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House Democrats are convening a virtual caucus call tonight, April 6, to plot their next steps on the DHS shutdown, now 51 days old and the longest partial government shutdown in US history. House Democrats are holding a virtual DHS shutdown caucus call tonight at the start of a critical week, according to Punchbowl News, as the chamber returns from a two-week Passover and Easter recess with no resolution in sight. The shutdown, which began February 14, crossed 51 days on April 6, making it the longest partial government shutdown in the country’s history. Democrats support the Senate-passed bill that…

SWIFT has achieved a major milestone in digital asset interoperability. The network successfully enabled tokenized bond transactions across multiple blockchains and traditional banking systems. This marks a significant step toward integrating blockchain technology into mainstream finance and signals growing alignment between legacy infrastructure and decentralized systems. JUST IN: Swift completes major digital asset interoperability milestone with Chainlink, enabling tokenized bond transactions across blockchains and traditional banking systems pic.twitter.com/5K7Kkg24bm — crypto.news (@cryptodotnews) April 6, 2026 The breakthrough relies on Chainlink and its Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP). This technology acts as a bridge between different blockchains and financial systems. It allows assets…

Retail trading activity as a share of total US stock volume has fallen to 8.1%, its lowest level since Q3 2024. According to The Kobeissi Letter, the figure has nearly halved from its November 2025 peak of 15.0%, marking a sharp pullback. Current participation now sits below the 11.5% high reached during the 2021 meme-stock frenzy. It is also in line with levels last seen during the 2020 pandemic and the 2022 bear market. “Risk appetite among retail investors is plummeting,” The Kobeissi Letter wrote. “Retail is rushing to the sidelines.” Follow us on X to get the latest news…

India is intensifying scrutiny of cryptocurrency activity as tax authorities flag system-estimated income that may not reflect actual profits, issuing reassessment notices that could reopen past filings and pressure traders to justify discrepancies. Key Takeaways: India is issuing Section 148A notices that can reopen past crypto filings for review. Systems may flag estimated income that does not reflect actual profits, increasing exposure. Data mismatches across exchanges and tax filings can escalate scrutiny and potential penalties. India Crypto Tax Notices Target Past Reporting Gaps Indian tax authorities are stepping up enforcement efforts targeting cryptocurrency transactions, especially those from earlier financial years…

China’s tax and financial regulators on Monday urged banks and local authorities to use blockchain and privacy computing to upgrade the “bank-tax interaction” model and expand financing for small businesses. The State Administration of Taxation and National Financial Regulatory Administration said in a joint policy notice that banks and taxpayers should standardize data sharing and reduce information asymmetry between tax authorities, banks and enterprises. The report also urged banks to improve credit models, enhance credit approval efficiency and increase the supply of financing services to “honest, tax-paying enterprises.” The directive aligns with China’s broader effort to integrate blockchain into data…

Israeli authorities indicted IDF reservist Raz Cohen on March 20 for passing classified Iron Dome air defense secrets to Iranian intelligence in exchange for approximately $1,000 in crypto. The Shin Bet and police’s Lahav 433 unit filed charges at Jerusalem District Court after a joint investigation conducted during Operation Roaring Lion. He Had Access to Iron Dome’s Secrets. Iran Bought Them for $1,000 in Crypto Cohen, 26, served in the Iron Dome system’s command and control unit during mandatory service from 2019 to 2022. According to the Times of Israel, he maintained contact with an Iranian handler on Telegram starting…

Japan’s regulators are raising concerns over disclosure gaps, investor risks, and speculative trading, as the Financial Services Agency signals a more cautious approach that could tighten oversight without limiting market innovation. Key Takeaways: Japan raises serious concerns that could drive sweeping new regulations across crypto markets. The FSA signals tougher oversight through more effective and stringent regulations on providers. The FSA warns that wide crypto regulation may be needed to protect users from meme coin-driven risks. Regulators Intensify Oversight as Japan’s Crypto Market Enters Critical Transition Phase Japan’s crypto market is entering a more scrutinized phase as regulators focus on…

Korean super app Toss is weighing a custom Layer 1 or Layer 2 blockchain and native token to power its “Money 3.0” stablecoin push as Seoul finalizes a strict digital asset law. South Korean payment and banking giant Toss is considering building its own blockchain network and issuing a native cryptocurrency, a move that would extend the super app’s stablecoin and Web3 ambitions into a full-stack digital asset platform, according to reporting from The Block. People familiar with internal discussions told Crypto In America that Toss is weighing whether to launch on a standalone Layer 1 mainnet or pursue a…

Traditional banks will not dominate the crypto market. Stijn Vander Straeten, CEO of Deutsche Börse subsidiary Crypto Finance, revealed why crypto-native platforms are moving faster on innovation. The assessment is notable given Vander Straeten leads a firm owned by one of the world’s largest traditional exchange operators. His company is FINMA-regulated in Switzerland and was among the first to secure MiCA licensing in Europe. Banks Lag, Crypto Leads In an interview with BeInCrypto at MERGE São Paulo, Vander Straeten explained that large financial institutions must wait for regulators before entering new spaces. That structural delay means DeFi adoption by banks…

SEOUL, South Korea – December 2025 – KakaoPay, South Korea’s leading fintech platform, has made a strategic leap into global blockchain infrastructure by joining the Coinbase-led x402 Foundation as a founding member. This significant development positions the Korean company alongside technology and financial giants including Google, Amazon Web Services, Visa, and Microsoft in shaping the future of instant on-chain payments. The move represents a pivotal moment for both KakaoPay and South Korea’s broader cryptocurrency ecosystem, potentially accelerating mainstream adoption of blockchain-based financial services across Asia and beyond. KakaoPay Joins Elite x402 Foundation Consortium The x402 Foundation represents an unprecedented collaboration…