Circle has achieved a major milestone by becoming the first stablecoin issuer to secure regulatory approval in Japan.
In the United States, Arizona has advanced two significant crypto bills: SB1025, which promotes public investment in cryptocurrency, and SB1373, establishing a digital asset strategic reserve fund.
Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin strategy continues to expand, now holding 506,137 BTC—valued at approximately $44.1 billion.
Kentucky has enacted the Bitcoin Rights Bill (HB701), reinforcing legal protections for Bitcoin-related activities.
World Liberty Financial has announced the launch of USD1, an institution-grade stablecoin fully backed by U.S. Treasuries and cash equivalents.
BlackRock has expanded its blockchain-based money market fund to Solana, signaling further institutional adoption.
Fidelity, managing over $800 billion in assets, has filed for a spot Solana ETF, reflecting growing institutional interest in the Solana ecosystem.
GameStop’s board has unanimously approved an update to its investment policy, incorporating Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset.
Bitcoin has flashed its first Hash Ribbon buy signal since July 2024, marking the end of miner capitulation and suggesting a macro bullish trend.
Michael Saylor has publicly welcomed GameStop Chairman Ryan Cohen to “Team Bitcoin” following the company’s decision to add Bitcoin to its balance sheet.
In regulatory developments, President Trump has signed an executive order directing the U.S. Treasury to modernize its payments system, aiming to reduce fraud, waste, and inefficiencies.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is expanding its discussions on crypto regulation, announcing four new roundtables between April and June. Key topics will include tokenization and decentralized finance, with Commissioner Hester Peirce emphasizing the need for industry input.
In a notable shift, the SEC has dropped its investigation into Australian crypto firm Immutable. The firm, which had previously received a Wells notice, announced that the case has been closed.
Solana has secured a new advisor, Nikita Bier, a founder of a popular social media app acquired by Meta. Bier will contribute to the blockchain’s mobile app expansion.
Ripple’s prolonged legal battle with the SEC is nearing resolution, as the company has opted not to file a cross-appeal. This decision follows the SEC withdrawing part of its previous appeal, with Ripple set to retain $75 million of its funds while $50 million remains in escrow.
These developments highlight the accelerating adoption of crypto assets, growing regulatory clarity, and increasing institutional interest in blockchain technology.
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