US - Crypto News And Market Updates

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.

Geopolitical conflict in the Strait of Hormuz impacting oil markets and Bitcoin crypto economy

Bitcoin Slips As US-Iran Talks Break Down And Hormuz Risk Returns To Markets

April 12, 2026 Paulo Mendes

Bitcoin dipped as US-Iran talks collapsed, with renewed tension around the Strait of Hormuz pushing markets back into risk-off territory.

Regulation

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.

Federal Reserve themed illustration with Bitcoin and financial charts, representing interest rate cuts and their impact on crypto markets.

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.

Changpeng Zhao illustration with Bitcoin and Binance imagery, representing leadership and influence in the global crypto exchange industry.

CZ Releases “Freedom of Money” — A Personal Account of Binance, Regulation, and Crypto’s Global Role

April 8, 2026 Paulo Mendes

CZ releases “Freedom of Money,” offering a rare insider view on Binance’s rise, regulatory battles, and crypto’s role in reshaping global finance.

Trump Signals Iran Ceasefire Window as Markets React — Crypto and Gold Rise While Oil and Dollar Slip

April 7, 2026 Paulo Mendes

Markets react to a potential Iran ceasefire as crypto and gold rise, while oil and the dollar decline amid easing geopolitical tension.

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.

Illustration depicting early Bitcoin holders maintaining long positions in Ethereum.

Charles Schwab Moves Closer to Direct Bitcoin and Ethereum Trading as “Schwab Crypto” Nears Launch

April 4, 2026 Paulo Mendes

Charles Schwab is preparing to roll out direct Bitcoin and Ethereum trading through its new Schwab Crypto account, a move that could bring spot crypto access deeper into mainstream brokerage infrastructure.