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Thailand Regulator Eyes Crypto Futures Expansion in Rule Proposal

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Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking public comment on proposed rule changes that would allow licensed digital asset businesses to apply directly for derivatives licenses, removing the requirement to establish separate entities. The proposed revisions would build on earlier changes recognizing digital assets as eligible underlying assets for futures contracts, expanding the scope of Thailand’s derivatives market while introducing additional requirements to manage conflicts of interest and strengthen oversight. Source: The Securities and Exchange Commission, Thailand The proposal could lower barriers for crypto companies to enter the derivatives…

Kraken Calls for De Minimus Exemption on Crypto Taxes after 2025 Reports

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The crypto exchange advocated for two key changes to US tax law affecting crypto users to “eliminate millions of unnecessary forms.” Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken called for a change in US tax policy after reporting millions of cases of transactions “worth less than $1” as part of its reporting requirements for 2025. In a Wednesday blog post, Kraken said it issued more than 56 million tax forms — 1099-DAs — to the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in 2025 as now required by law. However, the exchange said that about 18.5…

Lazarus Group Malware Targets Crypto, Business Execs via macOS

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Security researchers have linked a new macOS malware campaign to the Lazarus Group, the North Korea-linked hacking operation behind some of the crypto industry’s biggest thefts. Flagged on Tuesday, the new “Mach-O Man” malware kit is distributed via “ClickFix” social engineering schemes across traditional businesses and crypto companies, according to Mauro Eldritch, offensive security expert and founder of threat intelligence company BCA Ltd. Victims are lured into a fake Zoom or Google Meet call where they are prompted to execute commands that download the malware in the background, allowing attackers…

MiCA Regime Puts Smaller Crypto Firms Under Pressure as EU Rules Tighten

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The European Union’s Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA) transition period is entering its final stretch, forcing smaller crypto firms across the EU to either secure authorization quickly or prepare to shut down regulated services. The transitional period ends across the bloc on July 1, after which any crypto asset service provider operating without a MiCA license must stop serving EU clients. Early movers like United Kingdom-based exchange CoinJar, which said it secured MiCA authorization in Ireland in 2025, call the regime a necessary maturation that rewards compliance-first players, but…

Russia Passes Crypto Regulation Bill In First Reading

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Russia’s lower house of parliament passed a bill in first reading on Tuesday that would create the country’s core legal framework for digital currency, moving Moscow closer to a system that channels crypto trading through licensed intermediaries under Bank of Russia oversight. The draft bill No. 1194918-8, titled “On Digital Currency and Digital Rights,” passed its first reading in the State Duma on Tuesday, according to official records. The bill would allow Russians to buy and sell crypto through approved intermediaries as early as July, while banning unlicensed crypto platforms…

Russia’s State Duma advances bill regulating crypto market, phasing out P2P transactions

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Russia’s State Duma, the lower house of parliament, has advanced a draft law on its first reading aimed at regulating digital currencies and overhauling the framework for digital financial assets, according to RBC. The bill passed with 327 of 340 deputies voting in favor. Submitted by the government on April 1, the bill, formally titled “On Digital Currency and Digital Rights,” introduces five types of regulated organizations, including exchanges, brokers, management companies, depositories, and exchangers. It also sets out requirements for investor participation and provides a framework governing how cryptocurrencies…

Crypto market hit by $415M liquidation wave amid US-Iran tensions

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A liquidation wave hit the crypto market, wiping out over $415M in positions within 24 hours, including $285M in shorts and $132M in longs. Bitcoin reaching $80,000 in April sits at 65.5% YES. Market reaction The $80,000 Bitcoin target jumped from 44% to 65.5% over 24 hours. Trading volume is $261,995/day in face value and $105,235/day in actual USDC. It takes $24,792 to shift the odds 5 points, indicating moderate market thickness. Why it matters U.S.-Iran tension around the Strait of Hormuz is driving this volatility. Rising oil prices have…

Kevin Warsh’s Fed nomination boosts Bitcoin sentiment amid crypto holdings disclosure

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Kevin Warsh’s Senate confirmation hearing hinted at crypto-friendly policies, pushing the market on Bitcoin reaching $80,000 in April to 65.5% YES, up from 44% just a day ago. Warsh, nominated for Federal Reserve Chair, disclosed significant holdings in crypto projects, a potential shift in monetary policy direction. This has fueled speculation around Bitcoin’s trajectory. The $80,000 market here moved sharply, with the largest jump being a 5-point spike at 8:48 AM. The $150,000 target sits at a negligible 0.1% YES, meaning traders read Warsh’s influence as a moderate boost, not…

Stratiphy Restores Crypto ETN Access for UK Investors via New ISA Offering

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UK fintech platform Stratiphy has launched a new offering that gives investors a practical tax-free route back into crypto exchange-traded notes (ETNs) for UK investors after a series of regulatory shifts effectively shut investors out. In October 2025, the Financial Conduct Authority lifted its four-year ban on retail access to crypto ETNs tied to assets like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH). These products could initially be held in standard stocks-and-shares Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs), offering tax-free exposure. However, that changed at the start of the new tax year, when HM…

Russia’s State Duma passes crypto bill, Bitcoin demand may rise

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Russia’s State Duma passed the crypto regulation bill in its first reading. Bitcoin reaching $80,000 in April sits at 66% YES, up from 44% yesterday. Market reaction The market moved sharply, with a 5-point spike in Bitcoin’s price target odds for April. Russia recognizing crypto as property and allowing cross-border use signals potential demand increases. The Bitcoin $80,000 market is now a two-thirds bet on hitting that mark, meaning traders are pricing in a bullish impact from Russia’s legal shift. The $150,000 market remains flat at 0.1% YES. Why it…