Crypto News
South Korea tightens crypto withdrawal-delay exemptions after scam losses
The Financial Services Commission said inconsistent exemption rules created loopholes that allowed funds to move quickly with minimal account history.
Published Date: 2026-04-08 12:37:42Creator: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra
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Stablecoin yields won’t harm banks, White House economists say
White House economists say banning stablecoin yield would add little to bank lending while imposing significant costs on users.
Published Date: 2026-04-08 12:29:20Creator: Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas
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South Korea draft bill puts stablecoins, RWAs under finance laws: Report
The draft proposal from South Korea’s ruling party reportedly bars stablecoin interest and calls for technical standards to ensure interoperability across blockchain networks.
Published Date: 2026-04-08 11:34:40Creator: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra
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Thailand proposes tighter scrutiny of funders behind crypto firms
Thailand’s SEC proposes tightening funding rules for cryptocurrency companies to include anyone backing major shareholders, directly or indirectly.
Published Date: 2026-04-08 11:26:28Creator: Cointelegraph by Helen Partz
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NYT revives Adam Back theory in latest bid to identify Bitcoin creator
A New York Times investigation points to Adam Back as Satoshi Nakamoto, but the Blockstream CEO denies it, and critics say proof is still missing.
Published Date: 2026-04-08 11:03:20Creator: Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas
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Oil falls, Bitcoin jumps to $72K, but is this BTC price breakout for real?
Bitcoin rose toward $72,000 after US President Donald Trump confirmed a ceasefire agreement with Iran, sending oil prices crashing below $100.
Published Date: 2026-04-08 10:30:19Creator: Cointelegraph by Nancy Lubale
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ARK buys $13M in Robinhood as US Treasury taps platform for Trump Accounts
Cathie Wood's ARK Invest increased its Robinhood stake after the platform was selected to operate government-backed “Trump Accounts” for youth savings and investment.
Published Date: 2026-04-08 09:24:18Creator: Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas
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UBS partners with five banks for Swiss franc stablecoin sandbox
UBS, PostFinance, Sygnum and others launched a 2026 sandbox to test Swiss franc stablecoin use cases and blockchain payment rails in Switzerland.
Published Date: 2026-04-08 08:58:44Creator: Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai
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Will quantum-safe cryptography slow Ethereum down? The performance tradeoff explained
Will quantum-safe cryptography slow Ethereum? It is likely to affect gas fees, validator load and network efficiency, prompting Ethereum to pursue a broader redesign strategy.
Published Date: 2026-04-08 08:49:39Creator: Cointelegraph by Dilip Kumar Patairya
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Ethereum stablecoin supply hits $180B all-time high: Token Terminal
Ethereum could see $850 billion in “new flows” by 2030 if the trend continues, according to Token Terminal.
Published Date: 2026-04-08 06:21:14Creator: Cointelegraph by Martin Young
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