tax Win: What You Need to Know About the 2028 Timeline07 Apr 2026 06:30
Japan is moving from a punitive miscellaneous income tax of up to 55% to a flat 20.315% separate taxation regime, aligning crypto with traditional stocks. The reform introduces a three-year loss carryforward, allowing traders to offset gains against past losses, a major step toward treating crypto as a standard financial instrument. Key Takeaways: On March […] - Sam Altman Proposes New AI Deal as Superintelligence Surges07 Apr 2026 05:30
OpenAI co-founder and CEO Sam Altman emphasized that with the arrival of superintelligence, society will have to experience a shift to preserve the social order and rebalance the economy to support the changes needed for citizens to maintain stability even when partially displaced. Key Takeaways: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman proposes a wealth fund to share […] - Why Japan’s Stablecoin Push May Be the Most Practical Crypto Story in the World Right Now07 Apr 2026 04:30
Japan’s biggest financial institutions are quietly dismantling the correspondent banking system using stablecoins, and the infrastructure is already live. Key Takeaways: Japan’s Payment Services Act, revised in June 2023 and updated through 2026, created the world’s strictest stablecoin issuer rules. Project Pax, backed by MUFG, SMBC, and Mizuho, targets 1 trillion yen in B2B stablecoin […] - Local Banks Pilot JPMorgan’s JPM Coin in Argentina07 Apr 2026 03:30
A handful of banking institutions would be trialing this token to streamline interbank settlements, taking advantage of the benefits JPM Coin can bring in terms of costs, speed, and efficiency, as regulators evaluate lifting the ban on banks offering crypto services. Key Takeaways: CMF and other banks are testing JPMorgan’s JPM Coin in phase one […] - What Japanese Regulators Are Worried About Now: The Oversight Blind Spots Shaping Japan’s Crypto Policy Shift07 Apr 2026 02:30
Japan’s regulators are raising concerns over disclosure gaps, investor risks, and speculative trading, as the Financial Services Agency signals a more cautious approach that could tighten oversight without limiting market innovation. Key Takeaways: Japan raises serious concerns that could drive sweeping new regulations across crypto markets. The FSA signals tougher oversight through more effective and […] - India Issues Tax Notices to Crypto Traders Over Unreported Activity From Earlier Years07 Apr 2026 01:30
India is intensifying scrutiny of cryptocurrency activity as tax authorities flag system-estimated income that may not reflect actual profits, issuing reassessment notices that could reopen past filings and pressure traders to justify discrepancies. Key Takeaways: India is issuing Section 148A notices that can reopen past crypto filings for review. Systems may flag estimated income that […] - Iran War Pushes Europe and Japan Recession Risk to 50%, BCA Research Says07 Apr 2026 00:31
Peter Berezin, chief global strategist at BCA Research, says the Iran conflict has pushed U.S. recession odds to 40% and warns that a sustained oil supply shock could send crude prices to $200 a barrel, hitting everything from fertilizer to plastics across the global supply chain. Risks are even higher for other nations. Key Takeaways: […] - Solana Foundation Launches STRIDE Security Program for DeFi Protocols Following Drift Incident06 Apr 2026 23:30
The Solana Foundation and Asymmetric Research launched STRIDE on Monday, a tiered security program built to protect decentralized finance ( DeFi) protocols across the Solana ecosystem with ongoing evaluations, threat monitoring, and formal verification. The initiative follows the Drift Protocol hack that saw $286 million pilfered in 12 minutes last week. Key Takeaways: The Solana […] - Bitcoin Holds Weekly Inflows While Ether, Altcoin ETFs Slip06 Apr 2026 22:34
Bitcoin ETFs managed a modest weekly gain despite sharp swings, while ether extended its outflow trend. Solana and XRP also declined in a shortened trading week. Key Takeaways: Blackrock IBIT helped drive $22.34 million bitcoin ETF inflows, but volatility signals weak conviction ahead. Ether ETFs saw $42.15 million outflows, led by Blackrock ETHA, showing selective […] - Prediction Market Boom Continues With Polymarket and Kalshi Leading $25.7B Month06 Apr 2026 21:33
By the numbers, prediction markets recorded their second-highest notional volume over a two-year period. Data compiled by Dune Analytics shows that roughly seven platforms tallied $25.7 billion in notional volume in March, with most of that activity concentrated on Polymarket and Kalshi. Key Takeaways: Dune Analytics logs $25.7B March volume; Polymarket, Kalshi dominate as activity […]