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Treasury Secretary Says Crypto Is Now a Dollar Strategy — Not Just a Tech Debate

April 23, 2026 Paulo Mendes

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says crypto is no longer a side issue for Washington — it is part of how the U.S. plans to defend dollar dominance, payment leadership, and financial control.

Paolo Ardoino’s “14.04.2026” Post Has Crypto Reading The CLARITY Tea Leaves

April 13, 2026 Gonzalo

Paolo Ardoino posted a single date — 14.04.2026 — and crypto X immediately tied it to the CLARITY Act, even though Washington has not confirmed a breakthrough.

TRON founder Justin Sun amid allegations of market manipulation and regulatory scrutiny

Justin Sun And WLFI Turn On Each Other As Blacklist Allegations Spill Into Public Fight

April 12, 2026 Paulo Mendes

Justin Sun and Trump-linked WLFI took their dispute public after Sun alleged hidden blacklist controls in the token contract and the project answered with a legal threat.

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CFTC Chair Says Prediction Markets Like Polymarket Can Be More Accurate Than Polls

April 12, 2026 Paulo Mendes

CFTC Chairman Michael Selig says prediction markets like Polymarket can outperform polls, while urging US rules that keep innovation and jobs onshore.

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Fed Enters Full “Wait and See” Mode as Oil Risks and Inflation Keep Policy Stuck

April 11, 2026 Daniel Moore

The Fed signals uncertainty as inflation and oil risks persist, delaying rate cuts and reinforcing a fragile macro backdrop for crypto and markets.

Federal Reserve building at night with glowing economic charts and robotic automation systems in the background, symbolizing the Fed Beige Book report, economic growth trends, inflation pressures, and rising AI adoption in the U.S. economy.

Fed Enters Full Wait-and-See Mode as Inflation Risks Persist and Labor Market Cracks Begin to Show

April 8, 2026 Daniel Moore

The Fed is in wait-and-see mode as inflation stays elevated, labor conditions soften, and geopolitical risks complicate the outlook for crypto and markets.

SEC Moves Toward “Reg Crypto” Framework — A Defining Shift for the Industry

April 7, 2026 Paulo Mendes

The SEC is nearing release of its “Reg Crypto” framework, signaling a major shift in how crypto assets, fundraising, and DeFi innovation will be regulated.

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Hong Kong Delays Its First Stablecoin Licenses as Compliance Takes Priority Over Speed

April 1, 2026 Paulo Mendes

Hong Kong has delayed its first batch of stablecoin licenses past the March target, suggesting the HKMA is prioritizing AML, KYC, and operational readiness over a fast rollout.

Trump Says Oil Prices Could Fall Again as Iran War Risk Keeps Markets on Edge

March 27, 2026 Daniel Moore

Trump says energy prices could fall again and the Iran conflict may end soon, but markets are still trading oil risk, inflation pressure, and a tougher macro backdrop for Bitcoin.

Cinematic illustration of Irish authorities and Europol agents analyzing a Bitcoin wallet recovery, with police vehicles, city backdrop, and glowing BTC elements symbolizing the seizure of previously inaccessible cryptocurrency assets.

Irish Authorities Unlock 500 BTC From Clifton Collins’s “Lost Keys” Fortune in Major Seizure Breakthrough

March 25, 2026 Paulo Mendes

Irish authorities and Europol have unlocked and seized 500 BTC from one of Clifton Collins’s long-inaccessible wallets, reopening one of crypto’s most famous lost-keys cases.