- Hong Kong Grants First Stablecoin Licences to HSBC, Standard Chartered Consortium10 Apr 2026 15:30
Hong Kong has awarded its first stablecoin licences to HSBC and a Standard Chartered-led consortium. The move marks a major step in the city’s plan to become a global digital asset hub. Key Takeaways HKMA granted 2 licences to HSBC and a Standard Chartered-led group, advancing Hong Kong crypto plans. New rules require $3 million […] - Japan Passes Bill Reclassifying Crypto as Financial Instruments10 Apr 2026 14:51
The Japanese government has approved an amendment to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, officially reclassifying cryptocurrencies as financial instruments. Key Takeaways: Japan reclassified crypto as financial instruments under the FSA to curb insider trading by 2027. Proposed tax cuts from 55% to 20% aim to align digital assets with traditional Japanese stocks. Unregistered sellers […] - March US Inflation Rises 0.9% to 3.3% Led by Energy Prices10 Apr 2026 14:10
The U.S. CPI rose 3.3% in March, with the energy index, specifically gasoline prices, leading the charge and rising 21.2%. While the rise was less than expected, it underscores the challenges of reining in energy prices in the current geopolitical situation. Key Takeaways: Driven by 21.2% higher gas prices, March’s 0.9% CPI rise marks a […] - New Bitcoin ETF Launches After-Dark Strategy to Capture Overnight Market Surges10 Apr 2026 13:20
An after-dark bitcoin ETF is making a bold push to capture overnight gains, as XFUNDS by Nicholas Wealth deploys a high-stakes timing strategy in a fiercely competitive crypto investment arena. Key Takeaways: A new bitcoin ETF, NGHT, targets after-dark trading windows to isolate differentiated overnight return patterns. Morgan Stanley MSBT’s 0.14% fee and continuous exposure […] - Securitize Integrates With TRON to Bring Tokenized Real-World Assets to One of the World’s Largest Blockchains10 Apr 2026 13:00
This sponsored 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 & Miami – [April 10, 2026] — Securitize (which has announced a proposed business combination with Cantor Equity Partners II, Inc. (Nasdaq: CEPT)), the world’s […] - TAO Plummets 25% as Bittensor Co-Founder Accused of Using Token Sales to Coerce Compliance10 Apr 2026 12:45
Bittensor’s native token, TAO, plunged 25% in six hours, dropping from $337 to $253. The crash wiped out over $650 million in market capitalization and triggered $9.1 million in long liquidations. Key Takeaways: Covenant AI left Bittensor on April 8, alleging co-founder Jacob Steeves maintains centralized control. TAO plummeted 25% to $253, wiping $650 million […] - Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Add Combined $443 Million in Strong Inflow Day10 Apr 2026 11:55
Crypto ETFs staged a strong rebound, with bitcoin and ether both returning to solid inflows. XRP slipped modestly, while Solana activity remained absent. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ETFs saw $358.17 million inflows on April 9, led by Blackrock IBIT, restoring momentum. Ether ETFs added $85.19 million as ETHA gained $90.94 million, showing selective but rising demand. […] - TEAMZ Summit 2026 Recap: Global Web3 Meets Japan at a Historic Tokyo Venue10 Apr 2026 11:15
This article was written by Bitcoin.com News on behalf of TEAMZ Summit 2026. This is sponsored content produced by the Bitcoin.com News editorial team. Japan’s Finance Minister delivered a keynote address at a Web3 conference. The Bank of Italy sat on a panel discussing tokenized real-world assets. BlackRock Japan, SMBC, and Flow Traders shared a […] - VALR and Onafriq Pioneer Direct Local Currency Funding for African Crypto Users10 Apr 2026 09:30
VALR has integrated with Onafriq to allow users across the continent to fund their wallets using mobile money. Key Takeaways: VALR and Onafriq integrated to allow mobile money funding across 43 African markets in 2026. Mobile money added $190 billion to GDP in 2023, making this Onafriq deal vital for local growth. Over 1.7 million […] - TRM Labs: While Risks Remain, Compliance Advances in Latam10 Apr 2026 08:30
In a new report, TRM Labs stated that while illicit finance threats remain in Latam, including cartel-linked OTC brokers, Venezuelan sanctioned flows, and Chinese laundering networks, regulations are encircling these threats, with every major Latam market increasing its compliance efforts. Key Takeaways: TRM Labs reports stablecoins drive 95% of illicit Latam inflows, forcing VASPs to […]